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April 27, 2023

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Registration for Wireless Tech & Policy Summit Is Open

 

The first-ever Wireless Tech & Policy Summit is now open for registration.

 

REGISTER BY MAY 10th: SAVE $50 OFF REGULAR PRICE WITH PROMO CODE SBCMAY10 

 

Hosted by the Safer Buildings Coalition at the stunning National Housing Center just a few blocks north of the White House in downtown Washington, DC, this unique event packs a slate of cannot-miss sessions into a single jam-packed day, allowing participants to really delve into the topics that impact the present and future of wireless communication and public safety. 

 

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Complete ERCES Handbook Now Available for Order

 

Posted on April 27, 2023

The long-awaited Complete ERCES Handbook with NICET In-Building Public Communications (IB-PSC) Study Guide is now officially available to order! 

 

Active Safer Buildings Coalition members receive a discount. For bulk orders, custom promotional opportunities are available. Books are scheduled to ship late May. 

 

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The Coalition Hosts 2023 Annual Member’s Meeting and Dinner at IWCE in Vegas

 

Posted on April 27, 2023

 

The Safer Buildings Coalition team descended on Las Vegas for the 2023 installment of IWCE. On Monday night, March 27th, we continued the successful tradition of hosting our Annual Member Meeting and Dinner at the beginning of the show. More than 120 of our valued members joined us for a wonderful, educational and, importantly, fun evening. 

 

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New FCC Policy Document Indicates Shift in The Interference  Paradigm

 

Posted on April 27, 2023

 

The FCC has released a Policy Statement – Principles for Promoting Efficient Use of Spectrum and Opportunities for New Services – which contains spectrum management principles for transmitters and receivers.  

 

In a new post on his Wireless Tilles blog, Entertainment Industry & Wireless Telecommunications Counselor Alan Tilles zeroes in on the key elements of the FCC statement and explains why you should care.

 

Allan Tilles is a featured speaker at the Wireless Tech & Policy Summit.  

 

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From the Chief’s Corner: Knowledge and Competence Solves Problems...

 

By Chief Alan Perdue (ret.), SBC Executive Director

 

Posted on April 27, 2023

During my travels across the US and Canada, people often ask me why some Emergency Responder Communications Enhancement Systems (ERCES) stakeholders don’t have a better understanding of what is required. My initial response: You must realize that for most people, “you only know what you know.”

 

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SBC Leadership Available for Meetings at Connect (X)

 

Posted on April 27, 2023

 

Safer Buildings Coalition is a proud partner of Connect (X), which takes place at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans May 8-10. 

 

SBC Founder Seth Buechley and Managing Director John Foley will be in New Orleans for the duration of the event and are available for meetings. We also have a private meeting space available (Meeting Room 22). 

 

Please contact us if you would like to meet with Seth and/or John or are interested in utilizing our meeting space.  

 

SBC members SAVE 15% on Connect (X) Passes with Code CX23SBC15  

REGISTER TODAY! 

 

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The Safe Inside Podcast – EP 4 | Radio for Newbies: Putting the Puzzle Together!

 

Posted on April 27, 2023

Are you new to the trade of in-building public safety communications? Have you been pulling cable for a while but looking to understand what the user equipment is doing when it communicates through an ERCES? Tune in as Matt takes Creighton to school on some foundational subjects such as: the differences between Cellular and LMR, how the band affects what equipment is used, and solutions AHJs use as alternatives or in addition to ERCES.

 

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Meet the Newest Safer Buildings Coalition Members - April 2023

 

Posted on April 27, 2023

The Safer Buildings Coalition continues to grow, with more than 200 member organizations across several categories. We value each and every member, and it’s our pleasure to introduce you to the latest additions to our member base: Amplified Wireless Solutions, Inc., and V-COMM, LLC. Welcome to SBC!

 

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The following sponsored content is provided by our members. Have some content to share? Contact Us.

 

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ADRF Launches New FiRe™ Public Safety Repeater For Larger-scale Deployments at IWCE Expo

 

From ADRF

The FiRe-78-8-U is a hybrid in-building wireless solution combining ADRF’s channelized 700/800MHz repeater with built in signal source and fiber DAS Head End (HE) in a single unit, making it a highly cost-effective option for building owners to deploy a public safety network. The system is certified to the UL 2524, second edition, which represents the most rigorous standard for In-building 2-Way Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES), and supports up to 8 RUs natively and up to 36 RU in combination with an optical expansion unit (OEU).

 

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Upcoming Events 

Connect (X) - 5/8/2023 - 5/10/2023

 

New Orleans, LA In-Building Public Safety Communications Seminar - 5/11/2023

 

SBC In-Building Wireless Tech & Policy Summit - 5/24/2023

 

Spokane, WA In-Building Public Safety Communications Seminar - 6/27/2023

 

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