With fire season approaching across the western United States, public safety agencies are increasingly relying on Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, satellite imagery, and AI-powered analytics to improve wildfire detection, situational awareness, evacuation planning, and firefighter safety. Agencies such as CAL FIRE are already integrating satellite-based technologies into daily operations […]
The newest frequency log containing FCC updates for Northern California has been posted and is ready for download from NAPCO.org.
On April 14, 2026, the FCC issued a Public Notice updating their list of equipment and services (Covered List) that have been determined to “pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons. In this notice the FCC […]
On April 7, 2026, the FCC issued a Public Notice seeking comment on a Qualcomm petition for rulemaking to allocate spectrum and establish service rules for a new communication service know as “Sidelink”. Sidelink is a technology that will allow 5G cellular devices to communicate device to device. Qualcomm states […]
Below is the link for the latest Member & Chapter Services Committee newsletter from APCO International. If you have any questions or comments, please direct them to our chapter president at President@NAPCO.org MCSC Newsletter – April 2026(http://www.napco.org/documents/MCSC_Newsletter_2026-04.pdf)
The newest frequency log containing FCC updates for Northern California has been posted and is ready for download from NAPCO.org.
The newest frequency log containing FCC updates for Northern California has been posted and is ready for download from NAPCO.org.
Below is the link for the latest Member & Chapter Services Committee newsletter from APCO International. If you have any questions or comments, please direct them to our chapter president at President@NAPCO.org MCSC Newsletter – January 2026(http://www.napco.org/documents/MCSC_Newsletter_2026-01.pdf)
On January 30, 2026, the FCC issued a Fourth Report and Order and Third Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making (FCC 26-1) regarding the unlicensed use of the 6 GHz band. In this Report and Order the FCC sets the rules for a new category of unlicensed devices that can […]
APCO’s Government Relations Office welcomes your feedback on national policy initiatives affecting public safety communications. As a member-driven organization, their job is to represent your interests before regulatory and policymaking bodies. To help ensure you have a voice in Washington, they have developed a convenient, web-based tool to share your […]