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Radio Services UpdateRadio Services Update
Presentation to Board of County Commissioners
March 4, 2008
Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline
• Overview of Radio System
• CIP Projects
• Radio Rebanding
• Radio System Future
• Next Steps
Orange County Radio NetworkOrange County Radio Network - - Last Update 12-18-07Last Update 12-18-07
Apopka Tower Simulcast - 300’ Guyed1111 N. Rock Springs RdMed 8 Xmit/Rcv.
Taylor Creek Tower Simulcast -225’ Guyed3364 Taylor Creek RdMed 8 Rcv only
South Chase TowerSimulcast 428’ Guyed13400 S. Orange Ave.
Primary Microwave path
Protected M
icrowave P
ath
Protected M
icrowave P
ath
Prime Site Tower, Site 1Simulcast-300’ Self S.6600 Amory CourtMed 8 Xmit/Rcv
Future Bithlo TowerSimulcast – 287’ Self916 N. State Road 13
Reedy Creek TowerSimulcast – 280’ Guyed12400 Hartzog Rd.Med 8 xmit/rcv
Fire Station 52 TowerSimulcast 240’ Guyed4765 Sand Lake Rd.
Landfill TowerSimulcast 320’ GuyedUHF Fire Tones(453.1250)Med 82 Repeater12100 Young Pine Rd.
OPH Tower Site 5Simulcast 185 Self S.100 S. Hughey Ave.
Clarcona TowerSimulcast – 320’ GuyedUHF Fire Tones (453.7875) Med 7 Repeater5640 Clarcona-Ocoee Rd.
8 T1 circuits19.49 Miles
1 DS3 Circuit
6.658 Miles
14.29 Miles – 1 DS3 Circuit
9.758 Miles – 1 D
S3 C
ircuit
10.94 Miles – 1 D
S3 C
ircuit
18.3
Mile
s –
8 T1
Circ
uits
8.62 Miles – 8 T1 Circuits
6.3 Miles – 8 T1 Circuits
14.5 Miles – 12 T1 Circuits
9.38 Miles – 1 DS3 CircuitPrimary Microwave Path
6.29 Miles - 1 DS3 Circuit
Convention Site 810 Channel I.R.9800 I Drive
1 T1 Circuit
Corrections Site 710 Channel I.R.3727 Vision Blvd.1 Console
Winter Park Site 45 Channel I.R.Address HereConsoles
Maitland Site 64 Channel I.R.361 Keller Rd.Consoles
Ocoee ConsolesLe
ased
T1
8 T1 Circuits
Lynx Console
T1 58 HCGS743787
W.G. Consoles
Fire Station 20 (6 Chan)IR Site 2 – 145’ Guyed3200 Washington St.
Winter Garden Tower (6 Chan)IR Site 3 – 142’ / Water Tower
171 E. Palmetto St.
Leased T1Maitland ConsoleIn Apopka
Leased T1
11.9 Miles
T 1 (95DHDA241235)
Leased T1- T.W
. 25/HCGS003375
T1 30 dhdg 523552.SB
FAST FACTSFAST FACTS
• Motorola system purchased in 1992 $19m.
• 11,500+ Orange County owned/supported radios
• 25 Bidirectional Amplifiers (BDAs)
• 20,000+ radios “touching” the OC system
• 50+ Agencies
• 80+ Frequencies/400+ Talkgroups
• 90+ Radio Dispatch Consoles (Owned by county, operated by municipalities)
Orange County Radio Network and Orange County Radio Network and ClientsClients
• Orange County Agencies City of Orlando– Orange County Fire Rescue Town of Windermere– Orange County Sheriff Office Town of Eatonville– Orange County B.C.C. City of Ocoee
• Emergency Medical Services City of Maitland• Ambulance Services City of Winter Park• OC Convention Center City of Winter Garden• City of Oakland• City of Edgewood Various Federal Agencies• Reedy Creek Surrounding Counties• OC Board of Education * LYNX Transit Authority *
* Paying Clients (Lynx: $65,000 annually; School Board: $295,000 annually)
City of MaitlandIR Site
Orange CountySimulcast Cell
Serves all County and municipal system users
Radio System Operation
Earlier AccomplishmentsEarlier Accomplishments• Radio coverage assessment
completed by Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)(2002):
• Upgraded various radio system components; Epic Boards, Channel Banks, Antennas, grounding, microwave system.
• Additional towers required.
New Northwest TowerNew Northwest Tower
• Replaces old Zellwood tower (Fire Station 20)
• Broke Ground January 2008
• 200ft Intellirepeater site
• Currently on schedule and under budget.
• Completion Summer 2008
New East Side Tower - BithloNew East Side Tower - Bithlo
• Broke Ground January 2008
• 300ft, Full Simulcast site
• Pre-used Equipment• Improves Northeast /
UCF area coverage• Currently on
schedule and under budget.
• Completion Summer 2008
Proposed West Orange LocationProposed West Orange Location
• Orange County Services bldg, 475 Story Road, Ocoee
• 280 feet, Intellirepeater site
• Working with Administrative Services to obtain necessary approvals.
• Complete fall 2008
Radio RebandingRadio Rebanding
• August 2004 - FCC releases order to solve public safety radio interference
• FCC appointed “Transition Administrator” to manage process and mediate disputes.
• FCC Report and Order allows for “Comparable Facilities” - Licensees receive no gains in features/product.
• The 3 R’s rule: Retune, Reprogram, Replace.
• Sprint-Nextel responsible for all costs
• All expenses heavily scrutinized, detailed justifications required.
Radio RebandingRadio Rebanding
• September 2006 - Orange County issues RFP/signs agreements;
•Televate - Engineering Services•Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker
P.A – Legal Counsel
• May 2007 - Planning Agreement signed with Sprint/Nextel and the Transition Administrator
• June 2007 - Signed Interlocal Agreements with Municipalities/Agencies for reimbursement
Rebanding - Next StepsRebanding - Next Steps
• Motorola Assessment of OC system due Apr 15, 2008 (60 days for Televate to review)
• OC to submit cost estimate to Sprint-Nextel Jun 13, 2008 (30 days to negotiate, then mediation)
• Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker P.A filed Rebanding extension with FCC for Region including Orange County
Rebanding - Next StepsRebanding - Next Steps
• Sign Frequency Reconfiguration Agreement (FRA) with Sprint-Nextel Jul, 2008.
• Select location to conduct installation and reprogramming.
• Expect possible delay signing implementation Agreement With Motorola.
• Start rebanding possibly November 2008.
– Current system reaches end of life Dec, 2012 (Technical Support Stops)
– System purchased 1992 for $19m
– Certain components are obsolete now and manufacturer discontinued.
– Technology and competition
– Fourth Quarter Specials.
Radio System FutureRadio System Future
Radio Systems Consultant RFPReleased, Closed 2/21/08
RFP Phase 1:• Evaluate current system, technology and
environment (County, State and City)• Perform User Needs Survey• Explore options and opportunities for
partnership• Recommend new network design and
coverage enhancements• Develop a seamless transition
implementation plan
Radio System FutureRadio System Future
Radio Systems Consultant RFP
RFP Phase 2 (Optional):• Assist with developing new Radio
System specifications.• Assist with vendor proposal
evaluation.• Provide implementation oversight.• Participate in system testing and
acceptance.
Radio System FutureRadio System Future
Still a Two-Horse RaceStill a Two-Horse Race
MOTOROLA:
• Seminole
• Osceola
• Lake
• Orlando
• Reedy Creek
• Polk
MA/COM:
• Brevard
• Volusia
• Indian River
• State of Florida SLERS system (FHP, UCF, FDLE, etc)
Next StepsNext Steps• Bring three new towers online• Continue to work through Rebanding• Hire Radio System Consultant (RFP
Pending)• Determine procurement method and
timeframe for System replacement• Identify funding• Begin purchase of new Radio System• Complete Radio System by 2012