Introduction

By | October 9, 2014

What are your options for managing your network? What should you be monitoring? How do you prepare for major events? Managing a P25 network requires significant, up-to-date experience and knowledge, as the complexity of Public Safety networks...Read more

P25 Network Management Overview

By | October 14, 2014

This Best Practice guide for managing P25 systems uses a simplified, non-chronological approach. The organization of topics is loosely based on standards in related industries (IT) as there are currently no known, well-established standards for...Read more

Network Maintenance

By | October 9, 2014

This section focuses on maintaining the technical integrity of your system for routine operations. Monitoring a P25 radio system is very different from monitoring an analog system. The P25 radio network is made up of numerous components, which must...Read more

Network Monitoring

By | October 14, 2014

Even among the largest state-wide systems, network monitoring practices vary from strict, structured 24/7 internal operations to a reactive approach – responding only to complaints from system users. Why are relatively few Public Safety systems...Read more

What should be monitored?

By | October 9, 2014

The elements of the network that should be monitored are: RF Equipment Backhaul Sites Subscribers Dispatchers RF Equipment Many new base stations come with advanced monitoring functions built in, and third party devices are capable of monitoring...Read more

Repairs, Upgrades and Checks

By | October 14, 2014

The role of Public Safety radio technicians is rapidly changing, and their willingness to learn and attack any technical challenge is paramount. Intimate familiarity with the discrete elements of the radios is being replaced with thorough...Read more

Asset Tracking

By | October 9, 2014

Diligent record-keeping is at the heart of efficient asset tracking, but the requirements and benefits are not yet widely understood, addressed and realized. Few operators maintain up-to-date documentation with detailed information about hardware...Read more

Administration

By | October 14, 2014

Large multi-agency P25 networks demand significant active administration, but even small networks require proper set-up and active management. Network configuration In the majority of Public Safety systems, network configuration changes are...Read more

Network Optimization

By | October 14, 2014

Optimization is uncommon in Public Safety communications systems, which are often fine-tuned at the time of initial implementation and then left alone for their entire useful lives. This section includes some suggestions for continuous improvement...Read more

Major Event Preparedness

By | October 14, 2014

Your level of investment for major events depends upon your location and risk assessment. You need to invest enough to stay on air through critical events, ensuring power to your sites throughout. The greatest barrier to effective emergency...Read more