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Getting More From Your Radio System

This article by Charles L. Werner, Fire Chief of Charlottesville, VA, explores the critical importance of interoperability in public safety communications. It illustrates how a robust parallel communication network implemented through Nextel's iDEN system facilitates seamless cooperation among public and private partners. The paper discusses the operational and technological advancements that improve communication capabilities and response times within the region. With insights into radio integration and practical applications like audio file distribution, it aims to educate stakeholders on optimizing their radio systems for better public safety outcomes.

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Getting More From Your Radio System

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  1. Getting More From Your Radio System Charles L. Werner Fire Chief, Charlottesville VA Fire Department International Association of Fire ChiefsCommunications Committee International Association of Fire Chiefs Technology Council Virginia Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee Contributing Editor, Firehouse Magazine, Firehouse.com & Urgent Communications SAFECOM Executive Committee National Public Safety Telecommunications Council, Governing Board

  2. The Avalanche Effect • av·a·lanche (v-lnch) n. • A massive or overwhelming amount: an avalanche of voice communications and/or activities that overwhelms system capabilities.

  3. Interoperability: A Regional Perspective Parallel Communications – Public/Private PartnersCity of Charlottesville – County of Albemarle – University of Virginia Nextel implemented as parallel interoperable communications network All Public Safety agencies within the regionon iDEN And easy to expand to other agencies and the private sector

  4. Interoperability: An Operational Perspective Parallel Communications – Public/Private Partners

  5. Guaranteed Connect 800 MHz Radio System Console Integration The Motorola iDEN (Direct Connect) is a true 800 MHz trunked radio system iDEN Network

  6. Dictate audio file to email distribution list • Time/Date stamp of activity/information • Provides geospatial location when activated • New version allows attachment of images • Excellent tool for field damage assessments Most of your customers probably do not know or understand how this application can help them

  7. Operationalizing Broadband The Sprint MiFi (left) provides 5 simultaneous connections Catalyst client (above) allows radio over IP (internet VPN)

  8. City of Charlottesville Traffic Cameras

  9. Maximizing Your BB

  10. The Environment + Technology =

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