Time to look for some new ELMR systems in Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia & United States 
Some info on Enterprise Land Mobile Radio (ELMR) - DOD 380MHz (380-399.9MHz) systems.
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NSWC Crane News: November 2010
NSWC Crane Assists in Installation of Enhanced Navy-wide Communications System
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) recently assisted Navy Region Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia (EURAFSWA) in the installations of a new first response communications capability that will facilitate ongoing anti-terrorism and force protection missions.
Enterprise Land Mobile Radio (ELMR) was installed throughout all European naval bases, providing a secure and reliable means of communication. ELMR will primarily be used for quick, coordinated responses to day-to-day incidents, but can also accommodate the capability and flexibility needed for emergency situations.
A key element to a quick response in an emergency situation is an effective communications system. ELMR will allow for a coordinated response between first responders and provide centralized communication capabilities via handheld units, mobile and base stations. This will expedite relief efforts such as evacuation and rescue efforts as well as facilitate humanitarian aid.
A digital, encrypted system, ELMR is being implemented Navy-wide and will eventually interconnect all Navy sites onto one comprehensive communications network. The system in Europe is the first to be fielded and is the first ever fielded system of its kind.
Previously, bases operated almost entirely on conventional, analog, unencrypted radio transmissions. This caused conversations to be poor in sound quality, accessible to anyone with a basic radio scanner, limited in range and separated into fixed radio channels. ELMR will address these issues, offering a secure, high quality and long range communications network that can adapt its user talk-groups for any given situation.
“ELMR technology addresses the critical shortcomings of using separate radio infrastructures – a practice that has been repeatedly proven to be inadequate,” said NSWC Crane employee, Roger Taake. “The merits of this new technology can be seen from after-action reports of the 2007 Minnesota I-35 bridge collapse in Minneapolis. In this instance, the communications system was widely praised for its ability to help coordinate numerous response forces. More than 16,000 radios were activated and 27,000 radio calls placed in a one-hour span.”
NSWC Crane’s Strategic Missions Center assisted with ELMR’s design, procurement and implementation as well as provided a technical data package that guided the implementation of the technology. Two employees worked onsite at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, offering acquisition and engineering guidance for the project.
In addition to managing initial surveys and system designs, NSWC Crane is currently responsible for the purchase and installation contracts as well as continued technical support. Future support will include lifecycle support of the newly-fielded ELMR systems, assisting with the expansion into other naval facilities and upgrading current communication infrastructures.
ELMR’s hardware, software and data connections, as well as the policies, procedures and facilities that support the equipment are all certified to U.S. Navy standards. Planning for installations at five other sites throughout Europe and the Middle East is currently underway.
"Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia has enjoyed a long-term partnership with NSWC Crane and we are fortunate to have their expertise on the complex ELMR project,” said Mike Wenstrup, Navy Region EURAFSWA Chief Information Officer. “I view the Region's success with this project as a direct result of NSWC Crane. We look forward to continuing this partnership as we expand our communications infrastructure."
NSWC Crane is a field activity of Naval Sea Command, focused on providing the Warfighter with the leading-edge technical advantages required in the rapidly changing combat environment.
http://www.navsea.navy.mil/nswc/cra...Enhanced Navy-wide Communications System.aspx
Some info on Enterprise Land Mobile Radio (ELMR) - DOD 380MHz (380-399.9MHz) systems.
_____________________________
NSWC Crane News: November 2010
NSWC Crane Assists in Installation of Enhanced Navy-wide Communications System
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) recently assisted Navy Region Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia (EURAFSWA) in the installations of a new first response communications capability that will facilitate ongoing anti-terrorism and force protection missions.
Enterprise Land Mobile Radio (ELMR) was installed throughout all European naval bases, providing a secure and reliable means of communication. ELMR will primarily be used for quick, coordinated responses to day-to-day incidents, but can also accommodate the capability and flexibility needed for emergency situations.
A key element to a quick response in an emergency situation is an effective communications system. ELMR will allow for a coordinated response between first responders and provide centralized communication capabilities via handheld units, mobile and base stations. This will expedite relief efforts such as evacuation and rescue efforts as well as facilitate humanitarian aid.
A digital, encrypted system, ELMR is being implemented Navy-wide and will eventually interconnect all Navy sites onto one comprehensive communications network. The system in Europe is the first to be fielded and is the first ever fielded system of its kind.
Previously, bases operated almost entirely on conventional, analog, unencrypted radio transmissions. This caused conversations to be poor in sound quality, accessible to anyone with a basic radio scanner, limited in range and separated into fixed radio channels. ELMR will address these issues, offering a secure, high quality and long range communications network that can adapt its user talk-groups for any given situation.
“ELMR technology addresses the critical shortcomings of using separate radio infrastructures – a practice that has been repeatedly proven to be inadequate,” said NSWC Crane employee, Roger Taake. “The merits of this new technology can be seen from after-action reports of the 2007 Minnesota I-35 bridge collapse in Minneapolis. In this instance, the communications system was widely praised for its ability to help coordinate numerous response forces. More than 16,000 radios were activated and 27,000 radio calls placed in a one-hour span.”
NSWC Crane’s Strategic Missions Center assisted with ELMR’s design, procurement and implementation as well as provided a technical data package that guided the implementation of the technology. Two employees worked onsite at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, offering acquisition and engineering guidance for the project.
In addition to managing initial surveys and system designs, NSWC Crane is currently responsible for the purchase and installation contracts as well as continued technical support. Future support will include lifecycle support of the newly-fielded ELMR systems, assisting with the expansion into other naval facilities and upgrading current communication infrastructures.
ELMR’s hardware, software and data connections, as well as the policies, procedures and facilities that support the equipment are all certified to U.S. Navy standards. Planning for installations at five other sites throughout Europe and the Middle East is currently underway.
"Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia has enjoyed a long-term partnership with NSWC Crane and we are fortunate to have their expertise on the complex ELMR project,” said Mike Wenstrup, Navy Region EURAFSWA Chief Information Officer. “I view the Region's success with this project as a direct result of NSWC Crane. We look forward to continuing this partnership as we expand our communications infrastructure."
NSWC Crane is a field activity of Naval Sea Command, focused on providing the Warfighter with the leading-edge technical advantages required in the rapidly changing combat environment.
http://www.navsea.navy.mil/nswc/cra...Enhanced Navy-wide Communications System.aspx
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