One city dispatching for another ?
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I'm not sure how they specifically do it but I know some departments (depending on the equipment and budget) will use an IP based dispatch console, others will use an actual radio with a desk microphone or just a console wired to a radio somewhere in the center with an antenna leading outside.
You might ask to get a tour and see the setup, I got a tour of one cities setup and they were more than willing to show me and were actually excited somebody had an interest in it. Others, not so much. Hopefully someone can come up with a definite answer for you.
You might ask to get a tour and see the setup, I got a tour of one cities setup and they were more than willing to show me and were actually excited somebody had an interest in it. Others, not so much. Hopefully someone can come up with a definite answer for you.
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mmckenna
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Yep, RF links, wireline (phone company) links, or IP links. All are options.
RF links can be via microwave link, an out of band RF link, just simply having a base radio to connect to the system.
Wireline links are simply a pair or two of wires, often leased from the telephone company, that link the dispatch center to the repeater. They can also multiplex multiple wireline links on to a T-1 circuit.
IP links are just that, internet protocol links between the dispatch center and the radio system. May be a private link or via a local IP carrier.
RF links can be via microwave link, an out of band RF link, just simply having a base radio to connect to the system.
Wireline links are simply a pair or two of wires, often leased from the telephone company, that link the dispatch center to the repeater. They can also multiplex multiple wireline links on to a T-1 circuit.
IP links are just that, internet protocol links between the dispatch center and the radio system. May be a private link or via a local IP carrier.
Westbrook uses Zetron MAX consoles tied to multiple radio systems. Some are wireline, some are RF link and I believe at least one is microwave linked.
With any dispatch system, you can run multiple systems through various means. Many systems use direct wireline or tone remote control links to local radios, whereas others use tone control, DC control, RF link, microwave link and VOIP control to control remote radios. As a backup, many centers have actual radios set up and available to talk directly to the system users as opposed to remote access.
With any dispatch system, you can run multiple systems through various means. Many systems use direct wireline or tone remote control links to local radios, whereas others use tone control, DC control, RF link, microwave link and VOIP control to control remote radios. As a backup, many centers have actual radios set up and available to talk directly to the system users as opposed to remote access.
PriorMike
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I'm not in Maine, but a fire department that I'm a member of is dispatched by the dispatch of another county. It's done via an IP link tied into our repeater system. Works well and is totally transparent to us.
gadget0308
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Westbrook is the 911 PSAP for Falmouth and Yarmouth. They only answer the 911 phone calls, Falmouth and Yarmouth are dispatched out of Falmouth Dispatch
Thanks Gadget! I didn't think Westbrook started regionalizing. I knew they were PSAP, but didn't think they tripped into County's territory. Stay Safe! ~ Higgy
mainetrunk
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A month ago York was dispatching on their primary channel to various town police who were on special assignment.. Towns heard - Berwick, South betwick, Kittery, and kennebunk.. All reporting to York...
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