FCC certifies first software radio 

By Glenn Bischoff

The FCC last month certified Vanu's Software Radio GSM Base Station as the first commission-approved software radio. FCC Chairman Michael Powell called...

The future is bright 

By Glenn Bischoff

It was at this time last year that I and my longtime comrade, senior writer Donny Jackson, agreed to take on the considerable task of restoring MRT's...

FCC OKs looser mask for 4.9 GHz 

By Donny Jackson

Decision should lower costs for public-safety users as more vendors complete...

See party comes to Boston 

By Jim Barthold

Hub public-safety agencies use 4.9 GHz video surveillance systems to keep watch...

FCC OKs rules for BPL 

By Donny Jackson and Glenn Bischoff

Public-safety officers could benefit by having broadband connections at every electric pole...

It's a miracle 

By Donny Jackson

In many parts of Florida, commercial wireline and wireless communications systems were rendered useless recently as four hurricanes within six weeks wreaked havoc on the electrical power grids that support them. Communications officials say the episode is a sobering reminder of the importance of public-safety-grade land mobile radio systems--one they hope budget-conscious elected officials don't forget in the future....

States band to tackle interoperability 

By Tom Lambalot, SmartLink Radio Networks

Western States Contracting Alliance leverages group buying power, evaluates services...

Senate fails to act on E911 bill 

By Glenn Bischoff

New Hampshire Senator Sununu believes funding level is still too high...

It's time to get back to basics 

By David P. Storey, Relm Wireless Corp.

In our rush to explore and exploit new technology for competitive advantage, let's not forget where we came from...

Can't anyone get along? 

By Glenn Bischoff

If I had to identify an overarching theme of this issue of MRT, it would be cooperation, or more accurately, the lack of cooperation...

Nextel wants revised 800 MHz order 

By Donny Jackson

Granting request could create delays, improve Nextel's auction chances...

Operators crave 700 MHz 

By Donny Jackson

But moving broadcasters off spectrum will be tough...

Audit key to 800 MHz reband 

By Phil Burks, Gencore Companies

Accurate radio counts needed to avoid out-of-pocket costs...

Public safety left in limbo with bill 

By Donny Jackson

McCain calls for broadcasters to vacate 700 MHz spectrum by December 2008...

Licenses too precious to treat lightly 

By Allan Tilles

We're living in an increasingly distracted society...