In this issue of the Office of Emergency Communications' quarterly newsletter, read about OEC's work on our Nation's borders, the Statewide Communication Interoperability Plans Review Process, and interoperability success in New Hampshire. Open the attachment for these stories and more!
For more information on OEC, please email us at OEC@HQ.DHS.GOV or visit our
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Emergency Communications Releases the ‘National Interoperability Field Operations Guide’
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Emergency Communications has developed a new tool to assist with disaster response. The National Interoperability Field Operations Guide (NIFOG) is a collection of technical reference material for radio technicians responsible for radios that will be used in disaster response applications. The NIFOG includes information from the National Interoperability Frequency Guide (NIFG), the instructions for use of the NIFG, and other reference material; formatted as a pocket-sized guide for radio technicians to carry with them.
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Posted November 13, 2007
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Access the COPS Office Documents Page
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Law Enforcement Tech Guide for Communications Interoperability
The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), with the endorsement of SAFECOM, released the Law Enforcement Tech Guide for Communications Interoperability. This publication is a comprehensive, user-friendly guidebook that provides strategies, best practices, and recommendations for public safety agencies seeking to develop or already engaged in interagency communications projects.
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Spectrum Policy for the 21st Century - The President's Spectrum Policy Initiative
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Intermodulation Interference Studies Guidance from the 800 MHz Transistion Administrator
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Interoperability Communications Technical Assistance Program (ICTAP) Audio Gateway Handbook - March 2006
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Strategies for States to Achieve Public Safety Wireless Interoperability released by the NGA Center for Best Practices on November 20, 2006
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SAFECOM
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SAFECOM’s Interoperability Continuum Brochure release 08/01/2006.
The Interoperability Continuum is designed to help the public safety community and local, tribal,
state, and federal policy makers address critical elements for success as they plan and implement
interoperability solutions.
SAFECOM Continuum
February 16, 2007
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CommTech
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