911 EMERGENCY SOS VIA SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS In Nov 2022 Apple and Globalstar partnership started the Emergency SOS via Satellite service. iPhone 14 will try to route 911 calls to our provider and to other networks, if not available you can tap Emergency Text via Satellite to send and emergency text […]
POWER Nuclear Multi-Layer Thermionic Avalanche Cell Generator Langley Research Center have developed the (NTAC) Nuclear Multi-Layer Thermionic Avalanche Cell. The Cell can be made using existing semiconductor technology and can produce for small to large power needs from Kilowatts to Megawatts. NASA is actively seeking licensees to commercialize this technology. […]
September 19-22, 2022 SouthPoint Hotel Casino & Spa Las Vegas, NV The Vision 2022 Summit is a FirstNet users conference with a mission to ensure every organization and person involved in safety, security, emergency and crisis response has the tools, technology, and knowledge that they need to keep themselves and […]
NICET in cooperation with the Safer Buildings Coalition, is developing a new engineering technician certification program for IB-ERCES. In early 2020, a group of industry leaders and practitioners met several times to complete a Job Task Analysis (JTA) that outlines the knowledge and skills individuals need to demonstrate to be […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is pleased to announce the release of the Next Generation 911 (NG911) Self-Assessment Tool. The NG911 Self-Assessment Tool was developed by the SAFECOM and the National Council of Statewide Interoperability Coordinators (NCSWIC) NG911 working Group, with support from CISA and the National 911 […]
Prepared by Jim Coates Drones used for Public Safety operations provide overhead views after Tornado. https://www.ecnmag.com/news/2019/03/eyes-sky-heat-seeking-drones-used-after-tornado MOTOROLA releases its Mototrbo line of CBRS Spectrum to provide communications to be used for critical infrastructure and campus facilities. https://www.rrmediagroup.com/News/NewsDetails/newsID/18067 https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190318005563/en/ https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/broadband-division/35-ghz-band/35-ghz-band-citizens-broadband-radio EMP Electromagnetic Pulses– WASHINGTON – President Donald J. Trump signed the […]
New Emerging Technology news was delivered at the June Monthly meeting in Roseville on Thursday, June 14, brought to you by Jim Coates. Highlights in this issue include a local appointee to the State 9-1-1 advisory board, Surveillance, comms during a lava flow, autonomous driving debacle, 4.9 GHz, Space-X, flying […]
NAPCO is thrilled to be participating in Talley’s 2018 CONNECT event for our industry customers. CONNECT, Talley’s annual wireless event, will be taking place at their Sacramento facility on Thursday, May 17th. This event will bring leading manufacturers together to exhibit and provide the latest technologies and solutions for carriers, […]
On December 19, 2016 the FCC issued Public Notice DA 16-1405 requesting comment on a request from the National Association of State 911 Administrators (NASNA) to address issues relating to 911 related applications for smartphones. NASNA expressed concerns over 911 applications that could have implications on the delivery of 911 […]
In a letter sent to manufacturer representatives canceling their agreements, Raytheon JPS Communications is closing its business operations effective January 29, 2016. Raytheon has asked that it’s reps cease all sales activities of JPS products. As of now, all JPS warranty obligations will be fulfilled, as well as any other service and maintenance obligations […]
