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First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet)
2/6/13
"NTIA issues Federal Funding Opportunity to describe the requirements under which NTIA will award grants for the State and Local Implementation Grant Program (SLIGP), authorized by section 6302 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, to assist State, local, and tribal governments with planning for a nationwide interoperable public safety broadband network. Applications will be accepted from February 6, 2013 until March 19, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)."
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
3/14/13
"Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, and Office of Engineering and Technology provide guidance on compliance with narrowband requirement now in effect for private land mobile radio operations in the 150-174 MHz and 421-470 MHz bands."
ACD Services & Public Safety Communication
Comprehensive Radio System Communications Engineering and Consulting ServicesFrom assessment of system needs to turnkey implementation and maintenance, ACD provides a complete set of services through all stages of communications system deployment including: Analysis of Needs; Analysis of Technology Alternatives; Tradeoff Analysis; Spectrum Requirements & Alternatives; Conceptual System Design; Budgetary Assessment, RFP/Specification Development, Procurement Process Support; Contract Negotiation; Implementation Management; Staffing Assessment |
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InteroperabilityAn important area of public safety communications that often gets significant attention in after-action reports of incidents and disasters. Interoperability is a complex and sometimes confusing mix of technology, spectrum, and coordination. TechnologyThe ever changing world of public safety communications technology has been growing rapidly since 9/11 and ACD remains well-versed in the application of this technology to the various needs of public safety agencies at all levels of government. |
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Spectrum
ACD is expert at understanding the science and management of spectrum and the intricate laws and regulations that govern it. Spectrum is the life-blood of wireless communications. (View a Spectrum Table)
800 MHz RebandingACD is working on approximately 20 public safety related projects throughout the United States as the consultant / project manager, or spectrum engineer. (View FCC's 800 MHz Rebanding Plan)
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Indoor/Outdoor Coverage TestingACD can characterize coverage based on measuring talk-out (base to mobile) signal strength for a geographic service area. We can also perform P-25 BER Test, Audio Quality Test and Indoor Signal Strength Measurements. These procedures are in conformance with TSB88. |
StandardsACD supports the development and deployment of standards-based communications systems, which forms the basis for interoperability. Slight technical incompatibilities can mean a diminished ability to communicate, and as next generation technologies converge with public safety communication, standards are increasingly important. |
PSAP ConsultingACD public safety consulting services specializes in PSAP assessments for staffing, operations evaluations, and facility consolidations. |