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EASTERN communica Tions, Y LTD. Executive Summary February 19, 2010 In 1993 the Township purchased a four channel single site 800 MHz public safety network utilizing GE Mobile Communications (now Harris RF Corp) EDACS trunking format. When first installed network supported approximately 500 users. The network was installed by Eastern Communications and Eastern Communications has been the sole maintenance provider for the network from the first installation to the present time. Much has changed in the time since 1993 in the areas of technology and interoperability. Additionally the number of users has grown to more than 750 which created a circumstance of the network being loaded beyond its capacity. A significant action was taken by the FCC in 2004 which required Sprint Nextel to relocate to another portion of the 800 MHz spectrum. This Sprint Nextel relocation resulted in the Township receiving at no cost to the Township all new mobile and portable radios which are capable of being programmed to operate in future formats. This FCC mandated relocation also resulted in additional 800 MHz channels becoming available of which the Township was able to secure and license two additional channels to alleviate the over loading. The challenges facing the Township: e Bring the network up to the current level of technology while maintaining legacy elements critical to the network’s operation. e Expand the interoperability capability to reflect the post 9/11 requirements which include P25. e Utilized the additional radio channels to relieve network congestion and address areas of poor coverage. e Prepare the network to accept future technologies, future formats and future interoperability requirements. The Township could never be an “island” i.e. cut off from access to future State, Regional or County networks which may employ the P25 over the air standard. e Build a network infrastructure which is capable of matching the increased capability of the new mobile and portables delivered as a result of the Sprint Nextel relocation. e Accomplish this modernization seamlessly with no interruption to the Township’s day to day operations. HARRIS | RF Communications assuredcommunications*