Jed;
There are certainly options to pass
radio audio and keying over the internet in VOIP
or equivalent scenarios. I would also mention
there are several agencies who have regulations
on how calls are answered and dispatched... Your
solution would seem to require some approvals if
involves 911.. A "cheap and dirty" IP based
solution may not meet the legal requirements and
implied service requirements of your municipals
insurance company. I would think you need to
verify it is legal to do what you want let alone
insured... then find a solution that satisfies those parties...
Doug
KD8B
At 04:03 PM 1/4/2010, you wrote:
Hey guys,
I am working on a project and am wondering if anyone has done this.
Here's the proposal, to setup a dispatch center for an FD, where the
dispatchers can sit at home and work the entire thing.
This is not a very busy department, that's why they thought it would be good
to do it.
I've done a lot of research, and it can certainly be done.
This obviously brings up a lot of debate for a number of reasons. In
looking at it though, the relyability of the net is very good compared to a
verizon phone line.
Curious if anyone has done something like this before.
For the phone system, we'reusing a virtual phone system that has proven
relyability.
Thanks,
Jed
