Maryland Statewide Interoperability Radio Control Board Quarterly Public Meeting
The board approved two new user applications: the Franklin County (PA) Department of Emergency Services as an Interoperability User and the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Directorate of Emergency Services as a Limited-Primary User. Project updates were provided regarding the status of geo-redundant prime go-lives, various new RF site developments, bi-directional amplifier projects, and fiber backhaul implementation. Operations reports covered system performance statistics, including call volume and airtime, as well as ongoing maintenance activities, coverage investigations in Frederick and Washington counties, and the migration to Juniper routers. The board also reviewed the progress of the Motorola Managed Detection and Response deployment, virtualized prime site controller cutovers, and the Genesis system upgrade. Additionally, committee updates addressed interoperability resource coordination, site security working group initiatives, and considerations for TDMA-only versus FDMA operations.
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Maryland Statewide Interoperability Radio Control Board Quarterly Public Meeting
The board discussed and approved new Limited Primary User applications for Howard County, the United States Secret Service, and the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division. Project status updates were provided regarding T1-to-Ethernet conversion, virtualized site controller implementation, geo-redundant prime capabilities, and various RF site and infrastructure upgrades. System performance reports highlighted steady growth in total subscribers and push-to-talk call volumes. Maintenance activity updates included preventive maintenance schedules, resolution of coverage issues in Frederick County, and router migration efforts. The meeting also addressed contract updates with Motorola, new initiatives such as Wi-Fi device-programming and help desk enhancements, and clarified standard operating procedures for interoperability resources.
Mar 5, 2026·Board meeting
MD First System Managers Committee Quarterly Public Meeting
The committee discussed interoperability resources, including zone naming conventions, resource reservation, and the importance of user education. The committee recommended the Radio Control Board approve three new Limited-Primary User applications for Howard County, the United States Secret Service, and the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division. The Vice Chair was re-elected for a one-year term. Updates were provided on technical infrastructure projects, including T1-to-Ethernet conversion, virtualized site controller implementation, RF site maintenance, fiber backhaul, and cybersecurity monitoring initiatives.
