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Optimizing ERCES Uplink for the Tower is Wrong!

Track: First Responders

Topics: In-building Coverage

Format: Power Session

Vault Recording: TBD

Many jurisdictions require ERCES (Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems) to pass specific tests at the donor tower to ensure they don't interfere with First Responder networks. However, passing these tests may not guarantee compliance with FCC rules or prevent interference with neighboring systems.

This session uncovers the hidden flaws in current ERCES testing practices. We'll explore why simply meeting donor tower measurements can create a false sense of security—and how this may lead to regulatory violations and network disruptions. Through detailed uplink link budget analyses, we'll demonstrate that significant issues often arise closer to the ERCES, not at the tower.

Learn how to identify critical issues and take proactive steps to better enhance in-building coverage and protect First Responder networks. Additionally, we'll streamline the complex calculations with a user-friendly spreadsheet, allowing you to focus on actionable insights.

Takeaway

Identify Testing Limitations: Uncover why current ERCES tests at donor towers fall short in ensuring network safety.

Ensure FCC Compliance: Learn how passing initial tests might still lead to FCC rule violations.

Master Link Budget Analysis: Gain the skills to perform uplink link budgets that reveal hidden interference risks.

Enhance In-Building Coverage: Acquire practical strategies and tools to improve the reliability and safety of communication systems within buildings.