Capabilities of the nationwide Bulgarian public safety TETRA network by EADS Defence & Security demonstrated in Sofia

On behalf of the Bulgarian Minister of the Interior, Mr. Tsvetan Tsvetanov, Pavlin Dimitrov, Deputy Minister of the Interior, witnessed a demonstration of the capabilities of the digital TETRA radio network yesterday in Sofia.

The radio network currently in use with the Bulgarian public safety forces, and dedicated to fire brigade and border police users, was supplied by EADS Defence & Security. The cooperation dates back to 2002, when the Bulgarian Government decided to set up a nationwide TETRA network. With 106 mobile communication sites, the network will cover 81% of the Bulgarian territory.
The last contract, which was awarded in 2009 and is being executed in partnership with Ericsson Telecommunications Bulgaria, involves setting up the backbone transmission network, including the state-of-the-art Mini-Link TN product and site-related activities.

EADS Defence & Security showed Mr. Dimitrov several TETRA data capabilities, including the sharing of images using the ‘instant image broadcast’ system, the triggering of an electronic display by means of short text messages, and the verification of car licence plates.

Source: www.eads.com
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