Phoenix
Currently, interoperable communications are financed mostlly via federal grants since no local long-term interoperability funding is available. The Phoenix interoperability preparedness level is considered a priority which is supported by intensive equipment procurement.Technology Highlights
- 800 MHz trunked systems and several very high frequency (VHF) conventional channels
- Mesa system - trunked radio systems meeting the Project 25 (P25)requirements
- console patches and mobile/fixed gateways provide interoperability between 800 MHz and VHF users
Standard Operating Procedures
- 800 megahertz shared system SOPs
- mutual aid channel SOPs
- policies and procedures are incorporated into TICP
Usage
- daily
- gatewayis tested three times each day
- regular TICP validation exercise