[Scan-DC] pure speculation

[rbenn at clark.net]

It is still possible to achieve interoperability between agencies, even 
if the radio systems are not directly compatible.  There are several 
solutions available now that provide interoperabililty by using systems 
that act essentially as conference bridges.  It is even possible to 
integrate radio system users with IP phone users with these systems.  
IP phone users can use a 'softkey' on their phone as PTT, just like 
they are using an HT.  One such product that I have direct experience 
with is called WAVE from a company called Twisted Pair.  They are doing 
very well with their solution in government and public safety 
organizations.

http://www.twistpair.com/page.php?page=waveinterop

Randy




-----Original Message-----
From: ka3jjz at netscape.com
To: scan-dc at mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wed, 12 Jan 2005 04:53:43 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Scan-DC] pure speculation

   Looking over the 2001 Inaug issue on the CHM website, you can't help 
but
wonder at the number of agencies and organizations that are going to be 
involved
now; but a question popped up while I watched WJLA last nite talking 
about
bringing in cops from other jurisdictions; if they all end up using 
their own
'home' frequency (for lack of a better word), interop goes right out 
the window.
Will the RINS and/or ICALL frequencies get pressed into service?  It 
would seem
a natural, at least for those jurisdictions (such as Montgomery county) 
that are
already on 800.
  Just food for thought.
  73s Mike

links editor,Capitol Hill Monitors
Utility Monitoring Central
editor, Strong Signals software page


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