Jackson County School District Interoperable Radio Proposal

Requested Specifications Communication required in all of Jackson County Radios permanently mounted in buses Base station radios in all schools and attendance centers 3 Portables for Transportation Maintenance

Advantages of Using Jackson County Radio System Countywide interoperable communications Ability to directly contact emergency services Buses are able to talk to each school Schools can talk to each other EOC communication for hurricane evacuation EOC managed/maintained infrastructure and licenses

Proposed Mobile Solution Utilizing Jackson County Radio System Motorola XTL1500 Mobile Radios for each bus Motorola MTX8250 Portables for Transportation Maintenance –IMPRES batteries and chargers Base stations for each school EOC and Sheriff's dispatch talkgroups Extended warranty options available

XTS1500 Mobile Advantages/Disadvantages Compared to Portables Advantage –More transmit power –Software upgradable features –No batteries/chargers to maintain –Permanently mounted –Louder than portables Disadvantage –Increased initial costs –Installation costs –Can’t relocate easily –Prone to vandalism when left overnight in buses –Higher maintenance costs

MTX8250 Portable Advantages/Disadvantages Compared to Mobiles Advantage –Lower purchase costs –No installation costs –Lower maintenance costs –Can be moved where needed Disadvantage –Battery powered –Recurring battery costs –Easier to forget/misplace –Non upgradable

Proposed Alternate Solution Motorola MTX8250 portables for all –IMPRES batteries and charger option –Speaker mics for all buses