Simoco supplies P25 system to DFAT

Simoco has won a tender to supply the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) with a Simoco radio terminal and infrastructure solution that will be used by federal police, embassy staff and personnel at over 50 embassies worldwide.

With around a third of the rollout already complete, Simoco has installed over 1300 units in over 17 locations around the world.

Some of Australia’s embassies are located in the world’s most volatile environments, meaning that a secure and robust Simoco solution including multimode SRP9180 portables, SRM9000 mobiles and conventional infrastructure was determined as the best option for DFAT’s needs.

Simoco has also supplied DFAT with customised desktop units with enhanced portability. In the event of an emergency evacuation, the DFAT desktop base stations can be easily disconnected from mains power and relocated, while continuing to fully operate due to a high-capacity battery incorporated into the design.

Simoco says its project engineers worked closely with DFAT to develop a custom solution, which is essential in safeguarding personnel and ensuring communications remain open in emergency situations.

DFAT is also able to take advantage of simple migration through Simoco’s Xmode multimode operation. Once upgraded to P25, Xmode will enable DFAT staff to select from multiple radio protocols including full analog PMR, MPT1327 as well as P25 conventional and P25 trunking at the touch of a button. Simoco says this was an important consideration for DFAT as it gives them assurance that their communication investment is protected when they choose to migrate to P25 digital.

Simoco will continue to roll out the P25 upgradable systems to DFAT locations over the coming months.