MOTOTRBO digital mobile radio network launches

Motorola has launched its MOTOTRBO Connect Plus two-way digital mobile radio system.

Deployed by Motorola partner MasterCom, the multisite network is said to be the first of its kind nationally and combines the clarity, extended range and security of digital two-way radio with data applications such as text messaging, location tracking and dispatch capability.

It provides a way for enterprises to extend coverage across multiple sites, such as those in the transport and logistics, local government, waste management and security industries.

The network is currently being deployed across the greater Sydney area. Businesses will be able to subscribe to the network through MasterCom, whose system is delivering six sites across the greater Sydney area, and an additional 14 sites across Newcastle, Wollongong and Canberra by the end of 2011.

Connect Plus extends coverage across one-to-six sites with a capacity of up to 29 talk paths and 2900 users per site. The system forms part of the MOTOTRBO digital mobile radio platform.

The scalable voice and data system uses industry-standard time-division multiple-access technology, to deliver clear audio, integrated data applications and increased capacity with less infrastructure.

The high-capacity voice and integrated data communication system includes text messaging and GPS for location tracking. Key capabilities include priority status, call queuing, dynamic site roaming, dynamic site assignment and network management.

MasterCom is the first to build and deploy a network in Australia.