New LAPD Radio System?

[hotdjdave]

An LAPD friend of mine said LAPD is experimenting with a new IP-based/cell-based radio system. He said they are testing it now. Has anyone heard about this?

 

[dave3825]

Is this what your referring to?

LAPD's new FirstNet system aims to keep officers in the field, reduce paperwork

The Los Angeles Police Department is using technology to cut the time officers spend on filling out paperwork.

abc7.com

 

[hotdjdave]

Is this what your referring to?

LAPD's new FirstNet system aims to keep officers in the field, reduce paperwork

The Los Angeles Police Department is using technology to cut the time officers spend on filling out paperwork.

abc7.com

Possibly. This looks more like something to replace their MDTs (on-board computers). He made it seem like it would replace their radio system. But maybe he was hearing about the FirstNet system.

 

[Ravenfalls]

Using the new APX HT they will accomplish both RF & Cellular.

If the air unit Flys to San Diego, they would be off cellular / first net. The officers don't realize the switching, they know the radio works anywhere AT&T has coverage.

Very cool system. NYPD will have the same system.

 

[KG6GTH]

lol.... Don't believe it until it comes from the Horses Mouth.... And I am the "Horse" with a mouth....

Eventually, there will be the use of WAVE. It is NOT UP and HAS NOT BEEN TESTED. That will be linked to the Trunking system, which IS NOT IN USE YET....

Don't believe everything you hear.....

The article linked above refers to the use of "FIRSTNET" Cell Phones... We switched from Sprint to ATT/Firstnet for Cell Phones and Cell Service...

 

[Engine104]

Any idea when the new LAPD trunked system will be in use? (I'm guessing not for a few years?) Will it be encrypted? LAFD as well as LAPD?
Thanks and 73
-Larry (KG6EJT)

 

[TJX400]

WAVE, or SmartConnect?
WAVE links / patches a channel into the WAVE network, which is only accessible via the cell phone app.
SmartConnect uses cellular to connect a capable radio (newer APXs) back into a P25 system when out of range, without a cell phone.
If they're planning on going to the NEXT series, I'd imagine they're considering SmartConnect over WAVE. I'm not from the area and have no background in how LA works, so this is pure speculation. But it would make more sense in my mind for them to deploy SmartConnect over WAVE.

 

[marcotor]

But it would make more sense in my mind for them to deploy SmartConnect over WAVE.

Well, two posts above yours say different from someone who would actually know.

 

[ScannerDude244]

Could be moto apx next. I know up here SO got the new apx next raidos and waiting for lte on the back end of the system. It will only be used in areas p25 system doesn't cover.

 

[KG6GTH]

Its funny how people do not read answers:
"Eventually, there will be the use of WAVE. It is NOT UP and HAS NOT BEEN TESTED. That will be linked to the Trunking system, which IS NOT IN USE YET...."


So their will be "Motorola WAVE" Capabilities. Again, it is not in use and has not even been tested. The discussion of "Smartconnect" has not been explored yet as their are other priorities. The System (Which is listed in the Database - Not submitted by me) is NOT IN USE YET! When and how it will be in use, is not a discussion for this forum. If you have a scanner and are monitoring, then as soon as you hear activity, you will know...

 

[marcotor]

Its funny how people do not read answers:

I am shocked, SHOCKED I say, to see someone with actual knowledge post about the situation, only to be contradicted by rampant speculation and wild guesses, qualified of course with "I believe...".

Now it's time to cue the "full, end-to-end Encryption" speculation, ramblings and rantings