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Greetings!
As you may know, the State of Alabama is now recovering from multiple tornados over extended lengths of time. Whole communities have been wiped out, and larger cities are suffering from massive damage, yet life goes on.
One of the good things that we see in the aftermath of catastrophic events is the resilience of the human spirit. For the past several days we have been involved in providing Disaster Relief communications equipment at no charge to first responders, courtesy of Hytera, a Chinese company, coming to our aid.
We've been busy, we've been tired, and we've been inconvenienced, but through it all, we have been privileged in some small way to help others. We'll have a few more words on this subject in our closing comments. For now, we are privileged to share some of the other events of April 2011.
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For a good example of what can be accomplished by working together, see what Alabama has done to provide better emergency healthcare response. This is a good example of doing things RIGHT! |
A P25 Portable for $795?
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You can now purchase a P25 portable from Falcon Direct for only $795 with the mobile being only $100 more. This is compatible with the prices of ANALOG radios! Now, we're talking! The DHS standard for interoperable communications is P25. However, high prices have inhibited implementation. We admit that design by committee has it's problems (Click here for a little spoof on the subject), but now P25 prices are within reason.
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2011 SAFECOM Guidance Now Available
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As the opening date for the 2011 Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) program draws nearer (now expected to be in mid May), it would be a very good idea to become familiar with the FY 2011 SAFECOM Guidance used as the determining standard for AFG grants. Include articles on topics of interest to your readers, relevant news and events. Click here for more information.
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Narrow Banding - Separating facts from fairytales!
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 Well,
it's starting to happen. As increasing numbers of 2-way users
switch from wide to narrow band, the reports are coming in that my
radio doesn't sound as loud as it used to and there seems to be
more background noise. The worst thing is that I can't talk as
far as I used to.
If you would like to separate fact from fairytale on the subject of narrow banding, we think you may want to read more about what we have to say! Click here for the full story on Narrow Banding!
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Introducing the Hytera X-1, a new dimension in personal communications!
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The Hytera X-1 is super thin (just 7/10ths of an inch thick) and light (approximately 7 ounces), yet it is fully compatible with the worldwide DMR technical standard used by Hytera and Motorola. Want to know more about the X-1? Click here. Want to know how easily the X-1 can be integrated into your existing 2-way radio system? Call us for more information at 800.489.2611. For more information, click here!
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DMR Advanced Capabilities
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 As
a part of our services to those we serve, or hope to serve; we
continually provide factual information of advances in
technology, regulatory issues, and common sense alternatives in
purchasing the most effective communications systems.
To help better understand some of the incredible capabilities of DMR technology, Hytera has released a series of white papers which should be of significant interest to those involved in radio system planning. Click here for the full reports.
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5 Watt MIL-SPEC Portable for $149!
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We are delighted to announce the introduction of the newest HYT 2-way radio, the TC-508, a full featured, yet affordable personal communicator with MIL-STD 810 and IP54 ratings for durability. The TC-508 is especially well suited for construction, hospitality, institutional, manufacturing and retail use. And it's built to last with 5 year Accelerated Life Testing! |
Closing Comments.......
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 In
closing, we would like to extend our appreciation to the many
first responders and volunteers who are serving in the aftermath
of last weeks devastating tornados in the Southeast.
The key to effective disaster response is TRAINING. That's the part that most of us never see - the tireless hours, mostly without pay, invested by America's first responders to provide help when needed. Thanks guys and gals. You ARE appreciated! By the way, some of you know that the tornado passed several hundred feet above my home. (It was mercifully off the ground at that time). To give you some idea of the incredible power of a tornado; I have attached a picture of a little souvenir left by nature. That's me with a forty pound piece of what was apparently a metal roof. It was dropped out of the sky into my back yard as if it were a piece of paper. A friend in Rome, GA found printed material in his yard from Pleasant Grove, AL; over 150 miles away and the list goes on. Again, our sincere appreciation to those who serve others! One last word to first responder organizations in Alabama. We
have reached out to EMA offices within a 100 mile radius of
Birmingham to offer Hytera VHF or UHF radios on loan at no
charge for Disaster Relief Operations. This offer is also
extended to 911, Hospitals, and other agencies involved in
relief operations. If you need radios, please call us at
205.854.2611 or drop us an email to AtYourService@falcondirect.com. |
One
of the things learned during Katrina, and other natural
disasters is that our communications infrastructure, in
particular cellular networks, can and will fail from a variety
of causes. Clearly, a hardened emergency communications network
is required in times of emergency.|
The Falcon Team |
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