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# ALMR

Alaska Land Mobile Radio

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## Posts

- [Upcoming Events Calendar](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/upcoming-events-calendar-2/) - Disclaimer: The listing of events on this page is solely for the benefit of user agencies. ALMR is not affiliated with the events in any manner. Links are provided for the event, when available (which is the title in some cases) to access the available information. APCO International 2026 August 2 to 5 - San Antonio,
- [SAFECOM Grant Guidance 2025](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/safecom-grant-guidance-2024/) - There are several resources available for members to obtain grant funding for interoperable communications. ALMR maintains a listing of some of the most commonly utilized funding sources on the Grants Information section of our website. There may be additional funding opportunities located at the federal grant clearinghouse, grants.gov, through the State of Alaska as pass-through
- [Security Announcements for ALMR Users](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/security-announcements/) - This space will share important security and cybersecurity information from reputable sources. ALMR takes cyber and physical security seriously to ensure continued operation of this critical system. We encourage all ALMR users to disseminate cybersecurity information and best practices throughout your organization. ALMR System Security: ALMR is a closed system and provides the highest level
- [Approved Equipment List](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/approved-equipment-list/) - The Operations Management Office continues to receive questions on approved equipment for the system. As a reminder: Previously tested equipment as shown on the Approved Equipment List, including non-TDMA, may continue to be utilized on the system. Effective January 1, 2021, all new radios added to the ALMR System must be TDMA capable or enabled.
- [TDMA Phase 2 Capability](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/tdma-phase-2-capability/) - Effective as of January 2021, all new radios added to ALMR must be TDMA capable/enabled. NOTE: Additionally, no previously approved models currently authorized to operate on ALMR will be added if they are not TDMA capable. An exciting new capability will be coming to ALMR with the GTR upgrade project that will help bring additional
- [IC Zone Interoperability](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/ic-zone-interoperability-changes/) - In October 2019, the Executive Council approved a plan to consolidate the old nine Incident Command Zones to three new Interoperability Zones. This change made use of the Interoperability Zones more straightforward and less confusing for member organizations. Each of the new zones will be regionally located around the state – Northern, Central, and Southeast
- [Motorola Subscriber Unit Overview and Update](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/motorola-subscriber-unit-overview-and-update/) - On August 17, Motorola Solutions presented an update to their Motorola APX line of radios and included some discussion on features that were coming to the ALMR system. We are providing the meeting recording below for anyone that was not able to attend. As a reminder, vendors are invited to present following the user council
- [Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/scip/) - Statewide Communication Interoperability PlanIn January, the state of Alaska in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) began work to update the 2007 Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan (SCIP). This effort is part outreach and part direction setting toward the future. Efforts wrapped up in April on the final validation

## Pages

- [Home](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/) - Alaska Land Mobile RadioA Federal, State, and Municipal Partnership Upcoming Events CalendarMary Burnham2026-07-28T08:39:03-08:00August 20th, 2025|Disclaimer: The listing of events on this page is solely for the benefit of user agencies. ALMR is not affiliated with the events in any manner. Links are provided for the event, when available (which is the title in some cases) ....
- [Policy and Procedures](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/policy-and-procedures/) - 200 Series – Security Policy File Procedure File 200-1 Employee Termination 200-2 Facility Security Penetration 200-3 Virus Protection Procedure included in Policy 200-4 Information Systems Clearing and Sanitization 200-5 Cybersecurity 200-6 Security Controls Review 300 Series – Operations Policy File Procedure File 300-1 Records Management 300-2 Technology 300-3 Interoperability 300-4 New User 300-5 Emergency Operations
- [Mobile, Portable, Consolette and Aircraft Radios](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/membership/mobile-portable-consolette-and-aircraft-radios/) - Effective January 1, 2021, all new radios added to the ALMR system must be TDMA capable or enabled. If you do not purchase radios that are already ENABLED, you will have to pay at a later date to have them flash upgraded to gain that functionality. NOTE: Additionally, no previously approved models currently authorized to
- [Training Videos 2026](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/training-videos26/) - Welcome to the ALMR Training Section! VIGNETTE /vinˈyet/ – A brief evocative description, account, or episode. These short ‘tube style videos, which are limited to one specific topic, are meant to make being on ALMR less challenging and provide for training opportunities in short, topical pieces. If you have ideas for a topic you’d like
- [Training Videos - Other](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/training-videos-other/) - ALMR Training Videos  RF Safety August 2026 Having trouble viewing this video in YouTube? Click Here Grant Guidance July 2026 Having trouble viewing this video in YouTube? Click Here General Cybersecurity: Part 3 February 2025 Transcript Having trouble viewing this video in YouTube? Click Here Fed RAMP: Cybersecurity Part 2 January 2024 Transcript Having
- [Plans and Strategic Documents](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/plans-and-strategies/) - Catastrophic Natural Event (CNE) Contingency Plan Operations Management Office (OMO) – Customer Support Plan (CSP) Systems Management Office (SMO) – Customer Support Plan (CSP) Risk Management Plan Strategic and Operational Plan Concept of Operation (CONOP) High Level Strategy High-Level Communications Strategy Roles and Responsibilities
- [User Council](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/user-council/) - The User Council is made up of twelve members representing the original four constituency groups, which are the State of Alaska, the Department of Defense, Federal Non-DOD agencies (represented by the Alaska Federal Executive Association), and local/tribal and municipal governments (represented by the Alaska Municipal League and the Municipality of Anchorage). The council has the
- [Executive Council](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/who-we-are/executive-council/) - Council Members Name Party Represented – Agency Assigned Deputy Director John Rockwell State of Alaska – Statewide Interoperability Coordinator Colonel Scott Ryder Department of Defense – Alaskan Command/Joint Task Force-Alaska Assistant Federal Security Director-Mission Support, Bradley Wayland Alaska Federal Executive Association Assembly Member, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Rodney Dial Alaska Municipal League Deputy Chief of Administration,
- [Newsletters](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/membership/newsletters/) - Legacy NewslettersWant to Sign Up for Quarterly Insider Newsletter? To sign up for the ALMR quarterly Insider newsletter, use the form located at the bottom of the main website page (click here) 2026 File Type Date Issue January Volume 20, Issue 1 April Volume 20, Issue 2 July Volume 20, Issue 3 October Volume 20,
- [Training Videos - System](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/training-videos-system/) - ALMR System Training Videos Introduction to APX Smart Connect April 2026 Having trouble viewing this video in YouTube? Click Here What happens during a Push to Talk? October 2025 Transcript Having trouble viewing this video in YouTube? Click Here ALMR Preventative Maintenance Program July 2025 Transcript Having trouble viewing this video in YouTube? Click Here
- [Team & POCs](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/who-we-are/team-pocs/) - Operations Management Office NAME TITLE PHONE Mr. Paul Fussey Operations Manager (907) 777-1109 Ms. Rachel Scanlon Pasag Document Specialist (907) 777-1123 System Management Office NAME TITLE PHONE Mr. Nik Fahnestock System Manager (907) 334-2567 HELP DESK (907) 334-2567 (within the Anchorage Bowl 1-888-334-2567) (outside the Anchorage bowl but within Alaska) InstagramThis field is for validation
- [Forms](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/membership/forms/) - Subscriber Request – Form 4 Talkgroup Sharing Agreement – Form 7 System Change Request (CR) Management – Form 8 Communications Incident Report – Form 10 Customer Complaint Record – Form 11 Dispatch Services Memorandum of Agreement NOTE: Download form to your computer prior to attempting to fill in or contact the Operations Management Office for assistance. Email
- [Cooperative and Mutual Aid Agreement & Appendices](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/cooperative-and-mutual-aid-agreement-appendices/) - Cooperative and Mutual Aid Agreement Appendix A – Spectrum Sharing Agreement Appendix B – System Description Appendix C – Organizational Chart Appendix D – Service Level Agreement Appendix E – Membership Agreement
- [Training Videos - Subscriber Units](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/training-videos-subscriber-units/) - ALMR Subscriber Unit Training Videos APX Next: An Introduction March 2026 Having trouble viewing this video on YouTube? Click Here Scanning with ALMR December 2025 Having trouble viewing this video on YouTube? Click Here TDMA Programming September 2025 Transcript Having trouble viewing this video on YouTube? Click Here Portable Radio Batteries June 2025 Transcript Having
- [Training Videos - Interoperability](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/training-videos-interoperability/) - ALMR Interoperability Training Videos Agency Communications Planning November 2025 Transcript Having trouble viewing this video on YouTube? Click Here Radio Usage and Transmission Protocols March 2024 Transcript Having trouble viewing this video on YouTube? Click Here Using Interoperable Zones February 2023 Having trouble viewing this video on YouTube? Click Here Sorry, your browser doesn't support
- [Training Videos - Administrative](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/training-videos-administrative/) - ALMR Administrative Training Videos ALMR Governance Structure August 2025 Transcript Having trouble viewing this video on YouTube? Click Here  ALMR User Council Training February 2025 Transcript Having trouble viewing this video on YouTube? Click Here  Security Requirements for ALMR Users July 2024 Transcript Having trouble viewing this video on YouTube? Click Here 
- [Training & Presentations](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/training/)
- [Radio Servicing Agencies](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/membership/radio-servicing-agencies/) - Alster Communications LLC (authorized dealer for BK Technologies) Anchorage: 907-301-2168 ARCTICOM (sales, rental, programming, and servicing for Motorola, Icom, Kenwood/EF Johnson, BK Technologies/Relm, L3 Harris/Tait) Anchorage: 907-276-0023 Icom America (Tim Thometz, Territory Sales Manager NW) 425-586-6347Tech Support: 800-253-1498 NorthSlope Telecom Inc. (sales, programming and servicing for Motorola, Icom America, and Harris) Anchorage: 907-751-8200 ProComm Alaska LLC (sales,
- [Grant Information](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/membership/grant-information/) - ALMR Grant Guide Disclaimer: The following listing of available resources is not all inclusive and is provided for your convenience. Inclusion on this site does not imply endorsement of any program over another by ALMR or its offices/agents. SAFECOM Guidance on Emergency Communications Grants Fact Sheet Funding Resources Tips for Writing a Winning Grant Application
- [Acceptance Test Procedures](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/membership/acceptance-test-procedures/) - Full ALMR Acceptance Test Procedure results are available upon request by contacting the Operations Management Office. NOTE: The ALMR ATP is not a certification, implied or otherwise, of any product listed. It is presented to users only as a means of providing information on how each product performed on the ALMR System against the specified
- [Studies and Analysis](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/studies-and-analysis/) - 2005 Total Cost of Ownership Study 2008 Total Cost of Ownership Study 2009 Economic Analysis Summary 2009 Economic Analysis Final Report 2011 State of Alaska ALMR Feasibility Study 2014 State of Alaska Telecommunications System (SATS) Analysis Business Case
- [How to Join](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/membership/how-to-join/) - How to Join the ALMR System Agencies wishing to join ALMR should contact the Operations Management Office. More details about the process of becoming a member can be found under About ALMR > Governing Documents > Policies and Procedures in the New User Procedure 300-4. Once contacted, the Operations Management Office will schedule a meeting
- [Definitions and Acronyms](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/definitions-and-acronyms/) - ALMR Definitions and Acronyms
- [Shared Investment](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/shared-investment/) - ALMR Shared Investment – Shared BenefitThe success of the ALMR system is attributed to the cooperative approach of shared investment across member organizations. While the State of Alaska, Department of Defense, and non-DOD Federal Agencies provide direct support; many other organizations have contributed to overall system capability through their investments in: More than 10,000 Subscriber
- [System Coverage](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/system-coverage/) - Alaska Land Mobile Radio was initially designed for 95% mobile coverage along the major roadways and populous areas of Alaska.
- [Training Videos (depreciated)](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/training-videos/) - Welcome to a new feature of the ALMR Website! VIGNETTE /vinˈyet/ – A brief evocative description, account, or episode. These short ‘tube style videos, which are limited to one specific topic, are meant to make being on ALMR less challenging! If you have ideas for a topic you’d like us to tackle in an upcoming
- [Training Videos - Learn About](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/training-videos-learn-about/) - ALMR Learn About… Training Series Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.Learn how to Make a Call (XTS/APX applicable) Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.Learn how to Troubleshoot a Handheld (XTS/APX applicable) Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.Learn about Display Icons – XTS handheld Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.Learn about Display
- [Vendor Demonstrations](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/vendor-demonstrations/) - Each month, vendors are invited to present following the user council meeting information on their products and services. These demonstrations are a service to the user community and do not represent endorsement by the ALMR system. Presenters may choose to share visuals or other information with users, those presentations are linked below for future reference.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/membership/faq/) - ARE OTHER STATES USING LMR?Hoke Designs2021-01-06T15:21:40-09:00ARE OTHER STATES USING LMR?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 states have the latitude to adopt technology they choose for the development of an interoperable communications
- [Videos](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/videos/) - Engage and learn more with these videos related to Alaska Land Mobile Radio (ALMR). If you have feedback on a video, or have an idea for a video you would like to see created, contact the Operations Management Office. Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.ALMR Town Hall Meeting May 2022 Sorry, your browser doesn't
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- [Agencies on ALMR](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/who-we-are/agencies-on-almr/) - StateFederal Non-DODDODLocalState wdt_ID Members 85 49th Brigade, Alaska State Defense Force 86 103rd Weapons of Mass Destruction - Civil Support Team 87 168th Wing 88 176th Wing 89 Alaska Army National Guard 90 Alaska Railroad Corporation 91 Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office 92 Civil Air Patrol - Alaska Wing 93 Department of Corrections 94 Department
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- [2021 Legislative Reception](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/2021-legislative-reception/) - WE VALUE TRANSPARENCY NO PUBLIC FUNDING was used for the welcome basket gifts. Gifts were funded through PRIVATE donation. Press Play to view the video message below if it does not automatically start. Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.Follow Us on Twitter
- [Maintenance Tips](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/membership/maintenance-tips/) - COVID-19 General Cleaning MTN-0038-20-GL_CV-COVID19 Cleaning tips 202003_MTN-0048-20-GL_CV 20200316_Harris TSM42-05_684511_7 20200320_JVCK_LSB-0364_Kenwood_COVID-19 iCOM Disinfecting 20200319_RELM BKSB-1058
- [Membership](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/membership/) - Membership How to Join Frequently Asked Questions Newsletters Forms Approved Radios on the ALMR System Acceptance Test Procedures Maintenance Tips Radio Servicing Agencies Grant Information Vendor Demonstrations
- [Program Objectives](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/program-objectives/) - Maintain a cooperative partnership among Federal, State and local jurisdictions and agencies Operate an interoperable, trunked radio system providing reliable communications for Alaska first responders Enhance member agency personnel safety and operational capabilities Increase capacity of existing system and actively pursue opportunities to expand and enhance coverage Share costs of infrastructure maintenance and operations Educate
- [ALMR History](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/almr-history/) - The National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), in their May 1997 Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management, required all federal radio systems in the 138-150.8 MHz, 162-174 MHz, and 406.1-420 MHz bands to comply with narrowband requirements. Essentially, NTIA required these radio systems to operate in a channel one-half the previous
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## FAQs

- [WHY DOES ALMR USE MICROWAVE CONNECTIVITY?](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/why-does-almr-use-microwave-connectivity/) - 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 several important benefits: When using microwave, the infrastructure is only at the two end points (or ALMR towers) with nothing in-between. Contrast that with fiber
- [WHY NOT USE FIBER OPTIC CONNECTIVITY INSTEAD OF MICROWAVE?](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/why-not-use-fiber-optic-connectivity-instead-of-microwave/) - Many of the current ALMR sites are constructed in areas without access to existing fiber optic cable. Additionally, using existing sites and infrastructure has substantially reduced the overall costs of implementing ALMR. Operating the ALMR system on the existing State of Alaska Telecommunications Systems (SATS) microwave backbone also provides a stand-alone communication system unencumbered by
- [WHAT COMMUNICATION STANDARD WILL WE USE FOR THE ALMR SYSTEM AND WHY?](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/what-communication-standard-will-we-use-for-the-almr-system/) - 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 environment, under the aegis of an accredited voluntary industry standards organization. The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is one of these organizations. Industry standards for LMR
- [WHY NOT HAVE EVERYONE USE GATEWAYS?](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/why-not-have-everyone-use-gateways/) - 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, gateways provide limited interoperatbility between radio systems, typically limited to voice-only transmission. Using an ALMR radio on the ALMR system provides full interoperability which is
- [WHAT IS THE STATE OF ALASKA TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (SATS)?](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/what-is-sats-state-of-alaska-telecommunications-system/) - 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 safety grade equipment. The network primarily uses microwave connections to connect tower sites and other facilities (e.g. dispatch centers) to the ALMR core equipment. SATS
- [We currently do not have any of the “Hail” channels on our dispatch radio monitors. Is this something we SHOULD have? With this transition, is this something we will now have?](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/4-we-currently-do-not-have-any-of-the-hail-channels-on-our-dispatch-radio-monitors-is-this-something-we-should-have-with-this-transition-is-this-something-we-will-now-have/) - IF you currently do not have or monitor the IC Zone Hail channel, this change to the consoles are not meant to suggest a change any of your current SOPs. IF your organization would like to have the Interop Zone Hail, it can be added at any time by reaching out to the ALMR Helpdesk.
- [We have forwarded the attached ALMR Interoperability Zone Smart Card chart to the officer that is in charge of the portable radios and I do believe the patrol vehicle radios as well. Is there anything other than the January 2022 timeline for change over completion that I need to inform him of?](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/we-have-forwarded-the-attached-almr-interoperability-zone-smart-card-chart-to-the-officer-that-is-in-charge-of-the-portable-radios-and-i-do-believe-the-patrol-vehicle-radios-as-well-is-there-anything/) - Not at this time – just know that it may need to become a training discussion/reinforcement to rely upon and refer to the smart cards until all radios are reprogrammed with the correct Interop channels names.
- [Was there any sort of training put together for the dispatchers to know how to operate it if/when need be?](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/was-there-any-sort-of-training-put-together-for-the-dispatchers-to-know-how-to-operate-it-if-when-need-be/) - We are in the process of discussing training for the next quarter and console/dispatch feedback on training is causing us to consider developing a training. Specifically something of a scenario based training to walk dispatchers through how to pull up the Interop Channels and their intended use.
- [How long will it take to for the change over to occur?](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/how-long-will-it-take-to-for-the-change-over-to-occur/) - Seconds to minutes – it will happen very quickly
- [Will there be any sort of disruption that would deem it necessary for us to have some sort of backup radio plan in place?](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/will-there-be-any-sort-of-disruption-that-would-deem-it-necessary-for-us-to-have-some-sort-of-backup-radio-plan-in-place/) - No, we do not expect any such disruption. However, it is always best to be prepared with your backup plan.
- [How will this affect our being able to use the radio console during the time the change over is occurring?](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/how-will-this-affect-our-being-able-to-use-the-radio-console-during-the-time-the-change-over-is-occurring/) - It will not effect any active call or cause a console to be unavailable. Once the console is updated – resources of the old IC Zone naming convention will be renamed to reflect the new Interop Channels for that zone. You will see those changes when you do a restart of the application (closing it
- [CAN WE CONTINUE USING OUR CURRENT APPROACH AND SYSTEMS INSTEAD OF CHANGING TO THE ALMR SYSTEM?](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/can-we-continue-using-our-current-approach-and-systems-instead-of-changing-to-the-almr-system/) - You can. However, it will continue to be inefficient, and interoperability between first responders will continue to be severely handicapped. The State and local governments had to move to a new system that supports narrow band technology and public safety communications standards by Dec 31, 2012, to meet the FCC mandate. The SOA system was
- [DOES THE ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY SYSTEM (AMHS) AND THE U.S. COAST GUARD USE ALMR?](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/does-the-alaska-marine-highway-system-amhs-and-the-u-s-coast-guard-use-almr/) - 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 are required to conduct their communications in the maritime band. A gateway can be used to allow communications between land mobile radios and maritime radios
- [WHY NOT USE SATELLITES INSTEAD OF MICROWAVE TOWERS?](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/why-not-use-satellites-instead-of-microwave-towers/) - 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 spectrum range and are “dispatch centric,” meaning they provide the capability for communication from one (dispatch) to many (field units). Radio sites with antennas would
- [WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF COMMUNITIES DO NOT PARTICIPATE?](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/what-will-happen-if-communities-do-not-participate/) - 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. Other system interface provisions can be researched to allow some lesser degree of interoperability, but at the detriment of the new infrastructure, which must reduce
- [WHAT HAPPENS IF WE FISCALLY SUPPORT ALMR TODAY AND IT IS NOT SUPPORTED IN FUTURE YEARS?](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/what-happens-if-we-fiscally-support-almr-today-and-it-is-not-supported-in-future-years-is-the-money-committed-today-wasted/) - 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 once more funding is identified. Money will not be wasted. However, the System lifecycle operations and maintenance costs are still valid and must be sustained.
- [HOW ARE WE GOING TO HELP PARTS OF ALASKA NOT USING ALMR?](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/how-are-we-going-to-help-parts-of-alaska-not-using-almr/) - Currently, the ALMR coverage footprint is primarily in the Interior, Southcentral and Southeast areas of the state. For areas of Alaska not currently within ALMR coverage, the SOA DMVA has coordinated with state and local agencies to develop a plan to address the interoperability needs of those areas.
- [WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF NOT PARTICIPATING?](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/what-is-the-cost-of-not-participating/) - 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 aid and task force responses.
- [IS THERE A FEDERAL REQUIREMENT TO DEVELOP AN INTEROPERABLE SYSTEM?](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/is-there-a-federal-requirement-to-develop-an-interoperable-system/) - All states were required under the Federal FY 2007 Homeland Security Grant Program to develop and adopt statewide communications interoperability plans by December 2007. The SOA submitted a grant request under the Public Safety Interoperable Communications (PSIC) grant program through the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA). This program, administered by the National Telecommunications
- [WHAT DOES INTEROPERABILITY MEAN?](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/what-does-interoperability-mean/) - Interoperability has many meanings, but the most basic as defined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is “an essential communications link within public safety and public service wireless communications systems which permits units from two or more different entities to interact with one another and to exchange information according to a prescribed method in order
- [ARE OTHER STATES USING LMR?](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/are-other-states-using-lmr/) - 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 states have the latitude to adopt technology they choose for the development of an interoperable communications system, the Federal government has adopted the P-25 technology
- [WHY DO WE NEED A LAND MOBILE RADIO SYSTEM?](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/why-do-we-need-a-land-mobile-radio-system/) - This is a complicated question, but essentially, it is currently the way first responders and public safety officials communicate. The reason that public safety first responders use LMR systems is because they provide a private dedicated wireless communications capability in mobile environments where these agencies primarily operate. The use of other systems such as cellular
- [WHAT IS A TRUNKED LAND MOBILE RADIO SYSTEM?](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/what-is-a-trunked-land-mobile-radio-system/) - In two-way radio communications, trunking refers to the automatic sharing of a small number of radio channels between a large numbers of radio users. A trunking system efficiently distributes message traffic among the available channels and reduces channel waiting time.
- [WHAT IS A LAND MOBILE RADIO SYSTEM?](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/what-is-a-land-mobile-radio-system/) - It is the two-way radio system in use today by first responders and public safety officials for instant, effective, and private communications during everyday operation, and also provides the efficiency, security and flexibility required during emergencies for secure, communications on demand and in real time.
- [WHY IS THE ALMR SYSTEM IMPORTANT?](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/why-is-the-almr-system-important/) - ALMR provides a single, shared and secure interoperable communications system for all emergency responders along the State’s road corridors: SOA, local municipalities, DOD and Federal non-DOD agencies. ALMR satisfies mission and role requirements for 9/11, Homeland Defense, Homeland Security and Defense assistance. ALMR meets the day-to-day needs for all participating agencies. Day-to-day ALMR system use
- [WHAT IS THE ALASKA LAND MOBILE RADIO (ALMR) SYSTEM?](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/what-is-the-alaska-land-mobile-radio-almr-system/) - Understanding the answer to this question requires one to understand the cooperative relationship enjoined by the participating federal, state and local public safety entities. That is, that State of Alaska (SOA), Alaska Municipal League, Federal DOD and Federal Non- DOD partnered to address the requirement for security and interoperability, identified a solution and established a
- [Are all of the dispatch centers monitoring all the calling channels or is it going to be segmented by region?](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/are-all-of-the-dispatch-centers-monitoring-all-the-calling-channels-or-is-it-going-to-be-segmented-by-region/) - The intention is to be segmented by the region. The one probable exception to that is Fairbanks AST will have to have the Southeast since they tend to dispatch for Ketchikan and that area quite a bit
- [Has it been determined who will monitor the ALL CALL/HAIL Channels?](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/has-it-been-determined-who-will-monitor-the-all-call-hail-channels/) - We have had that discussion internally and we are suggesting that Fairbanks AST would be the primary for the North Interoperability Zone with Fairbanks City as the secondary, MATCOM would be primary for the Central Interoperability Zone with both Soldotna AST and Anchorage City as secondary, and Ketchikan AST would be covering the Southeast Interoperability
- [I don't know if this is a question for today or just a comment for us to look at as we develop this, but for instance, the Central area encompasses multiple large dispatch centers. I think it may be helpful for us to go through with those dispatch managers on the protocol as far as who is assigning what, those types of things, and how they're going to work together if there are multiple folks monitoring or if only one dispatch center is kind of responsible for assigning.  These are things I can see and there was some questions that came from my dispatch manager about that. Maybe that is something to put on the list as we go down this path.](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/i-dont-know-if-this-is-a-question-for-today-or-just-a-comment-for-us-to-look-at-as-we-develop-this-but-for-instance-the-central-area-encompasses-multiple-large-dispatch-centers-i-think-it-may-be/) - We will work on setting up a conversational meeting with Central area dispatch organizations to talk this through. It would be good to have a couple scenarios to talk through when we meet. From this meeting we can devise some takeaways and training ideas for North and South East…Stay Tuned!
- [I see the dispatchers are going to be monitoring the channels and then assigning command talkgroups, so as far as training goes, will there be something that I can give my dispatchers or even train my dispatchers how to assign those talkgroups](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/i-see-the-dispatchers-are-going-to-be-monitoring-the-channels-and-then-assigning-command-talkgroups-so-as-far-as-training-goes-will-there-be-something-that-i-can-give-my-dispatchers-or-even-train-my/) - We will work on that and provide more information prior to January 20, 2021.
- [We talked about this before, that the old E Region goes into the new Central, so what used to be considered down on the Peninsula is now considered Central, correct?](https://alaskalandmobileradio.org/faq-items/we-talked-about-this-before-that-the-old-e-region-goes-into-the-new-central-so-what-used-to-be-considered-down-on-the-peninsula-is-now-considered-central-correct/) - Correct

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