Cyren Call's proposal for the creation of a Public Safety Broadband Trust and the allocation of 30 MHz of spectrum for a broadband communications network answers the need for nationwide interoperability.  The proposed network also charts a path for less expensive and higher tech communications equipment by offering manufacturers an opportunity to market to a larger audience.

As of this publishing, over 400 public comments have been posted with the FCC and nearly all support this proposal.  We're told that another 400 are waiting to be posted on the website.

You too can help support this measure by filing comment (through 11/29/06).  It's easy!

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Kenwood UHF and VHF radios are On Sale thru 01-15-07 with an end-user rebate program.

TK-2160/3160

A small, lightweight and durable 16 channel radio.  Prices start at less than $400 before rebate

 

TK-2170/3170/3173

128 channel radio with backlit LCD display.  Prices start around $ 500 before rebate

 

Call Terry @ 888-752-1015 for pricing.  Governmental agencies are also eligible for an additional state discount of 30%

$30 Rebate

$40 Rebate

Radios must be delivered and rebates formed received by January 31, 2007.

RACOM's Web Applications

Perhaps you've noticed the trend toward web-based public safety applications.  To understand what's driving this trend, consider some of the benefits:

• There's dramatically less software and hardware to own and maintain. 

• Less local IT support is required

• Off-hours Support.  Public Safety isn't 8-5, but your IT support may be.  A public safety service provider is more equipped to provide you off-hours emergency service.

• Freedom of choice.  If the application isn't working for you, you can more easily change to another solution

• Security - information isn't stored locally on your computers, so if a computer or laptop is stolen, the thief won't have access to it.

• Reduced Cost.  When you add up hardware, software and support, you'll almost always find these conveniences still cost less than trying to pull everything in house.

To learn more, contact Terry @ (888) 752-1015

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Many current radio users are operating site equipment that will have to be replaced within 6 years.  Does that sound like a long time?

Organizations should start planning now or they may find themselves in a pickle. 

Narrower channels can result in weaker signals being received.  This could cause a reduction in radio coverage with your system.  Don't be caught off guard!

Agencies may also find themselves having to fund an entire system change-out in one budget cycle unless they incrementally upgrade their communications. 

If you want help assessing what you have and what you'll need to do, we're providing a free service to do just that.  Simply contact our local service shop. <Click here for contact information>

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