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Are you prepared for the upcoming Narrowbanding
Mandate?
The next year will be a busy time for public safety agencies across the nation. The Federal Communications Commissions (FCC's) January 1, 2013 public safety narrowbanding mandate deadline is approaching, and agencies will be devoting significant resources to planning for and executing a smooth transition.
Action is required, but the task of figuring out options and the cost to be compliant requires in depth knowledge of radio systems and the mandate. Many agencies have this expertise on staff, but find it difficult to fit the activity into an already busy work routine. Rather than risking inadequate coverage and/or receiving hefty federal fines, let GeoComm help you out. GeoComm Consulting Services has assisted numerous public safety agencies to understand the impact of the Federal mandate and evaluate options for compliance.
"Lincoln County selected GeoComm to complete an in-depth analysis of our existing radio systems. We requested they provide us with options and recommendations on how we could comply with the upcoming Narrowbanding mandate. After thoroughly reviewing our system and visiting with our responders, GeoComm's staff provided us with a detailed report evaluating our current system as well as options and recommendations on how we can migrate our system to a Narrowband mode of operation." Sheriff Wade Magers, Lincoln County, Washington
GeoComm's radio consultants travel to the agency's site and conduct a high-level analysis of existing radio systems through a narrowbanding audit of VHF and UHF radio systems that may be affected by the FCC mandate. This analysis will aid in developing budgetary pricing for radio systems and the equipment required to become compliant with current infrastructure and for alternative solutions. The GeoComm project team can also review current licenses and provide a summary of how they are each affected and what actions need to be taken to modify the licenses for compliance.
With only twelve months remaining until the deadline, agencies must act quickly to identify options, system upgrades, and improvements that are needed to meet the mandate. The deadline is nearing...are you prepared?
The next year will be a busy time for public safety agencies across the nation. The Federal Communications Commissions (FCC's) January 1, 2013 public safety narrowbanding mandate deadline is approaching, and agencies will be devoting significant resources to planning for and executing a smooth transition.
Action is required, but the task of figuring out options and the cost to be compliant requires in depth knowledge of radio systems and the mandate. Many agencies have this expertise on staff, but find it difficult to fit the activity into an already busy work routine. Rather than risking inadequate coverage and/or receiving hefty federal fines, let GeoComm help you out. GeoComm Consulting Services has assisted numerous public safety agencies to understand the impact of the Federal mandate and evaluate options for compliance.
"Lincoln County selected GeoComm to complete an in-depth analysis of our existing radio systems. We requested they provide us with options and recommendations on how we could comply with the upcoming Narrowbanding mandate. After thoroughly reviewing our system and visiting with our responders, GeoComm's staff provided us with a detailed report evaluating our current system as well as options and recommendations on how we can migrate our system to a Narrowband mode of operation." Sheriff Wade Magers, Lincoln County, Washington
GeoComm's radio consultants travel to the agency's site and conduct a high-level analysis of existing radio systems through a narrowbanding audit of VHF and UHF radio systems that may be affected by the FCC mandate. This analysis will aid in developing budgetary pricing for radio systems and the equipment required to become compliant with current infrastructure and for alternative solutions. The GeoComm project team can also review current licenses and provide a summary of how they are each affected and what actions need to be taken to modify the licenses for compliance.
With only twelve months remaining until the deadline, agencies must act quickly to identify options, system upgrades, and improvements that are needed to meet the mandate. The deadline is nearing...are you prepared?
“GeoComm’s GIS consultant Kathy Liljequist, GISP, is one of the nicest, most knowledgeable
people I have ever met within the public safety field. She is definitely an asset to our organization.
I look forward to working with her and GeoComm in the future.”
– Fred Rosencrans, Luzerne County Data Manager and Technical Support Supervisor Luzerne County 9-1-1
– Fred Rosencrans, Luzerne County Data Manager and Technical Support Supervisor Luzerne County 9-1-1
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