[ScanIndiana] Re: North Central SAFE-T status

[David L Norris]

On Wed, 2003-01-22 at 00:41, Edward Ashcraft wrote:
>      To clarify what's going on here in the North Central area, techs and
> communications division personnel have been evaluating existing sites the
> last few months, with construction slated for March.  From what I understand
> the entire Northern districts will be up and running by the end of 2003.
> We have yet to receive any word on what equipment we will be getting or when.

Interesting.  I got the impression it was still in the very early
stages.  Should be interesting to see how that progresses.

> The MDTs that have been installed in ISP vehicles are an entirely different
> entity from SAFE-T.  This was a deal with Sierra Wireless and works off of
> cellular sites.
> ...
> It's unknown if when the contract with Sierra runs
> out, the data feature will be implemented into the SAFE-T infrastructure.

Who knows.  Although, I'm seeing a (seemingly unused) RD-LAP 19200 baud
data carrier on a SAFE-T frequency (854.9625) down here.  It wouldn't
surprise me if different agencies go with different MDT systems.  I
wouldn't think the MDT system would matter much to the users since it's
largely intra-agency.  However, it might be of some cost benefit for
smaller agencies to have the state providing their MDT services if that
should be made available to them.

Oh well, enough speculation for now.  ;-)

> It only makes sense but this is the "State" we're talking about here. (No
> flaming, I am a willing employee)  But for what it's worth this the RUMINT
> up here.

Thanks for the info!

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