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White Papers

The Soft Side of Interoperability

There are many hardware and equipment issues that must be addressed when considering emergency communication system interoperability, but there are also other issues on the "soft side" such as local government and agency collaboration. Download our white paper to learn about the soft side of interoperability. Download it now..

Making the Call on a National Public Safety Wireless Network

Rarely has the reallocation of broadcast frequencies generated such diversity of opinions from varying perspectives as the Federal Communications Commission’s current effort to reassign the 700MHz public safety broadband spectrum. Learn more about the varying positions and L.R. Kimball's opinion by downloading this white paper. Download it now..

A Step-By-Step Guide for Mission Critical Radio System Upgrades or Replacements

Download this white paper for tips and a logical step-by-step approach for land mobile radio users who are preparing for system replacement, expansion or upgrades. Download it now..

White Paper: Narrowbanding - Preparing for FCC Changes before the 2013 Deadline

Many public safety and business/industrial licensees operate land mobile radio systems in high band VHF and UHF frequencies that range from 150 MHz to 512 MHz. Recent FCC mandates will soon require all land mobile system licensees operating in these frequencies to reduce their system bandwidth. The mandates begin on January 1, 2011, with full implementation by January 1, 2013. This whitepaper presents operational issues related to the mandates, and guidelines to help navigate the changes that lie ahead. Download it now..

Where’s That Radio? - A Basic Guide To Inventorying Your Agency’s Radio Equipment

Do you know where every piece of your radio equipment is located? You should. Download this white paper (and our checklist!) to find out why inventorying your agency’s radio equipment is important and how to best approach your inventory plan. Download it now..

Narrowbanding - An Opportunity to Improve Interoperability

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requiring that VHF High Band and UHF frequencies use narrowband channel spacing by January 1, 2013. The transition will present challenges to ensure effective communications during the re-programming effort. However, it will also create opportunities to improve interoperable communications. Learn more about narrowbanding and the opportunity it presents to improve interoperability by downloading this white paper. Download it now..

Key Elements of HR 3630 Impacting Public Safety: T-Band (470 - 512 MHz) Giveback

Section 6103 of the legislation requires giveback of UHF T-Band spectrum by Public Safety licensees. The language in the legislation indicates the spectrum must be reallocated no later than nine years after enactment of the legislation, with relocation of users to be completed two years after the spectrum is competitively bid. The expectation is that this spectrum will be reallocated and auctioned to commercial use, (likely used for TV broadcast). Download our white paper to learn more. Download it now..

Brochures

Targeted Results for Public Safety. Mission-driven experience at work for our clients.

For more than 30 years, L.R. Kimball has solved the challenges of public safety clients. Our seasoned expertise, valued relationships and vast span of resources have helped our clients succeed. Learn more about our services, experience and success by downloading our brochure for public safety. Download it now..

Improving K - 12 Security

For K-12 educators, facility directors and planners, school security for K-12 has become a critical issue as schools across the Country work to ensure they are prepared for any eventuality. Certainly all the appropriate actions and responses have not been formulated, but we can and we must be prepared as professionals to recommit to review and consider measures that can make a difference while permitting schools to retain the look of creative learning environments and not fortresses. At many contemporary K-12 facilities, security protocol for visitor access is in place at the school utilizing typical visual 'vetting' and subsequent manual... Read More