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Safer Buildings is Back On The Road!
Tampa Seminar on July 14 is the first event since the 2020 shutdown The Safer Buildings Coalition, together with sponsors Alliance, Radio One, and Comba, are thrilled to announce our seminar in Tampa! The Details: Date and time:Wed, July 14, 20219:30 AM…
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Join Our Tech Talk Webinar With PCTEL
Meet us at the upcoming Tech Talk webinar as Safer Buildings Coalition Member PCTEL® does a fast, but deep dive into the causes of radio communications impairments. The 15 minute topic includes: The topic presentation will be followed by an audience Q&A…
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SBC WORKGROUP ROUNDUP May 2021
Safer Buildings Coalition WORK GROUP ROUNDUP – May 2021 Please watch this month’s video updates from the Chairs of the Safer Buildings Coalition’s five work groups on their group’s activities, achievements and needs. Please watch the video messages below: Work Group Updates:…
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National EMS Week – Our 46th Annual Celebration
Safer Buildings Coalition proudly recognizes National EMS week which is observed each year on May 16th – 22nd. This year marks the 46th year to celebrate EMS practitioners and their important contribution in safeguarding the health and well-being in our communities. We…
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ADRF Introduces UL 2524 Certified VHF and UHF Public Safety Repeaters
Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. (ADRF), the largest pure-play in-building Distributed Antenna System (DAS) provider for public safety and commercial radio frequencies, today announced the commercial availability of its PSR-U Series VHF and UHF channelized digital repeaters. The PSR-U Series is certified to…
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SBC celebrates Armed Forces Day
In honor of our military heroes, we celebrate Armed Forces Day
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Marconi Technologies – Video explaining the ARCS (Auxiliary Radio Communications System)
Marconi Technologies ARCS Video A short informative video, which was shot and produced in the historic landmark in Brooklyn, New York, the DIME BUILDING. This video explains the need for an ARCS – Auxillary Radio Communications System in buildings and how Marconi…
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Marconi Technologies Launches New Auxiliary Radio Communications System
The ARCS Model VC121N Radio Amplification Unit (RAU) is a slim, abbreviated design with sleek aesthetics designed for midrise buildings. This model fits well in ever-shrinking city footprints and small spaces. It features a state-of-the-art touchscreen for interactive alarm condition monitoring, TAIT…
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SBC proudly recognizes International Firefighters Day
Safer Buildings Coalition proudly recognizes International Firefighters’ Day Safer Buildings Coalition proudly recognizes International Firefighters’ Day which is observed each year on May 4th. As an organization that recognizes and honors first responders such as firefighters, we will always remember and honor…
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Politics, ERCES & The Road to Tallahassee
From the Chief’s Corner: Politics, ERCES & The Road to Tallahassee… Think about the group of numbers 360, 415, 1408, 587, 1902, 1209. Do you know what each of them have in common? The fact is they all relate to Florida House…
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Meet the Newest SBC Members April 2021
Meet the Newest Safer Buildings Coalition Members The Safer Buildings Coalition continues to grow. We now have more than 140 members organizations across several categories. We value each and every member, and it’s our pleasure to introduce you to a few of…
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Message From the SBC President April 2021
Message From the President: Safer Building Coalition’s 3-Year Strategic Plan President Eric Toenjes gives a vision into the Safer Building Coalition’s 3-year strategic plan.
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Telecom Sector Impacted by the Global Chip Shortage
SBC monitoring for any in-building supply chain impact The ongoing global chip shortage has made headlines by impacting the automotive and consumer electronics sectors for months. But wireless OEM’s may soon feel the pinch. In a quick poll of SBC members who…
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Westell introduces ProtectLink™ Next-Gen ERCES Solution
ProtectLink™ is a software-defined BDA for public safety DAS that offers the most flexible & expandable solution for first responders. Westell’s ProtectLink™ BDAs represent the next generation of in-building wireless coverage for first responders as required by certain National Fire Protection…
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Member Spotlight: Potter Electric Signal Company
The Safer Buildings Coalition and Potter Electric Signal Company Share How Recent Acquisitions Have Shaped Potter’s Commitment to In-Building Safety The Safer Buildings Coalition took some time to speak with member Potter Signal, about what their recent acquisitions mean for the strategy…
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SBC WORKGROUP ROUNDUP April 2021
Safer Buildings Coalition WORK GROUP ROUNDUP – April 2021 Please watch this month’s video updates from the Chairs of the Safer Buildings Coalition’s five work groups on their group’s activities, achievements and needs. Please watch the video messages below: Work Group Updates:…
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Remember the Unsung Heroes of 9-1-1
At the Safer Buildings Coalition, we spend a lot of time talking about various types of technology, codes, standards, legislation, and statistics related to public safety in-building communications. We often use a statistic that shows that an estimated 240 million calls are…
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NFFF Honors America’s Firefighters
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Honors America’s Firefighters, Assists their Families, and Prevents Deaths and Injuries The Safer Buildings Coalition continues its spotlight on noble causes with its Forces for Good Spotlight on the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). The NFFF was created…
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SBC Issues No Noise Call to Action
Safer Buildings Coalition Issues “No Noise” Call to Action and Position Paper On Thursday, March 4, 2021, the No Noise Task Force held a Radio System Manager Roundtable session. The roundtable group discussed the key objectives of the task force: Boosters. The…
