Almost ready for prime time
After years of being limited to debates regarding the long-term future of communications, software-defined radio and cognitive radio have become factors
Project 25 Standard Moves Foward
The APCO Project 25 Interface Committee, or APIC, has sent the physical-layer proposal for the second phase of the standard
Virtual private networks, or VPNs, provide the security of private networks without the cost by using encryption to disguise data
EFJohnson lands multimillion dollar task orders
EFJohnson Technologies received a $2 million order that is part of the $16 million Department of Homeland Security multi-year contract announced by the company last October 11. The order calls for submersible Project 25-compliant radios and accessories. …
DHS, ISCO Clarity and Raytheon demonstrate ROW-B capabilities
Push-to-talk interoperability between most cell phones, PDAs and LMR radios is now available to public-safety agencies and other enterprises with access to broadband networks
Project 25 Phase 2 standard heads into homestretch
The APCO Project 25 Interface Committee, or APIC, has sent the physical-layer proposal for the second phase of the standard to the Telecommunications Industry Association's TR8-12 committee
Motorola announces multiband P25 radio
Motorola today unveiled the APX 7000, a full-featured multiband portable P25 radio with integrated voice and data that comes in a hardened package and is designed to be user-friendly for public-safety users, according to company officials.
Finally, a real breakthrough
More than 15 years ago, U.S. governmental and standards organizations began to develop the Project 25 standard for the public-safety community. The primary
JPS wins $5.4 million contract
Raytheon Co.'s JPS Communications has been awarded a $5.4 million contract to supply Canadian-based ATCO Electric with a Project 25 (P25) radio solution that will let public utility personnel share information in real time. The company will deliver an …
EF Johnson lands multimillion-dollar contract
EF Johnson Technologies announced that it has received an order for $3.7 million from the California Highway Patrol for its Project 25-compliant radios and accessories. …