Services

Radio Systems Review and Analysis 

Many agencies throughout the U.S. are faced with aging, unreliable and/or obsolete radio systems. To address these issues, determine what technical and/or operational issues need to be addressed, and ultimately establish what changes are needed – as well as the cost of those changes – many agencies are engaged in the process of conducting an analysis of their radio systems. 
RFCC staff has the tools and experience to conduct a full audit of your radio system, and determine if performance issues are the result of design problems, aging equipment, antenna issues or other causes. 

A full inventory process can be conducted, reviewing dispatch center equipment, FCC licenses, determining the quantity and type of mobile, portable and pager radios being used by local agencies and much more. 

Consulting, Planning and Budgeting Services

RFCC provides consulting and planning services for your agency, working with your staff to establish performance requirements that match operational needs. 

We provide high-level, complete system planning and project management services. Our work covers all phases of a project, from systems analysis, planning and design, specifications development, bid process management, RFP preparation and contract recommendations, through installation management and inspections. 
RFCC’s experience in the creation and implementation of numerous public safety radio system projects has enabled us to develop the tools, processes, and knowledge necessary to provide clients with a successful project. 

 Our staff is proficient in all aspects of public safety radio systems, PSAP equipment, and the elements of relevant operations. RFCC can also provide all-inclusive 911 telephony and GIS consulting services tailored to address the customer requirements for these services through outside consulting relationships and partnerships. 

Tower Site Planning and Development

Public safety radio systems typically require multiple tower structures to support the radio equipment and antennas, with sufficient height or elevation to obtain the required level of coverage. 

There are several options to accomplish this using tower structures, tall buildings, water towers, grain elevators, and hilltop sites. Regardless of the location, the development of a tower site is a challenging process, due to the many factors to be addressed. 


The development of a new "green" site requires a significant investment of time and money. Land acquisition, local zoning rules, environmental reviews, historical, tribal and archaeological studies, FAA and FCC filings all involve time,  effort and cost. 

The option of leasing space from cellular carriers and other tower owners is often an option, but frequently carries a significant monthly or annual fee. 

RFCC staff have completed numerous tower site projects for public safety clients, and team up with specialists for the NEPA work required for site planning and  development.

Computer-Based Coverage Analysis

Computer-based radio system coverage planning and analysis is a highly valuable tool available for examining the coverage expectations of existing systems, as well as planning for new sites and systems. 

For existing systems, the tower site, frequency and other technical parameters are entered into the program, and a coverage analysis performed. The results of this work can then be compared to the actual performance of the system. This can assist in determining whether the system's design is valid, or if there may be problems with the system equipment or tower sites. 
Maps are developed for multiple coverage scenarios: 
  • Mobile radios
  • Portable radio "on street"
  • Portable radio "in building"
When planning for new systems or sites, this process is a very cost-effective tool to test a proposed site for coverage.

Our work in this area has been proven reliable and effective, and the results of our work are frequently validated by the coverage maps generated by radio system vendors, in conjunction with the coverage results experienced by our client's radio systems. 
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