Communications Capabilities Survey

Recent advances in network technology and handheld communications devices have given responder organizations the opportunity to provide their users new applications and capabilities for communication, coordination and situational awareness. Emergency Management magazine wants to know if responder organizations are taking advantage of these new capabilities to more effectively manage operations. Take our survey and be registered to win one of three Motorola i680™ rugged handsets.

1. Which of the following capabilities are currently deployed on the handheld devices carried by responders in your department or agency? (Check all that apply)

Which of the following capabilities are currently deployed on the handheld devices carried by responders in your department or agency? (Check all that apply) Push to Talk for instantaneous one-to-one communications between responders

Predefined talk groups

Ability to quickly establish on-the-fly talk groups

Full integration of commercial Push to Talk devices with responder Land Mobile Radio (LMR) networks

Priority service to prioritize both push to talk and cellular communications between law enforcement and responders over calls from the general public according to federal guidelines.