Sepura participates in cross-border TETRA trial

Interoperability trials have been undertaken for the world’s first cross-border TETRA communication system.

Sepura radios took part in the trials, which will link the public safety networks for Sweden and Norway, RAKEL and Nødnett.

More than 350 first responders were also involved, participating in a crisis response exercise that included public safety users from both countries.

The cross-border system utilises TETRA Inter-System Interface (ISI) functionality to connect networks together, effectively allowing users to roam to another network. This allows first responders to use their radios in both countries, which is vital for smooth collaboration in emergency situations.

Sepura’s STP9000 hand-portable radios and SRG3900 mobile radios were used by both Swedish and Norwegian emergency services during the exercise.

“This is one of the most advanced multinational radiocommunication projects in Europe,” said Tariq Haque, product manager for Sepura.

“After two years’ development, bi-national interoperability has become a reality, bringing cross-border, mission-critical communications to Sweden and Norway.”

The initiative to strengthen cooperation between national emergency services started in 2013 with the EU-funded Inter-System Interoperability project, designed to improve the ability to respond to natural disasters and security threats. The RAKEL and Nødnett networks are scheduled to be ready for bi-national operational use in early 2017.

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