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SUMMARY:PCTEL Certified Public Safety Tester & BDA Commissioning Test Training @ BDA Training Week
DESCRIPTION:PCTEL is proud to offer PCTEL Certified Public Safety Tester training and BDA Commissioning Test training\, presented by JEM as part of BDA Training Week in Duluth\, GA. This exclusive four-day training event is designed for professionals looking to deepen their understanding and hands-on experience with Bi-Directional Amplifiers (BDAs) and Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES). \nRegister for Days 3 and 4 of BDA Training week to learn how to use PCTEL’s Public Safety Testing Solution and SeeHawk® Central Workflow Automation Platform to efficiently plan\, execute\, and submit required testing. \nDay 3 (Oct. 21) consists of PCTEL’s BDA Commissioning Testing Training. We’ll dive more deeply into key concepts related to the testing portion of the BDA commissioning process. You’ll learn about the “best practices” tests most commonly required by local jurisdictions and recommended by BDA manufacturers. You’ll learn the purpose of each test\, what equipment you’ll need\, and how to accurately and efficiently execute it. Tests will be illustrated using the PCTEL Public Safety Testing Solution with the BDA Testing option. \nDay 4 (Oct. 22) consists of PCTEL ® Certified Public Safety Tester Training training\, covering grid-based coverage testing\, with the option for your company to be listed on our website upon successful completion. \nDays 1 and 2 (Oct. 19-20) consist of Fiplex by Honeywell BDA Hands-on Certification – Level 2 training. Days 1 and 2 are FREE\, and optional for those attending PCTEL training on Days 3 and 4. See the registration page for prerequisites.
URL:https://saferbuildings.net/calendar/event/pctel-certified-public-safety-tester-bda-commissioning-test-training-bda-training-week/
LOCATION:Honeywell Training Center\, 3079 Premiere Pkwy\, Duluth\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:ERCES,Product Training,Test Equipment
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SUMMARY:Oklahoma City\, OK School Safety Tech and Wireless Seminar
DESCRIPTION:SCHOOL SAFETY TECH AND WIRELESS SEMINAR \nDesigned for school safety professionals\, IT and technology leaders\, the technology partners who support them\, and public safety professionals\, this seminar explores the challenges\, solutions\, and best practices for creating safer school environments through integrated technology and emergency communications. \nHosted by Safer Buildings Coalition leadership and subject matter experts\, this interactive seminar addresses the critical intersection of school safety technology\, emergency alert systems\, and in-building wireless communications. Content is tailored to include state and local requirements applicable to your region. \nThe seminar includes presentations\, panel discussions\, interactive audience discussions\, and practical takeaways. \nAgenda: \nSchool Safety Technologies and Best Practices \n\nTime = Life*: Alyssa’s Law and panic alert system requirements\nBuilding unified safety ecosystems: access control\, communications\, threat detection\, and response integration\nIndoor mapping and geolocation-based solutions\nThe importance of integration with state\, county\, and local emergency dispatch systems\nThe role of in-building wireless connectivity in holistic school safety (ERCES\, WiFi and other Private Networks\, Cellular)\n\nPASS Guidelines and Implementation \n\nOverview of PASS (Partner Alliance for Safer Schools) Security Guidelines\nPractical implementation strategies for K-12 environments\n\nWireless Infrastructure for Schools – Mandates\, Best Practices\, Considerations \n\nEmergency Responder Communications Enhancement Systems (ERCES) for Schools\n\n– What is required in your state? \n– Best Practices and Recommendations \n– Where to go for help \n\nCellular Phones and Coverage in Schools – Balancing Public Safety and Student Well Being\nPrivate Networks and WiFi: Taking control of wireless infrastructure in Schools\n\n– Types\, Coverage\, Resiliency\, Best Practices \nNOTE: This is an education-focused event with vendor exhibits. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND: \nSchool & Government \n\nSchool district administrators and safety/security directors\nSchool IT directors and technology administrators\nState and local education officials\nFire marshals and code officials\nEmergency Dispatch Center Professionals\n\nIndustry \n\nSystems integrators and solutions architects\nManufacturers and distributors\nSaaS\, software\, and GIS/mapping providers\nPhysical Security Professionals (surveillance\, access\, facility management)\nConsultants serving education markets\n\nVendor Exhibits! Lunch Provided! Most Registrations are Free! \n\nIndustry attendees who are not Safer Buildings Coalition Members: $195 per seat\nIndustry attendees limit: 2 seats per company\n\nIMPORTANT NOTE TO COMMERCIAL ATTENDEES \nSafer Buildings Coalition training and seminar events are in high demand. WE ASK THAT: \n\nTHIS IS AN EDUCATIONAL EVENT! Commercial attendees must refrain from prospecting or performing any sales or marketing activities. Safer Buildings Coalition reserves the right to remove anyone violating this restriction.\nINDUSTRY ATTENDEES: No active OR passive marketing at our events. Our sponsors have tables where they may display and discuss their products and services.\nSafer Buildings Coalition reserves the right to limit the number of attendees at any event.\n\n*Time = Life is trademarked by SBC partner Make Our Schools Safe (MOSS).\nVisit MakeOurSchoolsSafe.org for more details.
URL:https://saferbuildings.net/calendar/event/oklahoma-city-ok-school-safety-tech-and-wireless-seminar/
LOCATION:Union House\, 631 E. Hill Street\, Oklahoma City\, 73105\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBC Seminar / Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Safer Buildings Coalition":MAILTO:info@saferbuildings.org
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SUMMARY:Westell Hands-on Certification: Orlando
DESCRIPTION:Westell is elevating the competencies of the ERCES (Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement System) industry to the next level. \n\nAdhering to IFC and NFPA codes is essential\nKnow how to configure the BDA to follow the FCC rules\nPreventing Oscillation\nFamiliarity with CW signal generators and spectrum analyzers is mandatory\nOptimizing Uplink to ensure the least amount of interference\nEvery antenna must be tested to ensure its performance matches the design\nHow to calculate a Link Budget\n\nThrough hands-on exercises\, learn to: \n\nMake AC and DC connections\nAlarming connections\nAlarm configurations\nOptimizing Uplink\nSystem and RF settings for both wide-band and channelization modes\nConnect remote annunciators\nPerform troubleshooting\nDiscuss converting a standalone CS40 and CS45 BDA into a Fiber DAS\n\nLunch will be provided on both days. Exams will be administered on the second day.  Both a hands-on and a written exam must be passed to receive certification.
URL:https://saferbuildings.net/calendar/event/westell-hands-on-certification-orlando/
LOCATION:Orlando
CATEGORIES:ERCES Technical,Product Training
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SUMMARY:Toledo\, OH In-Building Public Safety Communications Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Safer Buildings Coalition leadership\, with subject experts from our sponsor members\, this interactive seminar is based on model codes regarding in-building public safety communications systems. \nAgenda: \n\nThe 3 Pillars of In-Building Public Safety Communications\nEmergency Responder Communications Enhancement Systems (ERCES): General Requirements Review\nThe important role of the Frequency License Holder/Radio System Administrator\nDesigning to minimize noise and interference\nNational and Local Code Requirements for Public Safety Radio Communications\nRecent and Planned Code Updates – NFPA\, IFC\, Local Amendments\nSystem Testing\, Monitoring\, and Best Practices\nNEW – Info about NICET Certification for Designers and Technicians\nThe Future of In-Building Public Safety Communications\nPanel Discussion\, Local Town Hall and Q&A\n\nBonus Seminar Content (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM) hosted by PCTEL \nImplementing a Code-Compliant\, Best-Practice Testing Process \nBuilding on content presented earlier in the day by SBC\, this bonus seminar session will review the practical challenges to developing a process for testing in-building communications. \nTopics will include: \n\nCommunication and collaboration between Jurisdictions and Service Companies\nCode compliant coverage test development\, execution\, review and approval\nBest practices for implementing and commissioning an ERCES using BDAs (bi-directional amplifiers)\n\nThis session will be educational in nature\, illustrated with PCTEL solutions. \nVendor Exhibits! \nLunch Provided! \nMost Registrations are Free!* \n\nIndustry attendees who are not Safer Buildings Coalition Members $195 per seat\nIndustry attendees limit: 2 Seats Per Company\n\nIMPORTANT NOTE TO COMMERCIAL ATTENDEES \nSafer Buildings Coalition training and seminar events are in high demand. WE ASK THAT: \n\nTHIS IS AN EDUCATIONAL EVENT! Commercial attendees must refrain from prospecting or performing any sales or marketing activities at these educational events. Safer Buildings Coalition reserves the right to remove anyone violating this restriction.\nINDUSTRY ATTENDEES: No active OR passive marketing at our events. Our sponsors have tables where they may display and discuss their products and services.\nSafer Buildings Coalition reserves the right to limit the number of attendees at any event.\n\n*Industry Staff who are not SBC Members: $195. All others are FREE!
URL:https://saferbuildings.net/calendar/event/toledo-oh-in-building-public-safety-communications-seminar/
LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Building\, 520 Conneaut Avenue\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
CATEGORIES:ERCES,SBC Seminar / Training
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