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• infrastructure. The SIEC is working on longer term methods of coordination of <br /> interoperability channels on a statewide basis. Gateways, interoperability <br /> switches, or console patching are strongly encouraged at 9-1-1 dispatch centers <br /> in the short term to allow connection of interoperable VHF, UHF, and NPSPAC <br /> channels to the operating channels within the center's range. " <br /> Assessment: This step has not been taken and will likely require additional <br /> equipment be added to existing communications centers. As 800 MHz <br /> equipment is not currently in use in this area, the desirability of adding these <br /> frequencies at present is not a priority. It is unclear what, if any, agreements <br /> need to be executed by local agencies to operate on these frequencies. <br /> 4. "Purchasing New Radios And Systems: By FCC rules, all new VHF and/or <br /> UHF systems (meaning below 512 MHz) shall be implemented using narrowband <br /> (12.5 kHz bandwidth) technology. • <br /> Note: As of January 1, 2008,. FCC rules will no longer allow manufacture or <br /> importation of any radio that has a mode in it that works on existing wide band <br /> systems. <br /> If your agency intends to remain on VHF and/or UHF public safety radio <br /> ....frequencies, it is important to start the migration to meet FCC timelines for <br /> conversion to narrowband operation. The mandate for a complete conversion to <br /> narrowband operation is January 1, 20.18: <br /> `When purchasing new VHF and/or UHF portable or mobile radios, make sure <br /> 'they are narrowband compatible. This is consistent with FCC requirements. All <br /> ..VHF radios must be capable of programming on 7.5 kHz and 12.5 kHz channel <br /> assignments." <br /> Assessment: Both police and fire agencies have equipment which meets these <br /> requirements. If Springfield Public Works converts to a newer UHF system, they <br /> should have equipment which meets these requirements as well Consideration <br /> should be given by Eugene Public Works to migration to a narrow-band <br /> compliant system. <br /> <br /> 5. "The SIEC's recommendation for priority in receipt of federal funding for <br /> interoperable communications is to strongly encourage conversion to digital <br /> technologies. <br /> The SIEC recommends that all. radios procured for interoperability shall, at a <br /> minimum, be capable of programmable conversion from analog to digital <br /> operation. The only acceptable digital operation is in compliance with the Project. <br /> 25 standards..... Whenever encryption is also used, the Project 25 encryption <br /> documents must be complied with as well. <br /> 13 <br /> <br />