A Simple Guide to ERRCS Process and Components

A Simple Guide to ERRCS Process and Components

One challenge to the design and installation of an Emergency Responder Radio Communication System (ERRCS) is that the process and codes required to implement vary by jurisdiction. This is one of the fundamental differences between an ERRCS and a Cellular Distributed...
Common ERRCS Myths

Common ERRCS Myths

Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Systems (ERRCS) are critical in ensuring that first responders have reliable communication capabilities within buildings during emergencies. Despite their importance, several myths and misconceptions about ERRCS exist. Here are some...
Cellular DAS Versus ERRCS

Cellular DAS Versus ERRCS

We’ve maintained for some time that Cellular Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and Emergency Responder Radio Communication Systems (ERRCS) or ERCES (…Communication Enhancement…) are the flip side of the same public safety coin: Cellular DAS is critical to make 911...
Questions to Ask Your ERRCS Integrator

Questions to Ask Your ERRCS Integrator

The way integrators approach ERRCS installation can vary widely based on the nature of the building or facility, the needs of the client, the local regulations, and the specific technologies being implemented. Below are some ways integrators might differ in their...
ERRCS Trends & Site Surveys

ERRCS Trends & Site Surveys

Here are ten miscellaneous thoughts on trends in the Emergency Responder Radio Communication System (ERRCS). 1. Integration with 5G Technology With the rollout of 5G networks worldwide, ERRCS are expected to evolve to integrate with these networks, which promise...
ERRCS and Public Funding

ERRCS and Public Funding

Most building owners I know view the requirement for an Emergency Responder Radio Communication System (ERRCS) as another government-mandated item that adds additional costs to a new development project (or in Florida, to existing properties also). “Why,” they ask,...