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Identification of port communication equipment needs for safety, security, and interoperability
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2007-12-01
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Abstract:Identification of Port Communication Equipment Needs for Safety, Security, and Interoperability is a big concern for current and
future need. The data demonstrates that two-way radios should be the most effective method of communication in both routine and
emergency situations. Other effective communication methods during routine situations include the Internet, wireline, wireless,
phone and paging systems. Safety is defined as promoting a safe environment for the user of the communication device. It
involves the ability to to communicate with team members at all times, whether the reason is for backup or additional information.
There are also interoperability implications in the cases that involve communication with user from other regions. On scene radio
communication using portable simplex communication would not be possible between user with radios on some frequency and
specific equipment used by these agencies exhibit limit compatibility, primarily since all agencies have repeaters and radios
operating on the UHF band. However, it is unclear as to whether they are tuned to compatible frequency channels in order to
communicate if needed.
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