History Pre-1986 The system consisted of LB channels (44.MHz range) Heavy interference from other users Radios were limited in the number of channels available.

HistoryPre-1986

The system consisted of LB channels (44.MHz range) Heavy interference from other usersRadios were limited in the number of channels availableUnable to have multiple conversations at the same timeIf the radio was keyed up by accident no one could use that channel

1986 The Automatic Multiple Site Select (AMSS) system begins to be operational The 1st wide-area, 800 MHz trunked communication system in North America Provided multiple talk-groups, i.e. Dispatch, TACH1 Provided more efficient use of the same frequencies Provided Emergency button capabilities, private call, and paging1999 – 2000 Upgraded AMSS from Type 1 to Type 2 AMSS 1 technology was no longer supported

Then 9/11 happened.....

...and the way we look at communications changed.

Forging of Partnerships• Between State Agencies

– Steering Committee• ADEM• ASP• DIS

• Between the State and Counties– Local Leadership Council

• County Judges• County OEM’s• County Sheriff’s• County Fire• Quorum Court

Now

• 2004 – 2006– Used Existing Assets– Used Homeland Security

Grant Funds– Used Bond funds– Upgraded existing AMSS Type 2 system a digital,

700/800MHz system– Enhanced Coverage – Leveraged $100M in Assets to create a $175 - $200M

system

AMSS System

AWIN System

What We’ve added~Infrastructure~

Number of New Sites

16

Number of New Towers

11

Number of Base Stations

Upgraded71

Number of Microwave

Sites Upgraded84

Number of Consoles Upgraded

33

Number of Towers

Upgraded8

What We’ve added~Facilities~

Number of Shelter Roofs Replaced or

Repaired9

Number of New Shelters

22

Number of New Generators

101

What We’ve added~User Equipment~

Number of New Control Stations

40

Number of Mobiles

/Portables Upgraded

1019

Number of Control Stations

Upgraded12

Number of New Mobiles

/Portables2459

Maintenance• Dispatch Service/Call Center Operations • Technical Support • Network Secure Monitoring • Infrastructure Repair

w/Advanced Replacement • On-Site Infrastructure

Response• Microwave System Support • Vehicular Repeater System• Radio Repair• Local Radio Support • Software Upgrades

Network Secure Monitoring• 24X7 Monitoring of AWIN Alarms

• Secure Monitoring– 24x7 Monitoring for System Hacking– Virus Protection– Firewall Protection

• Pre-Tested Software Subscription– Tested on actual radio system

On-Site Infrastructure Response

• 8 Local Service Shops – Multiple Locations – Factory Trained Technicians– Fully Equipped– 24X7 Response for all Severity 1 Outages– 2 Hour On-Site Response from Dispatch

Current Coverage of the AWIN System