FCC Issues Public Notice – FCC Initiates Band Manager Selection Process in 4.9 GHz and Invites Band Manager Selection Committee Nominations On September 28, 2026, the FCC Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau and the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (collectively the Bureaus) issued a Public Notice announcing the intent to establish […]
APCO has published a new standard to support the configuration and use of 700 MHz Public Safety Deployable Trunked Radio Systems. The standard provides information for system operators to properly configure these systems. The standard also provides information for programming subscriber radios in a consistent manner to insure interoperability nationwide. […]
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 […]
Immediate Action Required The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently discovered that the encryption key for storage location number (SLN) 5 (CKR 5) has been compromised.In response to this imminent threat, CISA is advising all public safety agencies cease using SLN 5 in any activity, effective immediately. Consequently, […]
The number of in-building emergency responder communication systems being installed within new and existing buildings is increasing. These systems are complex and can negatively impact existing public safety radio systems if not installed and maintained correctly. This training and roundtable discussion will bring together stakeholders from public safety agencies, radio […]
TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE Robotics Role in Public Safety a new Robot dog called spot a four-legged friend. This dog can climb, and remove packages involving chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives materials. Thermal camera can detect hot spots in buildings and provides a 360-degree view. If the robot falls, it […]
On August 24 the FCC released Public Notice DA 23-759 announcing the commencement of testing of the 6 GHz band automated frequency coordination (AFC) systems that will manage access to 6 GHz spectrum by standard power unlicensed devices. The Docket identifies the AFC systems will be subject to two test […]
September 25-28, 2023 SouthPoint Hotel Casino & Spa Las Vegas, NV Download the brochure here. The Vision 2023 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 […]
Released: 2023-05-23. THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES THE ACTIVATION OF THE DISASTER INFORMATION REPORTING SYSTEM FOR COMMUNICATIONS IMPACTED BY SUPER TYPHOON MAWAR 2023. (DA No. 23-432) FCC activates the Disaster Information Reporting System for Super Typhoon Mawar. PSHSB. Contact: Michael Caiafa, michael.caiafa@fcc.gov. DA-23-432A1.pdf (fcc.gov) FCC NEWS RELEASE […]
PSCR would like to notify you that a new version of the NIST List of Certified Devices for FirstNet is now available. You may download Version 61.00 as an Excel file or PDF from this page, which also houses the list’s process document. Access the NIST List of Certified Devices […]