ALMR_Base

Microwave connectivity is a technology that uses a wireless link between two points.  This technology is extremely reliable, with high bandwidth capacity when using these types of links.  It provides .... read more

The State of Alaska Telecommunications System (SATS) is the backbone network in which ALMR operates.  The network is a highly secure, multi-protocol wide area network that is built using public .... read more

Standards are required for interoperability and essentially define the overall architecture of the system. The Rockefeller-Morella Act (Public Law 104-113) permits Federal agencies to cite standards development in an open .... read more

The extent of the system build out will depend on the funds allocated to the project. The system is designed with a “building block” approach and can be added to .... read more

The increased possibility of a situation of loss of life and property due to the inability of effective interoperable communications between first responders and public safety entities during day-to-day, mutual .... read more

The communities that choose not to use the system will continue with their existing systems that don’t provide for full user interoperability for day-to-day, mutual aid and task force situations. .... read more

Like Alaska, many states are implementing P-25, trunked, voice over IP communications technology like ALMR. ALMR is the name chosen by the ALMR Executive Council for the Alaska system. While .... read more

ALMR is a LMR system and by federal law can only be used on land. ALMR uses a different spectrum allocation than maritime radios. AMHS and the U.S. Coast Guard .... read more

ALMR supports various gateways that can connect disparate systems together.  This product, used to be known as a "Motobridge" is no longer supported by Motorola.  While replacement products are available, .... read more

ALMR provides communication infrastructure in support of emergency first responders i.e. police, fire, and Emergency Medical Services. By law these agencies are required to communicate via LMR in a specified .... read more