2026 Agenda
User Needs Update - How Users Can Be Involved with P25 Standards
Scott Wright (Sr. Telecommunications Engineer II/SWIC, State of CT/DESPP/DSET)
Brad Stoddard (SWIC and Director, Michigan's Public Safety Communications System)
Location: W220
Date: Thursday, March 19
Time: 3:40 pm - 4:10 pm
Track:
Government
Topics:
Broadband, Cybersecurity, LMR & PTT, Network Infrastructure, Regulation & Standards
Format:
Power Session
Vault Recording: TBD
Users play a significant role in the development of P25 standards and interoperability solutions, but often aren't aware of how they can contribute and have their voices heard. Hear from the co-chairs of the User Needs Working Group on how users can participate and contribute to user led solutions, including developing future standards for LMR/Broadband interfaces, network infrastructure, and other similar topics. Hear of some of the successes of the user participation and the status of ongoing efforts.
Takeaway
- How users can participate in the P25 standards process
- Updates on efforts to improve interoperability, such as encryption, HF, etc.
- Updates on user led initiatives for standards and interoperability