Balearic Islands Select Teltronic for TETRA Network

Teltronic was awarded a contract for the supply and installation of an emergency and security network to cover the Balearic Islands — Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza and Formentera. The new emergency communications network based on TETRA technology is called TETRAib, and the government-owned company, Multimedia Illes Balears, dependent on the Department of Technology and Communications of the Balearic Islands Government, will run the system.

The implementation of the TETRAib communications network involves an investment of more than 4 million euros (US$5.9 million). By June, 70 percent coverage will be achieved, with 95 percent territorial coverage in December. The network is designed to handle in excess of 3,000 users from the full range of emergency services and local, island and autonomous government entities that will now share a common network, allowing greater efficiency, coordination and functionality.

The 380 - 400 MHz network will be comprised of 36 base stations, covering all four islands. All base stations are connected via TCP-IP; all critical network elements are duplicated to guarantee continued service. Encryption is available, as well as the possibility of recording all voice communications. A range of data services — GPS in mobile and handheld radios, virtual private network (VPN) functionality, dynamic groups and interconnection with public networks and advanced network management, and monitoring services — are also available.

Source: www.radioresourcemag.com