EMS1 is focusing on news and information about Communications throughout the month of August 2008. Check out some of these great products currently on the site:

Incident Commanders' Radio Interface™ from C-AT
The ICRI is a multi-purpose 'bridge' solving 3 field issues for first responders: 1) Communications Interoperability- bridges mobile, portable, military and civilian radios; including cell/satellite/direct-connect and land-line phones; trunked and conventional radios; P25 and VoIP compatible. 2) Tactical Repeating: functions as a repeater to connect and extend radio frequency coverage in urban or wildland environments. 3) Enhances in-building coverage and extends underground communications (in conjunction with C-AT's Cable Reel/Extension). Visit the Communications-Applied Technology Web site for more information, or contact (800) 229-3925.

Panasonic Toughbook Laptops
For 15 years, Panasonic has producted the industry's most reliable mobile PCs — Panasonic Toughbook® laptops. The Toughbook brand is The Rugged Original. Built with magnesium alloy cases, shock-mounted hard drives and spill-resistant keyboards, Toughbook mobile PCs allow EMS professionals the ability to minimize response time and maximize productivity. For more information, call (888) 357-1112 or visit Panasonic Toughbook.

EF Johnson Technologies presents the ES Series Portable Radios
EF Johnson Technologies provides two way radios and trunked/conventional communication systems for law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, and the military. Their new 5100 ES Series radios meet the needs of first responders and are specifically designed for public safety. Featuring crisp and powerful digital audio, Project 25 trunked and conventional operation, SMARTNET®/SmartZone® interoperability, and a sleek ergonomic design, the 5100 ES Series is the right choice. Check out the ES Series Portable Radios on the EF Johnson Technologies Web site or call (972) 819-0710 to speak with a representative from EF Johnson Technologies.

The BlackBerry® Smart Card Reader from Research in Motion
The BlackBerry® Smart Card Reader is a lightweight, wearable reader that enables controlled access to BlackBerry smartphones using Bluetooth® technology and advanced AES-256 encryption. The Smart Card Reader allows organizations using smart cards to add additional security features to the already robust BlackBerry® Enterprise Solution security architecture. Increasing the convenience and comfort of using smart cards with BlackBerry smartphones helps to ensure that users comply with organizational security directives. Learn more about Research in Motion or contact (519) 888-7465.

For more information on Communications, visit the EMS1 Communications Product Category at www.ems1.com/ems-products/communications.