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Changes to the FCC’s License

Registration System Take Effect
By David R. Warner perform the following actions: reset a Jane Doe, another manager of the same
FRN password, which is required account, is not listed on John Doe’s list
hether you have oversight over when associating a username to a lega- of usernames but wants to manage the
W many FCC licenses or only one
license, it is important to properly
cy FRN; modify existing FRNs; asso-
ciate multiple FRNs to your username;
account. Jane Doe registers her
CORES username March 12. As long
manage them. For approve/reject an FRN permissions as she has the FRN account number
those who manage request; and administer a view FRN and current password to that account,
FCC licenses, the financial information permission. For she can also set an association with the
FCC Universal password assistance, call the FCC same FRN account.
Licensing System technical support hotline at 877-480-
(ULS) is a critical 3201 or ask questions online. What Hasn’t Changed?
website. Alongside License manager access will not
ULS is the separate Other Changes change, at least for the foreseeable
Commission Reg- Multiple Usernames. One of the future. Currently in license manager,
istration System (CORES) website. benefits of moving to the new CORES you can access an existing FRN with
The FCC will retire the legacy CORES is the ability to assign multiple user- the FRN account number and either the
registration process in March. names and privileges for managing a FRN password or the username pass-
The first step in FCC licensing is specific FRN. Once you set up your word. Managers can still make admin
registering for an FCC registration CORES username and associated FRN changes, request duplicate official
number (FRN), which is done through accounts, you can add other CORES licenses, file Schedule Ks and perform
CORES. The FRN may have one or usernames (email addresses) to that other actions without interruption.
more FCC licenses associated with it. account. This is not a global access that Adding a new FRN, modifying an
Effective in March, the process to reg- you assign to associated CORES user- existing FRN, resetting the password
ister for an FRN has changed. names; rather, it is a specific FRN for an existing FRN, administering a
access that will have specific CORES view FRN financial information per-
Registering a Username usernames associated with it. mission and listing multiple users to an
Before you can obtain an FRN in You can make specific usernames FRN will require establishing a newly
the new CORES, you must register for administrators or set other permission created CORES username account.
a unique username and password. After levels. All email addresses must be Becoming familiar with the updated
you register your username (email registered and validated CORES user- CORES page and associated new
address), you must then register a pass- names. This allows access to multiple processes will aid license managers
word for the username. After you have users who share the responsibility for with more secure tools to manage their
validated the new username by click- an FRN account. For example, if you FCC licenses for their respective
ing a link sent to the email address, manage multiple agencies, you may organizations.
you can create a new FRN or associate need the managers of each of those More information is here:
a legacy FRN to the username. Creat- agencies to maintain access and control https://www.fcc.gov/licensing-
ing a new FRN is essentially the same of a particular FRN. Likewise, a law databases/fcc-registration-commission-
as the original CORES registration firm managing multiple accounts may registration-system n
process. need to assign two or three individuals
To associate a legacy FRN to a within the organization to access spe- David R. Warner is founder of Common-
username, you now must log in with cific FRN accounts. Thus, the adminis- wealth Spectrum Management Service. He
your CORES username and click trator does not have to share personal formerly managed public-safety spectrum
“associate username to FRN.” You are login credentials with others to per- for the radio engineering division of Virginia
required to enter the FRN password or form specific tasks. Information Technologies Agency (VITA).
obtain administrator approval to asso- Independent Multiple Access. Warner also served with the Virginia Depart-
ciate the FRN. Multiple CORES users can access the ment of State Police communications divi-
You also need your updated same FRN. For example, John Doe sion for 24 years. Email comments to
CORES username and password to registers for a FRN account March 1. dwarner404@aol.com.
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Leadership Elections, Governance

Advancements for NCSWIC, SAFECOM
wo federally managed public-safety tion for Emergency Support Function (ESF)
T groups announced new leadership and
released governance tools and documents
2. Participants also received information on
the new Crisis Event Response & Recovery
for local and state public-safety officials dur- Access (CERRA) framework, providing
ing a December meeting. states and local jurisdictions with recom-
Joe Galvin, the Illinois statewide interop- mended practices and a common process
erability coordinator (SWIC), was elected approach to establish an access program.
chair of the National Council of SWICs level state officials and state and local repre- The NCSWIC and SAFECOM executive
(NCSWIC), following the departure of former sentatives to discuss how governance can committees approved several technology
chair Nikki Cassingham, who will remain the drive integration in their states to enhance resources for LMR subscriber unit procure-
Oklahoma SWIC. New Jersey SWIC John public-safety communications. The agency ments and implementation of Project 25
Miller was elected vice chair. Seven new will share lessons learned in coming (P25) system interconnections, as well as
SWICs joined the program. months. Attendees also heard from several planning and training documents and a gov-
SAFECOM also elected its 2019 leader- cybersecurity experts and learned how a ernance guide draft document. The commit-
ship with the re-election of Gerald Reardon, joint working group plans to improve and tees also approved a letter of support
senior adviser for Cambridge Public Safety, trial an updated next-generation 9-1-1 (NG to update and expand the communications
as chair. Chris Lombard with the Seattle Fire 9-1-1) self-assessment tool in 2019. unit (COMU) program within the National
Department and Michael Murphy with the As part of its performance management Incident Management System (NIMS).
Louisiana Police Department were elected program, CISA provided information on Separately, SAFECOM released the
vice chairs of the group. state interoperability markers, which are “2019 Public Safety Communications Evolu-
SAFECOM added 13 new at-large mem- meant to justify funding requests, improve tion Brochure,” which analyzes the public-
bers and three new association representa- coordination and help decision-makers safety communications landscape,
tives to the program. understand the impact of collaborative work describes the evolution of public-safety com-
Officials from the newly established initiatives on improving emergency commu- munications, and features considerations on
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) nications interoperability. CISA will work with how both LMR systems and Long Term Evo-
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security SWICs to update 24 state interoperability lution (LTE) technology can operate concur-
Agency (CISA), Emergency Communica- markers and conduct an in-person work- rently during emergency response
tions Division (ECD), formerly the Office of shop with SWICs to gain consensus. CISA operations.
Communications (OEC), provided SWICs expects to implement the markers in 2019. The updated brochure also includes a
with information on its fiscal-year 2019 tech- During the joint meeting, NCSWIC and new public-safety communications evolution
nical assistance (TA) process. The process SAFECOM panelists presented lessons graphic and a public-safety communications
includes two strategic TA offerings and five learned from recent responses to real-world evolution timeline to demonstrate the past,
state-requested TAs, which will be coordi- events, emphasizing the importance of cata- present and anticipated future of public-
nated with states in coming months. strophic disaster planning, funding for equip- safety communications.
During 2018, CISA, in partnership with ment maintenance, widespread education SAFECOM’s Education and Outreach
the National Governors Association, con- on channel/system use, supporting task Committee, in coordination with DHS CISA,
ducted five workshops, convening senior- force communications and early coordina- released the brochure.
Feds Release $100M in 9-1-1 Applications are due April 2. to coordinate emergency responses.
Grants, Applications Due April 2 The program, jointly administered “Modernizing our 9-1-1 call centers
The departments of Commerce and by the Commerce Department’s so they have access to the latest tech-
Transportation released preliminary National Telecommunications and nologies will help emergency respon-
funding allocations for the 9-1-1 Grant Information Administration (NTIA) ders quickly get help where and when
Program, which will offer up to $110 and the Transportation Department’s it is needed,” said David Redl, assistant
million to help states, territories, tribal National Highway Traffic Safety secretary for communications and
organizations and the District of Administration (NHTSA), provides information and NTIA administrator.
Columbia upgrade their 9-1-1 call cen- funding to upgrade 9-1-1 services so “In an emergency, the public-safety
ters to next-generation 9-1-1 (NG that citizens, first responders and call- community must have every tool at its
9-1-1) capabilities. takers can use up-to-date technologies disposal to keep Americans safe.”
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TOP NEWS Shutdown and
FCC Filings
The program is now accepting com- enue streams such as broadband, inter- By Klaus Bender
plete applications from entities that net of things (IoT) and hosted
he end of December and most of
met the program’s initial certification
requirements. A revision to the pro-
payloads.
“The completion of the Iridium T January challenged the nation as
the partial government shutdown
gram’s notice of funding opportunity, NEXT program signifies a new chapter
impacted nearly 1 million federal
which includes a chart listing all eligi- in the Iridium story, one that sees us
employees and dozens of federal agen-
ble applicants along with estimated transforming from a big cash spender
cies including the FCC.
preliminary funding allocations for the to a big cash generator,” said Iridium
A search of the Universal Licensing
three-year program, is available online. CEO Matt Desch. “This is the realiza-
System (ULS), the FCC licensing data-
tion of a long, successful climb, and
BUSINESS base, for January showed the FCC
reaching the peak, it’s gratifying to
received a total of 87 land mobile appli-
know the future of the company is
cations. This is 5.4 percent of the 1,595
AT&T Spends $1.2B on FirstNet secure, and we have now financially
applications received in December
in 2018, Receives $1.4B matured as a satellite operator. Huge
2018. The 87 applications logged in
AT&T reported results for the thanks are in order to our entire team,
January include 71 business band
fourth quarter and full year. For the full particularly our friends at SpaceX and
applications and 16 public-safety band
year of 2018, capital expenditures, our prime satellite manufacturer Thales
applications.
including capitalized interest, totaled Alenia Space and their teams.”
A resolution to reopen the govern-
$21.3 billion versus $21.6 billion in First announced in 2010, the Iridi-
ment passed Jan. 25, and the FCC re-
2017. 2018 capital investment included um NEXT campaign featured eight
opened Jan. 28. Between Jan. 28 and
about $1.2 billion in First Responder launches with SpaceX. In total, prime
Feb. 5, 859 applications were received
Network Authority (FirstNet) capital contractor Thales Alenia Space built 81
from land mobile coordinators, indicat-
costs and $1.4 billion in FirstNet capi- satellites, of which 75 were launched,
ing a backlog that accumulated at the
tal reimbursements. with 66 in the operational constellation
land mobile frequency coordinators.
In the fourth quarter, the carrier and nine serving as on-orbit spares.
The Utilities Technology Council (UTC)
reported capital expenditures of $4.2 The 66 cross-linked satellites create
frequency coordination staff said Feb. 5
billion. Capital investment included coverage around the entire planet,
all the applications submitted had been
about $270 million in FirstNet capital including over oceans and polar
issued file numbers, and the FCC was
costs and $1.1 billion in FirstNet capi- regions, without the need for abundant
up to date. n
tal reimbursements. The company’s ground stations.
third-quarter FirstNet capital Iridium Certus, the company’s new
Klaus Bender is vice president of engi-
costs were $560 million. broadband service, commercially
neering, education and standards at
launched in January. The upgraded
the Utilities Technology Council (UTC).
Iridium Completes $3B network is also fully compatible with
Satellite Constellation Upgrade the original satellite constellation’s
Iridium Communications completed services. licensed manufacturers of Iridium can
its $3 billion Iridium NEXT satellite Iridium also introduced a new small expect to receive prototypes of the
constellation upgrade and will finish transceiver, the Iridium Certus 9770, device around mid-2019.
deactivating its 20-year-old original for IoT applications at low cost and
satellite constellation in the coming data speeds of up to 750 kilobits per AT&T, Verizon Boost
months. The final two satellites second (kbps) with the upgraded satel- Networks, Support Public
required to complete the network lite network. Safety for Super Bowl
refresh were activated Feb. 5. Applications and devices made with Both AT&T and Verizon provided
With a fully operational constella- the new transceiver will feature a range enhanced network coverage and
tion featuring 66 new Iridium satellites of speeds optimized for efficiently public-safety support for the Feb. 3
and no further launches planned, Iridi- sending data to and from the user, typi- Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta.
um has concluded its nearly decade- cally less than 100 kbps. A series of AT&T said it deployed 700 MHz
long program. After spending several devices will augment Iridium’s exist- band 14 spectrum across the Atlanta
hundred million dollars per year to ing transceivers with about the same area to provide optimal coverage and
build and deploy the new network, form factor as existing narrowband capacity for first responders. Distrib-
Iridium expects capital costs to antennas used in aviation, maritime, uted antenna systems (DAS) were
decrease to about $35 million per year, IoT and land mobile markets but using installed at numerous local and federal
with revenues continuing to increase as native IP technology at up to 35 times public-safety agency centers.
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New Utility Broadband Alliance Led by pdvWireless Forms
dvWireless is one of the founding that actively route power in Wireless, are part of UBBA.
P members of the newly announced Util-
ity Broadband Alliance (UBBA), a group
times of need. The pilot will
demonstrate private LTE’s
pdvWireless’ 900 MHz spec-
trum will be the foundation of
that aims to advance the development and possibilities to Ameren’s the utility private wireless
adoption of dedicated private broadband management and state utility networks because of its abili-
networks for utilities. regulators, said Rob ty to penetrate buildings, with
pdvWireless continues to evolve with an Schwartz, pdvWireless chief the possibility to overlay
updated business model that includes leas- operating officer (COO). CBRS. Ameren included a
ing the company’s 900 MHz spectrum and Morgan O’Brien, CEO of pdvWireless, CBRS overlay in its pilot, and the spectrum
consulting on private Long Term Evolution said although the company’s original plan works well in dense areas and for rural
(LTE) as it awaits an FCC decision on its of becoming a commercial broadband car- broadband, Schwartz said.
more than four-year-old plan to realign the rier focused on the critical infrastructure “900 MHz is the foundational for a wide-
900 MHz band for broadband industries (CII) market still stands, area coverage network that gets supple-
operations. pdvWireless also plans to lease its 900 mented by other spectrum,” O’Brien said.
In addition to pdvWireless, the founding MHz spectrum to investor-owned utilities “We have plenty of capacity for nonvoice
members of UBBA include three utilities: (IOUs) that prefer private networks and can fixed data bursts, but at the end of the day,
Ameren, National Grid and Southern Linc. raise capital to deploy the technology. we see it as a baseline for utilities.”
Other founding members include Burns & “Municipals and co-ops are smaller and There is a global supply of LTE devices
McDonnell, Cisco Systems, Encore Net- may not have the same ready access to with band 8, the 900 MHz spectrum, partic-
works, Ericsson, Federated Wireless, Gen- capital,” O’Brien said. “We might have a ularly in Asia. O’Brien said many smart-
eral Electric, Motorola Solutions, MultiTech more carrier-like relationship with them. But phone chipsets include band 8, and the
Systems and Sierra Wireless. now we’re focused on IOUs because they spectrum can be used in the United States.
“I’m excited to have a vehicle for utilities represent something like 75 percent of the O’Brien said he is confident the FCC
to collaborate on the inevitable deployment meters.” will adopt a notice of proposed rulemaking
of broadband technologies,” said Cole Schwartz said advising utilities on the (NPRM) favorably inclined to pdvWireless’
Crews, a consulting engineer at Ameren. benefits of broadband will be a large part of 900 MHz spectrum plans for broadband in
“The focus that this group brings will allow the company’s evolved business model. the near future, and the commission will
all interested parties to share successes so pdvWireless will help utilities understand ask the industry what the protection criteria
that they may be replicated across the how to best use standards to solve current should be for narrowband operations in the
industry, bringing even more value to the problems and future proof their need, 900 MHz band.
investments in broadband deployments so including applications that run on the net- UBBA plans to facilitate knowledge
we can better serve customers.” work. “Our relationship starts with leasing sharing among members, craft industry-
Ameren, a utility with customers in Mis- the spectrum, and then we see our role centric solutions, foster working groups
souri and Illinois, deployed a pilot private being greater than that,” he said. among utilities and industry partners, and
LTE network using pdvWireless 900 MHz Companies that offer Citizens Broad- help members influence policy through rate
spectrum and an experimental license. The band Radio Service (CBRS) equipment in and business cases that will provide capital
utility is required to deploy smart switches the 3.5 GHz band, including Federated for infrastructure investment.
Network Authority (FirstNet) satellite at the GEMA command center, and B&E Electronics, Zetron to
cell on a light truck (SatCOLT) was Verizon executives said the carrier Support ModUcom Systems
staged outside the stadium for extra serves the majority of public-safety Zetron partnered with B&E Elec-
redundancy and to provide additional agencies in the state of Georgia. Veri- tronics to support North American
coverage to first responders if needed. zon also added five mobile assets, public-safety organizations using com-
Members of the FirstNet team including satellite units for backup, in munications systems from the now
staffed the command post for Georgia strategic locations throughout the defunct Modular Communications
Emergency Management Agency Atlanta area. (ModUcom).
(GEMA) homeland security during the The company had its own com- ModUcom had manufactured and
week leading up to and through the mand center at the event, monitoring marketed 9-1-1 call processing and
day of the football game. network operations and system per- radio dispatch technology to public
Verizon officials said the carrier formance. The performance staff safety and utilities since 1978, with
spent $97 million in infrastructure tracked capacity and usage, adjusting organizations across the United States
upgrades in the area including 350 as necessary. The network assurance and Canada using its Ultra-Com sys-
miles of fiber, 300 small cells, 30 new team monitored the entire network tems. In September 2018, ModUcom
sites and modifications to existing sites with field engineers dispersed through- ceased operations, and B&E Electron-
to add capacity. out the area to address any problems ics, a ModUcom partner that maintains
Verizon engineers were also staffed that arose. many regional ModUcom clients,

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acquired the firm’s business assets. and support resources joined the
B&E Electronics and Zetron estab- Zetron technical team, providing a
lished a communications systems con- knowledge base transfer that will help
tinuity plan and joint operational entity ensure customers aren’t left stranded
to provide support, services, parts and with existing Ultra-Com systems.
transition planning to the more than “Zetron is an ideal partner to help
300 sites with ModUcom products. us keep the ModUcom customer base First Remote MCPTT
In addition to the B&E Electronics operational in the near term,” said Interoperability Event
acquisition of ModUcom business B&E Electronics Vice President Sees 92% Success Rate
he European Telecommunications
assets, core Ultra-Com architectural Michael Badgett Jr.
T Standards Institute (ETSI) complet-
ed its third interoperability event testing
Third Generation Partnership Project
(3GPP) mission-critical standards, called
MCX Plugtests. The event, which ran
Dec. 3 to Jan. 3, was the first remote
event within the MCX Plugtests program.
During the two-month sessions,
1,000 test cases were run among 26
vendors with a 92 percent success rate.
More than 150 test sessions were exe-
cuted. The second Plugtests event, held
last year in Texas, also had a 92 percent
success rate.
Equipment tested included mission-
critical application servers and clients,
multicast/broadcast service centers and
IP multimedia subsystem (IMS). Vendors
connected via virtual private network
(VPN) with the ETSI Hub for Integration
and Validation at ETSI (HIVE) to test
their mission-critical implementations
with each other.
TCCA and the European Commis-
sion supported the event, and Public
Safety Communications Europe (PSCE)
and Public Safety Technology Alliance
(PSTA) endorsed the testing.
Based on 3GPP Release 14 techni-
cal specifications and the ETSI TS 103
564 test specification, developed by
ETSI during the first two Plugtests, 100
test cases were used for the remote
event. The MCX Plugtests included com-
prehensive testing of mission-critical
push to talk (MCPTT), mission-critical
data (MCData) and mission-critical video
(MCVideo) — collectively referred to as
MCX — including untested test cases
from the first two Plugtests.
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be available. ETSI will provide feedback
observations found during the event to
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Insights
The state of the mission-critical communications market
A At the end of 2018, MissionCritical

Communications surveyed our readers
to glean insights into our evolving
industry. The survey respondents repre-
sent our audience, with about 60 percent
and other services, vendors and distribu-
tion firms, and service providers round
out the respondents.
In terms of the equipment and tech-
nologies our readers plan to purchase
involved in public safety and govern- during 2019 – 2020, radio accessories,
ment agencies, while others work for antennas and radios top the list, with
critical infrastructure industries or enter- Project 25 (P25), Long Term Evolution
prise groups that use mission- (LTE) and analog cited as the top three
critical communications. Consultants technologies respondents plan to buy.
Survey Respondents 2-Year Network Priority Communications Budgets
Profile 67% 48%

Upgrade or
by Industry Replace Increase
Government/Public Safety 60% A Network Upgrade 40% Increase in Budget 48%

Critical Industry User 3% Network Replacement 5% Stay the Same 41%
Business/Industry 2% Maintenance Only 24% Decrease in Budget 11%
Dealer/Distributor 16% All of the Above 22%
Wireless Service Provider 3% None of the Above 9%
Professional Services 11%
Manufacturer/Software 5%
Top 5 Technologies Planned for Purchase
About 67 percent
of survey respondents
plan to upgrade or
replace their commu- P25 51%
nications networks
within the next two LTE 33%
years, with 89 percent
seeing increased or
Analog 30%
stable budgets. Only
11 percent saw a
decrease in their DMR
26%
communications
budgets. NG 9-1-1
17%
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Percentage
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42%
22% 21%
9% 6%
Less Than $100,000 $500,001 $1,000,001 More Than

$100,000 to to to $10 Million
$500,000 $1 Million $10 Million
The software arena is also on our than 40 percent of respondents expect to

readers’ lists of purchase plans, although purchase push-to-talk (PTT) applications
many different types of software were in the short term, followed closely by
highlighted as slated for purchase. More wireless internet apps.

Top 12 Planned Hardware Purchases
1. Radio Accessories 76% 7. P25 Equipment/Radios 55%
2. Antennas 70% 8. Site/Tower Equipment 52%
3. Radios 69% 9. Analog Radio Equipment 52%
4. Digital Radio Equipment 59% 10. Test Equipment 45%
5. Power Supplies 58% 11. Broadband Devices 43%
6. Base Stations/Repeaters 56% 12. Interoperability Equipment 42%
70%
of readers say direct
mode is very important.
Direct mode is used

often by LMR users.
While standards for a
similar feature in LTE
are complete, commercial
products are presently
nonexistent.
Top 7 Planned
Software Purchases
1. Push to Talk (PTT)

41%
2. Wireless Internet Apps
38%
3. Cybersecurity
35%
4. GIS Mapping
31%
5. LMR Integration
29%
6. 9-1-1/NG 9-1-1
26%
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Broadband/Data Network Used
Most readers
who use broadband Other commercial carrier
57%
networks take (Verizon, Sprint, etc.)
advantage of Both commercial and 27%
commercial mobile private data networks
operators, with Private data network 22%

over LMR spectrum
private networks
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also high on the Broadband network using
17%
list. It is expected unlicensed bands (2.4 or 5 GHz)
that AT&T FirstNet I don’t use
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Because two different next-generation 9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1)
specifications are available, it is imperative that they can coexist.
By Walt Magnussen and Fabricio Velez
A
As the industry gets closer to federal
funding that could make the next-
generation 9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1) vision a
reality, decisions need to be made
about the implementation process as
ever, and there is no going back.
There are only two ways to accom-
plish interoperability between state
and local networks and NG 9-1-1
systems. The first is for all involved to
architecture. The National Emergency
Number Association (NENA) evaluat-
ed the two architectures for the
group’s functional and interface stan-
dards for NG 9-1-1, commonly
the migration from a concept to an use the same standards and implement referred to as i3. The association
actual design occurs. The current frac- them in a homogenous manner, which developed the i3 standards based on
tured governance models of 9-1-1 is not likely because there has never the generic SIP-based architectures,
services do not lend themselves to one been a one-size-fits-all service system published a second version in Septem-
nationwide network, such as the First solution in public safety. The second ber 2016 and is completing a review
Responder Network Authority (First- is to require standards that are similar of a third version of the standard.
Net). Even if we are able to secure enough that moving from one net- Separately, the Alliance for
federal dollars, the cost of actually work to another does not require cost- Telecommunications Industry Solu-
running an NG 9-1-1 system will still ly gateway devices that cause users to tions (ATIS) Emergency Service Inter-
be paid with state and local funds, lose functionality. Regardless of connection Forum (ESIF) completed
which lends itself to more localized which way the industry decides to go, the ATIS-0500032 implementation of
decision-making. a huge amount of work in terms of an IMS-based NG 9-1-1 service speci-
With the NG 9-1-1 network actual- agreeing on interconnection interfaces fication in December 2016. ATIS has
ly being a network of networks, it is must be completed. published additional operational and
imperative that all networks function functional requirements to ensure
as one. The proposed wording of Standards for NG 9-1-1 interoperability between NENA i3 and
much of the NG 9-1-1 funding legis- Two technical architectures are ATIS 3GPP IMS-based emergency
lation to date refers to “seamless inter- available to support an NG 9-1-1 net- services network (ESN) architectures.
operability,” a term yet to be defined. work: a generic session initiation pro- It is important to understand the
The anywhere, anytime nature of IP tocol (SIP)-based solution and a Third differences between the two architec-
and mobile communications has Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) tures and how adoption of more than
changed emergency call systems for- IP multimedia system (IMS)-based one could impact interoperability. The

3GPP was dealing with a similar set of
Canada and parts of Europe have a problems. The international standards
mandate for service providers to support body was determining how to evolve
3G commercial networks to deliver
next-generation networks. Therefore, IP-based multimedia to mobile users.
3GPP also selected IETF standards to
there is going to be a large requirement leverage SIP to meet some specific
for IMS and i3 interconnection. requirements. These requirements
included how to maintain a SIP ses-
i3 standard development began in (LoST), which describes how to route sion as a device roams among 2G, 3G,
2004 and was designed using the a call to the appropriate public-safety 4G and Wi-Fi wireless networks; how
Internet Engineering Task Force answering point (PSAP) based on wireless service providers would
(IETF) SIP call-signaling protocol. location; allow customers of another network to
While there were other protocols, n RFC 5985 HTTP-enabled loca- use their networks when they had
such as media gateway control proto- tion delivery (HELD), which roaming agreements; and how to share
col (MGCP) and voice gateway pro- describes how to convey a device’s real-time billing information with a
tocol H.323, which were similar to location to that device; and roaming partner. These are clearly not
SIP, it has become the most widely n RFC 5774 presence information issues for an NG 9-1-1 emergency sys-
adopted in the industry. SIP by itself data format – location object (PIDF- tem but are the lifeblood of a wireless
could not support all of the require- LO), which describes the format of a service provider network.
ments of an emergency-calling sys- location. To resolve these issues and others,
tem, so additional protocols that 3GPP established IMS, an architec-
could fill in the voids were submitted The i3 document describes a refer- ture framework for the delivery of IP
to the IETF. Examples of these proto- ence architecture that uses these build- multimedia communications to wire-
cols include: ing blocks to construct the NG 9-1-1 less users. By 2014, most standards
n Request for comment (RFC) system. development organizations (SDOs)
5222 location-to-service translation While NENA was working on i3, adopted IMS as the core component

of fixed, mobile, cable and broadband It is inappropriate to consider IMS- features and capabilities of a complete
wireless next-generation networks. based NG 9-1-1 and i3-compliant NG NG 9-1-1 ecosystem, so even if a
During the past few years, IMS has 9-1-1 as mutually exclusive or com- jurisdiction builds to the ATIS specifi-
become the foundation of nearly peting standards. The ATIS specifica- cation, it may still require elements,
every wireline and wireless network tion was developed to be interoperable such as the policy routing function
that supports IP multimedia traffic with i3 and to deliver a call to an i3 (PRF), from i3. Considering the inter-
such as voice over Long Term Evolu- PSAP interface. The ATIS specifica- faces and functional elements in both
tion (VoLTE). tion is based on the requirements, architectures are clearly defined, it is
At the end of 2015, the FCC Task functional elements and interfaces possible to deliver an emergency call
Force on Optimal PSAP Architecture specified in NENA’s i3 standard. Fur- from an IMS-based origination net-
(TFOPA) posed the question: If 80 thermore, the ATIS architecture work into an i3 NG 9-1-1 system,
percent of 9-1-1 emergency calls orig- doesn’t include a number of functions, carry an emergency call all the way
inate from wireless service providers,
which are based on 3GPP IMS-based
platforms, couldn’t the NG 9-1-1 i3
system also leverage the investment in
IMS to implement the emergency call
routing roles of NENA i3 standard
functional elements? ATIS ESIF
answered that question in its ATIS-
0500032 standard published in
December 2016.
Standards Backgrounds
In the diagram on Page 28, the
emergency services routing proxy
(ESRP) functional element (FE) is
implemented by combining 3GPP
IMS FEs such as the interrogating/
emergency call service control func-
tion (I/E-CSCF), application server
(AS) and transit function (TRF).
These 3GPP FEs, colored blue in the
diagram, exist in IMS architecture and
are used for VoLTE and other func-
tions/applications of 3GPP networks.
The emergency communications rout-
ing function (ECRF) as defined in i3,
location validation function (LVF) as
defined in i3, location information
server (LIS) as defined in i3, addition-
al data repository (ADR) and geo-
graphic information system (GIS),
and other elements shown in gray can
be integrated into the E-CSCF by
implementing the Ml interface to
allow the E-CSCF to request the
ECRF to validate the location infor-
mation received from the emergency
caller or query the ECRF for routing
information to the appropriate PSAP.
In the diagram, the originating net-
works to the left and the PSAP net-
works to the right remain unchanged
between an i3 architecture and an
IMS architecture.

NENA i3 and ATIS 3GPP Architectures
Diagram courtesy TAMU ITEC

A reference architecture combining NENA i3 and ATIS 3GPP IMS-based emergency service architectures
through an IMS-based origination net- that of a NENA i3 NG 9-1-1 standard The Importance
work or IMS-based NG 9-1-1 system SIP-based architecture. This goal of of Interoperability
into an i3 PSAP, and transfer calls transparency, both upstream and The key to interoperability
from any system to another system downstream between architectures, success is testing, even in a homoge-
regardless of vendor. ensures that an i3 PSAP should find neous network. NENA has been con-
ATIS says the following in the no difference whether the i3 PSAP ducting Industry Collaboration
preface of the specification: “ATIS’ interconnects to a NENA i3 ESInet Events (ICE) since 2009 with eight
intent in this development work was with NGCS, or interconnects to an for i3 architecture held to date in the
to produce a standard method for ATIS IMS-based NG 9-1-1 service United States. The European
IMS-based carriers to offer NG 9-1-1 architecture. This consistent interoper- Telecommunications Standards Insti-
services wholly within their IMS ability principle has guided all of tute (ETSI) held the third European
platforms while maintaining consis- ATIS’s development work since the event, the NG 1-1-2 Emergency
tency and interoperability with the beginning, as documented within the Communications Plugtests, in France
NENA i3 emergency system IP net- original issue statement underlying in January.
work (ESInet)/next-generation core this work.” While IMS FEs undergo rigorous
services (NGCS) design goals. This The ATIS architecture was testing within the laboratories of major
standards approach allows IMS-based designed to enable 9-1-1 service service providers and commercial
carriers to take advantage of com- providers who had already invested IMS-based wireless and wireline net-
plete IMS interoperability and fea- in IMS platforms to leverage that works are enabling sharing multime-
tures found in their existing IMS investment to support emergency call dia content — voice, video, enhanced
ecosystems while still remaining routing. However, network function messaging and other rich communica-
interoperable with downstream i3 virtualization (NFV) and software- tions services — regardless of the
PSAPs that implement NENA i3 defined networks (SDNs) can allow device, service provider or access net-
standards and interfaces. 9-1-1 authorities to build, operate and work, there had not been any IMS-
“It is also ATIS’s goal to assure manage their own IMS-based NG based NG 9-1-1 emergency services
that terminating NG 9-1-1 entities, 9-1-1 ESNs or continue down the i3 architecture deployment or interoper-
such as i3 PSAPs, find the upstream implementation path. It is apparent ability testing by any 9-1-1 service
networks that are built on the ATIS that enterprise solutions to access net- provider or 9-1-1 authority publicly
IMS-based NG 9-1-1 service architec- works will not be IMS based, so not announced at press time.
ture to be as completely interoperable all access networks will incorporate If one assumes that there may be a
with their systems and networks as IMS technology. combination of i3 and IMS-based

He had an appointment with ITEC for a
If one assumes that there may be a Broadband Technologies Opportunities
combination of i3 and IMS-based NG 9-1-1 Program (BTOP) grant to build national
infrastructure for public safety as the pub-
system implementations in the near lic-safety advocate. He also served on
the FCC’s Emergency Response Interop-
future, it is also imperative that IMS-based erability Center (ERIC) technical advisory
to i3 system interoperability be conducted. committee and serves on the FCC Com-
munications Security, Reliability and
NG 9-1-1 system implementations in NG 9-1-1 both in the United States Interoperability Council (CSRIC). He is a
the near future, it is also imperative and globally is i3 based, and this member of the MissionCritical Communi-
that IMS-based to i3 system interop- work needs to continue. That being cations editorial advisory board. Contact
erability testing be conducted. This said, a large number of countries him at w-magnussen@tamu.edu.
would be important if more than one including Canada and parts of
9-1-1 service provider or 9-1-1 Europe have a mandate for service Fabricio Velez is Nokia’s public sector
authority deploys an IMS-based providers to support next-generation solution architect in the enterprise servic-
emergency system because cus- networks. Therefore, there is going es sales public sector global practice. He
tomers require this interoperability. to be a large requirement for IMS leads the solution architecture definition,
The point of this article is not to and i3 interconnection. n partner ecosystem qualification and value
say that one NG 9-1-1 architecture is proposition development of next-genera-
better than the other but instead to Walt Magnussen Jr., Ph.D., runs the tion emergency services solutions. Velez
show that, in theory, the two have Internet2 Technology Evaluation Center has more than 18 years of wireless and
advantages and disadvantages, and (ITEC), an emergency communications wireline network design, solution devel-
they should be able to coexist. Now, lab at Texas A&M University (TAMU), and opment and consulting with service
it is up to all of us to validate this has an appointment with the U.S. Depart- providers and public-safety agencies
theory. The vast majority of installa- ment of Justice (DOJ) National Institute around the globe with a special emphasis
tions and interoperability testing of of Justice (NIJ) as a senior policy analyst. on network and technology migrations.

Images courtesy DRDC CSS
LTE Interoperability
Across Borders
S
Some of the fundamental public-
safety communications capabilities
that are expected to enable safety,
security and mission-effectiveness
goals are not available with commer-
Experiments on the U.S. and Canadian border
indicate LTE interoperability is possible with
operator cooperation and coordination.
cial service providers. The lacking By Joseph Fournier and Claudio Lucente
features include the ability for a user’s
communications session to transition Each Country’s Landscape will happen when first responders
seamlessly from one service provider While the U.S. nationwide public- from Canada and the U.S. join in
to another, for priority and pre- safety broadband network (NPSBN), mutual aid during emergencies that
emption privileges to follow a first overseen by the First Responder Net- occur near the international border.
responder in that migration, and the work Authority (FirstNet), is being Both teams could potentially be
capability to pool the capacity of implemented, Canada’s NPSBN is in served by the Canadian and U.S.
mobile broadband networks among the planning stages. To ensure a high public-safety broadband networks,
service providers covering an incident level of interoperability between both which operate in the same 700 MHz
area and make intelligent decisions to countries, LTE is the initial technolo- band. While industry standards have
share traffic load. gy that will likely anchor Canada’s addressed the matter of maintaining
Defence Research and Develop- NPSBN, similar to FirstNet. service continuity during handover
ment Canada’s Centre for Security An LTE mobile network operator between mobile networks, they are
Science (DRDC CSS) and the U.S. that serves both commercial and not commonly implemented. In most
Department of Homeland Security public-safety subscribers can allocate cases, an active session will drop
Science & Technology Directorate radio resources dynamically between when a user’s service is handed over
(DHS S&T) targeted these areas in its various user groups in accordance to another carrier.
experiments under a binational pro- with quality of service (QoS), priority Another consideration is how to
gram to enhance both countries’ and pre-emption (QPP) privileges. balance traffic loading between cells.
resilience to natural and man-made However, some technical and admin- The traffic load among neighboring
disasters. The Canada – U.S. istrative complexities may arise if cells is monitored and, if needed, user
Enhanced Resiliency (CAUSE) series two different operators that share the traffic is directed to less loaded cells
of experiments was designed to same spectrum serve commercial and to balance the traffic among the
demonstrate advanced communica- public-safety users. group. Congestion-based load balanc-
tions capabilities including Long Term First responders expect to main- ing is typically performed within the
Evolution (LTE) technology to first tain uninterrupted service as they same network, but for first responders
responders and reveal research actions migrate from the cellular coverage of in areas that are served by both Cana-
needed to realize those capabilities. one network to another. This scenario dian and U.S. mobile broadband

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networks, the load-balancing function public land mobile network (PLMN) connection. If the combined latency
should operate between cells that are handover with seamless service conti- is greater than the handover time, the
part of two different operators on the nuity within a 3GPP-specified access handover may fail.
same frequency band. system, called inter-PLMN handover, Mobility Load Balancing (MLB).
Each successive CAUSE experi- with the same RAT. 3GPP treats MLB as part of the self-
ment built on the capabilities demon- For inter-PLMN handover to optimization function, one of the
strated in the previous experiment, occur, it is necessary but not suffi- dimensions of self-organizing net-
and the focus of this article is the cient for the user to have roamed onto works (SON). This function is intend-
final experiment — CAUSE V. another network. The GSM Associa- ed to optimize network coverage,
tion (GSMA) specifies two types of capacity and handover, as well as
LTE Features LTE-to-LTE roaming: reduce interference.
Seamless Handover. There are n S8-based home routed (S8HR) While considering MLB, one way
several different mobility use cases, — A user’s traffic is routed to the of reducing the traffic loading in cells
but the CAUSE experiments tackled home mobile network. is to trigger the handover procedures
intercell mobility with different n Local breakout (LBO) — A of UEs in highly loaded cells to less
mobile operators using LTE as the user’s traffic is routed to the visited loaded cells and to delay the handover
radio access technology (RAT), with mobile network. of UEs from less loaded cells to more
the additional constraint of being highly loaded cells, called handover
co-channel. The scenarios in the CAUSE MLB (HO-MLB). Practical solutions
The Third Generation Partnership experiments used S8HR, where the to enable inter-PLMN HO-MLB need
Project (3GPP) defined the require- user traffic is carried between the vis- further study. There is a trade-off
ments for service continuity. Service ited serving gateway (S-GW) and the between load balancing gain and han-
should be maintained during and fol- home packet data network gateway dover success rate; one is maximized
lowing changes of 3GPP access sys- (P-GW) using the S8 reference point. at the expense of the other.
tems and non-3GPP systems, called 3GPP specified the maximum time to QPP. LTE provides for three fun-
inter-RAT handover. In addition, it execute a successful handover with damental mechanisms to manage
should be possible to support inter- reference to the user equipment (UE) congestion in the user data and

signaling planes: access class barring the X2 reference point between
(ACB), allocation retention priority eNodeBs belonging to different oper-
(ARP) and QoS class indicator (QCI). ators; and
3GPP has proposed standardized n Using the LTE QPP parameters
characteristics for 17 out of a possible to dynamically adapt the allocation of
256 QCI levels. radio resources of different mobile
networks to UEs according to priori-
The Experiments tization policies that were established
The CAUSE experiments involved for the experiment.
first responders participating in The CAUSE experiments involved
hands-on experiments using scripted a number of variables for the technolo-
procedures and scenarios. The capa- gies that were used to demonstrate the
bilities of interest to public safety A wireless LTE eNodeB site used on operational capabilities. Some param-
Eagle Mountain during CAUSE V
were: eters were identified as variables, but
n The ability to make effective use incident area by sharing traffic their values were constrained by exter-
of tools and applications that provide between cells. nal factors. For example, antenna
rich, dynamic situational awareness heights were set by availability of suit-
during an incident; The functions of the mobile net- able sites for the eNodeBs.
n The ability to access and share works exercised to demonstrate the
information and seamlessly commu- operational capabilities for first Planning and Preparation
nicate with each other; responders included: The desired capabilities of first
n The ability to make the most n Seamless handover and service responders were scrutinized against
effective use of limited spectrum of continuity using the S10 reference an evaluation of the technical and
mobile networks by dynamically pri- point between the mobility manage- programmatic risks of being able to
oritizing the use of the spectrum; and ment entities (MME) belonging to undertake the task in the allotted
n The ability to maximize the different carriers; time. CAUSE IV focused on inter-
availability of radio resources in an n Balancing the cell loading using PLMN seamless handover and

service continuity. CAUSE V added in mutual aid. They were demonstrat-
inter-PLMN, HO-MLB and QPP pol-
The research and ed through a set of scripted proce-
icy enforcement to the scope. experiment teams dures for the first responders and with
The locations for the experiments technical support from Canada’s
were selected to be close to, or along demonstrated the Communications Research Centre
the Canada-U.S. border: (CRC) and Texas A&M University
n CAUSE III: Saskatchewan,
ability for users to (TAMU).
Alberta, and Montana (held in migrate between The purpose of the CAUSE IV
November 2014) experiment was to demonstrate the
n CAUSE IV: Sarnia, Ontario, and the coverage of two seamless continuity of communica-
Port Huron, Michigan (held in April tions before, during and after the han-
2016)
separate mobile dover of service between a Canadian
n CAUSE V: Abbotsford and Sur- networks without mobile network and a U.S. mobile
rey, British Columbia; and Belling- network both operating in the same
ham, Blaine and Sumas, Washington any noticeable frequency band.
(held in November 2017) The scenario for the CAUSE V
impact on the experiment added the capability to
Network elements were located in mobile broadband seamlessly balance traffic between
various locations in Canada and the cells that pertained to two different
U.S. and leveraged the public internet service. mobile networks. In addition, the
to interconnect the sites. For CAUSE ability to prioritize public-safety traf-
V, the wireless coverage for the three Shuttle Radar Topography Mission fic over non-public-safety traffic,
eNodeB sites was modeled with Plan- (SRTM) V3 data (1 arc-second regardless of which network it was
et software from InfoVista. The resolution). connected to, was also demonstrated.
sources of 3D digital terrain data The experiments examined opera- Several multimedia applications were
were National Resources Canada tional capabilities for Canadian and used to load traffic onto the networks
(0.75 arc-second resolution) and U.S. U.S. first responders when operating and to allow users to assess the

usability of those applications under that were already established. The tions or freezes. While the two com-
different conditions. connected UEs were affected by the mercial users streamed video, three
new scheduling weights when they public-safety users attached to the
CAUSE V Experiment cycled from idle to connected states same eNodeB and established a three-
RF Coverage. The results of the because this process involves re- way video conference call. This call,
extensive drive testing after site establishing the default bearer. combined with the video streams of
installation and leading up to the During the experiment, two com- the commercial users, required more
experiment validated that the cover- mercial users were attached to an than 25 Megabits per second (Mbps)
age simulations were acceptable for eNodeB and initiated video-streaming of capacity to simultaneously support
the purposes of the experiment. Typi- applications. Because the cell was not all the sessions.
cally, tuned RF propagation models congested, the two users experienced To exercise the prioritization func-
are considered acceptable within 6 to high-quality video with no interrup- tions, the eNodeB’s modulation
8 dB of accuracy.
Access Class Barring (ACB).
The experiment involved two classes
of users, commercial and public safe-
ty, sharing the same LTE network.
When ACB was activated on the
eNodeBs, it prevented the commer-
cial users from attaching to the net-
work while leaving the network
accessible to public-safety users, irre-
spective of what their home PLMN
was.
When ACB was enabled on the
eNodeBs, it enforced the ACB rules
as soon as the new configuration was
applied to the eNodeBs, such that
commercial UEs that were in idle
mode were not able to attach to the
eNodeBs. However, commercial UEs
that were connected at the time that
ACB was enabled remained connect-
ed, and the handover for those UEs
continued to be supported. This
behavior is consistent with the pur-
pose of the ACB congestion control
mechanism. That is, to mitigate con-
gestion on the signaling plane by
reducing the number of attach
requests.
Prioritization. The default bearers
of designated commercial users were
assigned QCI-9 and those for public-
safety users were assigned QCI-8,
where the latter has higher priority.
The values were stored in the core
network’s subscriber profile reposito-
ry and transferred to the eNodeB
when the UE attached to the network,
where the appropriate resource sched-
uling weights were applied.
Although the scheduling weights
per QCI took effect as soon as a new
configuration was pushed to the
eNodeB, they did not affect bearers

bearers were not performed. Public-
safety users were configured with
higher priority, were capable of pre-
empting lower priority bearers and
were not pre-emptible.
In the experiment, the pre-emption
rules were applied at the UE attach
request. When the default bearers were
pre-empted, the effect on applications
using that bearer were immediate in
that all downlink and uplink traffic for
those applications was interrupted. A
video stream without buffering
showed the immediate — less than a
second — effect of pre-emption.
Coverage maps for three sites used during CAUSE V
The pre-emption action affected
scheme was limited to 16 QAM commercial users regardless of what commercial users regardless of what
instead of 64 QAM, causing the ses- their home PLMN was, indicating their home PLMN was, indicating
sions’ aggregate throughput to exceed that the QoS parameters for visiting that the pre-emption parameters for
the cell’s downlink capacity of 15 users were asserted in the visited visiting users were asserted in the vis-
Mbps. When the eNodeB’s schedul- PLMN and confirming that the QoS ited PLMN and confirming that the
ing weights were applied, the com- settings were configured identically QoS settings were configured identi-
mercial users’ video streams froze, in the two networks. cally for the two networks. Although
while the three-way video conference Pre-emption. The experiment on the pre-emption setting became active
of the public-safety users remained pre-emption was performed on as soon as a new configuration was
unperturbed. default bearers; pre-emption tests on pushed to the eNodeB, it did not
The prioritization action affected guaranteed bit rate (GBR)-dedicated affect the default bearers that were
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eNodeB performed access control/ the S10 was insignificant because the tion for the experiment. Once those
pre-emption when receiving a bearer MMEs for both PLMNs were co- locations were identified, more than
creation request. located at the CRC in Canada. 90 percent of the attempts to trigger
Inter-PLMN Seamless Han- Other variables such as time to handovers were successfully demon-
dover. The experiment demonstrated trigger (TTT) — set to 40 ms in strated, with no detrimental impact on
that bearer sessions could remain CAUSE V — and the speed of the applications.
active during the handover from the UE could contribute to the handover
eNodeB of one PLMN to the eNodeB failure rate. However, in the experi- Applying the Findings
of another PLMN, provided that the ment, the UE speed was less than 70 To achieve the interoperability
S10 reference point of the MMEs of kilometers per hour (kmph) at which demonstrated in the CAUSE experi-
both core networks are interconnect- the effect on handover failure rate is ments in real-world deployments,
ed. Despite the latency on the S1, a negligible. greater operator cooperation is neces-
factor in handover failure rate, more Inter-PLMN MLB used the ele- sary. At a minimum, carriers must
than 100 handover attempts using a ments of inter-PLMN seamless han- configure the QPP parameters identi-
selection of UEs were successfully dover combined with information cally and interconnect the S10 and
completed during the preparation and regarding cell loading that is carried X2 reference points. If interconnect-
demonstration stages of the experi- on the X2 reference point. In the ing the X2 reference point between
ment. Most UEs tested tolerated a experiment, the X2 reference point of eNodeBs of separate carriers is not
combined S1 and S10 latency of the eNodeBs pertaining to two differ- feasible, then S1-based handover
more than 200 milliseconds, but other ent networks was interconnected. should be used with constraints on
UEs did not handover at all. The high The ability to demonstrate conges- latency. Hence, S1 and S10 latency
latency was because of the long dis- tion-based mobility load-balancing must be taken into consideration in
tances and backhaul routes between with session persistence required the the allocation of the delay budget for
the eNodeB and the MMEs to which selection of locations where the sig- the maximum allowable handover
they pertained. The S1 signals tra- nal levels were conducive to trigger- time. As well, the S1-based SON
versed numerous WAN domains as ing the handover between the two transfer approach for HO-MLB

should be studied further as a way to of 5G are expected to coexist with ther enhanced intercell interference
achieve inter-PLMN congestion- LTE and non-3GPP technologies such coordination (FeICIC), network-
based load balancing. as Wi-Fi. Persistent, pervasive and assisted interference cancellation
The subject of seamless handover seamless connectivity of first respon- (NAIC) and coordinated multipoint
will become more important as ders in heterogeneous networking transmission/reception (CoMP) to
commercial carriers deploy mission- environments remains an important suppress and/or cancel interference
critical services. Inter-PLMN service capability need for first responders between operators should be studied
continuity of mission-critical push to and should be examined in future further.
talk (MCPTT) and device-to-device experiments. In addition, the co- During the CAUSE III, IV and V
communications — both on and off channel interference environment experiments, the research and experi-
network — are important subjects for will become more congested as net- ment teams demonstrated the effec-
future study. Furthermore, all variants works become denser. The use of fur- tive use of LTE, the ability for users
to migrate between the coverage of
two separate mobile networks with-
out any noticeable impact on the
mobile broadband service, for priori-
ty and pre-emption privileges to fol-
low them as they migrate, and for
cells that pertain to two separate
mobile networks serving an incident
area to share loading seamlessly. A
key lesson from the experiments was
that service providers must coordi-
nate and cooperate in ways that tran-
scend roaming agreements. This is
unchartered territory for service
providers, but the experiments
demonstrated it is possible. n
Mission Critical Recording
Joseph Fournier has 30 years of experi-
Solutions for P25, NG911, Dispatch, ence in the wireless domain and is with
Defence Research and Development
NXDN, TETRA, DMR and PC Screens Canada’s Centre for Security Science
(DRDC CSS) in Ottawa, responsible for the
Incident Replay • Instant Recall wireless technology portfolio. He previously
led the wireless network design group at
Mobile App • Quality Assessment the Communications Research Centre
(CRC) at Innovation Science and Econom-
ic Development. Before joining the govern-
ment, Fournier held senior management
positions at a number of industry organiza-
tions including Intelcan, Newbridge Net-
works and Alcatel Networks.
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contractor with DRDC CSS researching
and advising on the applications of Long
Term Evolution (LTE) technology toward
implementation of a nationwide interopera-
ble public-safety mobile broadband com-
munications network. In 2017, he received
One Alsan Way, Little Ferry NJ 07643 USA the Heinrich Hertz award from the National
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(PTT), data and video services. The test tool
simulates standard operations and proce-
dures for mission-critical communications
services as defined in 3GPP Release 14
and 15 specifications and enables negative
testing.
http://polarisnetworks.net
PowerTrunk
The PowerTrunk-T infrastructure system for
TETRA plus Long Term Evolution (LTE)
mobile radio networks delivers excellent
coverage, security and reliability in a plat-
form designed for efficient implementation
and cost-effective scalability, company offi-

many industries (PTP) synchronization protocol. The trans- deliver high-dynamic

and industrial- ceiver works in simulcast mode, supporting range because of high
strength acces- both IP and narrowband RF links among Class A gain control
sories for most base stations. In addition to soft space diver- range. Class A gain
two-way radios and sity reception, the transceiver provides control range, as
most push to talk session initiation protocol (SIP)/real-time opposed to broadband
(PTT) over cellular transport automatic gain control
(PoC) applications. The NANO Smart PTT protocol (AGC), assures a strong signal will not
button uses any cellphone headset to acti- (RTP)-IP cause the BDA to drop weak signals, which
vate PTT apps without Bluetooth, and the ports for reduces the dynamic radio coverage area.
DUAL adapter combines speaker and dispatch- The product’s modular design permits the
microphone audio of a radio and phone ing and flexible integration of multiple bands within
into one headset. The company offers phone applications. The system is Project one unit including VHF; UHF; 700, 800 and
Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) products for (P25) Phase 1 compatible; available in two 900 MHz; federal bands; and the First
two-way radios. versions for horizontal/vertical mounting; and Responder Network Authority (FirstNet). The
www.pryme.com operates in the 66 – 88, 136 – 174, 350 – product supports Project 25 (P25) and Long
400, 400 – 470, 450 – 527 and 806 – 941 Term Evolution (LTE) operation.
Radio Activity MHz frequency bands. www.safe-comwireless.com
KAIROS is a compact and rugged multipro- www.radioactivity-tlc.com
tocol transceiver based on a Linux core that Siyata Mobile
allows a number of customized configura- Safe-Com Wireless The Uniden UV350 is a Long Term Evolu-
tions: simple stand-alone repeater, Digital The SAFE-1020 fiber distributed antenna tion (LTE) in-vehicle phone that integrates
Mobile Radio (DMR) Tiers 2 and 3 multisite system (DAS) and SAFE-1030 bidirectional cellular calls, push to talk (PTT) over cellu-
systems, POCSAG and tunnel/in-building amplifier (BDA) Class A multiband lar (POC) calls and data apps that are
applications, with the precision time protocol channelized in-building coverage equipment needed by commercial fleet operators. The

Android device The device includes large dedicated but- users to

is permanently tons, a large screen and optional PTT conduct
mounted in a accessories to make it safe for use by pro- indoor
commercial fessional drivers. wireless
fleet vehicle www.siyatamobile.com coverage
and powered surveys
by the vehi- Survey Technologies with a P25
cle’s battery so it’s always on and ready to Inc. (STI) test portable or LTE handset. The user
make and receive calls. Audio quality is loud STI’s Project 25 (P25) and Long Term Evo- imports a building floor plan, and STI Field
and clear, even in noisy buses and trucks. lution (LTE) indoor testing capability allows Test 7 software automates RF measure-
ments while traveling between points refer-
enced on the floor plan. The software uses
these RF measurements to create contour
plots or tile outputs for quantifying the cover-
age and reliability of in-building critical com-
munications signals, meeting National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) and other
national fire code standards. The software
can also drive test the coverage and per-
formance of wide-area P25 and LTE
networks.
www.surveytech.com
Tait Communications
Tait Unified Vehicle is a mobile applications
platform and multibearer communications
hub that
offers a
high level
of connec-
tivity with
access to
analog, Digital Mobile Radio (DMR), Project
25 (P25), Long Term Evolution (LTE) and
Wi-Fi. The flexible communications core can
integrate and customize solutions to fit an
organization’s needs. The single integrated
device combines connectivity, custom
application processing and storage in a
easy-to-use open standards platform. The
application is made to evolve and protect an
agency’s investment in existing communica-
tions networks, with the ability to deliver a
range of voice and data solutions for current
and future needs of users and operators.
www.taitradio.com
Talkpod Technology
The N45 radio provides push-to-talk (PTT)
capability. N4 series products are compact
and deliver value without sacrificing quality,
providing many capabilities and flexibility.
Features include 2G/3G Long Term Evolu-
tion (LTE) commercial network support,

stand-alone GPS antenna, Association (TIA)-102 BAGA and provides second (Gbps) download and 150 Megabits
dedicated PTT button, 360- a direct IP connection between the dis- per second (Mbps) upload speeds, which is
degree smart channel patch system and radio system infrastruc- ideal for bandwidth-intensive public-safety
knob, 1-watt (W) speaker ture. Support for data encryption standard applications. The card also provides four-by-
for critical voice, removable (DES) and 256-bit advanced encryption four multiple input multiple output (MIMO)
high-capacity battery and standard (AES) Federal Information Pro- antennas, noncontiguous uplink carrier
LMR-equivalent sound. cessing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 encryption aggregation, 256 quadrature amplitude
www.talkpod.com/en ensures critical communications are secure modulation (QAM) high-order downlink
end to end. modulation and full global navigation satel-
Telex Radio Dispatch, www.telex.com/us/radiodispatch lite system (GNSS) support.
part of Bosch Building www.telit.com
Technologies Telit
C-Soft dispatch control software version The LM960 PCI Express Mini Card is the TX RX Systems
7.5 extends the optional capabilities of the first Gigabit Long The 444 line of tower-top amplifier (TTA)
current platform while retaining the soft- Term Evolution (LTE) systems combines TX RX’s hardware relia-
ware’s reliability, flexibility, cost effective- Category 18 internet bility and sales support with intuitive user-
ness and user friendliness. The Project 25 of things (IoT) mod- friendly software
(P25) Console Subsystem Interface (CSSI) ule to go through interfaces and
option uses First Responder Net- extensive alarm
the P25 CSSI work Authority (First- monitoring and
standard as Net) review. The card supports a variety of reporting. The
specified in first responder devices, such as gateways TTA is capable of
Telecommu- and network appliances inside fire trucks, receiving and
nications ambulances and other first responder vehi- amplifying Project 25 (P25) signals and
Industry cles. The card is capable of 1.2 Gigabits per works with P25 radio technologies. Software
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New analytic tools with extensive data log- end-user added accessory to the 8800SX digital radio
ging help identify system issues, reducing locations. test set. The 8800SX supports Project 25
the loss of critical communications. The Simple (P25) Phases 1 and 2, Digital Mobile Radio
TTA’s design balances noise figure, linearity controls (DMR), digital Private Mobile Radio (dPMR)
and selectivity to provide good coverage. make it and NXDN. The test set allows technicians
www.txrx.com easy for to perform automated test and alignments
nontechnical operators to check go/no-go for all major LMR manufacturers.
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www.unicationusa.com
Valid8
M-series technology provides a platform for
testing networks and devices for security,
conformance and load capabilities. With the
M3 platform, users can test Long Term Evo-
lution (LTE),
voice over
LTE (VoLTE),
internet of
things (IoT),
MCX and
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software-based architecture can run on a
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testing the P25 RF subsystem (RFSS), the
system can generate session initiation pro-
tocol (SIP) push-to-talk (PTT) calls on Inter
RF Subsystem Interface (ISSI) or Console
Subsystem Interface (CSSI) to test perform-
ance conformance and stability.
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SPECS SURVEY: BASE STATIONS AND REPEATERS
MANUFACTURER → Advanced RF Advanced RF Barrett BK Technologies Codan Radio Codan Radio Damm Cellular Damm Cellular
Technologies (ADRF) Technologies (ADRF) Communications Communications Communications Systems Systems
PRODUCT NAME→ FiRe-78-4 SDR-ICS-43-7FN 4050 HF SDR KNG-B150/B400/ MT-4E Cascade TetraFlex Outdoor TetraFlex Indoor
transceiver B500/B800 BS421/SB421 BS41x
↓SPECS
Suggested retail price -- -- -- -- -- -- N/A N/A
Product description Fiber-optic repeater for High-power modular HF SDR transceiver Desktop base Modular analog/P25 Modular analog/P25 TETRA outdoor base TETRA high-power,
PS 700/800 MHz digital repeater station FM repeater/base FM repeater station high-capacity base
Desktop, rack, or cabinet Rack Rack Base station, vehicle Desktop 19-in. rack, cabinet 19-in. rack, cabinet Cabinet Rack
Frequency ranges 758-775, 788-805, 728-768, 698-716, 1.6 to 30 MHz 136-174, 380-470, 136-174, 380-520, 148-174 MHz 300-310, 336-346, 300-310, 336-346,
806-816, 851-861 MHz 776-798 MHz 440-520, 763-870 MHz 768-869, 896-960 MHz 350-370, 380-400, 350-370, 380-400,
410-430, 450-470, 410-430, 450-470,
805-825, 850-870 MHz 805-825, 850-870 MHz
Conv., trunked, both? Both Both N/A Both Both Conventional Trunked Trunked
Analog, P25 dig., both Both Both Both Both Both Both Digital TETRA Digital TETRA
Bandwidth using FEC N/A N/A N/A -- -- -- 25 kHz 25 kHz
Crystal or synthesized Synthesized Synthesized Synthesized Synthesized Synthesized Synthesized Synthesized Synthesized
Programming method Embedded Embedded USB PC programmable Software Software N/A N/A
microprocessor microprocessor
Simplex or half/full duplex Full duplex Full duplex Half Simplex/duplex All Half/full duplex Both, group call Both, group call
Used as base station, Both Both Base station Base station Both Both Base station Base station
repeater, both
Channel capacity 32 (both TX/RX) 1-20 filters/band 1,000 programmable 5,000 32 256 TDMA, 4 time slots TDMA, 4 time slots
Channel spacing N/A N/A N/A 25/30 kHz 12.5/15/25/30 kHz 12.5/15 kHz 25 kHz 175 kHz w/ cavity
(12.5/6.25 kHz) combiner, less w/
hybrid combiner
Type of scans N/A N/A N/A Dual, priority, more -- -- Dynamic Dynamic
Primary input power 110-240 VAC, 60 Hz 100-240 VDC 13.8 V battery or 120/140 VAC 90-240 VAC 90-240 VAC -48 VDC/ 100-240 VAC,
power supply 100-240 VAC 47-63 Hz
Secondary input power -- -- -- 13.8 VDC 13.8 VDC -48 VDC -- -48 VDC
Dimensions (HWD) 21.3 x 11 x 10 in. 10.3 x 5.3 x 17.7 in. 7.4 x 9.9 x 3.3 in. 7.5 x 10 x 12 in. 5.25 x 19 x 20 in. 7 x 19 x 20 in. 13.1 x 9.7 x 6.5 in. 68 x 21 x 21 in.
Weight 64 lbs. 39.68 lbs. 5.62 lbs. 7.5 lbs. 18 lbs. 44.3 lbs. 19.8 lbs. 337.3 lbs.
Signaling options N/A N/A N/A ANI/DTMF, TT seq., CTCSS, DCS, NAC, CTCSS, NAC, TGID, -- --
MDC 1200 TGID CWID, DCS
VoIP interface N/A N/A No Opt. P25 digital FSI, ISSI, P25 digital FSI TETRA over IP, Ethernet TETRA over IP, Ethernet
CSSI TETRA/SIP GW TETRA/SIP GW
Transmitter:
RF output power Down: -24 dBm; N/A 10/25/125/150 W PEP 50, 110 W (VHF) 0.5-8 W exciter, 30 W, 10-100 W adjustable 10 W (precombiner 25 W (precombiner
up: 30 dBm ±1.5 dB 60-110 W, >50 w/ 15 W) 62.5 W)
amplifier opt.
Max. duty cycle N/A N/A 100% 2-tone input w/ Intermittent 100% 100% 100% 100%
fan option
TX current drain N/A N/A 19 A max. VHF 110 W: 20 A; <2.5 A ≤7.25 A 1.5 A 3A
VHF 50 W: 16 A;
UHF/800 MHz: 11 A
Frequency stability @ N/A ±0.5 ppm ±10 Hz or ≤0.5 ppm, 0.5 ppm VHF/UHF: 1/0.5 ppm; ≤±0.5 ppm -40° to +85° C, -40° to +85° C,
-30° to +60° C (ppm) -30° to +70° C 700/800/900: 0.1 ppm 0.1 ppm 0.1 ppm
Modulation N/A N/A Better than -32 dB Analog FM, C4FM, Analog FM, C4FM Analog FM, C4FM, π/4 DQPSK π/4 DQPSK
below PEP TDMA LSM
Spurious/harmonics FCC compliant 3GPP TS 36.106, 65 dB below PEP 75 dB -70 dBc <-90 dBc 0 0
36.104, 36.141 (150 W)
compliant
FM hum and noise 5 dB @ center ≤5 dB @ 95 dB gain, -- ≥50 (≥44) dB >38 dB >45 dB N/A N/A
frequency ≤8 dB @ 73 dB;
≤12 dB @ 65 dB
Audio distortion N/A N/A 0.1% <3% VHF/UHF: <2%; <3% N/A N/A
700/800 MHz: <3%
Receiver:
RX current drain: standby N/A N/A -- ≤500 mA <115 mA <200 mA @ 48 V 200 mA 1A
RX current drain: full audio N/A N/A 350 mA 2 A, 1.5 A (B500) <115 mA N/A 200 mA 1A
RX frequency stability N/A ±0.05 ppm ±10 Hz or better than 0.5 ppm VHF/UHF: 1/0.5 ppm; ≤±0.5 ppm -40° to +85° C, -40° to +85° C,
@ -30° to +60° C (ppm) 0.5 ppm over 700/800/900 MHz: 0.1 0.1 ppm 0.1 ppm
-30° to +70° C ppm
Sensitivity N/A N/A -111 dBm (0.398 μV) -121 dBm <-118 dBm <-120 dBm Static: -121 dBm; Static: -121 dBm;
for 20 dB SINAD dynamic: -118 dBm dynamic: -118 dBm
Selectivity N/A N/A -1, +4 KHz: >70 dB; ≥80 dB (≥70 dB) >75 dB >80 dB N/A N/A
-2, +5 kHz: >70 dB;
-5, +8 kHz: >75 dB
Spurious/image rejection N/A -13 dBm >100 dB 80 dB, 75 dB >90 dB >90 dB N/A N/A
Intermodulation N/A N/A >110 dB μV ≥78 dB >80 dB >80 dB N/A N/A
Squelch sensitivity N/A N/A +100 to -70 dBm (adj.) >6 dB, <12 dB SINAD -121 to -115 dBm Adjustable N/A N/A
Audio response N/A N/A 300 Hz to 2.7 kHz Per TIA/EIA +1, -3 dB +1, -3 dB N/A N/A
Audio distortion N/A N/A <1% ≤3% 2% 2% N/A N/A
Types of microphones N/A N/A Electret Desk, palm Handheld, desktop N/A N/A N/A
Features/options:
ANI compatible N/A N/A N/A Std. Opt. N/A N/A N/A
Data capability N/A N/A Opt. Std. Opt. N/A 28.8 kbps 28.8 kbps
Phone patch options N/A N/A Opt. N/A Opt. N/A Std., w/ GW function Std., w/ GW function
Remote diagnostics Std., w/ modem Std., w/ modem Std. N/A Opt. Std. Std. Std.
Crossbanding N/A N/A N/A N/A Std. N/A Yes, if required Yes, if required
Digital/encrypted voice N/A N/A Opt. Std., DES-OFB/AES Opt., P25 encryption Std. Std.; TEA, E2EE Std., TEA 1, 2 & 3;
E2EE
Modular design Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std., ≤4 carriers/site Std., ≤16 carriers/site
Overvoltage protection Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std.
Warranty 2 years 2 years 3 years 2 years 3 years 3 years 1 year 1 year
Key: N/A means not applicable. -- means information was not supplied. Dimensions may be rounded off.

M ANUFACTU R ER → Etelm Etelm Etherstack Futurecom Systems Harris Hytera Hytera Icom America
Communications Communications
PRODUCT NAME→ e-TBS e-LBS SFFR-6 PDR8000 MASTR V RD962i RD982i-S FR5000/6000
↓SPECS
Suggested retail price -- -- $25,000 Sold thru Motorola -- $2,976 $2,935 --
Product description TETRA carrier w/ S1 LTE eNodeB (macro, Tactical mixed-mode Portable digital P25 Phases 1, 2 base Digital portable Upgradeable DMR VHF/UHF analog/
connectivity to EPC pico cell versions) P25 repeater repeater station repeater repeater digital base station/
core repeater
Desktop, rack, or cabinet Rack, cabinet, more Rack, outdoor unit Deployable Suitcase Cabinet, rack Backpack All All
Frequency ranges 400, 800 MHz 700 MHz, 2.6 GHz, 136-174, 380-470, 136-174, 380-430, VHF, UHF, 700/800/ 136-174, 400-470 MHz 136-174, 350-400, 136-174, 400-470,
others on request 440-520 MHz 450-470, 764-776, 900 MHz 400-470, 450-520, 450-512 MHz
794-806, 805-824, 806-941 MHz
851-869 MHz
Conv., trunked, both? TETRA trunked LTE base station Conventional Conventional Both Conventional Both Both
Analog, P25 dig., both Digital Digital Both Both P25 digital Analog, DMR dig. Analog, DMR dig. Analog, NXDN digital
Bandwidth using FEC ETSI compliant Dependent on BW 12.5 kHz: 22.8% -- N/A BER 5% -- --
Crystal or synthesized N/A N/A Synthesized -- Synthesized Synthesized Synthesized Synthesized
Programming method N/A N/A Web browser PC app via USB PC/network PC/network PC/network PC
Simplex or half/full duplex Half/full duplex avail. Half/full duplex avail. Half/full duplex Simplex, half, full Full duplex Full duplex Full duplex Both
Used as base station, Base station Base station Repeater Both Repeater Repeater Repeater Both
repeater, both
Channel capacity ≤4 for 1 carrier Dep. on bandwidth, ≤50 profiles 64 1 16 16 32

type of comms.
Channel spacing ETSI compliant 3GPP compliant 12.5, 25 kHz -- 12.5 kHz 12.5, 20, 25 kHz 12.5, 20, 25 kHz Analog: 12.5 kHz;
digital: 6.25 kHz
Type of scans N/A N/A N/A -- N/A Digital, analog Digital, analog Normal, priority
Primary input power 220, 48 V 48 V Chargeable internal 95-264 VAC 90-230 VAC Battery 14.8 VDC 12 VDC 13.6 VDC
battery, 10.8-15.6 VDC,
100-240 VAC
Secondary input power -- -- -- 13.8 VDC -48 VDC Ext.: 13.6; N/A --
-15%/+20% PS: 120 AC
Dimensions (HWD) 19-in. rack (6U) 16.7 x 10.2 x 7.5 in. 10.2 x 8.5 x 7.8 in. 15.2 x 19.2 x 7.3 in. 10.5 x 21.5 x 21 in. 11.85 x 7.24 x 2 in. 3.46 x 19 x 14.4 in. 3.5 x 19 x 10.25 in.
Weight 15 lbs. 33 lbs. 19.8 lbs. 27.4 lbs 150 lbs. 6.6 lbs. 18.74 lbs. 12.3 lbs.
Signaling options N/A N/A CTCSS/DCS -- N/A DMR protocol DMR protocol CTCSS, DTCS,
digital RAN
VoIP interface N/A N/A FSI, CSSI, ISSI No, Motorola V.24 P25 compliant Hytera API, DMR AIS, Hytera API, DMR AIS, VoIP, SIP interface w/
SIP SIP Icom VE-PG3
Transmitter:
RF output power 25 W 15 W 15 W after internal 20 W (1-20 W 100 W 10 W 5-50 W (adjustable) 5-50 W
duplexer, 25 W w/o programmable)
internal duplexer
Max. duty cycle ETSI compliant 3GPP compliant 20% 50% TX (typ.) Continuous 100% 100% 100% @ 25 W
TX current drain ETSI compliant 3GPP compliant 10 A (max.) DC, 6-8 A 7 A DC 680 W/channel 2.5 A 11 A 15 A @ 50 W
15 W output (typ.)
Frequency stability @ ETSI compliant 3GPP compliant VHF: 1 ppm; UHF: 1.5 -- 0.1 ppm 0.5 ppm ±0.5 ppm ±0.5 ppm
-30° to +60° C (ppm) ppm (+20° to +60° C)
Modulation ETSI compliant 3GPP compliant FM, C4FM -- C4FM, WCQPSK, 11K0F3E, 14K0F3E, 11K0F3E, 14K0F3E, Digital C4FM FDMA
HDQPSK 16K0F3E, 7K60FXD, 16K0F3E, 7K60FXD,
7K60FXW 7K60FXW
Spurious/harmonics To EN 300 392 3GPP compliant <-20 dBm -20 dBm (max.) <-86 dB, <-70 dB -30 dBm > 1 GHz <-57 dBm 80 dB
FM hum and noise ETSI compliant 3GPP compliant -- 37 dB (12.5 kHz) N/A -40 dBm >1 GHz 40/43/45 dB @ W: 50 dB; N: 45 dB
12.5/20/25 kHz
Audio distortion N/A -- <3% -- N/A Ana.: ≤3%; dig.: ≤5% ≤3% 1%
Receiver:
RX current drain: standby ETSI compliant 3GPP compliant <0.8 A 1.3 A DC Dig., always active 500 mA ≤0.8 A 500 mAh no fan, LCD
RX current drain: full audio ETSI compliant 3GPP compliant N/A -- N/A 500 mA ≤11 A 1.9 A
RX frequency stability ETSI compliant 3GPP compliant VHF: 1 ppm; -- 0.1 ppm 0.5 ppm -- ±0.5 ppm
@ -30° to +60° C (ppm) UHF: 1.5 ppm
Sensitivity ETSI compliant 3GPP compliant <-116 dBm (w/ internal -115 dBm (digital P25 VHF/UHF: <-118 dBm; Analog: 0.3/0.22 (typ.) Analog: 0.3/0.22 μV Analog: 0.3 V @ 12 dB
duplexer) 5% BER) 700/800/900 MHz: @ 12 dB SINAD, 0.4 (typ.) @ 12 dB SINAD; SINAD; digital: 0.25 V
<-119 dBm mV @ 20 dB SINAD; 0.4 μV @ 20 dB SINAD; @ 5% BER
digital: 0.3 mV/BER digital: 0.3 μV/5% BER
5%
Selectivity ETSI compliant 3GPP compliant 12.5 kHz P25/FM: >60 60 dB (12.5 kHz) >70 dB TIA-603 ETSI 65 dB @ 12.5 kHz; W: 78 dB; N: 56 dB;
dB; 25 kHz FM: >75 dB 75 dB @ 20/25 kHz digital: 63 dB
Spurious/image rejection ETSI compliant 3GPP compliant 25 kHz FM: >75 dB -- Spurious: >70 dB; TIA-603 80 dB 90 dB
image: >100 dB
Intermodulation ETSI compliant 3GPP compliant 25 kHz FM: >75 dB 70 dB <80 dB TIA 603 ETSI -- 78 dB
Squelch sensitivity N/A N/A Not supported for ana- -- N/A -- Analog: 0.3 μV @ 12 0.25 V
log audio, cannot reuse dB SINAD; digital: 0.3
XR25 measurements μV/BER 5%
Audio response N/A N/A 6 dB +1, -3 dB per -- N/A +1 to -3 dB +1 to -3 dB +2 to -8 dB

octave pre-emphasis
over 300 Hz to 3 kHz
Audio distortion N/A N/A <3% -- N/A A: ≤3%; D: ≤5% ≤3% 1% (typ.), 40% dev.
Types of microphones N/A N/A -- N/A N/A N/A SMIGAI Desk, hand
Features/options:
ANI compatible N/A N/A N/A -- Std. DMR N/A NXDN ANI std.
Data capability Packet, SDS, more Dep. on bandwidth Std. Std. Std. SIP Std. 4.8 kbps
Phone patch options PABX, IPBX PABX, IPBX Opt. -- Std. RDACS SIP Icom VE-PG3 (opt.)
Remote diagnostics SNMP/NMT software SNMP/OAMs Std. -- Std. Yes Hytera RDAC Std.
Crossbanding N/A N/A Std. Yes, using 2 units Std. Yes Std. Opt.
Digital/encrypted voice E2E, air interface Encryption available Std. Pass through Std. Yes Both Std.
Modular design Std. Std. Std. -- Std. Yes N/A Std.
Overvoltage protection On request On request Std. -- Std. Yes Std. Std., voltage alarms
Warranty On request On request 1 year, extended 1.5 years 1 year 3 years 3 years 2 years (std.),
available 5 years (opt.)

MANUFACTURER → Icom America JVCKENWOOD JVCKENWOOD JVCKENWOOD, Kirisun Kirisun Leonardo Leonardo
EF Johnson Communications Communications
Division
PRODUCT NAME→ FR5200H/6200H NXR-5900 NXR-5901 Atlas 4500 DR600 DR 700 RBS-4000 RBS-4000
↓SPECS
Suggested retail price -- -- -- N/A -- $1,500 -- --
Product description VHF/UHF analog/ 800 MHz analog/digital 900 MHz analog/ P25 Phases 1 & 2, Analog, DMR, PDT DMR Tier 2 compact Multimode repeater Multimode repeater
digital base repeater digital repeater analog base station/ repeater backpack single-
station/repeater repeater frequency repeater
Desktop, rack, or cabinet All Rack, cabinet Rack, cabinet Rack, cabinet Rack Backpack 3RU rackmount 3RU rackmount
Frequency ranges 136-174, 400-470, RX: 806-825 MHz; RX: 896-902 MHz; VHF, UHF, 700/800 136-174, 350-400, 136-174, 350-400 VHF, UHF, 800/900 VHF/UHF
450-512 MHz TX: 851-870 MHz TX: 935-941 MHz MHz 400-470, 450-520 MHz 400-470 MHz MHz
Conv., trunked, both? Single/multisite Both Both Both Conventional, DMR Conventional digital Both Both
conv./trunked Tier 3 trunk. (opt.) (DMR Tier 2)
Analog, P25 dig., both Analog, NXDN dig. Analog, NXDN dig. Analog, NXDN dig. Both Both Conventional digital Ana. FM, DMR, P25 Ana. FM, DMR, P25
Bandwidth using FEC -- -- -- N/A 4FSK, 9.6 kbps N/A 9.6 kbps 12.5 kHz 9.6 kbps 12.5 kHz
Programming method PC PC/IP PC/IP Atlas NMS Windows PC sw w/ PC programming -- --
rear RJ45 IP port
Simplex or half/full duplex Both Both Both Full duplex Full duplex Single frequency Simplex, half, duplex Simplex, half, duplex
Used as base station, Both Both Both Both Repeater Both Both Both
repeater, both
Channel capacity 32 30 30 1 2 at a time, saves 64 1,024 -- --

Channel spacing Analog: 12.5 kHz; Ana.: 12.5/25 kHz; Analog: 12.5 kHz; 12.5 kHz 12.5/20/25 kHz Analog: 12.5/20/25 kHz, 12.5/20/25 kHz 12.5/20/25 kHz
digital: 6.25 kHz dig.: 6.25/12.5 kHz dig.: 6.25/12.5 kHz digital: 12.5 kHz
Type of scans Normal, priority -- -- N/A -- Mixed, priority -- --

Primary input power 13.6 VDC 10.8-15.9 VDC 10.8-15.9 VDC AC: 90-264 VAC; -- 14.4 V (10.8/16.8 VDC 48 VDC 12 VDC
DC: 24-48 VDC min./max.)
Secondary input power -- -- -- -- -- N/A 110/220 VAC 48 VDC

Dimensions (HWD) 3.5 x 19 x 14.2 in. 1.73 x 19 x 13 in. 1.73 x 19 x 13 in. 3.5 x 19 x 17.9 in. 1.75 x 19 x 17.7 in. 9.6 x 6.7 x 1.9 in. 19 x 5.25 x 18 in. 19 x 5.25 x 18 in.
Weight 22 lbs. 11 lbs. 11 lbs. 24.25 lbs. 24.7 lbs. 4.9 lbs. (w/o batt.) ≤29 lbs. ≤29 lbs.
Signaling options CTCSS, DTCS, QT, DQT, RAN, DTMF, QT, DQT, RAN, DTMF, N/A -- DMR Tier 2; MDC CTCSS, DCS CTCSS, DCS
digital RAN NXDN NXDN 1200; DTMF; 2-, 5-
tone signaling
VoIP interface VoIP, SIP interface w/ IP IP P25 DFSI SIP interface, N/A AIS, AIS-IP AIS, AIS-IP
Icom VE-PG3 DMR/AIS compatible
Transmitter:
RF output power 5-50 W 100-360 mW 100-360 mW 1-100 W ≤40/45 W H: 10 W; L: 5 W 110 W 25 W
Max. duty cycle 100% @ 50 W 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Continuous Continuous
TX current drain 11 A @ 50 W 2.8 A w/o OCXO; 2.8 A, 3.5 A w/ OCXO 430 W <15 A <10 A 7A 2.5 A
3.5 A w/ OCXO
Frequency stability @ ±0.5 ppm ±0.5 ppm ±0.5 ppm 1/0.1 ppm (int.); 0.1 ±0.5 ppm ±1.5 ppm 0.05 ppm 0.05 ppm
-30° to +60° C (ppm) ppm (ext ref.)
Modulation Digital C4FM FDMA Analog: FM; Analog: FM; TX: C4FM, H-DQPSK; Analog: FM; FM: 11K0F3E, C4FM, 4FSK C4FM, 4FSK
digital: 4LFSK digital: 4LFSK RX: C4FM, H-CPM, FM digital: 4FSK 14K0F3E, 16K0F3E;
4FSK: 7K60FXD,
7K60F1E, 7K60FXE,
7K60F1W
Spurious/harmonics 80 dB -73 dB -73 dB 90 dB -36 dBm <1 GHz; -36 dBm <1 GHz 36 dB 36 dB
-30 dBm >1 GHz
FM hum and noise W: 50 dB; N: 45 dB Analog 12.5/25 kHz: Analog 12.5 kHz: Analog: 45 dB -40 dB @ 12.5 kHz, ≥35 dB @ 12.5 kHz; -- --
45/50 dB 45 dB -45 dB @ 25 kHz ≥40 dB @ 20/25 kHz
Audio distortion 1% <1% <1% Analog: 2%; <3% ≤5% <3% <3%
digital: TIA spec
Receiver:
RX current drain: standby 500 mAh no fan, LCD -- -- -- <0.8 A 0.6 A 0.6 A 0.6 A
RX current drain: full audio 1.2 A -- -- -- <2 A 2A -- --
RX frequency stability ±0.5 ppm ±0.5 ppm, ±0.1 ppm ±0.5 ppm, ±0.1 ppm 0.5 ppm ±0.5 ppm ±0.5 ppm 0.05 ppm 0.05 ppm
@ -30° to +60° C (ppm) w/ OCXO w/ OCXO
Sensitivity Analog: 0.3 V @ 12 dB Analog: 0.3 μV; dig.: Analog: 0.3 μV; dig.: -119 dBm Analog: 0.22 μV (12 dB 0.22 μV (12 dB SINAD) Analog: <-119 dBm; Analog: <-119 dBm;
SINAD; digital: 0.25 V 0.27 μV (6.25 kHz), 0.27 μV (6.25 kHz), SINAD); digital: 0.22 C4FM/4FSK: <-120 C4FM/4FSK: <-120
@ 5% BER 0.33 μV (12.5 kHz) 0.33 μV (12.5 kHz) μV (5% BER) dBm dBm
Selectivity W: 78 dB; N: 56 dB; Analog 12.5/25 kHz: Analog 12.5/25 kHz: Analog: 72 dB; -70 dB @ 12.5 kHz; Ana.: ≥60 dB @ 12.5 >60 dB >60 dB
digital: 63 dB 73/81 dB 73/81 dB P25: 60 dB -75 dB @ 20/25 kHz kHz; ≥70 dB @ 20/25
kHz; dig.: ≥60 dB @
12.5 kHz
Spurious/image rejection 80 dB 93 dB 93 dB 90 dB ≤-70 dB @ 12.5 kHz 60 dB @ 12.5 kHz; >70 dB >70 dB

70 dB @ 20/25 kHz
Intermodulation 78 dB Analog 12.5/25 kHz: Analog 12.5 kHz: 82 dB 82 dB ≥70 dB @ 12.5 kHz ETSI: ≥65 dB; >70 dB >70 dB
82/84 dB TIA603: ≥70 dB
Squelch sensitivity 0.25 V -- -- N/A ≤-118/≤-124 dBm -121 dBm -- --

Audio response +2 to -8 dB Per TIA-603 Per TIA-603 +1, -3 dB from 6 dB/ +1/-3 dB 300 Hz to +1 to -3 dB +1, -3 dB 300 Hz to 3 +1, -3 dB 300 Hz to 3
oct. de-emphasis; 300- 3 kHz kHz kHz
3,000 Hz ref. to 1,000
Hz @ line output
Audio distortion 1% (typ.), 40% dev. Ext.: <2% @ 0.3 W Ext.: <2% @ 0.3 W Per TIA <3% ≤5% <3% @ 1 kHz <3% @ 1 kHz
Types of microphones Desk, hand Desk, hand, external Desk, hand, external N/A -- Hand microphone -- --
Features/options:
ANI compatible NXDN ANI std. Std., digital Std., digital N/A -- Std. Std. Std.
Data capability 4.8 kbps Std. Std. Opt. Std. Std. Std. Std.
Phone patch options Icom VE-PG3 (opt.) Opt. Opt. N/A Opt. N/A Std. Std.
Remote diagnostics Std. Opt. Opt. Std. Std. N/A Std. Std.
Crossbanding Opt. N/A N/A Opt. N/A N/A Std. Std.
Digital/encrypted voice Std. Std. Std. Std. AMBE++, NVOC Std. Std. Std.
Modular design Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std.
Overvoltage protection Std., voltage alarms Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std.
Warranty 2 years (std.), 2 years 2 years 1 year (ext. avail.) 2 years 2 years 1 year 1 year
5 years (opt.)
The following companies submitted information for this Specs Survey.
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M ANUFACTU R ER → Maxon America Motorola Solutions Motorola Solutions PowerTrunk PowerTrunk Radio Activity Rexon Technology RF Technology
Americas
PRODUCT NAME→ TDR Series SLR8000 GTR 8000 PowerTrunk-T BSR75 PowerTrunk25 RFU Kairos RPT-06 Eclipse 2 analog
↓SPECS
Suggested retail price $2,500 -- -- -- -- -- $4,500 --
Product description DMR/analog FM MOTOTRBO repeater Base station/ TETRA base station/ P25 base station/ Analog, DMR Tiers 2 & DMR/analog repeater Software-defined
repeater repeater repeater repeater 3, P25 Phase 1 paging w/ IP connectivity repeater/base
base station station
Desktop, rack, or cabinet Rack Rack Rack, cabinet Rack, cabinet All Cabinet, rack Rack Rack
Frequency ranges 136-174, 400-470 MHz 136-174, 400-470 MHz 136-174, 380-524, 764- 380-400, 410-430, 136-174, 380-400, 410- 66-88, 136-174, 350- 136-174, 440-475 MHz 136-174, 375-520,
776, 792-825, 851-870, 450-470, 806-870 MHz 430, 450-470, 470-512, 410, 400-470, 450- 800-933 MHz
896-902, 935-941 MHz 746-776, 851-870 MHz 527, 806-941 MHz
Conv., trunked, both? Conventional Both Both Trunked Both Both DMR Conventional
Analog, P25 dig., both Both Both Both TETRA digital Both Both Both Analog
Bandwidth using FEC -- -- -- -- -- -- N/A N/A
Programming method PC Remote, USB Windows PC, Windows software Windows software Windows software, By PC Ethernet/IP web
Ethernet web server browser
Simplex or half/full duplex Both Simplex All Half/full duplex Both All, programmable Half/full duplex Half/full duplex
Used as base station, Both Both Both Both Both Both Both Both
repeater, both
Channel capacity 16 64 16 128 32 200 16 256

Channel spacing 12.5, 25 kHz 12.5 kHz, 25 kHz VHF: 12.5, 15, 25, 30 25 kHz (4-slot TDMA 6.25, 12.5, 25 kHz 12.5, 20, 25 kHz 12.5/25 kHz Programmable
where permitted kHz; UHF/700/800: 6.25 kHz equivalent) (programmable)
12.5/25 kHz; 900: 12.5
kHz
Type of scans N/A All Normal, priority -- -- No scan N/A N/A

Primary input power 120/240 VAC built-in 110-240 VAC 90-264 VAC, 21.6-28 V 21.1-31.7 VDC 12 V 13.6 VDC, negative 110-240 VAC
power supply 43.2-60 VDC ground only ≤12 A
Secondary input power Battery 12-24 VDC 43.2-60 VDC 88-132, 176-264 VAC 88-132, 176-264 VAC, None N/A 12 VDC
38-60 VDC
Dimensions (HWD) 5.3 x 19 x 16.25 in. 3.5 x 19 x 17.25 in. 5.25 x 19 x 18 in. 5.2 x 19 x 14.9 in. 5.2 x 19 x 14.9 in. 6.3 x 7.9 x 1.8 in. 3.5 x 18.2 x 14 in. 7 x 19 x 13 in.
Weight 19 lbs. 31 lbs. 46 lbs. 24 lbs. 22.8 lbs. 7 lbs. 24.2 lbs. 36 lbs.
Signaling options CTCSS/DCS Digital & analog CTCSS, CDCSS, MDC -- DCS, CTCSS, NAC N/A CTCSS/DCS CTCSS, DCS
conv./trunking, MPT 1200, single tone, DTMF
VoIP interface Yes DMR Opt., P25 digital only Ethernet/SIP/H.323 IP interface RTP, SIP DMR (ETSI TS102 Yes
361)
Transmitter:
RF output power 50/45 W (adj.) 1-100 W 2-150 W 75 W 100 W 1-25 W 5-50 W 2-100 W
Max. duty cycle 100% @ 45 W out. 100% Continuous 100% 100% continuous 100% 100% 100%
TX current drain 10 A (max.) 2.1 A (typ.) 1.5-4 A (AC), <15 A @ 75 W <18 A @ 100 W (DC) 4.5 A (max.) 11 A (max.) 19.6 DC A at 100 W
3.5-9 A (DC)
Frequency stability @ 1.5 ppm 0.5 ppm 100 ppb/2 yr. or 0.1 ppm 0.1 ppm 0.5 ppm (w/o GPS) ±0.5 ppm 1 ppm (std.), 1 ppb
-30° to +60° C (ppm) external reference (w/ GPS)
Modulation 16K0F3E, 11K0F3E, FSK TX: C4FM, LSM, π/4-DQPSK Analog FM/C4FM Analog FM, 4FSK, FM (analog)/4FSK Prog. limiting
4FSK H-DQPSK, FM, POCSAG (digital)
64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK
Spurious/harmonics 75 dB 95 dB (typ.) 90 dB <-36 dBc <-70 dBc <-36 dBm <-36 dBm <-36 dBm
FM hum and noise 40 dB 56 dB (typ.) 12.5 kHz: 45 dB; -- <34/<40 dB @ -50 dBp @ 12.5 kHz; 40 dB @ 12.5 kHz, <-50 dB
25 kHz: 50 dB 12.5/25 kHz -56 dBp @ 25 kHz 45 dB @ 25 kHz
Audio distortion N/A <1.5% (typ.) <2% (1% typ.) <3% (typ.) <3% (typ.) <1.5% <3% <3%
Receiver:
RX current drain: standby <0.7 A 0.3 A 0.6/2.5 A (AC/DC) <600 mA (DC) <600 mA (DC) 250 mA 400 mA 0.53 DC A
RX current drain: full audio N/A -- 0.6/2.5 A (AC/DC) <800 mA (DC) <800 mA (DC) 300 mA <1 A 0.68 DC A
RX frequency stability 1.5 ppm 0.5 ppm 100 ppb/2 yr. or 0.1 ppm 0.1 ppm 0.5 ppm (w/o digital ±0.5 ppm 1 ppm (std.)
@ -30° to +60° C (ppm) external reference correction)
Sensitivity 0.25 μV Analog: 0.22 μV (12 dB Analog 12.5 kHz & -119 dBm static -119 dBm -115 dBm @ 20 dBp <0.3 μV @ 12 dB -124 dBm
SINAD); digital: 0.18 digital @ 5% BER: SINAD; -121 dBm @ SINAD
μV (5% BER) -118 dBm; analog 25 5% BER (w/ diversity)
kHz: -117 dBm
Selectivity 65 dB 75/83 dB @ 12.5/25 Analog 12.5 kHz: 50- -- Digital: >60 dB; 62 dB @ 12.5 kHz; 65 dB @ 12.5 kHz >78 dB in 12.5 kHz
kHz, TIA-603, VHF 60 dB (adj.); analog 25 analog: >45/>75 dB 73 dB @ 25 kHz (ETSI) channel
kHz: 80 dB; dig.: 60 dB @ 12.5/25 kHz
Spurious/image rejection 80 dB 95 dB 85/90/95/100 dB -65 dB >75, >90 dB 80 dB >70 dB 108 dB

Intermodulation 72 dB 87 dB 85 dB -65 dB Analog: rejection >75 75 dB >70 dB 88.5 dB (RS-204-C)
dB; digital: rejection
>80 dB
Squelch sensitivity Adjustable -- Adjustable N/A N/A >10-25 dB SINAD <0.25 μV 1-200 μV (adj.)
Audio response N/A TIA-603D 300 Hz to 3 kHz N/A N/A 300 Hz to 3.4 kHz +1, -3 dB +1, -3 dB 300 Hz to 3
+1/-3 dB +1/-3 dB kHz
Audio distortion N/A <1% 3%, 5% (adj.) N/A N/A <2% <3% <3%
Types of microphones N/A Ext. mic. (opt.) Hand N/A N/A -- External High impedance (opt.)
Features/options:
ANI compatible Std. -- Opt. N/A N/A N/A N/A Std.
Data capability Std. Std. Opt. 7.2-28.8 kbps 9.6 kbps 9.6 kbps N/A Std.
Phone patch options N/A Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. N/A --
Remote diagnostics N/A Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Opt. Std.
Crossbanding N/A -- -- Opt. Opt. N/A N/A Std.
Digital/encrypted voice Std. Opt. Opt. Std. Std. Opt. Digital No

Modular design Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std.
Overvoltage protection Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Overcurrent protection Std.
Warranty 3 years 2 years 1 year (std.) 1 year (std.) 1 year 1 year 1 year 2 years

MANUFACTURER → RF Technology Spectra Spectra Swissphone Tait Tait Wireless Pacific Wireless Pacific
Americas Engineering Engineering Wireless Communications Communications
PRODUCT NAME→ Eclipse 2 P25 MX800 MX920 ITC2500 TB9400 TB9300 RDX Pico P25 RDX3588 P25
↓SPECS
Suggested retail price -- -- -- $17,800 -- -- $7,509 $10,900
Product description P25 software-defined System base Base/repeater w/ inter- POCSAG paging base Analog simulcast, P25 MPT 1324, DMR P25 self-contained Suitcase repeater/
repeater/base station station/repeater nal PSU, duplexer station repeater/base simulcast repeater/ suitcase repeater link gateway
base station
Desktop, rack, or cabinet Rack 2RU rack mount Desktop, 3RU rack Rack, cabinet Rack Rack Suitcase Suitcase
Frequency ranges 136-174, 375-520, 30-960 MHz (in bands) 135-174, 350-535 MHz 136-174, 400-512 MHz 148-174, 378-420, 136-174, 174-193, 136-174, 400-480, 136-174, 400-480,
800-933 MHz 400-440, 440-480, 216-225, 330-380, 440-520 MHz 440-520, 450-520 MHz
470-520, 762-776, 400-440, 440-480,
792-824, 850-870 MHz 470-520, 762-870,
794-824, 757-758,
787-788, 898-902,
927-941 MHz
Conv., trunked, both? Both Both Conventional Conventional, POCSAG Both Both Conventional Conventional
Analog, P25 dig., both Both Both Analog Digital P25 digital, AS-IP Analog, DMR digital P25 digital/analog P25 digital/analog
Bandwidth using FEC N/A 52% N/A POCSAG: 100% CRC 6.25/12.5 kHz 12.5 kHz TDMA -- --
32:21 always on
Programming method Ethernet/IP web PC application PC, terminal Factory preset, web GUI Web UI Web UI CPS CPS
browser
Simplex or half/full duplex Half/full duplex Both Both Simplex Full duplex Full duplex Duplex Duplex
Used as base station, Both Both Both Both Both Both Repeater Repeater
repeater, both
Channel capacity 256 255 255 4,800 Bd integrated 1,000 1,000 6 6

control layer, POCSAG
512; 1,200; 2,400 Bd
Channel spacing Programmable 12.5, 20, 25 kHz 12.5, 25 kHz 12.5 kHz 12.5, 6.25e kHz 12.5 kHz, 6.25e kHz 12.5, 25, 30 kHz 12.5, 25, 30 kHz
Type of scans N/A Scan list Scan list N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Primary input power 110-240 VAC 13.8 VDC 13.8 VDC 100-264, 50-60 Hz DC: 12, 24, 48 V; DC: 12, 24, 48 V; AC voltage, 110-240 V AC voltage, 110-240 V
AC: 88-264 V AC: 88-264 V @ 50/60 Hz @ 50/60 Hz
Secondary input power 12 VDC Ext. 110/240 VAC Int. 110/240 VAC 12 VDC nom. (UPS) DC: 12, 24, 48 V DC: 12, 24, 48 V DC: 10-30 VDC DC: 10-30 VDC
Dimensions (HWD) 7 x 19 x 13 in. 3.5 x 16 x 13 in. 5 x 14 x 14 in. 5.28 x 19 x 12.4 in. 15.8 x 19 x 7 in. 15.8 x 19 x 7 in. 10.6 x 9.8 x 4.9 in. 16 x 13 x 6.9 in.
Weight 36 lbs. 20 lbs. 20 lbs. 187.39 lbs. 47 lbs. single 100 W 47/41 lbs. single <10 lbs. <16 lbs.
Signaling options P25, CTCSS, DCS CTCSS, DCS, Morse ID CTCSS, DCS, DTMF, POCSAG specific CWID built in CWID built in N/A N/A
5 tone
VoIP interface Yes Conventional, P25 N/A No VoIP IP connected IP connected N/A N/A
DFSI, Ethernet
Transmitter:
RF output power 2-100 W 1-110 W (adj.) 1-50 W (adj.) VHF: 50 W; UHF: 40 W 50 W, single, dual; 100 50, 100 W; 50 W dual; 5/2/1 W 25/5/1 W
W: 10-100 W 5-50, 10-100 W programmable programmable
programmable programmable
Max. duty cycle 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Continuous rated Intermittent/
continuous rated
TX current drain 19.6 DC A @ 100 W <10 A @ 50 W; <10 A @ 50 W System: 1.48 A @ 100 W: 48 VDC Dual 50 W: 48 VDC 5.1 2.6 A (5 W) 2.6 A (5 W)
<16 A @ 110 W 115 VAC; radio: 8.5 A @ 6.3 A A; 100 W: 48 VDC 5.3 A
12 V/50 W RF
Frequency stability @ 1 ppm (std.), 1 ppb 2.5, 1.5, 1, 0.01 ppm 5, 2.5, 1.5 ppm ±1.5 ppm ±0.5 ppm ±0.5 ppm, ±0.1 ppm 2 ppm 2 ppm
-30° to +60° C (ppm) (w/ GPS) (oven, ext.) high stability opt.
Modulation Prog. limiting 2-pt. direct FM BW to DC 2-pt. direct FM BW to DC 2-level FSK (DFSK) FM, C4FM, LSM, DMR 4FSK -- --
H-DQPSK
Spurious/harmonics <-36 dBm -90 dBc -90 dBc <2 nW (30 MHz to <-67 dBc <-67 dBc; analog, MPT 70 dB (ETS) ETS compliant
1 GHz) 1327 trunking
FM hum and noise <-50 dB >50 dB >46 dB 37.7-44.5 dB -50/-45 dB; N/A -40 dB -40 dB
Audio distortion <3% <2% <3% 0.9-1.2% Dig., no audio inter. Dig., no audio inter. <3% <3%
Receiver:
RX current drain: standby 0.53 DC A 300-600 mA <250 mA System: 0.214 A @115 110 W: 48 VDC 408 mA Dual 50 W: 48 VDC 400 mA 400 mA
VAC; radio: 136 mA @ 634 mA; 100 W: 383
12 V mA
RX current drain: full audio 0.68 DC A 600 mA 1A N/A Dig., no audio inter. Dig., no audio inter. 400 mA 400 mA
RX frequency stability 1 ppm (std.) 1.5 ppm 1.5 ppm ±1.5 ppm ±0.5 ppm, high ±0.5 ppm, high 2 ppm 2 ppm
@ -30° to +60° C (ppm) stability opt. stability opt.
Sensitivity -124 dBm -117 dBm/0.35 μV -117 dBm/0.35 μV <2 μV to decode 90% 700/800 MHz static Static 0.22 μV @ -116 dBm @ 12 dB -116 dBm @ 12 dB
of alerts, <-118 dBm @ 0.22 μV @ 5% BER; 5% BER SINAD SINAD
12 dB SINAD (0.282 analog: -119 dBm @
μV) 12 dB SINAD
Selectivity >78 dB in 12.5 kHz 80/85/90 dB >85 dB >68 dB 60 dB (TIA P25); 85 dB >65 dB @ 12.5 kHz; >65 dB @ 12.5 kHz;
channel 85 dB (analog EIA) >73 dB @ 25 kHz >73 dB @ 25 kHz
Spurious/image rejection 108 dB 90 dB 80 dB >70 dB 90 dB 90 dB 70 dB (ETS) ETS

Intermodulation 88.5 dB (RS-204-C) 82 dB 80 dB >70 dB 80 dB 80 dB <65 dB (ETS) ETS
Squelch sensitivity 1-200 μV (adj.) 2-20 dB SINAD 2-20 dB SINAD >-115 dBm (disabled) N/A N/A -116 dBm -116 dBm
Audio response +1, -3 dB 300 Hz to +1, -3 dB 300 Hz to +1, -3 dB 300 Hz to N/A Fully digital w/ no Fully digital w/ no 300 Hz to 3.4 kHz 300 Hz to 3.4 kHz
3 kHz 3 kHz 3 kHz audio interfaces audio interfaces
Audio distortion <3% <2% <3% N/A (1-1.5%) Dig., no audio inter. Dig., no audio inter. <3% <3%
Types of microphones High impedance (opt.) Hand, desk Hand, desk None Dig., no audio inter. Dig., no audio inter. N/A N/A
Features/options:
ANI compatible Std. Opt. Opt. N/A N/A N/A -- --
Data capability Std. Opt. N/A N/A Std. Std. N/A Std.
Phone patch options -- N/A N/A N/A Std. Std. N/A N/A
Remote diagnostics Std. Std., serial port/Eth. Std., serial port Std., integr. radio link Std. Std. N/A N/A
Crossbanding Std. Std. N/A N/A -- -- Opt. N/A
Digital/encrypted voice Std. Opt. N/A N/A Std. Std. Std. Std.
Modular design Std. Std. Std. Yes Std. Std. N/A N/A
Overvoltage protection Std. Shutdown Shutdown Yes Std. Std. Std. Std.
Warranty 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 1 year 1 year

NEW PRODUCTS
Intrinsically Safe DMR Line Android push-to-talk (PTT) application.

The Hytera Communications line of The new version has additional features
intrinsically safe (IS) Digital Mobile Radio targeted at enterprise teams across a
(DMR) products includes the PD5i and range of industries from first responders to
PD9i. UL certification indicates that the hospitality professionals. The upgrade
DMR radios and acces- enhances the main group screen, with
sories are environmen- one-tap access to invite more group mem-
tally safe and reliable. bers, quickly switch between multiple
Hytera’s IS radios meet groups and find key information such as
the UL913 industry the Onyx PTT device’s battery life. The
standard and offer an
ergonomic, rugged
design and long battery
life, allowing them to
perform in the harshest
environments. The PD6i
series has an external
metal frame, IP67 submersion rating and
sleek form factor, and provides audio clari-
ty and a full-color screen. The PD982i
offers an IP68 rating, noise cancellation
and 3-watt audio. The PD9i provides
optional full-duplex calling.
www.hytera.us
Decision Support System

Verizon’s Real Time Response System is
a decision-support solution that integrates

large amounts of data from multiple
sources, such as CAD, video sensors,
record management systems (RMS) and
third-party databases, into one view for
threat and event management and to deliv-
er an effective response. The system com-
piles data and provides city agencies with
a consolidated, accurate and near real-
time view of a city. The Verizon hosted and
managed solution offers tools to respond
to incidents and daily operations.
www.verizon.com
Redesigned PTT App

Orion Labs launched its redesigned
NEW PRODUCTS
app is available for download worldwide support. The antenna is suitable for intelli-
and can be used on a variety of Android gent transportation systems (ITS) and
devices, including Sonim Technologies industrial internet of things (IoT) applica-
and Kyocera rugged phones. tions. The product is versatile and easy to
www.orionlabs.io install with a slender footprint and single
cable exit that accommodates difficult
Multiband Antenna installation conditions. White or black hous-
PCTEL’s Trooper II multiband antenna pro- ing options are available.
vides optimal wireless performance trum routers. PCTEL’s high-rejection www.pctel.com
through its four-port Long Term Evolution multiglobal navigation satellite system
(LTE) and four-by-four 802.11ac Wi-Fi mul- (GNSS) technology supports GPS L1, Backhaul Planning Tool
tiple input multiple out (MIMO) connections GLONASS and Galileo for high-precision The Aviat Networks Aviat Design 2.0
that interface with dual-carrier, multispec- location tracking and fleet management wireless backhaul link planning tool is an
automated and accurate cloud-based
application that simplifies the wireless
backhaul design process. The tool offers

an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI)
and automatic parameter entry, which
makes wireless path calculations possible
in a few clicks while also enabling drill-
downs into the complex parameters of the
link design. The software supports detailed
clutter and terrain maps, Google Earth
export, reflection analysis, advanced
reporting and automatic antenna center-
line calculations.
www.aviatnetworks.com
Body-Worn Camera
Motorola Solutions released the Si200
body-worn camera, which integrates with
CommandCentral Vault digital evidence
management soft-
ware, in North
America. The com-
pact, lightweight
camera captures
high-definition video
and features
advanced capabili-
ties. Digital evi-
dence technologies and CommandCentral
Vault sync to simplify the process of tag-
ging video, automating redaction, correlat-
ing video with incident information in police
records and maintaining chain of custody

when managing evidence. (DMR), Solacom Active session initiation a kick panel. The switch increases user
www.motorolasolutions.com protocol (SIP), Cisco Active SIP, automatic confidence and reduces improper use of
number/location identification (ANI/ALI), SVR products, the company said.
Analog/IP Recorder Zetron AcomNOVUS and Avtec Scout. www.pyramidcomm.com
HindSight G3 Lite from Exacom is an ana- More integrations are planned later this
log/IP recorder with features optimized for year. The product can act as a stand-alone Upgraded
small safety, utility, transportation and unit or as a component in a large, multisite Dispatch Software
distributed recording solution. Harris announced a software release for
www.exacom.com its Symphony dispatch console that will
improve dispatchers’ access and control of
Door Switch portable and mobile radios on a network
The DS-255 door switch module from
Pyramid Communications remotely
enables the company’s SVR vehicle
repeaters. The product interfaces to exist-
ing door switches and includes a door pin
security customers. The package of hard- switch. The product also supports the Ken-
ware, software and support runs on the wood Viking series EVRS interface. The
Windows 10 Enterprise operating system unit is compact and fits under a dash or in
(OS) and a Dell commercial off the shelf
(COTS) workstation supporting 1 TB RAID management system. The release’s func-
1. Maxing out at 48 total analog/IP chan- tionality gives dispatchers the ability to dis-
nels, the recording system is designed to able lost or stolen radios, access the radio
support up to four different integrations, network and see real-time traffic informa-
including analog, Digital Mobile Radio tion. The call playback speaker selection

NEW PRODUCTS
function allows dispatchers to direct play- first responders to help them more accu- intermodulation (PIM), gain and isolation
back audio to specific speakers connected rately locate the position of a caller’s requirements. The product has a 45-
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OUTLOOK
Frank Anderson, founder and managing partner of resell the Diga-Talk Plus nationwide
A Beep, offers details on the company’s recently announced PTT service.
SMR and push-to-talk (PTT) services and agreements.
In what vertical markets are your
customers? The vertical markets for
Tell us more about A Beep. The Diga-Talk are the historical verticals that
company headquarters are in Joliet, Illi- SMRs have been selling to for decades.
nois, and we are a mobile communica- They are mostly fleet customers with
tions dealer that offers JVCKENWOOD, transportation, construction and service-
Harris, Tait Communications and Icom oriented businesses. SMRs have always
America products, among others. A Beep been limited to selling radios where they
started as an FCC-licensed private paging have good system coverage. Most of the
carrier and later built one of the first logic installed customer base has vehicle-
trunked radio (LTR)-based UHF trunked mounted radios. Few SMR networks are
radio networks. built for strong portable use. Once a cus-
tomer has a portable, they assume it will
What customers and markets are work everywhere and are usually disap-
you taking over from pdvWireless? pointed with its limitations.
A Beep acquired pdvWireless’ customers Diga-Talk Plus has coverage wherever
in the Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston cellular service exists. We are no longer
and Phoenix metropolitan markets. limited to market in known verticals. We
pdvWireless is still the owner of the see sales across a large spectrum of busi-
MOTOTRBO systems, and we are oper- nesses from large fleets needing nation-
ating as a mobile virtual network operator wide service to small specialty companies
(MVNO), taking over customer care, We have 25 dealers that need communications inside venues.
billing and collection services. We are Venues such as ball parks and schools can
well suited for this takeover, as we oper- signed up for use this product. Large school systems
ate a large NEXEDGE network in parts with multiple buildings and campuses can
of Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana. Diga-Talk Plus. Our now communicate without costly repeater
systems, FCC licensing and backbones.
How large is the NEXEDGE sys- turnkey program PoC will definitely disrupt the traditional
tem? Our NEXEDGE network is mar- SMR business. The dealers participating
keted under the trade name Diga-Talk and gives dealers in the PoC arena can successfully serve
was one of the first NEXEDGE deploy- almost any business user anywhere.
ments in the United States. The system access to the
has grown in size and customer base into Tell us about your partners. Our
one of the largest SMR networks in the radios, service Diga-Talk NEXEDGE network has deal-
country. Last year, we used our experi- ers in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin that
ence and expertise to launch a PTT over and tools that will added their systems, spectrum and tower
cellular (PoC) solution. sites to the network. This alliance works
allow them to be well, and the partners can sell wide-area
Tell us about the PoC offering. We PTT service under the Diga-Talk name.
have developed a complete PoC portfo-
successful in this We used the dealer experience for our
lio consisting of mobile radios, portables, Diga-Talk Plus program launch. We have
smartphone applications and dispatch
new PoC arena. 25 dealers signed up for Diga-Talk Plus
software. We also have an affordable and are receiving dealer inquiries daily.
gateway device to connect a legacy We are now setting up dealers nation-
LMR radio to our PoC network. This wide. In February, we hired Patricia Ryg
system is marketed under the trade name as national dealer manager for the service.
Diga-Talk Plus. We believe PoC will be Dealers are no longer limited to LMR
the great disruptor to legacy LMR. It system coverage or a manufacturer’s
will be extremely difficult for wide-area assigned territory. Dealers have access to
SMRs to compete with PoC. We now the radios, service and tools to be success-
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