radio

New York transit police get upgraded radios

January 29, 2012

The NYPD Transit Bureau purchased 2,700 dual-band radios which will allow police patrolling the subway system to communicate with officers on the street.

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Metro apologizes for power and communications failure

January 29, 2012
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Washington Metro (DC) apologized to customers after its power system failed Thursday night, leaving riders with no service and no information.

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Problems plague Metro’s radios

November 8, 2011

WMATAs (DC) radios are plagued by dead spots, according to the Metro Transit Police Labor Committee, making it difficult to communicate in emergencies.

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MBTA expands quiet cars, updates Rail Radio

April 10, 2011

After a successful pilot, the MBTA is expanding its quiet car program for commuter rail. The agency also upgrade its real-time Rail Radio alerts.

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MTA to seek new bids on radio system

February 18, 2011

The MTA will place an $118 million project to upgrade its subway radio system out to bid again after the state would not approve the contract.

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Comptroller rejects NYC Transit radio upgrade contract

December 22, 2010

New York’s Office of the State Comptroller rejected a $118 million contract between MTA NYC Transit and SAIC to upgrade the agency’s VHF radio system.

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MTA to test new subway intercoms

September 28, 2010

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY) plans to install new six-foot-tall intercoms in the system’s 468 subway stations.

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Stick to it: MBTA clears up cell phone confusion

August 27, 2010

The MBTA adopted a no-cell-phone policy over a year ago, but some customers are reporting drivers for talking on authorized radios. To clear up the confusion, the agency is adding bright orange reflective tape to radio handsets.

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Baby monitors block Japan taxis

August 18, 2010

Baby monitors in use at US military bases in Japan are interfering with transmissions from taxi and truck drivers.

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TriMet to upgrade communications system

February 28, 2010

The Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon is implementing an advanced voice radio and data communications system to help increase safety and efficiency.

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