To facilitate the assessment of various radio user practices and needs, the design of the initial radio and fleetmap configuration, the identification of the steps required for a successful migration to the new system, including which groups will migrate in what order, the timing, training and administrative requirements and the development of those steps into an implementation template to be used by each participating entity to develop their specific migration plans.
Key
Changes and
Operational Benefits
- Established a team of radio users from multiple constituencies who thoroughly understand how the new system is designed (infrastructure design, talk groups, fleet map, scanning, roaming, private call, interoperability features, etc.) to oversee the testing utilizing data developed during the project to optimize system utility.
- Established policies, procedures, standards and protocols for communicating on the radio system that are county-wide and that comply with those established at the regional level.
- Developed a template outlining in detail, the steps required to prepare for and support the changeover to the 800 MHz radios. This will be used by each group to plan and manage their migration.
- Acquired training plans and materials from other municipalities who have implemented similar 800 MHz systems to be used as models in the 800 MHz implementation.
- Designed web-based function-specific operational surveys for 5 separate service areas to document communication needs, current levels of radio system performance, training needs, and resources.
- Implemented a website and survey software that will be used for future web-administered surveys of county personnel.
For
more information email
Mr. Brennan Malanaphy
Vice President, Business Development
e-mail: Email Brennan