[MRIC] Fwd: 2009-04-25 MRIC Meeting

[Dan Blasberg]

Per Joe's Request.

Begin forwarded message:

> From: "Joe Krysztoforski" <baco.ro at bacoacs.org>
> Date: May 9, 2009 4:59:29 PM EDT
> To: ka8ypy at verizon.net
> Subject: 2009-04-25 MRIC Meeting
> Reply-To: baco.ro at bacoacs.org
>
>
> Dan,
>
> Please post the following to the MRIC reflector on my behalf.  The  
> county RBL filters are  blocking access to/from potential spam  
> sites. .
>
> Thank you,
>
> Joe
>
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> A point of clarification.
>
> The statement that guidance material was deleted from the MRIC  
> document during the last committee meeting is ambiguous.
>
> Following a lively discussion a vote was called and  motions passed.  
> The motions called for the deletion from the document of all  
> references to specific manufacturer's make and models of equipment.  
> The revised appendix, as approved, provides guidance in the form of  
> specifications and equipment capabilities for use as a reference  
> when evaluating and making purchase decisions.
>
> This change eliminates the impression and potential misconception  
> that MRIC is endorsing one manufacture over another. Unlike Public  
> Service groups, we do not need to use the same make and model radios  
> to satisfy an interoperability requirement.
>
> If the equipment acquired by a jurisdiction meets the minimum  
> specifications, as stated in the revised appendix,  it will provided  
> for both current and foreseeable future interoperability needs of  
> MRIC members. Furthermore, it allows each jurisdiction to purchase  
> and acquire equipment that meets their local needs, interoperability  
> requirements and their budget allocations.
>
> Each jurisdiction may, at their discretion, and I strongly suggest  
> we all do, post their EOC equipment configurations (hardware,  
> software, radios and experiences with equipment) to the newly  
> created MRIC web site. This will allow others to review equipment  
> already in use and provide an additional source of reference  
> material and real world experience.
>
> For those not able to attend, I hope this clarifies the thought  
> process that lead to the vote and revision of the appendix during  
> the April MRIC meeting.
>
> Have a great weekend, enjoy the dry weather.
>
> Preparation is a requirement not an option.
>
> Joe
> AJ3X
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> J.T. Krysztoforski
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