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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
6/30/10
PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU EXTENDS 800 MHZ REBANDING NEGOTIATION PERIOD ...
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 gerneration 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. |
FCC NarrowbandingFor agencies operating in the radio bands between 150-174 MHz and 421-512 MHz, the FCC has implemented a deadline to Narrowband equipment and licences from 25 kHz bandwidth operation to 12.5 kHz bandwidth by December 31, 2012. ACD can help assess an agency's current system and operations to determine how they are affected by the Narrowbanding mandate and what steps need to be taken in order to be in compliance. |