Further to TASGRN Post
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 2:51 pm
A member recently posted an overview of the TASGRN. In that review he mentioned the following:
"At this point in time, the only agencies that have chosen to encrypt their communications are TasFire, TASPOL and Ambulance Tasmania. This still leaves five other services, Hydro Tasmania, TasNetworks, Sustainable Timber Tasmania (STT), Parks and Wildlife Services (DPIPWE) and State Emergency Service (SES) that are operating unencrypted comms. It’s important to note that in a commercially run platform, like this, all additional features cost money. So encrypting a service that doesn’t necessarily affect public safety or require data privacy, is typically not cost-effective."
If the administration of the TASGRN is in anyway similar to the NSWGRN, VIC RMR & MMR then it is conceivable that quasi government or associated agencies may join it. For example in NSW, there is a private ambulance service, Volunteer Marine Rescue and while still pending it looks like Surf Lifesaving may migrate across.
For some groups and agencies the use of a statewide radio network is very appealing. They do not have to be concerned with ongoing licencing costs, maintenance, service and equipment outlays and generally speaking, coverage issues.
Only time will tell.
"At this point in time, the only agencies that have chosen to encrypt their communications are TasFire, TASPOL and Ambulance Tasmania. This still leaves five other services, Hydro Tasmania, TasNetworks, Sustainable Timber Tasmania (STT), Parks and Wildlife Services (DPIPWE) and State Emergency Service (SES) that are operating unencrypted comms. It’s important to note that in a commercially run platform, like this, all additional features cost money. So encrypting a service that doesn’t necessarily affect public safety or require data privacy, is typically not cost-effective."
If the administration of the TASGRN is in anyway similar to the NSWGRN, VIC RMR & MMR then it is conceivable that quasi government or associated agencies may join it. For example in NSW, there is a private ambulance service, Volunteer Marine Rescue and while still pending it looks like Surf Lifesaving may migrate across.
For some groups and agencies the use of a statewide radio network is very appealing. They do not have to be concerned with ongoing licencing costs, maintenance, service and equipment outlays and generally speaking, coverage issues.
Only time will tell.