Trend: The Demand for Large, Integrated Communication Systems Continues to Grow

As issues of safety and security take on greater importance for our customers, we’re seeing a significant increase in the demand for large, integrated communication systems that work seamlessly across multiple locations, operating in both analog and digital modes, conventional and trunked configurations. In 2017 we completed five large-system projects. A year later, that number

Cover Your City or County Confidently with Simulcast Systems

Many of our public safety customers here in Wisconsin are challenged by the expanse and topography of the areas within which they serve. In some cases, counties are spread out over a thousand or more square miles, with remote and hilly areas that often cannot be reached with two-way radio systems connected to a single

Could the Laptops and Tablets in Your Portfolio Pass the “Rugged” Tests?

In most commercial and public safety environments, laptops and tablets need to be rugged—withstanding drops, vibrations, extreme temperatures, high altitudes, water, and dust. But how durable are these devices, really? Have they earned the right to be called “rugged”? Back in the 1960s, the Department of Defense developed a series of tests, called MIL-STD-810G specifications,

Bi-directional Amplifiers Keep Buildings Safe for First Responders

BAYCOM and CC&N Bring Product and Installation Expertise for BDAs Building owners and first responders are turning to bi-directional amplifiers (BDAs) to address shortcomings with public safety in-building radio coverage revealed during the 9/11 attacks. BDAs increasingly are coming into use because most radio systems are not strong enough to penetrate everywhere in larger buildings.

Police Departments Embrace Automatic Licence Plate Recognition

BAYCOM Supplies PIPS Technology’s ALPR Equipment and Software Automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) technology is becoming more common within the law enforcement community, giving industry leaders such as BAYCOM and the Wisconsin ALPR Association the impetus to provide additional educational resources and system consultation for public safety organizations. The Wisconsin ALPR Association was formed in 2011 for

Wide Area Network Technology Helps Cities Boost Digital Coverage

BAYCOM Works with Municipalities to Provide the Best Solutions for Remote Security and WiFi Access Municipalities throughout Wisconsin are leveraging the capabilities of wide area network technology from BAYCOM to enhance security and other remote connectivity challenges in a cost-effective manner. Separate from two-way radio communication, wide area network systems serve as the foundation for digital assets