Press Relations
Contact EBRCSA for news stories, information about our projects and information
Media Contacts:
William J. McCammon, Executive Director
bill.mccammon@ebrcsa.org
TEL: 925.803.7802
FAX: 925.803.7878
01.20.12
The sixth EBRCSA Newsletter can be viewed at the following link: EBRCSA Newsletter January 2012
12.09.11
The fifth EBRCSA Newsletter can be viewed at the following link: EBRCSA Newsletter December 2011
11.04.11
The fourth EBRCSA Newsletter can be viewed at the following link: EBRCSA Newsletter November 2011
10.04.11
The third EBRCSA Newsletter can be viewed at the following link: EBRCSA Newsletter October 2011
09.01.11
The second EBRCSA Newsletter can be viewed at the following link: EBRCSA Newsletter September 2011
08.16.11
As the BayRICS project becomes a reality, the need for government officials to have a better understanding of the benefits and challenges of public safety is critical. The workshop, sponsored by Alcatel Lucent, is a great opportunity to learn more about LTE and the implications for public safety. The morning session will be a general overview of LTE technology and the afternoon session will delve into the challenges of rolling out the national broadband network envisioned as part of the "D" Block spectrum reallocation. The seminar will be held on September 15th at the Alameda County Office of Emergency Services in Dublin. The seminar is free but registration is required.
Visit the link below to learn more about the seminar and registration.
http://emailtests.devsite.ca/alcatel-evite-SOL7526110601/evite.html
08.04.11
The first EBRCSA Newsletter can be viewed at the following link: EBRCSA Newsletter August 2011
12.13.10
The Alameda County Sheriff's Department has posted a very informative video that provides an overview of the BTOP grant and BayWEB. You can view the video at the link: http://alamedacountysheriff.org/video/
11.05.10
Vendors that responded to the RFQ for subscriber units were asked to provide a "refresh" for any pricing changes. The one vendor that responded, Motorola, has provided updated pricing for the Contra Costa County RFQ for Subscriber Units. View the revised pricing in the Document Library under the title "Contra Costa RFQ for Subscriber Units - Motorola Updated Pricing Summary Response - 11.05.10".
8.25.10
The East Bay Regional Communications System Authority (EBRCSA) has issued an RFP seeking qualified firms to contract with the EBRCSA to develop a network testing plan and test the Project Cornerstone network. If you are interested in responding to this RFP please note that proposals are due September 3, 2010. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Bill McCammon at (925) 803-7802. View Network Testing RFP
5.12.10
The Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Patterson Pass Repeater Site is now in the Document Library under the title "Patterson Pass Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration", and available for Public Comment.
11.29.09
Contra Costa County recently completed an RFQ process for subscriber units, with 7 vendors responding. Agencies in the process of purchasing new subscriber units can buy from any of the 7 vendors using the Contra Costa County pricing. View the responses and pricing in the Document Library under the title "Contra Costa RFQ for Subscriber Units."
07.27.09
Bay Area LMR 700/800 TRS Subscriber Vendor Show scheduled for July 27, 2009 from 0900-1200 at the Alameda County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, 4985 Broder Blvd., Dublin, CA 94568 View Subscriber Vendor Show Details
01.16.09
"Interoperability Forum: Dispelling the Myths of Digital Radio," presented by the Bay Area SUASI, will be held on Friday, January 16, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Alameda County Office of Emergency Services. View Forum Flyer
View CTA Communications Presentation re: Project Status
10.13.08
Dr. Ken Ballard, CTA Communications, Inc., presented an overview of CTA's work to-date evaluating the EBRCSA system design, as well as provided a high level discussion of the state of communications technology and the future migration to P25 compliant systems and what it means to public safety agencies in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Please click on below video clips to view segments of the presentation:
#1 Introduction and Project Status: Executive Director Bill McCammon provides some background on the EBRCSA and introduces Dr. Ken Ballard and Jim Collum of CTA Communications.
#2 Technology Overview: Dr. Ballard highlights the current state of the industry focusing on the P25 standard and new requirements for the future.
#3 Regulatory Considerations: Dr. Ballard reviews the FCC requirements for communications systems including discussing the requirements for narrow banding.
#4 Existing Systems: Dr. Ballard reviews the types of systems currently used in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties and how they will have to change to meet the new FCC requirements.
#5 Regional Communications Systems: Dr. Ballard provides an overview of several regional systems throughout the country and their successful implementations.
#6 EBRCSA Requirements: Dr. Ballard reviews his general recommendations of the type of system required to adequately serve Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.
#7 Questions & Answers, Pt.1: Dr. Balland and Bill McCammon answer questions from the audience.
#8 Questions & Answers, Pt. 2: Dr. Ballard and Bill McCammon answer questions from the audience.
Recent Press Announcements
09.06.08
Contra Costa Times Columnist Criticizes EBRCSA Bid Process. Full Story and EBRCSA Response
01.24.08
Tri-Valley Mayors Address McNerney. Leaders ask Congressman to find funding to aid residents facing foreclosure. Full Story
12.20.07
McNerny brings home funding for East Bay Communications System. Full Story
10.25.07
East Bay radio plan has leaders tuned in. Cities and counties hold first meeting to lay out $68 million system for emergency communications. Full Story
09.17.07
Agencies join to form East Bay communications system Network, with 30 participating cities signed on, expected to improve communications in emergencies. Full Story
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