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SUMMARY:NICET IB-PSC Exam Prep (all levels) and ERCES Installation Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Join ERCES Trainer LTD and Talley Comm for this 2-day hands-on class covering ERCES installation best practices and exam prep for NICET IB-PSC certification.  Registration will open soon. \n\nThe NICET Certification Process\nProject Planning\, Construction & Lifecycle\nCodes & Standards\nRadio Systems Explained\nUnderstand Radio Frequency (RF) and Interference\nUnderstanding Decibels\nSite Surveys & Test Equipment\nUnderstanding Link Budgets\nUnderstanding DAS Components\nConstruction Best Practices\nBest Practices for Testing BDAs/DAS\nAHJ Inspection and Close Out Package\nHands-on time with BDA Commissioning\, Site Surveys and Cable Testing
URL:https://saferbuildings.net/calendar/event/nicet-ib-psc-exam-prep-all-levels-and-erces-installation-best-practices-2/
LOCATION:JEM Systems\, Phoenix\, 21410 N 15th Ln #114\, Phoenix\, 85027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Code & Standards,ERCES Fundamentals,ERCES Technical,Test Equipment
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ORGANIZER;CN="ERCES Trainer LTD":MAILTO:Mike@ERCESTrainer.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260818T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260714T191227Z
CREATED:20260615T183719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T191227Z
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SUMMARY:NICET IB-PSC Exam Prep (all levels) and ERCES Installation Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Join ERCES Trainer LTD and Talley LLC for this 2-day hands-on class covering ERCES installation best practices and exam prep for NICET IB-PSC certification.  Registration will open soon. \n\nThe NICET Certification Process\nProject Planning\, Construction & Lifecycle\nCodes & Standards\nRadio Systems Explained\nUnderstand Radio Frequency (RF) and Interference\nUnderstanding Decibels\nSite Surveys & Test Equipment\nUnderstanding Link Budgets\nUnderstanding DAS Components\nConstruction Best Practices\nBest Practices for Testing BDAs/DAS\nAHJ Inspection and Close Out Package\nHands-on time with BDA Commissioning\, Site Surveys and Cable Testing
URL:https://saferbuildings.net/calendar/event/nicet-ib-psc-exam-prep-all-levels-and-erces-installation-best-practices/
LOCATION:Talley LLC\, 1091 N Fiesta Blvd\, Gilbert\, AZ\, 85233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Code & Standards,ERCES Fundamentals,ERCES Technical,Test Equipment
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ORGANIZER;CN="ERCES Trainer LTD":MAILTO:Mike@ERCESTrainer.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T125747Z
CREATED:20260430T204449Z
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SUMMARY:ERCES Workshop – Motorola NICET DAS training
DESCRIPTION:A rigorous technical preparation class for those looking to attain IB Wave NICET Level II skills and certification. This class prepares you for the exam which the student will schedule independently. \nERCES Workshop – Motorola NICET DAS training – INDIANA \nScheduled: Jul 29\, 2026 at 8:00 AM to 4:50 PM\, EDT \nLocation: 602 Vitality Drive\, Fortville\, IN 46040\, USA \n  \nERCES Workshop – Motorola NICET DAS training – INDIANA \nLodging Recommendation: TBD  Fishers IN \nREGISTER HERE \nRegistration: Class ID 0000114267 \n. \nPrerequisites :  This class assumes the participant has some experience with IBwave design and installation. It is more of a 200 level class covering both the NICET Installation and Design certification tests.  This session provides some cross training from individuals in the class sharing their experiences including those who have taken the NICET exam   If possible it is highly recommended to have the participant take (do not need to pass) the installer level 1 on-line test prior to attendance. The topics move fast and assume base knowledge. \nERCES Installer Training and NICET IB-PSC Prep \nInstructor:  Mike Brownson\, a 50-year veteran of the wireless industry with extensive ERCES experience\, will conduct the training. Mike is also the managing editor and contributing author of the Complete ERCES Handbook. \n  \nAbstract: Proper installation of ERCES (Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems)\, also known as BDA or DAS\, requires specific knowledge of building and fire code requirements. This 2-day hands-on class will guide individuals through the proper design\, installation\, and implementation of these systems to ensure maximum performance and code compliance. This training will focus on best practices for installation\, testing\, and commissioning of ERCES system equipment. This class will also help prepare students to pass the NICET IB-PSC (In-Building Public Safety Communications) exam. Motorola Solutions has made the customization to focus a bit more on the design and engineering aspects covered by the NICET exam. Some construction topics were left in place as they have an impact on some of the submittal requirements and bill of materials. The session does cover Radio networks to get the group’s feedback on typical radio network designs. \nRegistration: $600 (before partner discount)  classroom is set to accommodate up to 20 students. Coffee/Drinks and Lunch provided both Tuesday and Wednesday and Tuesday Networking Reception with drinks / apps. Students will receive a copy of the Complete ERCES Handbook ($150 value)\, the complete definitive guide to ERCES systems. The ERCES Handbook is also a permitted reference in the NICET IB-PSC exams. \nNICET Certification: If the ultimate goal is to obtain NICET certification it is highly recommended the participants complete and submit the appropriate application 4 weeks PRIOR to the training session by visiting THIS SITE. \nMore information can be found on the NICET website \nMore information NICET Certification Program can be found HERE \nApplication Fees: \nLevel 1  $230 \nLevel 2  $300 \nLevel 3  $355 \nDesign  $355 \nNICET TEST: We highly recommend the participants to schedule their test 4 weeks PRIOR to the training session for the week after the training activity.  Testing Sessions scheduled independently through Pearson Vue Testing Centers \n* Before scheduling your exam appointment\, you must complete and submit the appropriate application. (See above) \n* Registering for your test early will give you the most scheduling options. You must register with Pearson at least one business day prior to your desired test date. \n* After you schedule your test\, Pearson VUE will send a confirmation letter listing your test date\, your testing time\, the address and phone number of the test center\, and directions to the test center. \nTUESDAY  7/28/2026 \n4:00 PM 6:00 PM Hotel arrival \n6:00 PM 7:30 PM Reception – Meet and Greet \n  \nWEDNESDAY  7/29/2026 \n6:00 7:15   Breakfast – on your own \n7:30     Training Facility Arrival \n8:00    Motorola Solutions Executive Welcome (Muench) \n8:20     The NICET Certification Process \n9:00     Introduction to Radio Networks \n*** break *** \n10:20   ERCES Project Lifecycle \n11:20   Review of Applicable Codes \n*** LUNCH PROVIDED ***  Share Lessons Learned – DAS War Stories \n1:20     Understanding Radio Frequency \n2:00    DAS Pre-Construction Process (Surveys) \n*** break *** \n3:20    DAS Pre-Construction Process (Surveys) \n4:00   Link Budgets \n*** break *** \n5:20 6:00 Sample Test \n6:00 6:30 Test Debrief \n6:45  Networking Reception – Drinks and Apps \nTHURSDAY  7/30/2026 \n6:00 7:15  Breakfast – on your own \n7:30   Training Facility Arrival \n8:00   Day 1 Topics – Review \n9:00   Understanding DAS Components \n*** break *** \n10:20   Design Submittals \n11:20   Construction and Installation \n*** LUNCH PROVIDED ***  Share Lessons Learned – DAS War Stories \n1:20    DAS Testing and Commissioning \n2:00   AHJ Acceptance Testing and Close-out Package \n*** break *** \n3:20   Sample Test Question Review \n4:00  Session Debrief
URL:https://saferbuildings.net/calendar/event/erces-workshop-motorola-nicet-das-training/
LOCATION:Vernon Township Fire Department\, 602 Vitality Way (Trustee's Office - Training Room)\, Fortville\, IN\, 46040\, United States
CATEGORIES:ERCES,ERCES Technical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Integrated Public Safety Commission - State of Indiana":MAILTO:FCCLicensing@ipsc.IN.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204437Z
CREATED:20260430T204437Z
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UID:10000106-1784104200-1784131200@saferbuildings.net
SUMMARY:BDA 101 - sponsored by Honeywell Fire
DESCRIPTION:This class is for first responder personnel\, EMA\, fire marshals\, code inspectors\, fire chiefs\, integrators and installers. A good general over view of what BDA’s are and what BDA’s do. We will discuss the roles of various stakeholders in the process up to an including the test verifications to get FCC transmission authorization. Note that the term BDA (Bi-Directional Amplifiers) can be used interchangeably with signal booster or Emergency Response Communications Enhancement System. A DAS is not a BDA but a DAS is part of a BDA. Learn more with us during this class.
URL:https://saferbuildings.net/calendar/event/bda-101-sponsored-by-honeywell-fire/
LOCATION:Westfield Fire Department\, 17001 N. Ditch Road\, Westfield\, IN\, 46074\, United States
CATEGORIES:ERCES,ERCES Fundamentals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Integrated Public Safety Commission - State of Indiana":MAILTO:FCCLicensing@ipsc.IN.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T160000
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CREATED:20260430T204414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T203724Z
UID:10000105-1781685000-1781712000@saferbuildings.net
SUMMARY:BDA 101 - sponsored by WZC Networking
DESCRIPTION:This class is for first responder personnel\, EMA\, fire marshals\, code inspectors\, fire chiefs\, integrators and installers. A good general over view of what BDA’s are and what BDA’s do. We will discuss the roles of various stakeholders in the process up to an including the test verifications to get FCC transmission authorization. Note that the term BDA (Bi-Directional Amplifiers) can be used interchangeably with signal booster or Emergency Response Communications Enhancement System. A DAS is not a BDA but a DAS is part of a BDA. Learn more with us during this class.
URL:https://saferbuildings.net/calendar/event/bda-101-sponsored-by-wzc-networking/
LOCATION:Fort Wayne Public Safety Academy\, 7602 Patriot Crossing\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46816\, United States
CATEGORIES:ERCES,ERCES Fundamentals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Integrated Public Safety Commission - State of Indiana":MAILTO:FCCLicensing@ipsc.IN.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T130044Z
CREATED:20260312T211146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T130044Z
UID:10000056-1778576400-1778691600@saferbuildings.net
SUMMARY:NICET IB-PSC Exam Prep (all levels) and ERCES Installation Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Join ERCES Trainer LTD and WESCO for this 2-day hands-on class covering ERCES installation best practices and exam prep for NICET IB-PSC certification.  Registration is now open. \n\nThe NICET Certification Process\nProject Planning\, Construction & Lifecycle\nCodes & Standards\nRadio Systems Explained\nUnderstand Radio Frequency (RF) and Interference\nUnderstanding Decibels\nSite Surveys & Test Equipment\nUnderstanding Link Budgets\nUnderstanding DAS Components\nConstruction Best Practices\nBest Practices for Testing BDAs/DAS\nAHJ Inspection and Close Out Package\nHands-on time with BDA Commissioning\, Site Surveys and Cable Testing
URL:https://saferbuildings.net/calendar/event/nicet-ib-psc-exam-prep-levels-1-2-3-and-design-and-erces-installation-best-practices/
LOCATION:WESCO\, Kent\, WA\, 21419 64th Ave South\, Kent\, WA\, 98032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Code & Standards,ERCES Fundamentals,ERCES Technical,Test Equipment
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ORGANIZER;CN="ERCES Trainer LTD":MAILTO:Mike@ERCESTrainer.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T191350Z
CREATED:20260430T130425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T191350Z
UID:10000104-1778229000-1778256000@saferbuildings.net
SUMMARY:BDA 101 Class - sponsored by Potter Signal
DESCRIPTION:This class is for first responder personnel\, EMA\, fire marshals\, code inspectors\, fire chiefs\, integrators and installers. A good general over view of what BDA’s are and what BDA’s do. We will discuss the roles of various stakeholders in the process up to an including the test verifications to get FCC transmission authorization. Note that the term BDA (Bi-Directional Amplifiers) can be used interchangeably with signal booster or Emergency Response Communications Enhancement System. A DAS is not a BDA but a DAS is part of a BDA. Learn more with us during this class.
URL:https://saferbuildings.net/calendar/event/bda-101-class/
LOCATION:Lawrenceburg Fire Department\, 300 W. Tate Street\, Lawrenceburg\, IN\, 47025\, United States
CATEGORIES:ERCES,ERCES Fundamentals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Integrated Public Safety Commission - State of Indiana":MAILTO:FCCLicensing@ipsc.IN.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T160000
DTSTAMP:20260313T042137Z
CREATED:20260313T035312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T042137Z
UID:10000063-1775548800-1775664000@saferbuildings.net
SUMMARY:Advanced NICET IB-PSC Exam Prep with Motorola Solutions
DESCRIPTION:For select Motorola Solutions partners and Motorola radio network licensees and administrators only.  This event is focused on providing those with a solid understanding of RF and radio networks to also understand best practices of ERCES Installation and testing and to prepare for the NICET IB-PSC exams.  This is an invitation only event.  For more info email me at mike@ercestrainer.com. \n\nThe NICET Certification Process\nProject Planning\, Construction & Lifecycle\nCodes & Standards\nUnderstand Radio Frequency (RF) and Interference\nSite Surveys & Test Equipment\nUnderstanding Link Budgets\nUnderstanding DAS Components\nConstruction Best Practices\nBest Practices for Testing BDAs/DAS\nAHJ Inspection and Close Out Package
URL:https://saferbuildings.net/calendar/event/advanced-nicet-ib-psc-exam-prep-with-motorola-solutions/
LOCATION:Motorola Solutions Nashville\, Brentwood\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Code & Standards,ERCES Fundamentals,ERCES Technical,Test Equipment
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ORGANIZER;CN="ERCES Trainer LTD":MAILTO:Mike@ERCESTrainer.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260313T041955Z
CREATED:20260312T210406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T041955Z
UID:10000055-1774342800-1774371600@saferbuildings.net
SUMMARY:NICET IB-PSC Level 1 Tech\, Virtual online
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the National Training Center\, the leading education and NICET exam prep entity providing training for fire alarm\, fire sprinkler\, and other industries\, we are offering a one-day online class covering the skills and knowledge covered by the NICET IB-PSC Level 1 technician exam. This class will be providing the necessary knowledge and best practices for level 1 technicians doing the installation work on ERCES/ERRCS solutions.
URL:https://saferbuildings.net/calendar/event/nicet-ib-psc-level-1-tech-virtual-online/
CATEGORIES:Code & Standards,ERCES Fundamentals,ERCES Technical
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ORGANIZER;CN="ERCES Trainer LTD":MAILTO:Mike@ERCESTrainer.com
LOCATION:https://nationaltrainingcenter.com/event/erces-installation-best-practices-and-nicet-ib-psc-prep/
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