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ERRCS Update from the Trenches
By, Tom Doyle The installation of Emergency Responder Radio Communication Systems (ERRCS) is mandated by many cities around the country and are effectively approaching the 2nd decade of their prevalence. It was the 2009 edition of the International Fire Code (IFC)...
Cities Are Saying No to 5G, Citing Health, Aesthetics—and FCC Bullying
Those hawking specious safety concerns about the new technology have found common cause with some of America’s most powerful mayors
Why cell phones failed in PG&E outages, and how to prevent a repeat
As the lights flickered out and wildfires flared, PG&E’s blackouts also cut off thousands of Californians from cell phone service, leaving them unable to get emergency alerts or call 911.
Emergency Responder Radio Communication Systems (ERRCS) For Your Business
State-of-the-art emergency responder communication systems are critical in daily operations and emergency situations alike. Natural disasters, fires, large crime scenes, or even every day accidents require a swift and reliable system for first responders. It’s no...
How 5G Will Impact Rural Communities
In April, President Donald Trump revealed a $20-billion plan to bring broadband to rural communities across America. Along with Ajit Pai, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman, Trump announced an auction of radio frequencies that wireless communication...
In-Building Wireless Coverage Solutions: Understanding DAS and Small Cells
When we talk about ‘In-Building Wireless’ (IBW), what do we actually mean? Though ‘IBW” may sound like one single solution, that term encompasses an entire class of diverse, specialized solutions and technologies that enterprise owners, architects, and engineers must...
New Smart Glass Cuts Glare, Alerts Police if There’s a Break-In
From Tom - "The next generation cellular network (5G) promises to radically increase the ecosystem we call the “Internet of Things”. In this new-world order, every device is connected to the Internet, available to be monitored by an app on your phone and to...
The 5G Health Hazard That Isn’t
From Tom - "Conventional wisdom sometimes suggests that everyone is entitled to their own opinion. In this era of the Trumpian Distortion Field, there are those whose claims or opinions are simply wrong. Vaccines are good, not bad for you. There is no link to autism....
What Trump’s Huawei Reversal Means for the Future of 5G
From Tom- "The NY Times published a piece suggesting the U.S. is “woefully, even disgracefully, behind” in its development of wireless 5G equipment and networks. The piece suggests that only government incentives or intervention can reverse this and enable the U.S....