PCTEL Announces Grid-Based P25 SINR Testing for Public Safety Networks
January 10 2019 - 8:50AM
Business Wire
PCTEL, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCTI), a leader in Performance
Critical TELecom solutions, announced today that it
has added P25 Phase 1 SINR (Signal-to-interference-plus-noise
ratio) measurements to its automated grid-based testing solution
for in-building public safety networks. PCTEL’s innovative public
safety testing solution makes verifying public safety coverage
efficient and cost effective. The addition of P25 SINR makes it
even easier for local jurisdictions to adopt rigorous grid-based
testing requirements to keep first responders safe during an
emergency.
SINR is included in the latest International Fire Code (IFC)
specifications as a measure of signal quality. The traditional
method of Delivered Audio Quality (DAQ) testing is a time-consuming
manual process that may lead to inconsistent results. PCTEL’s SINR
measurements are significantly more efficient, reliable, objective,
and repeatable than DAQ testing. This makes it easier to enhance
standards to include signal quality, leading to more reliable
communications for first responders and other public safety
personnel.
“Providing indoor communications coverage for first responders
is critical for public safety, but the cost and complexity of
testing and reporting procedures can be a major hurdle for
government administrators and building owners alike,” said Rishi
Bharadwaj, PCTEL’s COO. “PCTEL’s innovative, practical testing
solutions cut through these difficulties so that effective
standards can be implemented. SINR measurements result in an even
more accurate and streamlined testing process that improves
performance critical communications in times of emergencies,” added
Bharadwaj.
PCTEL’s public safety testing solution automates the grid
testing process and provides printable reports that conform with
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), IFC, or local codes.
The solution combines SeeHawk® Touch scanning receiver software for
Android™ tablets and an IBflex® scanning receiver. SeeHawk Touch
automates the data collection and reporting process, which can be
configured to meet a variety of local requirements. P25 SINR
measurements are provided by the IBflex scanning receiver, which
can be used for outdoor drive and indoor walk testing as well as
grid testing. In addition to P25 coverage and quality testing,
PCTEL’s public safety network testing solution and IBflex scanning
receiver support testing of FirstNet and other LTE-based public
safety networks.
About PCTEL
PCTEL, Inc. provides Performance Critical
TELecom technology solutions. We are a leading global
supplier of antennas and wireless network testing solutions. Our
precision antennas are deployed in small cells, enterprise Wi-Fi
access points, fleet management and transit systems, and in
equipment and devices for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
We offer in-house design, testing, radio integration, and
manufacturing capabilities for our customers. PCTEL’s test and
measurement tools improve the performance of wireless networks
globally, with a focus on LTE, public safety, and emerging 5G
technologies. Network operators, neutral hosts, and equipment
manufacturers rely on our scanning receivers and testing solutions
to analyze, design, and optimize their networks.
For more information, please visit our website at
https://www.pctel.com/.
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