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System Description and Architecture
IP Link is an additional software module that runs on a Catalyst Gateway. The IP Link module works in conjunction with the server application for IP Radio, IP Fleet, IP Tone, or Network Access Radio. Hence IP Link can be added to existing installations of all of these products and can even be used to route audio from radio-to-radio between the different types of systems that these products support, listed below.
| Product |
Trunked System |
Conventional |
Notes |
| IP Tone |
SmartNet, SmartZone, P25, EDACS, LTR, etc. |
Yes |
Standard EIA Tone Control |
| IP Radio |
EDACS, ProVoice |
Yes |
Advanced Functionality |
| IP Fleet |
LTR |
Yes plus FleetSync |
Advanced Functionality |
| Network Access Radio |
SmartNet, SmartZone, P25, EDACS, LTR, etc. |
Yes |
PTT Control Only |
IP Network Interoperability takes advantage of the existing network connectivity that exists between Agencies
- or can be easily created - to route communications between channels or talk groups on one radio system to channels or talk groups on other systems when
required. A device that interfaces the radio system to the network - Catalyst calls these Gateways - perform audio and control translation services between
radio systems, and the network provides the transport facility.
Architecturally, a system looks like this:
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Newsflash |
Catalyst Introduced Console, Presented Technical Track at IWCEThursday, February 28Catalyst once again introduced a ground-breaking innovation at IWCE. Robin Grier, the President of Catalyst, was joined by Major Steven Williams of the Florida Highway Patrol to discuss “Disaster Recovery, Pushing the Envelope with Wireless IP.” The Florida Highway Patrol has created a Mobile Command Vehicle that provides the full functionality of a primary dispatch center with three independent methods of network connectivity to other locations – a first. FHP officers can drive the vehicle to any location – inside or outside the state -- and begin dispatching in minutes if a hurricane, fire, or other disaster disrupts or even completely eliminates the local facility. Discover how the Florida Highway Patrol provides a flexible response to evolving communications needs across the state, allowing first responders to link any of 500 talk groups and conventional channels for federal, state, and local agencies in virtually any combination, instantly. Management issues including operational and contingency plans will be discussed.
For the complete presentation, please click here |
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