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Advatech Pacific's Universal Gateway to Telecommunications Equipment (uGATE) Provides Communications Interoperability to first Responders
The uGATE has two configurations. The one discussed above, the uGATE-B, is a 19 inch rack unit that occupies only two rack spaces that is easily mountable in almost any vehicle or on a table top. It operates on either vehicle or house power. Used primarily by the military
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forces, the uGATE-B is the vehicle mounted
version that provides interoperability among SINCGARS, EPLRS, PRR and commercial walkie-talkies, as well as beyond line of sight connectivity. |
The second, the uGATE-C, is the battery powered man-portable unit. The smaller version is particularly valuable for those instances when an individual or small team is isolated from the local networks. It contains a module to permit direct connectivity to the Iridium Constellation so that the team can communicate with anyone, anywhere in the world. The team is never out of communication with its support or management. It also provides the necessary communications interoperability between SINCGARS and public safety organizations. |
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A version under development, uGATE-C Plus, will allow for two sub-networks of four communications communities each. Line of sight restrictions are eliminated with all versions of the uGATE, since each has the capability of connection to satellite communications. The Iridium Constellation, due to coverage and economics, is the preferred satellite connection, though the uGATE is not restricted to that constellation.
The uGATE products provide: |
• Interconnectivity and interoperability among disparate radio systems as found among the various public safety agencies, state and federal support, and National Guard.
• Beyond line of sight communications without the use of radio relay sites.
• Extension of radio communications to widely separated command centers and other locations. |
Typical Operations: The relief efforts during Hurricane Katrina in the year 2005 along the Gulf Coast and in New Orleans, in particular, is one of the most recent examples showing the urgent need for interoperable communications. Everything from flood victim rescue, via boat or helicopter, to the dispatch of transport trucks, demonstrated the lack of an ability to communicate among the agencies conducting the relief effort.
A capability for the National Guard to communicate with Fire and Police rescue and security teams would have significantly enhanced those efforts. Rather than exchanging personnel and
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Notice: In order to protect our customer’s intellectual property and comply with U.S. government policies, we are unable to post overviews for all of our projects.
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