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Day Wireless Will Host Two Technology Shows in Western Washington

July 14th, 2010 Posted in Company News | No Comments »

Join Day Wireless and Motorola for a day of informative seminars and discussion, Tuesday July 27th in Lacey, WA or Thursday July 29th, in Burlington, WA.

Western Washington agencies have some major decisions to make over the next few years with regards to critical voice and data systems. Day Wireless and Motorola have put together a day of informative seminars with industry experts as an exclusive opportunity for Western Washington government and enterprise agencies.

We have so much to show you about wireless solutions that we need 18 wheels to haul it in…This monster of a semi-truck opens its trailer to house over 900 SF of technology displays and demos.

Agenda Topics
- P25 Road Map & Puget Sound Region Strategy
- Interoperability Gateways
- Motorola Professional Digital Radio
- Wireless LAN, Wireless Security
- Point to Point, Microwave
- Asset Tracking and Mobile Computing

Lacey Show July 27
Day Wireless Systems Lacey
8343 Hogum Bay Lane NE
Lacey, WA 98516
Hours: 9am - 2PM, Lunch Provided

Burlington Show July 29
Day Wireless Systems Burlington
1259 Goldenrod Road
Burlington, WA 98233
Hours: 9am - 2PM, Lunch Provided

Space is limited, RSVP Here Today!

Tags: Mobile Computing, Motorola, Mototrbo, public safety radio, Wireless Systems

In Building Wireless Fire Code Adoption for OR & WA Begins July 1, 2010

July 14th, 2010 Posted in Portable Two Way Radios | No Comments »

In 2009, the International Code Council and the National Fire Protection Association added in building communication requirements to their book of fire codes. Radio frequency (both radio and cellular) signals are greatly reduced when passed through dense building materials such as concrete and metal. Buildings with inadequate wireless coverage need to be outfitted with Bi-Directional Amplification systems (BDA’s). The cost of an amplification system can vary greatly based on the equipment used, system design, and the qualifications of the installation/testing personnel. It is important that all parties involved understand the ramifications of an improperly designed system.

Read the fire codes here:

Oregon
The State of Oregon adopts the 2009 International Fire Code with Oregon amendments to be known as the Oregon Fire Code, 2010 Edition with an effective date of July 1, 2010 with a three month phase-in period. OAR 837-040-0010(2)
Read Here

Washington
The International Fire Code adopted by chapter 51-54 WAC shall become effective in all counties and cities of this state on July 1, 2010.
Read Here

Tags: 2009 Fire Code, BDA, In building coverage, public safety radio

New Digital Radio Network Provides Unlimited Talk, Text, and GPS from Eugene to Longview

July 1st, 2010 Posted in GPS / Vehicle Tracking | No Comments »

Portland, OR July 1, 2010 –Day Wireless Systems announces the availability of the Day Connect Digital Network beginning July 1st, 2010. The Day Connect Digital Network is a digital voice and data two-way radio network consisting of 6 IP connected mountaintop sites and spanning over 150 miles from Eugene, OR to Longview, WA. The digital network allows for crystal clear voice communication along with data capability including GPS, text messaging, and custom 3rd party applications. Day Wireless Systems owns and maintains the network while users have the option to purchase, lease, or rent the radio subscriber devices. The monthly fee for the network use includes unlimited push-to-talk, text, and GPS.

The network uses Motorola IP Site Connect software on the Mototrbo professional two-way radio platform. IP Site Connect allows the linking of Mototrbo repeaters to an IPv4 network in order to create a wide area system. Motorola Point-to-Point PTP300 Wireless Ethernet bridges connect the mountaintop repeater systems. End users are able to roam seamlessly from site to site without the need to adjust equipment.

Digital radio technology provides several distinct improvements over traditional analog systems. Call quality and range is improved due to noise cancellation and digital signaling. Privacy is enhanced with built in encryption. And data applications are easy to implement with every subscriber device having an IP address.

“Cellular plans that include unlimited push-to-talk, GPS, and text messaging can easily be in the $60-$70 range. The Day Connect system gives the customer the option of many of the same features for a third of the monthly price,” said Brent McGraw, Director of Sites and Systems at Day Wireless. “If you operate in a dispatch environment and your mobile workers stay within the Eugene to Longview coverage area, we have a very compelling product.”

Businesses and government agencies who are able to make the initial investment in equipment, whether through budget or financing, will typically see a break-even point at 18 months and will see a significant return on investment every month thereafter.

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Tags: Day Connect Digital Network, Digital Radio, GPS, Motorola, Mototrbo, Text, Unlimited Voice, Wide Area Radio System

Webinar: Wireless Solutions for Education

November 25th, 2009 Posted in Company News | No Comments »

Wed Dec 9th @ 1:30 - Wireless Solutions for Education

Education entities across the country constantly struggle to meet a wide range of needs for students with limited, even decreased, funding. Now more than ever, schools rely on technology to support management, student communications and e-learning initiatives, and even use it to attract new students. Keeping up with technology trends that adequately serve students and ensure their safety is challenging, but vital today and in the future. Motorola’s portfolio of wireless broadband, two-way radio, enterprise mobility, and wireless network security solutions provide end-to-end, effective answers to many of these important challenges:

- How can coveted wireless technology be deployed with decreases in funding and budget cuts?

- How can we provide a safer environment for our students?

- How can we interconnect our staff to do more with fewer resources?

- How do we protect private information in a wireless environment?

Presenter: Brandon Williams, Motorola
Register here: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/136344081

Tags: School WiFi

Sneak Peek at the Motorola CP200•XLS

November 11th, 2009 Posted in Portable Two Way Radios | No Comments »

We got the first look today at the new CP200•XLS two-way radio by Motorola. According to the literature, the radio features:

- 128 Conventional Channel Models
- 12.5/25 kHz Switchable Channel Spacing
- 8 Character Alphanumeric Display Model
- 4 Programmable buttons
- X-Pand Technology
- Dual Priority Scan
- LTR

The radio will be available in both UHF and VHF, and I would expect the price point to start in the $500 range. So, good news for all you CP200 fans out there…you should be able to get your hands on this radio in early to mid December 2009.

Updated Wireless Webinar Wednesday Calendar

October 1st, 2009 Posted in Company News | No Comments »

Wed Oct 14th @ 1:30 - Motorola’s New Multi-Band Radios for Public Safety

Motorola introduces its new Project 25 (P25) multi-band radios with the APX Series. The portable is a dual-sided device that combines two radios into one for added convenience and cost savings for interoperability. The radios are currently available in 700/800 MHz + VHF frequency bands. Additional dual-band frequencies are planned for future release.

APX radios are the most sophisticated two-way radios ever built. However, when combined with intelligent mission-critical product design, the responder is able to focus on the task at hand and not the technology.

Presenter: Patricia Capparelli, Motorola
Register here: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/836835400

Wed Oct 28th @ 1:30 - Wireless Spectrum Updates and FCC Current Events

What’s the latest news back in Washington DC about spectrum allocation, auctions, and projects? Spectrum is the foundation of your wireless environment, and decisions made today will affect your communications plans for the next 20 years. Get the latest on:

• Changes at the FCC and its political impact
• VHF, UHF Two-Way Radio Narrowbanding Clarification
• 700, 800, 900 MHz and TV white space spectrum management
• National broadband networks

Presenter: Mark Crosby, EWA

Mark Crosby is the President of Enterprise Wireless Alliance (EWA), and is considered one of the most knowledgeable individuals on FCC Wireless regulations and spectrum issues. EWA is a national association based in Virginia that is dedicated to assisting business enterprises, government, dealers, and manufacturers in the deployment of licensed wireless communications solutions that promote business productivity and results.
Register Here: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/328362032

Wed Nov 4th @ 1:30 - Network Convergence through MPLS

The demand for advanced IP applications, interoperability, scalability, and performance has outpaced the available resources which businesses and municipalities are able to provide. In this webinar, learn how the State of Washington and the County of Fresno, CA implemented IP/MPLS technology during recession and how they were able to reduce operating expenses while improving overall performance of their IT networks.

What can Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) do for me?

MPLS provides the necessary tools and capabilities to converge disparate networks into one homogenous scalable network. The economy of scale brings:

• Lower Operating costs
• Interoperability
• Network scalability

A MPLS architecture system is considered the foundational technology for current and future IT Networking.

Why Alcatel-Lucent?
With “carrier-class” MPLS routers and Microwave under one roof, Alcatel-Lucent is the only vendor able to offer a “one stop shop” end-to-end networking solutions portfolio for government, enterprise, and service providers.

Register Here: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/500504745

Blogging the New Sprint 4G/3G (U300 USB Modem)

August 31st, 2009 Posted in Wireless Broadband | No Comments »

Friday, August 28 2009
By: Jeff Nishimura

I’m very curious to see what all the excitement is about for 4G. We just got a demo in this afternoon. Luckily I will be the first one here at Day to test it out.

3:09 PM
Put the Smartview install CD in my laptop, I didn’t have the software already installed.

3:15 PM
Installation finished, need to restart….

3:16 PM
The modem comes in a nice box. Looks like a $200 watch should be in there.

3:20 PM
Got it plugged into my USB port, there’s an accessory in the box to clip the modem to the screen so the antenna is up high.

3:21 PM
No WiMAX signal in my office….reverts to 3G. Have full bars for 3G but that’s not what I’ve been waiting for. Do a speed test just for kicks on speedtest.net.
0.76 mb/s down, 0.35 mb/s up….Seems reasonable for 3G.

3:26 PM
Make Aaron Gant (Mobility Sales Manager) take me out for some field testing in his rig. 200 feet down the road we pick up a WiMAX signal. You need to choose the connection so I choose WiMAX. I’m at 1 bar signal strength.

3:27 PM
Pull into a McDonalds parking lot. Still at 1 bar signal strength. Pull up speedtest.net for a speed test. 0.54 mb/s down, 1.2 mb/s up. Not very impressed. We decide to head towards Portland to see if we can get a better signal.

3:32 PM
Driving through some thick forest on both sides of the road drops my connection. I can see this as a big drawback for mission critical applications. 3G CDMA Rev A is available so I connect to it. Have full bars so I do a speed test on the go. Getting 1.14 mb/s down and 1.3 mb/s up.

3:38 PM
Out of the foliage WiMAX is available again, this time with 2 bars and getting stronger. We stop in a parking lot and we are up to 3 bars WiMAX. Ok speed test on speedtest.net. 6.16 mb/s down and 16.92 mb/s up. That’s more like it, but I wonder why the upload speed is so high.

3:50 PM
We decide to head back towards Clackamas to see what the coverage looks like closer to the office.

3:57 PM
Pulled over at a Church parking lot. Can see obvious cell tower site with at least 3 carriers on there. Let’s see what we find. I’ve got 3 bars for WiMAX. 9.78 mb/s down and 10.35 mb/s up. Streaming videos with ease, this is a very fast connection.

Conclusion
First off, this test makes you really appreciate the 3G CDMA Rev A network. I had full bars everywhere I went, indoors and out, and had fairly consistent speeds of roughly 700k down and 400k up. 4G WiMAX is not going to be for everybody. When you have the right coverage the speed is awesome, but if coverage is spotty you will need to reconnect, search, and eventually need to connect to the 3G network. Not to say that with future hardware the modem won’t automatically roam between 4G and 3G, but for now I would absolutely rule out critical public safety applications.

Mobile vs. Moving
I see this for business/executive use where the user who wants to be “mobile” from site to site, but does not require the connection to be held seamlessly through a “moving” environment…in a car, walking in and out of buildings, etc.

Tags: 4G, Sprint, Wimax

Calendar: Day Wireless Wednesday Webinar Schedule

July 15th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

Wed September 23rd @ 1:30
Get More from Your Mobile Workforce With Workforce Management Tools

Manage mobile workers, ensure their safety, control costs, and respond to customers quickly and efficiently.

The right technology can address the following concerns:
• Inability to access information while in the field
• Lack of sufficient safety measures
• Lagging customer response times
• Lack of mobile worker accountability
• Excessive paperwork
• Inefficient communication

With GPS tracking and reporting you can stay in close contact with your mobile workers to improve communication and accountability. View the location of mobile workers on a Web-based map, track their status and view a history of the locations they’ve visited. You will know that employees are where they are supposed to be and are efficiently routed from one job site to the next.

Presenter: Jeff Thompson, Channel Manager, Telenav
Who should attend?
General managers of mobile workers

Register here for the Mobile Workforce Management webinar

Wed September 30th @ 1:30

Introduction to Alcatel Microwave/MPLS

Alcatel-Lucent will provide a high level overview of their industry leading carrier class Microwave/MPLS solution that provides cost savings over traditional leased line networks and provides greater scalability and performance.

Industries:
Public Safety, Government, Utility, Healthcare, Education, Transportation

Presenter: Sheri Johnson, Alcatel Lucent
John Kim, Alcatel Lucent

Register here for the Alcatel Microwave/MPLS webinar

Day Wireless Announces the Wireless Wednesday Webinar Series

July 15th, 2009 Posted in Company News | No Comments »

Beginning August 5th, until the end of the year, Day Wireless Systems will host a 30-minute informative webinar, every Wednesday at 1:30 PM (PST) on various hot button topics. View the full calendar with complete descriptions.

Scheduled topics include:
• Expanding Your Communications Capacity with Small Systems Trunking
• Mission Critical Mobile VPN for Security, Productivity, and Management
• New National In-Building Codes and How They Effect You
• Motorola’s APX Multi-Band Radio for P25 Interoperability
• End Your Leased Line Recurring Payments Using Point-to-Point Wireless Ethernet Bridges
• Tips On Writing a Winning Grant Proposal

2009 International Fire Code Addresses Emergency Responder Radio Coverage

July 15th, 2009 Posted in Portable Two Way Radios | No Comments »

Radios today are lifelines for first responders. Buildings without adequate radio coverage can endanger the lives of public safety personnel if they are cut off from communication when responding to an emergency. FCC approved “signal boosters” along with distributed antenna systems allow first responders the ability to safely communicate when in these buildings. Implementing in-building coverage codes using these technologies have been gaining momentum recently with a scattering of municipal ordinances, but for the first time, a nationally recommended standard by the International Fire Chiefs was released that specifically addresses Emergency Responder radio coverage.

510.1 All buildings shall have approved radio coverage for emergency responders within the building based upon the existing coverage levels of the public safety communication systems of the jurisdiction at the exterior of the building. This section shall not require improvement of the existing public safety communication system.

Approved radio signal strength is defined as:

510.2 The building shall be considered to have acceptable emergency responder radio coverage when … 95 percent of all areas on each floor of the building meet the signal strength requirements of –95dBm receivable in building, and –100dBm when transmitted out of the building.

Day Wireless Systems can help with the entire process of implementing and maintaining in-building signal booster systems including:

J101.3 System Design. The emergency responder radio coverage system shall be designed in accordance with Sections 103.1.1 through 103.1.5 (Amplification systems, secondary power, technical criteria, battery systems, and signal booster requirements)

J103.1.4 Signal Booster Monitoring
Central supervising station to monitor any alarms or malfunctions that are transmitted by the booster.

J103.3.3 Testing and proof of compliance
Annual inspections or field testing for performance.

Day Wireless Systems will be hosting a webinar on September 16 featuring Jack Daniel, one of the most knowledgeable individuals in America on in-building wireless codes. Stay tuned for more details.

Tags: In building wireless codes, International Fire Chiefs, public safety radio, signal boosters