http://forums.radioreference.com/ Announcements and News of interest to the RadioReference.com Community. All new threads posted here will be moderated by the administrators. Members are encouraged to post news and information here for the community. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:59:45 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.radioreference.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.radioreference.com/ http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/164967-chattanooga-tn-tennessee-valley-emergency-radio-system-half-complete.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:14:18 GMT *Chattanooga, TN* -- A regional project to link emergency workers from Knoxville to as far south as Floyd County, Ga., is halfway complete. Chattanooga Times Free Press | Tennessee Valley emergency radio system half complete... Chattanooga, TN -- A regional project to link emergency workers from Knoxville to as far south as Floyd County, Ga., is halfway complete.

Chattanooga Times Free Press | Tennessee Valley emergency radio system half complete ]]> Community Announcements and News click23 http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/164967-chattanooga-tn-tennessee-valley-emergency-radio-system-half-complete.html http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/164750-oswego-ny-oswego-county-looking-new-radio-system.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:39:02 GMT *OSWEGO, N.Y.* - The Oswego County Legislature on Thursday began the regulatory review process for upgrading the county’s emergency radio communications equipment, bringing a new communications system one step closer to reality. New York State News on the Net!... OSWEGO, N.Y. - The Oswego County Legislature on Thursday began the regulatory review process for upgrading the county’s emergency radio communications equipment, bringing a new communications system one step closer to reality.

New York State News on the Net! ]]> Community Announcements and News Thunderbolt http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/164750-oswego-ny-oswego-county-looking-new-radio-system.html http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/164749-middlebury-ct-middlebury-selectmen-delay-referendum-communications-system.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:37:17 GMT *MIDDLEBURY, Conn.* -- The Board of Selectmen has delayed a plan to set a referendum date for a proposed $2.4 million high-band radio communications system. Middlebury selectmen delay referendum on communications system The Republican-American... MIDDLEBURY, Conn. -- The Board of Selectmen has delayed a plan to set a referendum date for a proposed $2.4 million high-band radio communications system.

Middlebury selectmen delay referendum on communications system The Republican-American ]]> Community Announcements and News Thunderbolt http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/164749-middlebury-ct-middlebury-selectmen-delay-referendum-communications-system.html http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/164648-huntsville-al-radio-flaw-linked-system-lockup.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:45:53 GMT HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Local emergency responders believe they have solved a problem that caused the countywide tornado warning siren network to fail last spring.

Radio flaw linked to system lockup - al.com ]]> Community Announcements and News Thunderbolt http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/164648-huntsville-al-radio-flaw-linked-system-lockup.html http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/164647-macon-ga-bibb-radio-system-last-legs-cash-replace-hard-come.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:43:51 GMT *MACON, Ga.* -- A countywide radio system that helps fight fires, catch burglars and intervene in heart attacks is failing, slowing emergency workers who are trying to help people. Parts of the radio system are broken about 30 percent of the time, officials said. Bibb radio system on last legs;... MACON, Ga. -- A countywide radio system that helps fight fires, catch burglars and intervene in heart attacks is failing, slowing emergency workers who are trying to help people. Parts of the radio system are broken about 30 percent of the time, officials said.

Bibb radio system on last legs; cash to replace it hard to come by - Local & State - Macon.com ]]> Community Announcements and News Thunderbolt http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/164647-macon-ga-bibb-radio-system-last-legs-cash-replace-hard-come.html http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/164646-winona-mn-radio-upgrades-help-emergency.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:42:08 GMT *WINONA, Minn.* -- When the waters rose in August 2007, emergency crews were stretched to the limit and hundreds of outside volunteers flooded in to lend a helping hand. Radio upgrades help in emergency... WINONA, Minn. -- When the waters rose in August 2007, emergency crews were stretched to the limit and hundreds of outside volunteers flooded in to lend a helping hand.

Radio upgrades help in emergency ]]> Community Announcements and News Thunderbolt http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/164646-winona-mn-radio-upgrades-help-emergency.html http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/164645-sarnia-opp-costing-controversy-continues.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:38:06 GMT *SARNIA, Ont.* -- Deep-running tensions reared their heads at Sarnia city council Wednesday over the future of the controversial OPP costing exercise. OPP costing controversy continues - The Sarnia Observer - Ontario, CA (http://www.theobserver.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1975110) SARNIA, Ont. -- Deep-running tensions reared their heads at Sarnia city council Wednesday over the future of the controversial OPP costing exercise.

OPP costing controversy continues - The Sarnia Observer - Ontario, CA ]]> Community Announcements and News Thunderbolt http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/164645-sarnia-opp-costing-controversy-continues.html http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/164399-radioreference-partners-gre-release-iscan-trunking-scanner.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:19:36 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The first radio scanner that anyone can use. Belmont, CA, – GRE America in concert with RadioReference.com introduce a number of firsts in radio scanners with the new iScan Trunking Scanner. This scanner is the first scanner to: 1) program by simply selecting what... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The first radio scanner that anyone can use.

Belmont, CA, – GRE America in concert with RadioReference.com introduce a number of firsts in radio scanners with the new iScan Trunking Scanner. This scanner is the first scanner to:

1) program by simply selecting what you want to hear, no need to be a radio system expert
2) allow the user to listen to local agencies and emergency communications without special programming as it includes the entire frequency database from RadioReference.com
3) supply virtually unlimited storage; the first scanner to include a preprogrammed 2GB SD card

In the past, scanning your local police, fire and emergency services required that you know the radio band used, radio system type and required an understanding of the programming protocol and programming method for your scanner. To further complicate things, programming methods varied not only between scanner brands, but sometimes even within a brand. Every scanner hobbyist had to become an expert to program his scanner.

With introduction of the iScan scanner, programming is as simple as selecting your state and county from lists, viewing the available services, checking boxes for the services you want to monitor and saving to a playlist. Wayne Wilson, Executive VP for GRE says, “It is very much like programming an MP3 player, that is, if you could buy an MP3 player with every song already loaded.”

“RadioReference is very excited to be an integral part of an innovative new product line for the scanning community, “comments Lindsay Blanton, President of RadioReference.com LLC. “Including the entire RadioReference.com frequency database allows listeners to choose what they want to monitor without diving into the technical details that existing scanning receivers require today for programming.”

The iScan Trunking scanner will be available from select RadioShack locations by mid-November.

About GRE:

Established in 1961, GRE Inc. designs, manufactures and markets the GRECOM line of analog and digital scanning receivers. Additionally, GRE is the world’s #1 largest private label Original Equipment / Original Design Manufacturer of radio scanners. GRE also produces industrial and consumer communication and electronic products for a many of the world’s leading electronic companies and governments.

About RadioReference.com LLC:

RadioReference.com is the world’s largest radio communications data provider, featuring a complete frequency database, trunked radio system information and FCC license data. With over 250,000 members, RadioReference provides the most comprehensive collaboration platform for scanner listeners and public safety communication professionals.

Contact:
GRE: Wayne Wilson
Belmont, CA
650-591-1400 ]]> Community Announcements and News blantonl http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/164399-radioreference-partners-gre-release-iscan-trunking-scanner.html http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/164381-chicago-verint-supporting-motorola-trunked-digital-radio-system-tetra-standard.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:44:45 GMT CHICAGO -- Verint Systems announced that it is extending its public safety call recording platform to include support for Motorola's Dimetra IP TETRA (Terrestrial Trunked Radio) network system, part of the Motorola family of communications solutions designed to deliver mission-critical benefits through trunked digital radio using the TETRA standard.

MOT Verint Supporting Motorola Trunked Digital Radio System with TETRA Standard ]]> Community Announcements and News Thunderbolt http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/164381-chicago-verint-supporting-motorola-trunked-digital-radio-system-tetra-standard.html http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/164275-motorola-may-split-into-3-companies.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:49:20 GMT http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/12/technology/companies/12motorola.html Motorola, which has said it wants to split into two separate companies, is exploring a three-way split instead in order to raise cash and pay down debt. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/12/te...2motorola.html

Motorola, which has said it wants to split into two separate companies, is exploring a three-way split instead in order to raise cash and pay down debt. ]]> Community Announcements and News ac7xc http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/164275-motorola-may-split-into-3-companies.html http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/164242-gallia-county-oh-911-director-long-time-rr-member-passes-away.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:59:29 GMT Sad news for the RadioReference.com community. Long time member and Gallia County, OH 911 Director Steve Wilson, aka SLWilson (http://forums.radioreference.com/members/slwilson.html), has suddenly passed away. On behalf of the entire RadioReference staff I offer our deepest condolences to his... Sad news for the RadioReference.com community. Long time member and Gallia County, OH 911 Director Steve Wilson, aka SLWilson , has suddenly passed away.

On behalf of the entire RadioReference staff I offer our deepest condolences to his family.

Discussion here:

http://forums.radioreference.com/ohi...-director.html ]]> Community Announcements and News scannerfreak http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/164242-gallia-county-oh-911-director-long-time-rr-member-passes-away.html http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/164110-scotsbluff-ne-glitches-keep-radio-network-being-operable.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:45:44 GMT *SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb.* -- State Patrol Troop E Captain Kyle Otte says some things still need to be worked out before the first phase of a planned statewide interoperable communications system is actually in use. Welcome to KNEB (http://www.kneb.com/news/index/8f894dd5-f581-4aa9-a47c-771fa8ea1757) SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. -- State Patrol Troop E Captain Kyle Otte says some things still need to be worked out before the first phase of a planned statewide interoperable communications system is actually in use.

Welcome to KNEB ]]> Community Announcements and News Thunderbolt http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/164110-scotsbluff-ne-glitches-keep-radio-network-being-operable.html http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/164007-louisville-ky-911-dispatch-gains-speed-efficiency.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:59:48 GMT *LOUISVILLE, Ky.* -- Shift supervisor Jody Johnson sat in the dimly lit MetroSafe Communications emergency dispatch center before a line of computer screens. 911 dispatch gains speed, efficiency | courier-journal.com | The Courier-Journal... LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Shift supervisor Jody Johnson sat in the dimly lit MetroSafe Communications emergency dispatch center before a line of computer screens.

911 dispatch gains speed, efficiency | courier-journal.com | The Courier-Journal ]]> Community Announcements and News Thunderbolt http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/164007-louisville-ky-911-dispatch-gains-speed-efficiency.html http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/163819-lapeer-mi-voters-say-no-e-911-upgrade.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:32:45 GMT LAPEER, Mich. — The $16.1 million proposal to upgrade the county's Central Disptach E-911 analog system to digital failed at the polls by a slim 313 votes, say unofficial results released by the Lapeer County Clerk's office.

Voters say ‘no’ to E-911 upgrade ]]> Community Announcements and News Thunderbolt http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/163819-lapeer-mi-voters-say-no-e-911-upgrade.html http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/163817-bowling-green-ky-city-concerned-about-outdated-radio-system.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:24:32 GMT *BOWLING GREEN, Ky.* -- Local public safety agencies need a new radio communication system, Bowling Green city commissioners were told at a nonvoting afternoon work session Tuesday. Bowling Green Daily News (http://bgdailynews.com/articles/2009/11/04/news/news4.txt) BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -- Local public safety agencies need a new radio communication system, Bowling Green city commissioners were told at a nonvoting afternoon work session Tuesday.

Bowling Green Daily News ]]> Community Announcements and News Thunderbolt http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/163817-bowling-green-ky-city-concerned-about-outdated-radio-system.html http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/163816-pendleton-csepp-radio-systems-will-work-together.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:17:15 GMT *PENDLETON, Ore.* -- While Umatilla and Morrow counties have been working to create a special radio district, the state is creating its own system. Both have the same goal: let everyone in Oregon talk to one another. Denied:1up! Software ()... PENDLETON, Ore. -- While Umatilla and Morrow counties have been working to create a special radio district, the state is creating its own system. Both have the same goal: let everyone in Oregon talk to one another.

Denied:1up! Software () ]]> Community Announcements and News Thunderbolt http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/163816-pendleton-csepp-radio-systems-will-work-together.html http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/163815-auburn-ny-advisory-committee-close-recognition.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:14:10 GMT AUBURN, NY. -- A 21-member committee that has been working for years on a new radio system for the county's emergency responders is on its way to being officially recognized as an advisory board to the Cayuga County Legislature.

AuburnPub.com - Advisory committee close to recognition ]]> Community Announcements and News Thunderbolt http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/163815-auburn-ny-advisory-committee-close-recognition.html http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/163814-chicago-diga-talk-launches-commercial-radio-service-greater-chicago-area.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:07:22 GMT *JOLIET, Ill.*, Nov. 6, 2009 — A Beep, LLC of Joliet Illinois has announced the commercial launch of Diga-Talk. Diga-Talk is an all-digital 2-way communications network for business. Diga-Talk Launches Commercial Radio Service in the Greater Chicago Metropolitan Area - Press Release... JOLIET, Ill., Nov. 6, 2009 — A Beep, LLC of Joliet Illinois has announced the commercial launch of Diga-Talk. Diga-Talk is an all-digital 2-way communications network for business.

Diga-Talk Launches Commercial Radio Service in the Greater Chicago Metropolitan Area - Press Release ]]> Community Announcements and News Thunderbolt http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/163814-chicago-diga-talk-launches-commercial-radio-service-greater-chicago-area.html http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/163812-montgomery-al-alert-system-may-fill-rural-alabama-gap.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:04:58 GMT MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Modern tools that alert people to an emergency — digital highway signs, e-mail and cell phone messages — aren't always effective across the rural expanse of the Black Belt, but an older technology may fill the gap: radio.

Alert system may fill rural Alabama gap | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Montgomery Advertiser ]]> Community Announcements and News Thunderbolt http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/163812-montgomery-al-alert-system-may-fill-rural-alabama-gap.html http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/163576-london-uk-radio-communications-system-place-olympics.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:27:13 GMT *LONDON* — British officials have acquired a $64 million radio communications system to boost security for the 2012 London Olympics. The Associated Press: Radio communications system in place for Olympics (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gK__O9odNC8RUSh2TgVC5MAF1E0wD9BNC5SO0) LONDON — British officials have acquired a $64 million radio communications system to boost security for the 2012 London Olympics.

The Associated Press: Radio communications system in place for Olympics ]]> Community Announcements and News Thunderbolt http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/163576-london-uk-radio-communications-system-place-olympics.html http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/163575-hagerstown-md-emergency-communications-system-undergoes-testing.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:25:37 GMT *HAGERSTOWN, Md.* — Washington County’s consolidated 911 center and new emergency communications system are undergoing extensive testing as officials prepare for activation early next year, according to Fire and Emergency Services Director Kevin L. Lewis. Maryland: Emergency communications... HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Washington County’s consolidated 911 center and new emergency communications system are undergoing extensive testing as officials prepare for activation early next year, according to Fire and Emergency Services Director Kevin L. Lewis.

Maryland: Emergency communications system undergoes testing ]]> Community Announcements and News Thunderbolt http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/163575-hagerstown-md-emergency-communications-system-undergoes-testing.html http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/163446-wausau-wi-new-radios-get-cool-reception.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:18:01 GMT *WAUSAU, Wis.* -- Marathon County is paying an overseas company millions of dollars to improve the effectiveness of its emergency-radio system, but some firefighters worry the new equipment is unreliable and could endanger lives. New radios get cool reception | wausaudailyherald.com | Wausau... WAUSAU, Wis. -- Marathon County is paying an overseas company millions of dollars to improve the effectiveness of its emergency-radio system, but some firefighters worry the new equipment is unreliable and could endanger lives.

New radios get cool reception | wausaudailyherald.com | Wausau Daily Herald ]]> Community Announcements and News Thunderbolt http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/163446-wausau-wi-new-radios-get-cool-reception.html http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/163445-carlton-mn-fcc-mandates-county-upgrade-radio-communications-system.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:16:32 GMT *CARLTON, Minn.* -- Carlton County will soon join other counties throughout the nation in facing a costly upgrade of its public radio communications system. FCC mandates county to upgrade radio communications system | Pine Journal | Cloquet, Minnesota... CARLTON, Minn. -- Carlton County will soon join other counties throughout the nation in facing a costly upgrade of its public radio communications system.

FCC mandates county to upgrade radio communications system | Pine Journal | Cloquet, Minnesota ]]> Community Announcements and News Thunderbolt http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/163445-carlton-mn-fcc-mandates-county-upgrade-radio-communications-system.html http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/163109-washington-dc-incident-highlights-outdated-air-traffic-system.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:38:23 GMT WASHINGTON -- The odyssey of an airliner that flew hundreds of miles while out of radio communication highlights the weaknesses of the nation's outdated air-traffic system, according to aviation experts and controllers.

Incident highlights outdated air-traffic system - USATODAY.com ]]> Community Announcements and News Thunderbolt http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/163109-washington-dc-incident-highlights-outdated-air-traffic-system.html http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/163107-muskogee-ok-area-get-3-4m-radio-system.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:35:36 GMT *MUSKOKEE, Okla.* - First responders unable to communicate with each other in emergency situations for lack of radio power are getting a $3.4 million boost. MuskogeePhoenix.com, Muskogee, OK - Area to get $3.4M for radio system (http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/local/local_story_301003548.html) MUSKOKEE, Okla. - First responders unable to communicate with each other in emergency situations for lack of radio power are getting a $3.4 million boost.

MuskogeePhoenix.com, Muskogee, OK - Area to get $3.4M for radio system ]]> Community Announcements and News Thunderbolt http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/163107-muskogee-ok-area-get-3-4m-radio-system.html http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/163106-lapeer-mi-e-911-system-up-vote.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:07:30 GMT *LAPEER, Mich.* — County residents will go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to decide the fate of a $16.1 million ballot proposal to fund equipment purchases for a new digital E-911 system. E-911 system is up for vote... LAPEER, Mich. — County residents will go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to decide the fate of a $16.1 million ballot proposal to fund equipment purchases for a new digital E-911 system.

E-911 system is up for vote ]]> Community Announcements and News Thunderbolt http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/163106-lapeer-mi-e-911-system-up-vote.html http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/162975-waterbury-vt-public-safety-radio-system-gets-big-boost.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:00:31 GMT *WATERBURY, Vt. *– The Department of Public Safety will use the bulk of nearly $1 million in new federal appropriations to improve radio communications between state police, local law-enforcement agencies and other first responders in the state. Public safety radio system gets big boost: Times... WATERBURY, Vt. – The Department of Public Safety will use the bulk of nearly $1 million in new federal appropriations to improve radio communications between state police, local law-enforcement agencies and other first responders in the state.

Public safety radio system gets big boost: Times Argus Online ]]> Community Announcements and News Thunderbolt http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/162975-waterbury-vt-public-safety-radio-system-gets-big-boost.html http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/162974-moses-lake-wa-macc-seeks-radio-upgrades.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:58:29 GMT *MOSES LAKE, Wash.* — Questions from emergency service departments about radio system upgrade costs and possible increased user fees will be discussed next month. Columbia Basin Herald Online Newspaper - Local News - Moses Lake, WA - Grant County : MACC seeks radio upgrades... MOSES LAKE, Wash. — Questions from emergency service departments about radio system upgrade costs and possible increased user fees will be discussed next month.

Columbia Basin Herald Online Newspaper - Local News - Moses Lake, WA - Grant County : MACC seeks radio upgrades ]]> Community Announcements and News Thunderbolt http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/162974-moses-lake-wa-macc-seeks-radio-upgrades.html http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/162973-fort-wayne-fee-hike-may-cover-merged-center-costs.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:56:38 GMT *FORT WAYNE, Ind.* -- Although improving public safety is the key reason behind the move to combine city and county dispatch, money also plays a role. http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20091027/LOCAL/310279977 FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- Although improving public safety is the key reason behind the move to combine city and county dispatch, money also plays a role.

http://www.journalgazette.net/articl...OCAL/310279977 ]]> Community Announcements and News Thunderbolt http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/162973-fort-wayne-fee-hike-may-cover-merged-center-costs.html http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/162894-traffic-control-medical-helicopters-ohio.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:33:09 GMT Some in the air evac business are calling for centralized dispatching for medical helicopters in Ohio to avoid delays. However, unless the state runs it (unlikely), no one will support it unless their location is the central dispatch point. Crowded skies delay landings of medical helicopters... Some in the air evac business are calling for centralized dispatching for medical helicopters in Ohio to avoid delays.

However, unless the state runs it (unlikely), no one will support it unless their location is the central dispatch point.

Crowded skies delay landings of medical helicopters | The Columbus Dispatch ]]> Community Announcements and News wa8pyr http://forums.radioreference.com/community-announcements-news/162894-traffic-control-medical-helicopters-ohio.html