Westcan Advanced Communications Solutions will be a featured exhibitor at the upcoming Alberta Fire Chiefs Association Conference & Trade Show, May 29-30, 2016, at the Grey Eagle Resort & Casino in Calgary, Alberta. Westcan is an industry leading Alberta First Responder Radio Communications System (AFRRCS) Integration Specialist, and will be available to answer any two-way…
Month: April 2016
Westcan ACS Awarded Harris Authorized Service Centre Status
Westcan ACS has undergone extensive and rigorous training to achieve the status of Harris Authorized Service Centre. Westcan’s Technical Services Department leads the industry in advanced training, as evidenced by the certifications and designations earned from our suppliers. From Motorola’s Elite Service Centre designation, to our Certified Service Centre status from the CSC Certification Board,…
3 Key Considerations when Purchasing AFRRCS Radios
The Alberta First Responders Radio Communications System (AFRRCS) is a Province wide open standards two-way radio network for public safety first responder agencies. Harris Canada Systems Inc. was selected to design and build the AFRRCS P25 infrastructure; however a prime objective of AFRRCS was to permit standards based compliant P25 radios from other manufacturers to…
7 Reasons to Separate Public Safety DAS from Cellular DAS in the same facility
If you’re considering coverage enhancement in your facility, its important to consider the reasoning behind the decision to separate or combine cellular services with public safety LMR signals. There are pros and cons to either choice, but be sure to consider the following 7 reasons for keeping systems separate when making your decision: Cost &…
Aviation: 3 Essentials for Maintaining Effective Communications
Complex Mission Critical Communications are a cornerstone of the Aviation Industry. Efficient, effective, and failsafe communications are essential to ensure that vital information is relayed between the wide variety of departments required to keep busy travel and shipping hubs running on schedule. From flight and ground crews, to security and customs, to air traffic control…
Insights from Advanced Communications Integrators 