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 Public Safety Radio
Communications
Program
Funding
Oversight
Program Description:
- The Regional Radio Communications Frequency Planning and
Allocation Program has been in operation since 1988.
The purpose of this program is to develop and implement a plan for the effective
distribution and use of radio frequencies, with the intent to improve public safety
agencies' overall radio communications effectiveness. This is accomplished by assisting
local communities and other qualifying agencies in obtaining appropriate radio frequencies
for both mobile and base station communications.
Results include: less frequency congestion and interference, safer operation of public
safety agencies and more effective service to the general public. The Program's scope
addresses the frequency spectrum of 821 - 824/866 - 869 Mhz, and "give back"
frequencies, i.e. those frequencies that are returned for reallocation.
Planning, application evaluation, and frequency allocation activities are conducted by
NCTCOG and its technical advisory committee. Local governments and particularly public
safety agencies benefit. During the program's operation, more than 50 cities/counties have
been served by receiving new or additional frequencies. The service area includes
forty-two counties in four planning regions: North Central Texas Council of Governments,
Ark-Tex COG, East Texas COG, and Texoma COG.
Funding Sources:
- NCTCOG general revenues are used to support this program.
Oversight Responsibilities:
- The Region 40 Regional Review Committee provides technical
direction and oversight. It is largely composed of broadcast engineers, communications
personnel, and law enforcement representatives.
Coordination of meetings, agendas, and record-keeping is the responsibility of the
Department of Human Services and Regional Training.
The Federal Communications Commission is the final authority for approval of the
frequencies allocated.
Region
(Public Safety Radio Communications
Planning)
Strategic
If you have any
questions, please contact Fred Keithley, Director of the Department of Human Services and
Regional Training, by:
Phone: 817-695-9171
FAX: 817-695-9164 |
