Tait to install DMR Tier 3 for Manitoba Hydro

Tait Communications has won a multimillion-dollar contract to supply Manitoba Hydro, the Canadian province’s major energy utility, with an 80-site trunked DMR Tier 3 VHF network. The deal includes the supply of more than 3700 Tait 9300 portables and mobiles over the three-year project.

Manitoba Hydro serves 548,700 electric customers and 269,700 natural gas customers across 649,950 square kilometres. Around 96% of electricity is generated from self-renewing water power using 15 hydroelectric generating stations.

“We’re thrilled that Manitoba Hydro has chosen Tait to partner with them on this significant project,” said Tait Americas President Victor Agnellini. “We’re looking forward to helping Manitoba Hydro achieve the benefits of greater coverage, enhanced voice quality, data capabilities for distribution automation and improved worker safety.

“Our Service Advantage Program is designed to give clients like Manitoba Hydro the peace of mind that they have a team of experts available 24/7 to provide technical support,” Agnellini said. “The program also includes access to sophisticated asset management tools and software maintenance to ensure software and firmware is up to date.”

The Tait solution includes approximately 40 Zetron Acom dispatch consoles as well as Eventide recorders. Both Zetron and Eventide are certified with Tait’s Endorsed Technology Partner program. Tait will also provide 24/7 support services for Manitoba Hydro through its Service Advantage Program.

The Manitoba Hydro contract follows Tait’s deployment of DMR Tier 3 networks for Kansas City Power and Light (KCP&L) and Grant County Public Utility District in Washington State.