Iowa Police Radio System Propagation Study Report prepared for Planning Research Corporation, 1971

(1971) Iowa Police Radio System Propagation Study Report prepared for Planning Research Corporation, 1971. Governor's Office

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Abstract

This final report embodies the results of a propagation study conducted by Collins Radio Company of the Iowa Police Radio System (IPRS). The study was a 3-month program initiated by Planning Research Corporation under subcontract W-9011. The study objective was to analyze the present IPRS, develop near-term improvement recommendations, and finally develop a cost-effective long-term communication plan responsive to future requirements and the TRACIS message environment. This document presents the results of the analysis and the detailed communications plan; volume II provides the reference data base and analysis details. The analysis considered propagation factors and operational requirements, message traffic loading, costs, equipment capabilities, and future expansion. The study applied these factors in the analysis of the three frequency bands available for Police Radio Services to enable a selection of an optimum communication plan.