pages: CityCouncil/2008-05-20.pdf, 3
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CityCouncil | 2008-05-20 | 3 | Councilmember deHaan inquired whether Motorola is the only provider. Mr. McCammon responded the first standard completed was for the common air interface which allows radios to work on P25 compliant systems stated agencies will not be bound to Motorola radios. Vice Mayor Tam stated the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) uses the conventional system; inquired about other utilities, such as Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) . Mr. McCammon responded EBMUD would become a member stated EBMUD sites are being used for infrastructure; discussions with PG&E would be initiated as things progress. Councilmember Gilmore inquired how the system would future-proof itself. Mr. McCammon responded changes are being made from analog to digital technology; stated digital technology requires software changes; fifteen years is a reasonable time for a digital platform; software upgrades would be needed, rather than whole scale hardware replacement. Mayor Johnson inquired whether transmitters and repeaters would be Motorola. Mr. McCammon responded the standard has not been flushed out ; stated sites have to be tied into the same vendor system when a master site controller is bought ; radios could be any vendor that works on the system. Mayor Johnson inquired whether other vendors make systems that are not proprietary, to which Mr. McCammon responded in the negative. Mayor Johnson inquired whether everything would be interoperable with the P25 Phase 2 compliance. Mr. McCammon responded the standard has five suites stated logistical problems would be created on how the Fire Department would be dispatched if Alameda decided to go with Oakland. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether Alameda uses Nextel for some communications. The Fire Marshall responded in the affirmative; stated Nextel has a direct connect; Nextel customer service and coverage is very poor Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 May 20, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-05-20.pdf |