While the world waits in anticipation for 5G, the FCC has been busy finalizing standards for the commercialization of a new 3.5 GHz band that could have a much more immediate impact on wireless broadband access for businesses. It’s called the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS).… Read More
When looking at mobile two-way radio coverage, many users jump to the conclusion that the higher the gain rating is on an antenna, the better the coverage. That is not necessarily the case. In this blog, we take a look at the conditions that may… Read More
The underlying irony of modern communication technology is that it often fails when it’s needed most: during disasters. Cellular networks are crucial to everyday life, especially given how reliant most of us are on internet connectivity. Meanwhile, data’s contribution to first responders is irrefutable; command-and-control… Read More
Nowhere is the ability to communicate clearly and effectively more important than in medical settings. This extends beyond the obvious stakeholders such as EMS professionals and dispatchers. Everyone from food service, to hospital pharmacy employees, administrators, housekeeping, engineering, security and maintenance benefits from the ability to… Read More
It’s easy to get excited about 5G. What’s not to love about a peak download speed of 20 gigabytes per second? Many media publications are stoking the fire with prognostications about a potential 2019 rollout, which are largely influenced by recent claims made by major carriers… Read More
Motorola Solutions has announced the all-new DTR700 license free radio, which will begin shipping in December of 2018. The DTR700 will be fully compatible with the previous DTR versions, the 650, 550, and 410. Motorola announced the cancellation of these legacy models earlier this year. … Read More
Internet connectivity has evolved from a luxury into a utility that, for most Americans, is as basic as water, gas and electricity. This expectation of constant connectivity, or what many call “the fourth utility,” expands beyond the household. Just as Americans expect running water and electricity… Read More
Video surveillance systems are on the brink of permanent transformation. Legacy CCTV systems were static and singular in their functionality, but today’s IP-based video surveillance systems are mobile and multi-faceted. Wireless networking technology has made video camera systems more resilient to network downtime. Digitization has… Read More
Law enforcement is a challenge by its very nature. The work, often dangerous and unpredictable, demands constant physical and mental acuity. In theory, the innate occupational hazards would be offset by optimal operating conditions, but that’s not always the case. According to the results of… Read More
Day Wireless Systems, one of the largest and most experienced communication technology providers on the West Coast, has officially joined the Zonar Partner Network. This makes us only the third authorized reseller of Zonar’s newly created channel program – and the timing couldn’t be better. The global telematics… Read More
