Harris’ BeOn solution extends broadband communications to LMR

Harris’ BeOn application solution has extended the Land Mobile Radio (LMR) system’s coverage through broadband connectivity, a move that is expected to benefit first responders.

Harris Public Safety and Professional Communications president Steve Marschilok said, "With BeOn, first responders on LMR systems gain the benefits of real-time LTE voice and broadband data, empowering them to use that information for effective communication, response and situational awareness."

"BeOn is a powerful application for public safety users such as supervisors, administrative personnel, and others who don’t always carry a traditional LMR radio."

The solution offers the Project 25 (P25) feature for push-to-talk (PTT) voice communications over commercial cellular network, including 3G and 4G cellular, public safety Long Term Evolution (LTE) and WiFi.

Suitable for users such as undercover law enforcement teams, chiefs and commanders, BeOn enables extension of the voice capability by positioning them for integration with the planned nationwide 700MHz LTE communications network.

Aimed to deliver situational awareness capabilities in future, BeOn also provides advanced P25 radio system features such as emergency call support, 256-bit AES encryption, OTAR, caller ID, and talkgroup scanning among others.

The solution also allows radio access for system users, who do not always require carrying full size rugged land mobile radios.

The company will provide live demonstrations of the technology including other innovations at the ongoing APCO International 78th Annual Conference & Expo at the Minneapolis Convention Center, US.