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Vol . 34 Issue 3 

All Eyes on Iowa

Four years ago the state kicked off an ambitious statewide Next Generation 9-1-1 initiative.
So How's It Going?

Welcome to the Digital ADVANTAGE!

In this issue of ADVANTAGE, we look at how the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management brings Iowa PSAPs cost savings AND the latest in Next Generation 9-1-1 technology and services. We also highlight how RiverCom 911 turned to Zetron's flagship MT-4E land mobile radio solution to upgrade and modernize their LMR network. And to celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week, we're looking onward, upward and beyond. Share lessons learned, challenges overcome and insightful experiences from the last two years that will make the public safety superhero teams we serve be stronger, wiser and better prepared for the future.

Finally, in this issue's Solution Focus, see how a Zetron transportable Land Mobile Radio solution offers first responders and public safety Professionals reliable, secure, and on-the-fly communications when the mission is critical. All this and more in this edition of the Zetron ADVANTAGE.
RiverCom 911 - Modernizing Emergency Service Connections in the Pacific Northwest
RiverCom 911, a dedicated multi-jurisdictional Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) that provides communications for the state of Washington's Chelan and Douglas counties, turned to the MT-4E flagship series of repeaters to upgrade its LMR network.
5 Wellness Trends That Will Influence Public Safety in 2022
The industry is still obviously dealing with the continued impacts of COVID-19. And while we aren’t off this wild rollercoaster yet, we’re hopeful 2022 will start to provide our industry with new opportunities and beginnings. Health and wellness is both a mental and physical game...
National Public Safety
Telecommuncators Week 2022
Our NPSTW 2022 theme this year is "Onward, Upward and Beyond" because we know how difficult the last couple years have been. Tell us how you're going onward, upward and beyond and receive a Starbucks or Dunkin gift card for a coffee on us (hurry…limited quantities)!
Solution focus web
Stratus™ is one of Zetron’s fully transportable Land Mobile Radio (LMR) solutions offering first responders and public safety professionals reliable, secure, and on-the-fly communications when the mission is critical.

Stratus is the first P25/LTE (FirstNet-compatible) hybrid solution that leverages the strengths of both technologies to provide secure mobile and fixed voice networks. In addition to its interoperability and encryption capabilities, Stratus is compact and can be easily deployed in minutes even in the roughest terrains.

A Stratus network can be established quickly, consisting of Stratus repeaters, the Stratus Power Center and Rapid Antenna. After setup, the network automatically establishes connections with P25 subscribers, the Stratus server and P25 DFSI consoles – you don’t even need a hard-wired ethernet connection.

Stratus is ideal for special events and tactical deployments or any situation you need rapid deployment and fill-in coverage. Working seamlessly with all major telecommunications networks, Stratus makes sure you will never be isolated from the network.