NGA 911 launched a next-generation 9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1) network for the Public Service Commission of West Virginia.

Maha Metro Rail in India deployed a Damm Cellular System TETRA solution for its flagship Nagpur Metro Rail project. The solution is provided for a total of 37 stations and two depots, as well as onboard equipment for 23 three-car trains.

AT&T expects to reach 60 percent completion of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) buildout by the end of the third quarter, said AT&T Chief Financial Officer (CFO) John Stephens.

The FCC granted two waivers from St. Croix County, Wisconsin, to add frequency 157.450 MHz as a repeater output channel to the base stations comprising its VHF simulcast private LMR (PLMR) system. St. Croix sought a waiver of Part 90 rules so it could deploy frequency 157.450 MHz for base-to-mobile voice communications rather than paging transmissions. St. Croix also requested a waiver so it could operate on the frequency with a maximum transmitter output power of 100 watts.

Harris’ Commercial Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Solutions division completed initial testing of a command-and-control system that could help enable UAS beyond-visual-line-of-site operations (BVLOS).

As a veteran educator and research center director at three large universities, I've had the thrill of seeing more than 10 generations of students obtain electrical and computer engineering degrees and pursue technical careers around the world. Common traits that I've seen repeated in the successful matriculation of thousands of students include an appreciation for the engineering process, built on integrity; the open exchange of ideas; and accuracy in solving problems.

Almaty Marathon 2019, an annual amateur sport festival, was held 21 April in Kazakhstan. More than 17,000 participants from more than 40 countries gathered to enjoy running. Hytera delivered its Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) technology solution to ensure smooth and secure communications during the event.

Southern Linc suspended service on thousands of iDEN phones during March as the regional carrier transitions its network to Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology. Not all of the network elements were turned off, the company said.

The Canadian government announced an investment to install an integrated radio alarm system, known as IRAS, at the Sault Ste. Marie Airport in Ontario.

With the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) and other public-safety broadband networks rolling out in the U.S., push to talk (PTT) over Long Term Evolution (LTE) and its future potential have become a key focus of public safety. As organizations begin to adopt LTE services both on large and small scales, PTT providers are working to not only assist that transition to LTE but also innovate beyond traditional PTT services.