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March 20191Project 25 Technology Interest Group
International Wireless and Communications ExpoLas Vegas, Nevada
March 5, 2019
P25 for the Future New Products, Applications, Interoperability and Security
Presented by:PTIG - The Project 25 Technology Interest Group
www.project25.org – Booth 2761
March 20192Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Program Participants
Moderator
• Steve Nichols, Director, PROJECT 25 TECHNOLOGY INTEREST GROUP (PTIG)
Panelists
• Dominick Arcuri, Subject Matter Expert, TELEVATE LLC
• Andy Davis, Senior Resource Manager, Project 25, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, Chairman TIA TR-8
• Jeremy Elder, Director Integrated Platforms, HARRIS CORPORATION
• Alan Massie, Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Keith LaPlant, US Coast Guard
• Justin Evans, Radio System Mgr., Montgomery County TX Hospital District
• Greg Jurens, Senior Manager Technical Operations, Harris County TX
• Del Smith, Alaska Landmobile Radio System (ALMR)
• Cindy Cast, Radio Systems Manager, Miami Dade County FL
• Jim Holthaus, Vice President - Chief Technology Officer, BK TECHNOLOGIES; Chairman Private Radio Section, TIA
• Robin Grier, President, Catalyst Communications Technologies
• Cheryl Giggetts, Principal, CTA Consultants
• Jim Downes, Jim Downes, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Project 25 (P25) Steering Committee Chair
March 20193Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Agenda
TOPIC SPEAKER
P25 Resources Available Steve Nichols- PTIG:
P25 Standards Overview, Interfaces and Terminology Dom Arcuri-TELEVATE
P25 Standards Update and Priorities of Future work in Process
ATIS/TIA Working Group on P25 to LTE interworkingAndy Davis-MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS
P25 Link Layer Encryption Update Jeremy Elder-HARRIS
P25 Encryption Update and Best Practices for Interoperability Alan Massie-FBI, Keith La Plant-USCG,
Break
P25 System and Console Interoperability using the ISSI/CSSI/FSIJustin Evans-Montgomery County TX,
Greg Jurrens-Harris County TX
P25 Cost Savings and Resource Sharing.Del Smith- ALMR, Cindy Cast-Miami
Dade, Greg Jurrens-Harris County TX
P25 Connections for Emergency Comms and Mutual AidJim Holthaus- BK TECHNOLOGIES,
Robin Grier- CATALYST
P25 New Products and Services for 2019 Cheryl Giggetts-CTA CONSULTANTS
P25 Testing and Compliance UpdateJim Downes-DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Open Q&A session
March 20194Project 25 Technology Interest Group
What do we do?• Provide a forum for users and manufacturers
• Manage education and training on Project 25
• Create and distribute Project 25 information
• Support the TIA standards process
• Offer Users access to the standards process without the rigor of TIA membership
• Maintain a “neutral ground” among the competing manufacturers and providers
And…
• Present Classroom Training and Panels such as THIS SESSION.
Project 25 Technology Interest Group (PTIG)
March 20195Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Founding Members
Sustaining Members
March 20196Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Corporate and Professional Members
NICATION
Project 25 Technology Interest Group
March 20197Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Available in VHF, UHF, 700, 800, and 900 MHz
16 Fixed station/repeater suppliers
13 Subscriber suppliers:
Mobiles, Portables, Vehicle Repeaters, Pagers
13 Console suppliers
16 Network providers
7 Test equipment suppliers
10 Consultant services
38 Vendors for Project 25 Equipment and Services
March 20198Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Project 25 Products and Services Available
March 20199Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Project 25 Products and Services Available
March 201910Project 25 Technology Interest Group
WWW.Project25.org
March 201911Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Project 25 Technology Interest Group (PTIG)
Documents available at www.Project25.org
• P25 Standards Update SummarySummary of the latest TIA TR-8 P25 Standards Meetings with user benefits defined
• List of P25 Systems (2200+)
• P25 Case Studies, PTIG Conference Presentations
• P25 Testing (Links to DHS CAP Program)
• P25 Non CAP ISSI/CSSI Interop Testing Template & Reports
• P25 Frequently Asked Questions
• P25 Capability Guide Remains the best tool for managing P25 features and capabilities for system planning and RFP development
March 201912Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Project 25 Technology Interest Group (PTIG)
New Documents available at www.Project25.org
New P25 White papers:
• What is P25 Compliance?
• P25 Authentication
P25 System of the Month Each month a new Project 25 system is featured describing the system, coverage, agencies served, interoperability achieved and other unique details of this application of Project 25 technology.
White Paper: Technology Benefits of Project 25This article has been recently updated to include the new wireline interfaces (ISSI, CSSI, FSI) and new operational capabilities recently added to the P25 suite of standards.
The Whitepaper covers the background and history of the P25 Standard, original goals and objectives, a summary overview of the standards and how they translate into benefits for the Public Safety community.
March 201913Project 25 Technology Interest Group
The Project 25 Eco-System Today
Established Base of over 2250 Project 25 Systems on the air today
Including 37 Statewide P25 Systems, numerous region wide , county wide, municipality, campus, and individual facility 25 systems.
Examples: Michigan 90,000 users 1,665 Agencies 12 Million PTT /mo.
Miami/Dade 30,000 users, 110 Agencies, 7 million PTT/mo.
A Vibrant Competitive Market-place with 38 Project 25 Product and Service providers offering a diverse range of P25 solutions at multiple price points and P25 is the preferred technology for Federal Grants
Independent Testing through the DHS CAP Program and a number of certified independent testing Labs.
A Live, Active, Evolving Technology that continues to develop with new capabilities, upgrades, and test standards
Why Project 25….
March 201914Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Why have so many PTT Users chosen P25?
Public Safety Grade Reliability and Performance Developed through 25 years of Standards evolution and product technology improvements.
Multiple P25 PTT Voice and Data Services: Group Call, Emergency Group Call, Broadcast All Call, Unit to Unit Individual ID Call, Telephone interconnect call, Tier 2 Location (GPS), OTAP/OTAR. All with talking party ID
Feature Rich Supplementary Services: Call Alert, Status Message/Status Update, Radio Check, Radio Unit Monitoring, Radio inhibit/Uninhibit, Priority/Preemptive Priority
Superior Voice Encryption and Security using 256 bit AES Encryption, Over the Air Re-Keying, and Authentication.
High Performance Audio Volume and Clarity (P25 Vocoder) combined with rugged housings that are designed for demanding Public Safety environments
Why Project 25….
March 201915Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Why have so many PTT Users chosen P25?
Project 25 is Cost EffectiveMultiple System Configurations: P25 offers: direct mode, repeated, single site, multi-site, voting, multicast, and simulcast configurations allowing scalable, cost effective, system design.
Sharing P25 Infrastructure P25 permits multiple agencies to share common infrastructure and each make their own purchasing decisions.
Statewide and Regionwide P25 Systems are growing rapidly as smaller agencies realize the benefits of eliminating their LMR operating costs and getting improved coverage and performance of P25.
P25 is the preferred LMR technology for Federal Grants
38 Project 25 Product and Service providers compete for Standards based RFPs
Why Project 25….
March 201916Project 25 Technology Interest Group
PROJECT 25 TECHNOLOGY
INTEREST GROUP
Visit PTIG Booth # 2761
IWCE 2019
OUR MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS
AS EXHBITORS ALSOSAY
THANK YOU
March 201917Project 25 Technology Interest Group
P25 Standards Overview, Interfaces and Terminology
Presented by:PTIG - The Project 25 Technology Interest Group
www.project25.org – Booth 2761
Dominick Arcuri
Subject Matter Expert, Televate, LLC
International Wireless and Communications ExpoLas Vegas, Nevada
March 5, 2019
March 201918Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Maximize
Spectrum
Efficiency
Facilitate
Multi-source
Procurement
Develop User-
Friendly
Equipment
Promote
Interoperability
P25 Objectives/Technology Goals
Frequency
Independent
Gradual Migration from
Existing Systems
Compatible
with
Existing
Equipment
Integrate
both Voice
and Data
Coverage
Equivalent
to Existing
Analog
Coverage
March 201919Project 25 Technology Interest Group
P25 Standards Process and Documents
P25 is a suite of over 85 Standard documents and Telecommunication Systems Bulletins that define the services and interfaces
March 201920Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Key Project 25 Interfaces
P25 has standardized the Common Air Interface (CAI) and multiple Wireline Interfaces
Common Air
I/F(CAI):
Trunking
RF Sub-System 1
Console
Interface
Inter Sub-System
Interface (ISSI)
Fixed Station
Interface (FSI)
CAI: Conventional
RF Sub-System 2
AIR
INTERFACES
SECURITY
INTERFACESWIRELINE
INTERFACES
DATA
SERVICES
DATA
INTERFACES
SECURITY
SERVICES
March 201921Project 25 Technology Interest Group
P25 RF System Configurations
Single Site Trunked RFSS
Project 25 Trunked
RF Sub-System
• Single Site
Multi-Site Trunked RFSS
Project 25 Trunked
RF Sub-System
• Multi Site– Simulcast
– Multicast
Console Sub-
System (CSS)
EcCSSI
Multi-Site Trunked & Conventional Overlay
Project 25 Trunked
RF Sub-System
• Multi Site Overlay– Trunking RFSS (voice & data)
– Conventional RFSS (e.g paging)
Console Sub-
System (CSS)
EcCSSI
Project 25 Conventional
RF Subsystem
Conventional
Digital Fixed Station
Interface
DFSI
Fixed
StationFS
March 201922Project 25 Technology Interest Group
P25 Phase I Common Air Interface (CAI)
• Designed to operate with 12.5 kHz channel spacing
• Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA)
• Data Rate: 9.6 kbps
• Modulation: 4-level form of FSK (C4FM)
• Vocoder: DVSI’s IMBE (7.2 kbps)
• Supports conventional, trunking and secure communications
• Conventional channel protocol same as trunking traffic
channel
March 201923Project 25 Technology Interest Group
P25 Phase 2 CAI
• 12 kb/s air link rate for 2 slot TDMA
• Modulation
– H-DQPSK for downlink (outbound)
– H-CPM for uplink (inbound)
• TDMA Voice Channels
• Dual Rate Vocoder
• FDMA Control Channel (Phase 1 CCH base)
– With TDMA extensions (for migration & compatibility with PH I)
March 201924Project 25 Technology Interest Group
P25 Inter-System Configurations
Connecting RF Sub-Systems Using ISSI
Connecting Systems Using CSSI
Connecting Systems Using ISSI and CSSI
ISSI/CSSI Supports various P25 call types, P25 services and console features
March 201925Project 25 Technology Interest Group
How P25 Promotes Interoperability
• Over the air interoperability– Radio to Radio of different manufacturers
– Radios from different manufacturers on a common system within a coverage area (conventional or trunked)
• Neighboring jurisdictions during a common event or vehicle pursuit
• Outside agencies responding during a mutual aid event
• Intra and Inter System Interoperability
– Multiple dispatch facilities utilizing a common infrastructure
– Neighboring jurisdictions that permit roaming while maintaining home system contact
– Multiple systems interconnected to create a larger system
March 201926Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Over the Air Interoperability via P25
Console
Interface
Inter Sub-System
Interface (ISSI)
Conventional
Direct Mode
Trunking
March 201927Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Multi-Agency Interoperability via P25
P25 permits multiple agencies to share common
infrastructure and each make their own purchasing
decisions
RF Sub-System 1
Agency A
Agency B
March 201928Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Intersystem Interoperability via P25
The P25 ISSI permits roaming to a neighboring
system while maintaining home system
contact
RF Sub-System 1
Inter Sub-System
Interface (ISSI)
RF Sub-System 2
March 201929Project 25 Technology Interest Group
P25 Transition and Migration
P25 FDMA
Trunked CAI
Repeaters
P25 TDMA
Trunked CAI
1 1 1 1
B
R
1
/
2B
R
1
/
2B
R
1
/
2B
R
1
/
2
P25 manufacturers supports
backward compatibility to legacy
systems
P25 CAI
Pre P25
Subscribers
Repeaters
1
B
R
2 1 1 11
B
R
2
P25 supports a smooth
migration from Phase 1 to
Phase 2
March 201930Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Designed for public safety by public safety
P25 is a suite of mobile radio standards and bulletins which define interoperable communications for emergency services
Developed in partnership between Public Safety and TIA
• Project 25 formed in 1989
• Initial standards released in 1995
• Original goals have been met, yet
• Ongoing development and evolution of the standards continue with broad industry support
Project 25: Summary
Project 25 Steering
Committee (users)
APCO P25 Interface
Committee (users & manufacturers)
Telecommunications Industry
Association (TIA), TR.8 Committee(s)
User
needs
March 201931Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Enabling
Interoperability
Multi-Vendor
Sourcing Migration from
Legacy Equipment
Multiple
Frequency
Bands
Conventional
& Trunked
Operation
Secure
Communications
Global Standard with
Worldwide AdoptionCoverage
Flexibility Voice and Data
Established
Public Safety
User Driven
Spectral
Efficiency
Evolving
Public Safety
Grade Reliability
and Performance
Project 25: Top 10 Benefits
Mature, well defined,
Air and Wireline
Standardized
Interfaces
A Large Installed Base
of over 2250 Systems
Superior Security
using 256 bit AES with
OTAR
A vibrant market-place with
more than 3 dozen suppliers
and the preferred technology
for Federal Grants
A User-Driven
Technology with support
at numerous frequency
bands
A live, active, technology that
continues to evolve with new
capabilities, upgrades, and test
standards
The reliable, de-facto, choice for
mission critical communications
during Natural Disasters and
critical events
Superior Audio volume and
clarity combined with high
performance radio designs for
Public Safety environments
Independent testing for
performance and
interoperability
March 201932Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Thank You
Dominick ArcuriSubject Matter Expert, Televate, LLC
March 201933Project 25 Technology Interest Group
International Wireless and Communications ExpoLas Vegas, Nevada
March 5, 2019
P25 Standards Update
Andy DavisChairman, TIA TR-8 Mobile and Personal Private Radio Engineering Committee
Sr. Resource Manager, P25 Standards - Motorola Solutions
Presented by:
PTIG - The Project 25 Technology Interest Group
www.project25.org – Booth 2761
March 201934Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Background
2018 & 2019 Publications
Work in Progress
P25 Standards Activity Update
March 201935Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Project 25 Steering Committee Approved P25 Standards list includes ~85 documents
• To date, all are produced, published and maintained by TIA TR-8 Mobile and Personal Private Radio Engineering Committee
• Overviews, Standards, Standard Tests, Telecommunications Systems Bulletins
• In addition to new documents, TIA publishes document revisions and document addendumsoRevisions and addendum may provide clarifications, correct errors or
add additional material
Background
March 201936Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Air Interfaces (2018)• An addendum to the Trunking Control Channel Messages standard was approved
for publication.
This addendum introduces an “Accessory Sensed Emergency” flag to the Emergency Alarm message.
• A revision to the Conventional (Air Interface) Interoperability Test standard was approved for publication.
This revision corrects editorial errors and makes clarifications on various test procedures but does not add, remove or technically alter tests.
• A revision of TSB-88.1-E (Part 1 Performance Modeling) was approved for publication.
This revision incorporates Addendum 1 and incorporates proposals to clarify performance modeling methods approved by Working Group 1
• A revision of TSB-88.3-E (Part 3 Performance Verification) was approved for publication.
This revision incorporates Addendum 1 and incorporates proposals to clarify performance verification approved by Working Group 1
2018/2019 Publications (1 of 4)
March 201937Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Wireline Interfaces (2018)• An addendum to the ISSI Messages and Procedures for Supplementary
Data
This addendum introduces the messages and procedures for Individual Regrouping control across an ISSI/CSSI.
• A revision of the ISSI/CSSI Interoperability Test Procedures for Trunked Voice Operation
This revision adds a normative annex that intends to simplify ISSI/CSSI Interoperability testing by recommending existing test configurations that use only 2 RF Sub Systems at a time and test a single ISSI/CSSI link at a time.
• A revision of the ISSI Recommended Compliance Assessment Tests bulletin
This revision will add recommended interoperability tests for Trunking CSSI applications and add recommended interoperability tests of TDMA operation of the Trunking ISSI and CSSI.
2018/2019 Publications (2 of 4)
March 201938Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Data (2018)• A revision of the Tier 2 Location Service Specification
This revision corrects editorial errors and makes corrections to EXI Encoding examples.
• TCP/UDP Port Number Assignments
This revision addresses errata that have been collected since the last publication.
• Mobile Data Peripheral Interface
This revision addresses errata that have been collected since the last publication.
• CMS Specification for Packet Data
This revision addresses errata that have been collected since the last publication.
• Packet Data Logical Link Control Procedures
This revision addresses errata that have been collected since the last publication.
• Packet Data Host Network Interface
This revision addresses errata that have been collected since the last publication.
2018/2019 Publications (3 of 4)
March 201939Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Security (2019)• A revision of the Security Services Overview document
This revision merges a previously published addendum with the parent document.
Air Interfaces (2019)• A revision to the Trunking Control Channel Messages standard was
approved for publication.
This revision addresses errata that have been collected since the last publication.
2018/2019 Publications (4 of 4)
March 201940Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Air Interfaces• Creation of a High Signal Strength Intermodulation Rejection Test is in progress.
This test will measure the ability of a P25 or analog conventional FM receiver to reject an unwanted broadband base station signal, thereby preventing degradation to the reception of a desired signal. Performance specifications are expected to follow completion of the measurement method.
• A revision of ANSI/TIA-4950-B “Requirements for Battery-Powered, Portable Land Mobile Radio Applications in Class I, II, and III, Division 1, Hazardous (Classified) Locations“ is in progress.
UL is proposing improvements/clarifications to the document regarding electrical protection parameters.
Work in Progress (1 of 4)
March 201941Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Wireline Interfaces• Group Regrouping for the Trunking ISSI/CSSI Standard is in progress.
This work will enable dispatch equipment connected to Trunking Infrastructures via the ISSI/CSSI to control group regrouping services. Note the control channel messaging for these services has already been standardized.
• A new Interoperability test standard for Trunked ISSI Supplementary Data Services is in progress.
This document will provide a standard set of tests for validating interoperability of Supplementary Data Services (Emergency Alarm, Call Alert, etc) operating across a Trunked ISSI.
Work in Progress (2 of 4)
March 201942Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Security• Definition of a Link Layer Encryption Security Service is in progress.
This is the first big new technology upgrade for improved Security for all air interfaces of P25. It protects control channel control messages, and hides group and individual IDs.
• An addendum to the Key Fill Interface standard is in progress.
This will enable Key Fill Device (KVL) interface to a KMF, an Authentication Facility and another Key Fill Device
• An addendum to the Over The Air Rekeying Messages and Procedures standard is in progress.
This will allow single key radios to use any Encryption Key ID and will allow multi-key radios to use any Encryption Key ID in order to ensure interoperability between single key and multi-key equipment.
Work in Progress (3 of 4)
March 201943Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Security (cont.)• An addendum to the Over The Air Rekeying Messages and Procedures standard is in progress.
This will allow single key radios to use any Encryption Key ID and will allow multi-key radios to use any Encryption Key ID in order to ensure interoperability between single key and multi-key equipment.
Broadband• Definition of 3GPP Mission Critical standard services interworking with
TIA Land Mobile Radio standard services is in progress.
This document will describe interworking of features (example; group and individual calls) that are common between 3GPP LTE standards and P25 Trunking, P25 Conventional and Analog Conventional FM LMR standards.
Work in Progress (4 of 4)
March 201944Project 25 Technology Interest Group
International Wireless and Communications ExpoLas Vegas, Nevada
March 5, 2019
ATIS/TIA Joint LMR LTE Joint Project Committee Status Update
Andy DavisChairman; TIA TR-8 Mobile and Personal Private Radio Engineering Committee
Sr. Resource Manager; P25 Standards - Motorola Solutions
March 201945Project 25 Technology Interest Group
• TIA and ATIS Memorandum of Understanding dates back to 2006 in which the two SDOs “agree to jointly sponsor and work cooperatively in the development of joint standards documents that are of mutual interest”.
• ATIS – Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions is a Standards Development Organization (SDO) develops technical and operational standards and solutions for the ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) industry (members include manufacturers and user agencies such as APCO)
• TIA – Telecommunications Industry Association is a Standards Development Organization (SDO) that develops voluntary, consensus-based industry standards for a wide variety of ICT products (members include manufacturers and P.S. Agency reps)
ATIS and TIA Background (1 of 2)
March 201946Project 25 Technology Interest Group
• TIA and ATIS began work on interworking of LTE Mission Critical (MC) and LMR services in 2012
• Joint Project Committee known as “JLMRLTE”
• This included Tetra, P25 Conventional, P25 Trunking and TIA-603 based Conventional Analog FM service
• In 2014 , the JLMRLTE agreed to “postpone further work in JLMRLTE until the LTE part of MCPTT work in 3GPP is more developed”
• In 2015 work resumed that created documents defining kLMRterminology and high level service descriptions
• Provided to 3GPP in 2016
• In December 2017, JLMRLTE work resumed
• Primary participants are 3GPP member representatives, TIA member representatives, Firstnet, AT&T
ATIS and TIA Background (2 of 2)
March 201947Project 25 Technology Interest Group
• Current ATIS Issue statement (WTSC-JLMRLTE-2017-00001R001) excerpt:
This issue statement proposes that ATIS WTSC (SN and RAN) initiate work with TIA TR-8 (TR-8.8 subcommittee) to develop joint ATIS/TIA specification(s), with ATIS as the lead Standards Development Organization (SDO).
Joint ATIS/TIA specification(s) on Use Cases, requirements, architecture, call/message flows, and implementation guidelines would be developed that define interworking of standard interfaces for published or future TIA LMR standards to the 3GPP interworking specifications. The JPC shall coordinate with 3GPP and TIA committees to identify and address gaps and evolve those standards as necessary in support of this issue. As application and service protocols evolve, the work should accommodate, in so far as is possible, interoperation of new broadband public safety features with new features of TIA-102 and TIA-603 conventional FM systems.
ATIS/TIA JLMRLTE Status (1 of 7)
March 201948Project 25 Technology Interest Group
• Current work item WTSC-JLMRLTE-2019-00001R001 title:
• “Study of Interworking between P25 LMR and 3GPP (MCPTT) Mission Critical Services”
• Scope excerpt:
This document contains scenarios and considerations for the use of a 3GPP
Release 15 Interworking Function to enable interoperability of services
between a 3GPP MC system and a TIA-based LMR system. For the
purposes of this document there are three distinct TIA-based LMR systems
that will be examined, namely: P25 trunking, P25 conventional, and TIA-
603 analog conventional FM.
NOTE: This document is intended to describe how that 3GPP Interworking
Function may be used to enable interoperability of those services that
are common between 3GPP MC systems and each of the three TIA-
based LMR systems mentioned above. Interoperability of services
between 3GPP MC systems and TETRA-based LMR systems are
outside the scope of this document.
ATIS/TIA JLMRLTE Status (2 of 7)
March 201949Project 25 Technology Interest Group
• 3GPP Release 15 and 16 documents define:
• Interconnection of 3GPP LTE Mission Critical Systems
• Interworking between LTE and non-LTE Systems
• The 3GPP Interworking architecture defines an Interworking functional entity (IWF)
• Adapts LMR Systems to mission critical systems via the IWF interface and supports interworking between LMR systems and mission critical systems.
• From the 3GPP side, the IWF acts as another MC System
• From the LMR side, the IWF acts as another LMR System
• The IWF is the functional entity responsible for conversion of media and control signaling between LTE and LMR technologies to enable interoperable services
ATIS/TIA JLMRLTE Status (3 of 7)
March 201950Project 25 Technology Interest Group
• High level functional model found in the JLMRLTE document:
ATIS/TIA JLMRLTE Status (4 of 7)
MC serviceIWF
Conventional FMLMR system
IWF-1, IWF-2, IWF-3
L603
TIA-102 LMR system
L102C/L102T
L603 – TBD interface to Conventional analog FM system
L102C – TBD interface to P25 Conventional System
L102T – TBD interface to P25 Trunking System
IWF-1, -2, -3 – Interfaces to 3GPP Mission Critical (MC)
System Services
March 201951Project 25 Technology Interest Group
• Current philosophy of the JLMRLTE document:
• Describe how common services (features) may interwork (interoperate)oDo not prescribe a particular LMR interfaces to the IWF although ISSI/DFSI
are likely candidates
oDo not prescribe specific 3GPP or TIA messages to or from the IWF
oDo not prescribe specific TIA devices that may interface with the IWF
• High level identification of message translations that are needed for interworking
• High level identification of media translations that are needed for interworking
• Identify issues “For Future Study (FFS)” that must be resolved
ATIS/TIA JLMRLTE Status (5 of 7)
March 201952Project 25 Technology Interest Group
• Current JLMRLTE document Table of Contents includes:
oArchitectural considerations and assumptions
oFunctional models
oAddressing
oDeployment models
oFeatures and scenarios
• Architectural considerations and assumptions section provides high level descriptions of how services operate
• Features and scenarios section provides descriptions and generic message flows for establishing, maintaining and terminating interworking services
ATIS/TIA JLMRLTE Status (6 of 7)
March 201953Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Thank You
Andy [email protected]
Chairman, TIA TR-8 Mobile and Personal Private Radio
Engineering Committee
Sr. Resource Manager, P25 Standards - Motorola Solutions
March 201954Project 25 Technology Interest Group
International Wireless and Communications ExpoLas Vegas, Nevada
March 5, 2019
P25 Security New Standards, Applications, and
Interoperability
Presented by:PTIG - The Project 25 Technology Interest Group
www.project25.org – Booth 2761
Jeremy Elder, Director of Integrated Platforms, Harris
March 201955Project 25 Technology Interest Group
P25 Encryption Standards Update
• Link Layer Encryption (LLE)
o Problem Statement
o Solution Overview
o Standards Update
o Important User Considerations
• Key Fill Device Addendum
March 201956Project 25 Technology Interest Group
LLE Problem Statement
P25 Link Layer Encryption helps ensure:• Integrity – How can you know the message has not been altered?
o Specifically Replay Protection ensures that a message cannot be resent later by an untrusted source
• Confidentiality – How can you be sure that the message is only received by the intended parties?
• Key Distribution – Do the initiating and receiving parties have the means to securely communicate?
March 201957Project 25 Technology Interest Group
LLE Problem Statement
• P25 End-to-End Encryption for voice calls and packet data protects the contents of the transmission
• End-to-End Encryption by itself does NOT protect against intercepting the identities of the parties involved in a call
o Initiator of a Call (Typically a User ID)
o Target of a Call (Typically a Group ID but may be a Supergroup or another User ID)
From: Jeremy
To: Bill
Message:
Q@#$%DFG%^&
March 201958Project 25 Technology Interest Group
LLE Problem Statement
Current state of P25 systems:• Control signaling messages on traffic channels and conventional channels
are not protected.• P25 trunking control channel messages (inbound & outbound) are not
protected. • This includes:
o User Registration/Group Affiliation, Service Requests & Channel Assignments
o Supplementary Data Services such as Status Update, Short Message, Radio Unit Monitor, Unit Inhibit
March 201959Project 25 Technology Interest Group
LLE Solution Overview
SUTrunking Site
Protected
RFSSInfrastructure
Other RFSS Infrastructure
Unprotected
Unprotected
SUTrunking Site
ProtectedUnprotected
SUSU Transparent RepeaterSU
ProtectedProtected
CFN Infrastructure SUConventional FixedNetwork Station
Protected
Unprotected
Direct Mode
• LLE only protects the air interfaces—nothing wired
• “Protected” means that identities and user data are encrypted
Trunking Conventional
March 201960Project 25 Technology Interest Group
LLE Solution Overview
Link Layer Encryption
ControlChannel
FDMA CAI Traffic Channel
FDMA or TDMA WC
FDMA CAI: Conventional (Direct Mode)
ConventionalFixed
Station
Infrastructure
TDMA Traffic Channel
FDMA CAI: Transparent Repeated (aka Conventional
Repeat (Simple))
ConventionalFixed Network
Station
Infrastructure
FDMA CAI: Conventional (Fixed Network)
P-SU
L-SUU-SU
P-SU
L-SUU-SU
P-SU
L-SUU-SU
P-SU
L-SUU-SU
P-SU
L-SUU-SU
• Protected (P), Unprotected (U), and Legacy (L) SU can all co-exist on the same channel/site/system
o Protected: Supports LLE and is operating with LLE
o Unprotected: Supports LLE, but is running without LLE
o Legacy: Doesn’t support LLE
• All existing P25 channel types are supported—including TDMA CC
March 201961Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Key Management for LLE
Important Concepts:
• The Link Encryption Facility (LEF) securely stores & distributes LLE Crypto material
• LLE Key Management provides for a hierarchy of keys and multiple key distribution methods. There are 3 types of LLE key distribution in the standard:
o Broadcast key distribution: provides an efficient method for SUs to be efficiently key managed
o Group Key Distribution: provides a method for groups of SU to be efficiently key managed
o Individual key distribution: provides a method to provision keys to an individual SU
Broadcast
Group
Individual
Narrower
scope
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Broadcast Key Distribution
Important Concepts:
• Root Link Encryption Key (RLEK) – All LLE operational Keys within an LLE Domain are derived from the RLEK
• Broadcast Keys are derived using cryptographically sound methods from the RLEK (CLEKs & STEK/STAK)
• Operational Keys can be securely distributed over the air via “Broadcast Key Distribution” (BKD) from conventional or trunked sites
Notes:
• Key derivation methods ensure that the encryption keys used on each conventional channel and trunked channel are unique
• Crypto synchronization uses a time value to provide “replay protection”
• If the RLEK is compromised, all sites & radios must be rekeyed
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Individual Key Distribution
• OTAR & KFD interfaces can be utilized to distribute Individual Keys (ILEKs) to individuals – especially for initial onboarding
• Individual Keys can be securely distributed over the air via “Individual Key Distribution” from conventional or trunked sites
TrunkingConventional
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LLE Affected Standards
Standard Number (TIA-102.x)
Title Changes required Status
TBD Link Layer Encryption Overview New Overview document for LLE Ready to move to TR8.3
TBD Key Management Messages and Procedures for Link Layer Encryption
New detailed specification describing key management for LLE
Draft document in ETG by 3/31
AABB-B Trunking Control Channel Formats Modification of formats for LLE control channel TSBKs and MBTs.
Ready to move to TR8.3
AABC-D Trunking Control Channel Messages Addition of ISPs and OSPs in support of LLE operations and LLE key management.
Draft document in ETG by 3/31
AABD-B Trunking Procedures Addition of procedures for LLE operations.
BAAD-A Conventional Procedures Addition of procedures for LLE operations.
BBAC Phase 2 Two-Slot TDMA Media Access Control Layer Description
Modification of formats and descriptions of LLE operations.
Ready to move to TR8.3
BAAA-A FDMA Common Air Interface Addition of new LDUs and packet data formats for LLE operations.
Not started
BACA-B ISSI Messages and Procedures Addition of inter-subsystem information in support of LLE key management.
Not started
BAHA Fixed Station Interface Addition of messaging and procedures for LLE key management.
Not started
AACD-A KFD Interface Protocol Addition of messaging and procedures for LLE key management.
In-Progress – Covered Later
AACA-A OTAR Protocol Addition of messaging and procedures for LLE key management.
Not started
LLE standardization is a major effort with many impacts on existing P25 standards
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• Updates to P25 standards for LLE will have no impact on users that don’t require LLE
• LLE will support interoperability with legacy subscriber units that don’t support LLE and subscriber units that support LLE on the same network
o For example in P25T, the standards will support a mix of protected & unprotected groups operating on the same site
• Key management is designed to be as seamless as possible – supporting distribution of future keys before they take affect
• Protection of the RLEK (& derived CLEK) is very important
• There is still some time until the standard is published—equipment conforming new standards are typically available 12-18 months after publication
LLE Important User Considerations
March 201966Project 25 Technology Interest Group
P25 Encryption Standards Update
• Link Layer Encryption (LLE)
• Key Fill Device (KFD) Addendum
o Scope of the Addendum
o Status of the Addendum
o User Considerations
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KFD Addendum Scope
• Enhances interoperability for P25 encryption by providing standards-based interfaces between a Key Fill Device (KFD) and the following:
o A Key Management Facility (KMF)
o An Authentication Facility (AF)
o A Link Encryption Facility (LEF)
o Another KFD
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KFD Addendum Status
• Much simpler standards update than LLE!
Document Status
Key Fill Device (KFD) Interface Specification – Addendum 1
Being worked in ETG
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KFD Addendum User Considerations
• TODAY: Interfaces between KMF, AF, and KFD and the KFD are proprietary—presenting challenges for interoperability between different P25 manufacturers
• There is no impact on the interface between the KMF and SU with this change—allowing support for legacy devices with new/updated KFDs
• There is still some time until the standard is published—equipment conforming new standards are typically available 12-18 months after publication
March 201970Project 25 Technology Interest Group
International Wireless and Communications ExpoLas Vegas, Nevada
March 5, 2019
Thank You
Jeremy Elder, Director of Integrated Platforms, Harris
March 201971Project 25 Technology Interest Group
International Wireless and Communications ExpoLas Vegas, Nevada
March 5, 2019
P25 Standards Update P25 Encryption Update and Best Practices for
InteroperabilityAlan Massie – FBI
March 201972Project 25 Technology Interest Group
FBI Shared Land Mobile Radio System (SLMRS)
• A nationwide P25 VHF Conventional system
• CONUS, Puerto Rico, USVI
• Cores located in Denver and Quantico
• Shared resources – ATF, DEA, FBI, USMS
• Each Agency has own Dispatch, KMF’s
• FBI alone has approximately 47,000 SLMRS subscribers
• FBI Operates two former DOJ IWN VHF Trunking systems –NCR & PNW
P25 and FBI
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FBI Shared Land Mobile Radio System (SLMRS)
• Federal Information Security Management Act
• SLMRS received ATO Oct 2016.
• Federal Information Processing Standards
• FIPS 140-2, AES Standard FIPS – 197, Nov 2001 • FIPS 140-2 precludes the use of unvalidated cryptography for the cryptographic protection of
sensitive or valuable data within Federal systems. Unvalidated cryptography is viewed by NIST as providing no protection to the information or data—in effect the data would be considered unprotected plaintext. If the agency specifies that the information or data be cryptographically protected, then FIPS 140-2 is applicable. In essence, if cryptography is required, then it must be validated.
• With the passage of the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) of 2002, there is no longer a statutory provision to allow for agencies to waive mandatory FIPS.
• FIPS 46-3, DES was withdrawn May 2005.
P25 Feds and Encryption
March 201974Project 25 Technology Interest Group
FBI and other federal agencies/departments
• Are obligated to seek FISMA compliance
• In the case of Encryption that means FIPS
• That means it cannot be DES, or RC4 variants
• So – to promote encrypted interoperability…
• Please consider using AES
• Note recent CAP AP/DHS rules on non-standard encryption
• Ponder how long DES may remain in P25 Standard?
• Encrypted Interop with Feds the justification you need?
• DHS/CBP/NLECC distributes interop key material
P25 Feds and Encrypted Interop
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FBI and other federal agencies/departments
• Use of CBP NLECC’s SLN’s 1 -20 are essential
• SLN’s 1-20 help enable encrypted interop
• NLECC will help you with getting Key material
• NLECC OTAR Team Supervisor David Moore
• Call NLECC at 407-975-1966 or 877-326-532
• Email NLECC at [email protected]
P25 Feds and Encrypted Interop
March 201976Project 25 Technology Interest Group
National SLN Assignments
March 201977Project 25 Technology Interest Group
The best for last - SLN/CKR’s
• SLN’s are only required for comms between
KMF and subscriber radio during OTAR
• SLN’s have nothing to do with radios ability to
decrypt a message (Key, Key ID, AlGID do matter)
• SLN de-confliction is only relevant within the context of your KMF/OTAR environment.
• If you want to interoperate with a subscriber that gets key from another KMF as long as you have the same Key, Key ID and ALGID, you will communicate.
P25 Feds and Encrypted Interop
March 201978Project 25 Technology Interest Group
International Wireless and Communications ExpoLas Vegas, Nevada
March 5, 2019
Thank You
Alan Massie – FBI
March 201979Project 25 Technology Interest Group
P25 Implementation in the U.S. Coast Guard
Keith LaPlant
Telecommunications &
Interoperability Prgm Mgr
U.S. Coast Guard
Miami, FL
(305) 415-7007
March 201980Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Analog wideband coverage of marine band channels deployed nationwide in early 1970s
Motorola 6 channel consoles
Mixed deployment of non-standard VHF transceivers at 300 radio sites
Spectra mobile and Sabre or MX-300R handheld radios
Legacy Capability
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1994 Requirements documenting need for increased capacity and better coverage
1995 Acquisition project chartered to modernize the National Distress and Response System
2000 Phase I contract awarded
2001 Contractors demonstrate ability to meet critical design criteria
RESCUE 21
March 201982Project 25 Technology Interest Group
2002 Phase II awarded to General Dynamics
2005 Rescue 21 IOC in Atlantic City NJ and the Eastern Shores VA
2012 32 of 37 Sectors are operational, 253 Remote Fixed Facilities on air
2017 Alaska and Inland Rivers Sectors complete with modified R21 architecture
RESCUE 21
March 201983Project 25 Technology Interest Group
P25 chosen as core of new radio system
• Established standard
• Vendor agnosticoSubscriber base is mix of Motorola, EF Johnson, Harris and Relm
radios
• Easier to draft specifications when standards are already defined
• P25 standards support some core R21 requirements such as OTAR and AES encryptionoVHF and UHF channels are OTAR capable nationwide
oSingle KMF supports OTAR for 13,000 plus subscribers
RESCUE 21
March 201984Project 25 Technology Interest Group
P25 facilitates increased interoperability
• P25 conventional channels (correctly programmed) work across any network regardless of vendor
• Use of a NAC eliminates confusion about CTCSS v CDCSS
• CG is expanding the purchase and use of dual or multi-band radios many of which include P25 trunked capability
RESCUE 21
March 201985Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Rescue 21 is a command, control, and communication system that supports all US Coast Guard coastal missions, with emphasis on Search and Rescue (SAR) and Homeland Security
• Maintains compatibility with legacy maritime customers (analog wideband)
• Implements digital, encrypted tactical channels
• Fully IP based with VoIP from remote sites
What is RESCUE 21
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What is RESCUE 21
Key Features• Improved Voice and Direction
Finding Coverage out to 20 NM offshoreo U.S. Coast Guard operational
frequencieso Working frequencies in the marine
bando Monitoring of VHF-FM distress
channels 16 and 70 in the coastal zone
• Improved System Availability –99.5%
• Enhanced Situational Awarenesso Geo Displayo Direction Finding
• Digital Recordingo Instant Playbacko Archiving
• Key Features– Interoperability
• Federal• State• Local• National Law Enforcement and
Incident Response interoperability frequencies
• Region-specific mutual aid frequencies
• DHS first responder frequencies
– APCO Project 25 (P25) compliant
• P25 OTAR capable• Clear or encrypted
– Phone patch capability– 24 x 7 network and system
monitoring and fault detection
March 201987Project 25 Technology Interest Group
RFF Configuration
VHF-FM CH16 GUARD
VHF-1
• VHF-FM MARINE BAND
• CG VHF-FM P25 CHANNELS
• VHF-FM INTEROP CHANNELS
• ENCRYPTED OR CLEAR
VHF-2
• VHF-FM MARINE BAND
• CG VHF-FM P25 CHANNELS
• VHF-FM INTEROP CHANNELS
• ENCRYPTED OR CLEAR
• UHF-1– CG P25 CHANNELS– UHF-FM INTEROP CHANNELS– ENCRYPTED OR CLEAR
• DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)– CHANNEL 70– DIGITAL DISTRESS
TRANSCEIVER
• VHF-3– UNUSED
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Typical RFF
DF Array
(9 element)
VHF
Rx
VHF
Tx
UHF
Tx/Rx
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R21 Coverage
March 201990Project 25 Technology Interest Group
R21 Continues to Evolve
Replaced hardware DIUs with software DIU’s
Dynamic encryption key selection implemented
• Allows operator selection of any encryption key loaded into system
Sector to Sector handoff implemented
March 201991Project 25 Technology Interest Group
International Wireless and Communications ExpoLas Vegas, Nevada
March 5, 2019
Thank You
Keith LaPlant
Telecommunications & Interoperability Program Mgr
U.S. Coast Guard
Miami, FL
(305) 415-7007
March 201992Project 25 Technology Interest Group
International Wireless and Communications ExpoLas Vegas, Nevada
March 5, 2019
P25 System and Console Interoperability using the ISSI/CSSI/FSI
Justin EvansRadio System Mgr., Montgomery County TX Hospital
District
Greg JurrensSenior Manager Technical Operations
Harris County TX
March 201993Project 25 Technology Interest Group
March 201994Project 25 Technology Interest Group
March 201995Project 25 Technology Interest Group
March 201996Project 25 Technology Interest Group
ISSI – Harris SR10.3 – Motorola 7.17.1
March 201997Project 25 Technology Interest Group
How many engineers does it take to implement an ISSI connection?
March 201998Project 25 Technology Interest Group
ISSI Console Testing
March 201999Project 25 Technology Interest Group
REVISIONS
DESCRIPTIONREV DATE APPROVED
ORIGINALA 17-OCT-18
Primary ISSI
Standby ISSI
Primary
Internet Access
Router 1
Standby
Internet Access
Router 2
Internet
Firewall 1
Internet
Firewall 2
*Foreign ISSI s will target ISSI NAT d Address while using the HSRP Shared Address as its next-hop
address
INTER-RF SYSTEM GATEWAY (ISGW) ISSI FIREWALL
ISSI FIREWALL
INTER-RF SYSTEM GATEWAY (ISGW)
UWAVE 7705
BACKHAUL SWITCH 2
MCHD 911 CISCO SWITCH
UWAVE 7705
INTER-RF SYSTEM GATEWAY (ISGW)
MCHD/HC ISSI Network Layout
ASTRO P25
NETWORK
ASTRO P25
NETWORK
uWave
MCHD NETWORK
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Implementation Successes What works well
• P25 Phase I to P25 Phase I - Group Calls W/Unit ID
• P25 Phase II to P25 Phase II - Group Calls W/Unit ID
• P25 Phase II to P25 Phase I - Group Calls W/Unit ID
• P25 Phase I to P25 Phase II - Group Calls W/Unit ID
• P25 Phase I AES to P25 Phase I AES - Group Calls W/Unit ID
• P25 Phase II AES to P25 Phase II AES - Group Calls W/Unit ID
• P25 Phase I AES to P25 Phase II AES - Group Calls W/Unit ID
All the technical staff and both vendors worked great as a team to have a successful deployment.
The audio quality is amazing, the users can’t tell they are on 2 different systems
Mapping Talk Groups over ISSI worked great no more “patching” needed
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Implementation Challenges
Implementation Challenges• Very few “Experiences” Subject matter experts• Vendor documentation – Language barriers• No Verified “How-to’s”• Single IP vs. Multi-IP – Affects ability to implement resiliency
Operational Challenges• Emergency Clear/Knockdown (Project 25 Inter-RF Subsystem Interface Messages and Procedures
for Voice, Mobility Management, and RFSS Capability Polling Services - Addendum 1 - Group Emergency Behaviors TIA-102.BACA-B-1)
• Automatic Roaming – Adjacency is not passed via ISSI• SuperGroup/Patching (ISSI Messages and Procedures for Group Regrouping TIA-102.BACG)
• SimulSelect/Multi-select (ISSI Messages and Procedures for Group Regrouping TIA-102.BACG)
• Aliasing (subscriber and Talkgroups)• “Foreign” vs. “Homed” Talkgroups – Requires hard patching
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ISSI/CSSI Focus Group
Established in 2016 under the FPIC
to explore the ISSI/CSSI technology
environment including but not limited
to:
Successfully connecting single and multiple manufacturer ISSI or CSSI systems
Collecting user and manufacturer implementation procedures
Troubleshooting methods
Identifying best practices
Serves as the voice for the ISSI/CSSI
community and is actively working
with manufacturers to improve
standards for interoperability
Example ISSI/CSSI Focus Group
Participating Agencies
Alberta First Responder Radio
Communications System
Connecticut Emergency Services and Public
Protection Department
Department of Information Technology
County of Fairfax, Virginia
Department of Interior, Bureau of Land
Management
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Harris County Public Safety Technology
Services
Iowa Statewide Interoperable
Communications System Board
Missouri Department of Public Safety
Montgomery County Hospital District TX
New York Metropolitan Transportation
Authority Police Department
Oregon Department of Transportation
State of New Jersey Office of Information
Technology
U.S. Coast Guard
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ISSI/CSSI Focus Group
Hosted three user-focused working sessions to facilitate information
sharing and on-going dialogue among participants
Meeting participants included public safety communications professionals
and ISSI/CSSI manufacturers’ representatives
Past meetings
May 2016 – Denver, CO
September 2017 – Arlington, TX
July 2018 – Denver, CO
Next meeting tentatively planned for summer 2019
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On-going Efforts
The action items from the in-person meetings resulted in the
establishment of three Product Development Groups
Best Practices PDG
Information Sharing PDG
Features & Function PDG
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The Best Practices guides are a collaboration among the ISSI/CSSI user
community to establish references for planning an ISSI or CSSI
implementation
Volume I addresses pre-planning, partnerships, and governance and
was recently published on the DHS CISA website
Volume II is currently under development and will cover topics including:
Stakeholder Engagement
Technology
Policies and Additional Governance
Maintenance & Upgrade Planning
User input and feedback continues to be essential. To participate, send
an email to [email protected]
ISSI/CSSI Best Practices PDG
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Information Sharing PDG
Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) portal available for on-
going participant collaboration
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HSIN Example Library
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ISSI/CSSI Features and Functions SurveyISSI/CSSI Features and Functions PDG
Conveners: Steve Dyson (Texas DPS) and Rick Iverson (Oregon
Department of Transportation)
Purpose: To develop a manufacturer neutral list of priority features and
functions needed to achieve interoperability across ISSI/CSSI
(manufacturer neutral), as well as understand current use of said features
and functions
ISSI/CSSI User Survey released in two iterations by Texas Statewide
Interoperability Coordinator (SWIC)
Version 1.0: Fall 2018, received 76 total responses
Version 2.0: Winter 2019, in progress
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ISSI/CSSI Features and Functions SurveySurvey Version 1.0 Results
Distributed to several user groups: NCSWIC, SAFECOM, FPIC, P25
UNS, SWBCWG, and NPSTC
Respondent details
Majority of the 76 respondents were state and local users
About 43% of respondents have an operational ISSI, 18% have an
operational CSSI, and 53% have neither
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Survey Version 1.0 Results: Demographics
State / regional; 17
County / city / township; 49
Tribal / territorial; 2
Federal agency; 4
Other; 2
Respondent Agency Breakdown by Jurisdiction Level
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ISSI/CSSI Features and Functions SurveySurvey Version 1.0 Results
N = 76
1823
Yes No
If no ISSI, do you plan on implementing ISSI?
13
41
Yes No
If no CSSI, do you plan on implementing CSSI?
22, 29%
3, 4%
11, 14%
40, 53%
ISSI Implementation Status
ISSI Only CSSI Only
ISSI & CSSI No ISSI/CSSI
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ISSI/CSSI Features and Functions SurveySurvey Version 2.0 Purpose
Version 2.0 includes questions to capture more specific demographic
information and clarifies features that may have been confusing to survey
respondents in Version 1.0
Current Status: Texas SWIC distributed survey to NCSWIC and
SAFECOM – please request survey link if have not received it
Close date March 25, 2019
Feel free to forward to any public safety emergency communications
users, particularly those with ISSI/CSSI implementations
Remember the survey may take up to 20-30 minutes to complete
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Recent Publications
ISSI Fact Sheet
ISSI/CSSI Primer
Provides a high-level overview of a broad range of introductory topic areas relevant to ISSI and CSSI
Published in February 2019
Best Practices: Volume I
Provides best practices observed during the initial planning stages by local, county, regional, and state agencies implementing ISSI/CSSI
Published in February 2019
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Best Practices: Volume I
Includes a one-page Best Practices
Checklist that address pre-planning
and partnerships and governance
Examples:
Clearly articulate the purpose and underlying motivation for pursuing ISSI connections to and from other stakeholders
Attend vendors’ in-depth technical courses to develop a thorough understanding of what ISSI/CSSI enabled systems can and cannot do
Coordinate ISSI governance with existing system governance, management, and use, as relevant
March 2019115Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Thank You
Justin [email protected]
Radio System Mgr., Montgomery County TX Hospital District
Greg [email protected]
Senior Manager Technical Operations
Harris County TX
March 2019116Project 25 Technology Interest Group
International Wireless and Communications ExpoLas Vegas, Nevada
March 5, 2019
P25 Cost Savings and Resource Sharing Overview
Presented by:PTIG - The Project 25 Technology Interest Group
www.project25.org – Booth 2761
March 2019117Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Sharing Scenarios• Multiple Agencies Join a Single P25 System to share Infrastucture and
operational Costs Examples Village of Pinecrest FL, University PD and EM Miami FL Area
• Multiple P25 County/Municipal Systems join to create a Region-wide P25 System sharing Infrastructure and Operational Costs and expanding Coverage area Examples: Hamilton County IN, Washington Capital Region, GATTRS Austin TX
• Local/Regional P25 Systems join a P25 Statewide System sharing Infrastructure and Operational Costs and expanding Coverage areaExamples: Michigan, Ohio, Wyoming, South Carolina
• Adjacent P25 Systems Share Talk Groups to offer Interoperability across Jurisdictional/State/or National Boundaries. Examples: Ohio/Indiana, Ohio/Michigan
P25 Sharing = Cost Savings
March 2019118Project 25 Technology Interest Group
International Wireless and Communications ExpoLas Vegas, Nevada
March 5, 2019
P25 Cost Savings and Resource Sharing
Presented by:PTIG - The Project 25 Technology Interest Group
www.project25.org – Booth 2761
Del SmithOperations Manager, Alaska Land Mobile Radio
Communications System (ALMR)
March 2019119Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Drivers for Shared System
• SOA Emergency Response Commission (SERC) Report sited Alaska disasters/mutual aid responses ……“Interoperability main issue…”
• Many different radio systems deployed throughout Alaska
• Need to replace aging equipment
• Federal and FCC Narrowband frequency requirements
• 911/Homeland Defense/Homeland Security & Defense Assistance to Civil Authority roles and missions
March 2019120Project 25 Technology Interest Group
• Single Large Procurement quantity buys create cost savings from consolidating subscriber requirements and Infrastructure Costs
• A single Qualifying Technical Group eliminates duplication of purchasing qualification testing and costs by multiple agencies
• Monthly Costs for System Access are shared across a larger group of participating agencies typically less than the cost to operate maintain and update single stand alone systems.
• Monthly Access Fees allow predictable operating Fund requirements and budgets without the cost for major capital Equipment procurements
• Software Upgrades and Radio programming technology refreshment costs are shared across a larger base for multiple vendor products.
Cost Benefits to P25 Sharing
March 2019121Project 25 Technology Interest Group
• Tower and site maintenance costs are shared by multiple agencies under a single contract
• A larger user base can fund Public Safety Grade infrastructure with redundant back up equipment
• Radio Frequency Sharing often allows greater system capacity and additional user access without requiring build out and cost of additional infrastructure.
• P25 System Architecture is scalable to allow cost effective design with a minimum number of sites based on geography and user loading requirements.
Cost Benefits to P25 Sharing
March 2019122Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Prior to ALMR
• Numerous, small, local stove-piped conventional systems existed
• State conventional repeater system existed primarily along roadways State Troopers EMS DEC Forestry, etc.
• Larger local governments (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Ketchikan) operating conventional systems for their agencies, no interoperability
• Military bases operating on NTIA frequencies, no interoperability with state/local
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Initial Choices
• Agencies fund, implement, operate and maintain their own independent infrastructure, as in the past
• Agencies can purchase a few ALMR radios to use when required and continue to maintain their own in-house infrastructure
• Federal, state and local governments cooperate to share a P25 standards-based fixed trunked infrastructure enabling operability and interoperability for members
March 2019124Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Drivers for for Sharing
• SOA existing sites (SATS microwave)
Saved time and expense, minimum of new sites needed
DOD funded RF equipment at 41 sites
Allowed for wide area coverage
• DOD sites
DOD need for roadway coverage for convoys
Defense Support to Civil Authorities mission
Interoperability with Non-DOD, State, Local & tribal
March 2019125Project 25 Technology Interest Group
ALMR System
• ALMR is a cost-shared, VHF, land mobile radio communication service, encompassing participating Federal, State and local/municipal users in Alaska, which provides secure, reliable, 24/7 operations by utilizing the latest proven land mobile radio technologies.
• Joint venture made possible by a Memorandum of Agreement, signed in July 2003, between the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration and the State of Alaska Commissioner of Public Safety.
• Frequencies authorized for State use only, and frequencies authorized for Federal use only, are jointly and equally shared for public safety use.
March 2019126Project 25 Technology Interest Group
History of ALMR Cost Share
• System declared operational July 2008
• First Cost Share Cooperative Agreement signed in May 2009 beginning State of Alaska (SOA) fiscal year 2010 (July 1, 2009)
Owner of equipment pays maintenance of that equipment
Shared costs split 50/50 between the State of Alaska and
Department of Defense (DOD)
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• 88% - 12% Variation
Based on percentage of sites owned
Rationale: Fair and simple for infrastructure owners and NIOs alike.
Facilitates individual NIO situation and equities; provides flexibility to the SOA and NIOs to agree upon a cost share method.
Reduces the SOA cost share responsibility by some percent (based upon negotiated cost share with NIOs)
Current Cost Share Strategy
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• A System covering the large geographic area and number of agencies could not exist without shared frequencies and infrastructure
• Interoperability between member agencies
• System at highest security level due to DOD/Non-DOD participation
• Shared costs for system updates
Benefits of Shared System
March 2019129Project 25 Technology Interest Group
• 85 sites
• 124 member agencies
23 State
15 Federal Non-DOD
6 DOD
80 Local/municipal
• 21,488 subscribers
ALMR System Statistics
March 201910Project 25 Technology Interest Group
• 85 sites
• 124 member agencies
Ø 23 State
Ø 15 Federal Non-DOD
Ø 6 DOD
Ø 80 Local/municipal
• 21,488 subscribers
ALMR System Statistics
March 2019130Project 25 Technology Interest Group
International Wireless and Communications ExpoLas Vegas, Nevada
March 5, 2019
Thank You
Del SmithOperations Manager, Alaska Land Mobile Radio
Communications System (ALMR)907-334-2636
March 2019131Project 25 Technology Interest Group
International Wireless and Communications ExpoLas Vegas, Nevada
March 5, 2019
P25 Cost Savings and Resource Sharing
Presented by:PTIG - The Project 25 Technology Interest Group
www.project25.org – Booth 2761
Cindy CastRadio Systems Manager, Miami Dade County FL
Chairman, Project 25 Technology Interest Group
March 2019132Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Miami-Dade County FLCindy Cast, Radio Systems Manager
Miami-Dade CountyP25 Radio System
March 2019133Project 25 Technology Interest Group
TOPICS
• Miami-Dade County Demographics & Gov’t Structure
• P25 Radio User Community
• P25 Cost Benefits for Sharing
• Agency examples for Joining & Decommissioning Systems
• Interoperable Benefits of Shared Systems
Miami-Dade CountyP25 Radio System
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Miami-Dade CountyP25 Radio System
Gov’t Structure• Mayor and Board of 13 County
Commissioner's• Miami-Dade County Government is
made up of 25 Departments (i.e. Information Technology Department).
• ITD, provides technology, information and business solutions.
• Radio Communications Services Division, operates, manages and maintains the telecommunication systems to include the P25 radio system, microwave systems, OpenSky radio system, Conventional radio systems, towers, frequency licenses, etc.
Demographics• Over 2.8 million residents• Over 2,200 square miles (larger in size
than the states of Rhode Island and Delaware, and larger in population than 17 states) with over 20 miles of sandy beaches
• In 2018, there was over 45 Million Travelers & 16.2 Million Overnight Visitors
• The County is home to more than 100 foreign consulate offices, 25 foreign trade offices, Florida Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant, Southern Command Military Headquarters, US Coast Guard Sector, US Airforce Base, and multiple Federal Headquarters for several agencies
March 2019135Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Miami-Dade CountyP25 Radio System
Radio User Community (119)
Over 30,000 radio devices
• Local County Depts: 25
• Municipal Police: 30
• Tribal Police: 2
• State Agencies: 6
• Federal Agencies: 14
• Non-County/NGO: 42(Schools, Universities, Hospitals, Ambulances, Railway Police, Security Agencies work with County, etc.)
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P25 Cost Benefits for Sharing
• Purchasing large quantities of equipment creates cost savings and increase discounts from vendors
• One group responsible for all technical and administrative aspects of the system (eliminates duplication of staff)
• Operational & maintenance costs for system are shared across multiple agencies reduces cost compared to standalone system (i.e. towers, microwave, antennas, HVAC, generators, etc.)
Miami-Dade CountyP25 Radio System
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Agency examples for Joining & Decommissioning Systems
• Example 1: Village of Pinecrest (General Gov’t & PD)
• Previously operated on a VHF single site conventional system
oRequired Funding for:– Operational & maintenance vendor contracts
– Lease tower contract
– Limited radio coverage
– Few radio features
• Joined the County P25 radio system (decommissioned VHF)
oMajor reduction in funding
o Eliminated multiple vendor contracts
o Increased radio coverage and radio functionality
o Increased radio interoperability
Miami-Dade CountyP25 Radio System
March 2019138Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Agency examples for Joining & Decommissioning Systems
• Example 2: University PD and EM
• Previously operated on a UHF single-site conventional system
oRequired Funding for:– Operational & maintenance vendor contracts
– Equipment on-top of library building
– Limited radio coverage
– Few radio features
• Joined the County P25 radio system (UHF decommissioned)
oMajor reduction in funding
o Eliminated multiple vendor contracts
o Increased radio coverage & radio functionality
Miami-Dade CountyP25 Radio System
March 2019139Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Interoperable Benefits of Shared Systems
Besides Reduced costs…..
• Increase radio coverage
• Radios have the shared disaster systems/zones
• Radios have the shared interoperable systems/zones
• Radios have the shared transportable site systems/zones
• Technical experts to troubleshoot issues (gov’t employees)
• Technical experts to address questions any agency (gov’t employees)
• Technical support staff 24/7 (gov’t employees)
Miami-Dade CountyP25 Radio System
March 2019140Project 25 Technology Interest Group
P25 Sharing = Cost Savings State of Ohio MARCS: County Example #1
March 2019141Project 25 Technology Interest Group
P25 Sharing = Cost Savings State of Ohio MARCS: County Example #2
County Responsibility
County Responsibility
March 2019142Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Thank You
Cindy [email protected]
Radio Systems Manager, Miami Dade County FL
Chairman, Project 25 Technology Interest Group
March 2019143Project 25 Technology Interest Group
International Wireless and Communications ExpoLas Vegas, Nevada
March 5, 2019
P25 Cost Savings and Resource Sharing
Presented by:PTIG - The Project 25 Technology Interest Group
www.project25.org – Booth 2761
Greg JurrensSenior Manager Technical Operations
Harris County TX
March 2019144Project 25 Technology Interest Group
P25 Sharing = Cost Savings TXWARN: New System Partner
Problem:
• Existing TXWARN subscriber wanted to add additional capacity and coverage in their jurisdiction.
• Existing subscriber costs approx. $4.2M (over 10 years)
Options:
Build a stand alone 3-site P25 UHF system - $6.2MControl over system operations, maintenance, growth
No Interop connectivity with 20 agencies on TXWARN
Become a TXWARN System Partner, add 2 sites: $3.1MComplete TXWARN Interop for the agency
Additional coverage for other TXWARN partners
Least 10 year cost projection.
March 2019145Project 25 Technology Interest Group
International Wireless and Communications ExpoLas Vegas, Nevada
March 5, 2019
P25 For the FutureP25 Connections for Emergency Communications
and Mutual Aid
Presented by:PTIG - The Project 25 Technology Interest Group
www.project25.org – Booth 2761
Jim HolthausChair; TIA Private Radio Section
Chief Technology Officer – BK Technologies
March 2019146Project 25 Technology Interest Group
P25 Connections for Emergency Communications and Mutual Aid
• P25 Applications For Emergency/Disaster Communications
o P25 Benefits
o P25 Ecosystem
o Important User Considerations
March 2019147Project 25 Technology Interest Group
P25 Connections for Emergency Communications and Mutual Aid
• Benefits of Using P25 Mission Critical Radio Equipment Include:
o Improved performance in background noise. P25 equipment can achieve 10 to as much as 25 dB improvements in background noise reduction.
o Improved Coverage – P25 Phase 1 technology is about +10dB better than narrowband Analog for the same delivered audio quality.
o Tone Signaling – DTMF, Knox and single tone is now supported.
o Enhanced Signaling – Talking Party ID, Group Calls, Unit-to-Unit Calls, All Calls, Emergency Alerts, Emergency Calls, Call Alerts, Radio Check, Radio Unit Monitoring and others.
o Location Services – Integrated GPS receivers provide location information.
March 2019148Project 25 Technology Interest Group
P25 Connections for Emergency Communications and Mutual Aid
• The Existing P25 Ecosystem Enhances Emergency Communications and Mutual Aid Through:
o Interoperability and Performance Testing:– P25 CAP Provides an Interoperable Baseline
o Multi-Agency Regional Systems– Provides Day-to-Day Interoperability Across First Responders and Partners
o State-Wide Communications Systems– Regional Interoperability Talkgroups Already Deployed
o Local, State and Federal Equipment Caches– Ability to Direct Resources for Critical Incidents
March 2019149Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Large Geographic Footprint of Interoperable P25 Systems for Emergency Communications
P25 List of Systems PTIG has published Two lists of known P25 Systems in the USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK.
List of P25 Conventional Systems: 1334The P25 Conventional systems total is 1334.
List of P25 Trunking Systems: 916 The P25 Trunking system list has grown from 711 systems November 2015 to 916 systems today.
A Grand Total of 2250 Project 25 Systems
March 2019150Project 25 Technology Interest Group
38 Project 25 Statewide Systems
March 2019151Project 25 Technology Interest Group
P25 Connections for Emergency Communications and Mutual Aid
• User Considerations:
o Mutual Aid Agreements:
– Prepare Ahead
– Regional ID Planning
– Coordinate Encryption Keys
o P25 Interfaces
– CAI, Encryption and ISSI Enhance
o V/U/800 Nationwide Interoperability Channels
– Mix of Analog and P25
– P25 Radios are Backwards Compatible with Analog
– Greatest Common Denominator
o 700 MHz Nationwide Interoperability Channels
– FCC Mandates Use of P25
March 2019152Project 25 Technology Interest Group
P25 Connections for Emergency Communications and Mutual Aid
• State-Wide Communications Systemso Regional Interoperability Talkgroups Already Deployed
– Organized as Homeland Security Regions
– Standardized Interoperability Templates for Each Region
– Program All Radios With All Interoperability Templates
March 2019153Project 25 Technology Interest Group
State of Florida P25 ID Plan
March 2019154Project 25 Technology Interest Group
It’s not just a radio. It’s a partnership.
Michigan’s Game PlanService to Citizens
• Increased/Enhanced interoperability for first responders
• Shared Services and Consolidation.
• Savings across government by reducing:– Parallel infrastructure
– Multiple disparate radios
– Operating costs
– Hardware and software costs
– Maintenance costs
March 2019155Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Identify & Adopt Best Practices for Interoperability
• APCO/NPSTC Standard Channel Nomenclature
• Configuration for Interoperability Channels
• Methodology Can be Applied Universally
• Key Parameters
• RX/TX Frequency
• RX/TX Network Access Code
Conventional Interoperability
March 2019156Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Conventional Interoperability
March 2019157Project 25 Technology Interest Group
International Wireless and Communications ExpoLas Vegas, Nevada
March 5, 2019
Thank You
Jim Holthaus
Chair; TIA Private Radio SectionChief Technology Officer – BK Technologies
March 2019158Project 25 Technology Interest Group
International Wireless and Communications ExpoLas Vegas, Nevada
March 5, 2019
P25 For the FutureP25 Connections for Emergency Communications
and Mutual Aid
Presented by:PTIG - The Project 25 Technology Interest Group
www.project25.org – Booth 2761
Robin GrierPresident, Catalyst Communications Technologies
March 2019159Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Interoperability and Interworking with LTE
P25 features can be mapped to PTT over LTE (Unit ID, Emergency, Location, I-call)
Trunking and conventional have different P25 interfaces and different features
Common Air Interface supports both with flexibility
More information on Wednesday
4:15 pm - 5:30 pm
Initiatives for LMR/LTE Interworking
Room: N261
Session Number: W44
DFSI
ISSI
LMR/LTE
ConsoleP25 Trunking
P25
Conventional
Multiple
Options
LTE
Servers
IP
Network
P25Trunking or
Conventional
CAI
March 2019160Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Extend P25 using LTE as the backhaul
Priority and Pre-emption make the cellular backhaul even better
Florida Highway Patrol and others have used cellular backhaul for 10 years, even with 3G
Direct Mode (Talk Around) can be captured locally and routed back to the primary system
Audio and meta data from a Local Repeater can be captured locally and routed back to the primary system Dispatch
Console
CAI
Deployable
P25-to-LTE
Data Unit
March 2019161Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Incident Command
Link P25 trunking to P25 conventional to analog, any band, on the fly
Monitor and Manage on-scene
Record audio and meta data outside of coverage area
Talk Group on
Trunking System
Conventional Receive
Frequency
Conventional Transmit
Frequency
March 2019162Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Mutual Aid
Fixed Gateways that can be remotely controlled to switch channels, talk groups, and systems
Create, modify, and tear down patches on the fly
Link P25 to legacy radio systems including SmartNet, EDACS, & MDC 1200
Connect to P25 using ISSI/CSSI, DFSI, or Common Air Interface
Dispatch Console
Or Interoperability
Application
March 2019163Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Mutual Aid
Fixed Gateways that can be remotely controlled to switch channels, talk groups, and systems
Create, modify, and tear down patches on the fly
Link P25 to legacy radio systems including SmartNet, EDACS, & MDC 1200
Connect to P25 using ISSI/CSSI, DFSI, or Common Air Interface
Dispatch Console
Or Interoperability
Application
March 2019164Project 25 Technology Interest Group
International Wireless and Communications ExpoLas Vegas, Nevada
March 5, 2019
Thank You
Robin GrierPresident, Catalyst Communications Technologies
March 2019165Project 25 Technology Interest Group
International Wireless and Communications ExpoLas Vegas, Nevada
March 5, 2019
P25 New Products and Services for 2019
Presented by:PTIG - The Project 25 Technology Interest Group
www.project25.org – Booth 2761
Cheryl GiggettsPrincipal, CTA Consultants
March 2019166Project 25 Technology Interest Group
What is New
• All-Band Multi deck Mobile
• Simultaneously receive and transmit up to four bands
• Supports high power (110W) VHF option
• Includes enhanced vehicular repeater integration
P25 Interoperability solution
• Interoperates with up to four P25 systems simultaneously
• ATLAS® P25, Astro® 25, VIDA® P25
• Mixed protocol operation (P25 Phase 1 & 2)
Benefits to Public Safety
• Select and unselect speaker audio control similar to dispatch control (multiple simultaneous conversations)
• Allows public safety user to roam to and operate on secondary systems while simultaneously connected to the primary dispatch
VM7000 P25 Multi-deck / Multi-band Mobile
March 2019167Project 25 Technology Interest Group
What is NewExpanding the powerful XL family of converged P25 communications to the Mobile Radio platform!
• Single-band, premium integrated vehicular solution
• 700/800 or 900 MHz bands
• P25 / EDACS / Conventional
• Standard features include:• Wi-Fi (2.4GHz & 5GHz)
• GPS
• Bluetooth
• Noise Cancellation
• Field upgradable, LTE-ready platform
P25 Interoperability solution
• CAP certified, field-proven P25 mobile interoperability
• Convergence of P25 (LMR), Wi-Fi and LTE technologies
Benefits to Public Safety
• Clear, intelligible audio for mission critical communications
• Common user experience with XL-185P and XL-200P
• Vehicle Area Network with applications to support data needs via LMR, Wi-Fi and LTE
• Future-ready to expand over time
Harris XL-185M - P25 Converged Mobile Radio
https://www.harris.com/what-we-do/public-safety-and-professional-communications
Learn more at Harris Booth #1549
March 2019168Project 25 Technology Interest Group
F7010/F7020/F7040 PortableF7510/F7520/F7540 Mobile
What is New
• Voice log archives with GPS metadata and
mapped RSSI analysis with Radio Discovery Tool
(RDT)
• Hardware based advanced system key (ASK)
• Enhanced talkgroup scanning (up to 32
talkgroups with user selectable priority modes)
• Receive only talkgroups prevent unauthorized
transmissions
P25 Interoperability solution
• VHF, UHF and 700/800 MHz models
• Conventional Analog FM/P25/Mixed-Mode and
P25 Phase 1 (FDMA) and Phase 2 (TDMA)
trunking
• AES/DES Encryption with Over-the-Air Rekeying
Benefits to Public Safety
• Small lightweight and concealable for
surveillance and tactical operations and smaller
vehicle installs
• Recorded voice log archives with GPS metadata
show when and where voice calls were made and
can help identify interference issues
• Diagnostics with mapped RSSI analysis values
can show lack of coverage where coverage was
Learn More at
Icom Booth #1949
March 2019169Project 25 Technology Interest Group
New P25 Monitor: G5 P25 Voice Pager
www.Unication.com
What is New• Now supports Phase II TDMA
• Now supports DMR Conventional Tier I & II
• New 2019 Release Planned: VHF & UHF Dual Band model!
P25 Interoperability solution• P25 CAP certified, the G5 is a P25 compliant, receive only
device that does not register or affiliate on the Network.
• Supports AES-256 Bit Encryption Standard
• Dual Band Models: VHF & 700-800MHz and UHF & 700-800MHz
Benefits to Public Safety• P25 Digital Paging provides improved coverage, excellent
voice clarity and superior reliability.
• Migrating from Analog to P25 Digital Paging can provide substantial savings- eliminating costs associated with network infrastructure replacement, maintenance, site & utility costs.
March 2019170Project 25 Technology Interest Group
What is New
• Enlite is a first-to-market dispatch solution in North America
• Offers a public-safety-grade dispatch console, empowered by the cloud
• Enlite provides P25 connectivity in the field via mobile-connected devices
P25 Interoperability solution
• Connect Enlite console to P25 via DFSI or CSSI/ISSI
• Convergence of analog radio, P25, LTE, call-taking capabilities, and more
• Allows user to extend their P25 network over Wifi, LTE, or satellite connections
Benefits to Public Safety
• Empower your P25 system to create seamless communications across multiple devices
• Enhance situational awareness and operational intelligence
• Reduce hardware footprint and cost, making Enliteaffordable for virtually any agency
InterTalk Enlite Cloud-Based Dispatch System
www.intertalkenlite.com
Learn more at InterTalk Booth #1561
March 2019171Project 25 Technology Interest Group
What is New
• C-Soft v7.5 Now Shipping
P25 Interoperability solution
• P25 Analog
• P25 DFSI & CSSI (Phase I & II)
Benefits to Public Safety
• SIP & NENA phone interface
• Crosspatch between radio technologies
• Over-The-Air and Direct IP interfaces can coexist
• DES & AES FIPS 140-2 compliant encryption
• Interface with CAD, AVL, and others via API
• Supported by 10+ IP recorder companies
• Highly customizable graphical user interface
• System security helps prevent and mitigate cyberattacks
Telex C-Soft P25 Console
March 2019172Project 25 Technology Interest Group
New P25 Happenings
Scout E1 Scout E4 Scout E8 Scout Ex Mobility
What is New• Completed first ISSI/CSSI Non CAP interoperability
testing with Motorola using new PTIG testing template
• New Scout Enterprise consoles E1, E4, E8 and EX.
• Scout Select product line now offers a subscription purchasing method
• New integration with Motorola APX radios for wireless connectivity
• Added Verizon Broadband to our existing PoCinterface suite which includes AT&T Enhanced PTT
Benefits to Public Safety• Connect P25 systems to LTE and LMR
technologies for maximum interoperability using standards based interfaces.
• Ready for FirstNet
• Use off-the-shelf computers with public-safety-grade, high-performance Avtec USB speakers, microphones, and foot switches.
• Secure, reliable, proven platform.
• Scalable with licenses on same architecture
• Designed, built, and supported in the U.S.
March 2019173Project 25 Technology Interest Group
What is New• 100W VHF P25 Operation
• Remote Programming/Diagnostics
• Now Shipping!
P25 Interoperability Solution• Vendor Neutral P25
Benefits to Public Safety• High Performance at Affordable Price
• Software upgradeable
New P25 Repeater Infrastructure
https://codancomms.com/products/cascade
Learn more at Codan Booth #1361
March 2019174Project 25 Technology Interest Group
What is New
• Connectivity Deployment Application Notes P25 Interoperability solution
• Provides portable, on-scene P25 coverage for special events or incidents.
• Back to Back Cross Band Repeater (RT/RT)
Benefits to Public Safety
• Provides guidance to further extend a P25 Network through a variety of backhauls including over IP/LTE Network via V.24 or serial modem links.
PDR8000 – Portable Digital Repeater Connectivity Deployment Application Notes
https://www.futurecom.com/products/pdr8000-portable-digital-repeater/
March 2019175Project 25 Technology Interest Group
What is New
• Results from a DHS Contract to research Standards based (P25) Interworking with FirstNet™ / 3GPP LTE
• Catalyst analyzed 56 Core Requirements and found 76% conformance using Inter Subsystem Interface (ISSI) to a P25 trunking system - but few agencies can use ISSI
• Interworking with other radio systems and other interfaces is also feasible but has a lower conformance percentage
P25 Interoperability solution
• Catalyst has designed a near-term, modular, multi-vendor architecture
• Uses Standard 3GPP messages to interface with LTE MCPTT before the Full IWF is complete
• Offers an Adapter to a variety of LMR systems without ISSI
Benefits to Public Safety
• More P25 users (including those without ISSI) can access FirstNet™ and have Interworking with their current LMR
• LMR / LTE Interworking promotes migration - not replacement - to FirstNet™
Catalyst Communications TechnologiesIntelliLink™ Interworking Technology
www.catcomtec.com
Learn more at Catalyst Booth #1280
March 2019176Project 25 Technology Interest Group
What is New
• Fast and cost effective radio tests to obtain building occupancy permit
• Grid test based on NFPA, IFC, and AHJ regulations
• Automatic report generation for submission
P25 Interoperability solution
• P25: RSSI, SINR, Frame BER, Phase detection
• FirstNet Measurements: multiple bands/operators
• Future proof: 5G, CBRS, NB-IoT
• RSSI on other technologies
Benefits to Public Safety
• Ensure indoor communications for first responders
• Makes adopting and enforcing requirements realistic
Testing Indoor Public Safety Radio Communication SeeHawk® Touch and IBflex®
https://www.pctel.com/public-safety-testing-solution/
March 2019177Project 25 Technology Interest Group
What is New• MX-3000 Master device accommodates the
requirements of larger geographically dispersed systems (state, regional and county systems)
P25 Interoperability Solution• An essential tool for P25 migration
Benefits to Public Safety• Provides comprehensive reports indicating
alignment characteristics by radio ID, identifying their status as Failed, Passed or Never Received
• Detect radio issues before it becomes an emergency – mitigates possible legal liability
• A proactive radio maintenance tool that assures operational readiness
New P25 Over-the-Air Radio Diagnostics for Large Coverage Deployments
Visit LocusUSA at Booth 731 to learn morehttps://www.locususa.com/products/diagnostx/
March 2019178Project 25 Technology Interest Group
What is New
• Field Testing For User Agencies
• Acceptance, Certification & Validation
• A2LA Accredited Test Lab
P25 Interoperability solution
• Subscriber Unit Certification for use on your System.
• RF System Acceptance or Validation - New or Existing
• P25 CAP - Compliance Assessment Program Test Plan
• Beyond CAP - User Designed Test Plan
Benefits to Public Safety
• “Do No Harm” - Only compliant SU’s loaded
• All system features and services will execute as expected
• All elements of system are actually compliant (current)
• Validate performance after installation in real world situation
LMR User Acceptance & Certification Program
https://compliancetesting.com//
480-748-4449
Is your P25 system compliant?
Will your ISSI work?
March 2019179Project 25 Technology Interest Group
Pick the form-factor that
best suits your needs:
Virtual Machine
Panasonic
Toughbook
Dell/HP 19” server
Valid8 M-series HW
Valid8 P25 ISSI/CSSI Testing
March 2019180Project 25 Technology Interest Group
PC Application for:
Non-intrusive, Bi-directional P25 Channel Observation
P25 Air Interface Testing
P25 Interoperability Verification
Real-time Maintenance and Diagnostics
Etherstack P25 Off-Air Monitor
www.etherstack.com
March 2019181Project 25 Technology Interest Group
International Wireless and Communications ExpoLas Vegas, Nevada
March 5, 2019
Thank You
Cheryl GiggettsPrincipal, CTA Consultants
March 2019182Project 25 Technology Interest Group
International Wireless and Communications ExpoLas Vegas, Nevada
March 5, 2019
P25 Testing and Compliance Update
Presented by:PTIG - The Project 25 Technology Interest Group
www.project25.org – Booth 2761
Jim Downes
P25 User Needs Subcommittee Project 25 Steering Committee
Jim Downes, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security
Agency (CISA), Project 25 (P25) Steering Committee Chair
P25 User Needs Subcommittee Project 25 Steering Committee
The majority of public safety community agrees P25 is the best
choice for mission critical emergency communications interoperability
P25 is the recommended technology of choice for MCPTT Voice
interoperability in the SAFECOM Grant Guidance and the DHS NECP
P25 provides a competitive environment with multiple vendors
offering standards compliant equipment and services
This multiple vendor environment dictates a critical need for
consistent and reportable Conformance and Interoperability Testing
to ensure both operability and interoperability among multiple vendor
resources
Importance of LMR Sustainment and Continued
P25 Support
P25 User Needs Subcommittee Project 25 Steering Committee
The P25 user and manufacturer community agree there basically four
levels of compliance described below when referring to the
requirements or capabilities of P25 products, features and services.
1. Compliance in the context of the P25 Statement of Requirements
(SoR) document
i. Compliance statements at this level mean functionality covered by the
SoR have been implemented.
2. Compliance in the context of a published P25 standard document
i. Compliance statements at this level mean functionality has been
implemented in accordance with a P25 Standard document or
documents
3. Compliance in the context of a published P25 standard test
procedures document
i. Compliance statements at this level means functionality has been
implemented per a P25 Standard document and has passed P25
standard tests associated with that functionality.
Levels of P25 Compliance Testing
P25 User Needs Subcommittee Project 25 Steering Committee
4. Compliance in the context of the DHS OIC Compliance Assessment
Program (CAP)
i. The DHS OIC Compliance Assessment Program identifies equipment
tests that may or may not be included in the P25 suite of standards.
When CAP testing uses tests included in the P25 suite of standards,
then compliance statements at this level means the tested functionality
has been implemented per a P25 Standard document (or documents)
and this functionality has passed its associated P25 standard tests that
are included in CAP Compliance Assessment Bulletins (CABs) and the
testing was performed in CAP recognized labs and the test results are
reported in a CAP approved document.
Additional information on the four levels of compliance testing can be
found on the “What is P25 Compliance?” Whitepaper at
http://www.project25.org/images/stories/ptig/PTIG_Whitepaper_on_P
25_Compliance_Final_190119.pdf
Levels of P25 Compliance Testing
P25 User Needs Subcommittee Project 25 Steering Committee
Project 25 Compliance Assessment
The ability to utilize equipment from multiple vendors and maintain both
intra-system and inter-system interoperability requires use of common
standards
It is critical that P25 equipment and systems are compliant with the
published standards and confirmed through an open and coordinated
process
The P25 Steering Committee and the TIA TR8 Engineering Committee
support the CAP process and provides jointly developed P25
Recommended Compliance Acceptance Tests (RCAT)s for CAP
consideration
It is important that both users and vendors are actively engaged in the
process
Project 25 Testing
P25 User Needs Subcommittee Project 25 Steering Committee
The P25 Steering Committee approved 12 test procedure
documents, developed in coordination with TR-8, for forwarding to
the P25 Compliance Assessment Program (CAP) for consideration in
the development of Compliance Assessment Bulletins (CABs) that
define the tests required for program participation"
Recommendations included four published interoperability test
documents for inter-RF subsystem interface (ISSI) and trunked
system standards
Users are urged to refer to the published test procedures listed in the
Project 25 List of Approved Standards when developing acquisition
plans when there is no CAP approved test results available
P25 Steering Committee
P25 User Needs Subcommittee Project 25 Steering Committee
The P25 Recommended Compliance Assessment Test Procedures
were approved by the P25 SC and forwarded to the P25 CAP
Director:
TSB-102.CBBA-A: Project 25 RCAT – Transceiver Performance –
Conventional Mode Subscriber
TSB-102.CBBC-A: Project 25 RCAT – Transceiver Performance –
Conventional Mode Fixed Station
TSB-102.CBBE: Project 25 RCAT – Conventional Operation
TSB-102.CBBF-A: Project 25 RCAT – Transceiver Performance –
Trunking Mode Subscriber
TSB-102.CBBH-A: Project 25 RCAT – Performance – Trunked Mode
Fixed Station Transceiver and Related Infrastructure
TSB-102.CBBJ-C: Project 25 RCAT – Trunking Interoperability
TSB-102.CBBK-A: Project 25 RCAT – Trunking ISSI
TSB-102.CBBL-A: Project 25 RCAT - TDMA Trunking Voice Channel
Air Interface
P25 Steering Committee Activity
P25 User Needs Subcommittee Project 25 Steering Committee
ISSI/CSSI Non-CAP Interoperability Test Template
The template was developed to provide the public with test results prior to
the availability of CAP recognized ISSI/CSSI testing labs and testing results
APIC Compliance Assessment Process and Procedures Task Group
(CAPPTG) forwarded a Non-CAP Interoperability Test Template for P25
Steering Committee approval. The P25 Steering Committee approved the
template
The template will be used by the manufacturers to conduct and record
interoperability tests of common features/functions between different
systems
PTIG published the template and the results of testing as a method for
reporting ISSI and/or CSSI P25 Interoperability test results for user and
manufacturer reference www.project25.org
Allows reporting on interoperability of testing equipment from two
manufacturers; that may have been performed in a single lab, in a lab to lab
setting or in an installed customer setting
Project 25 Testing
P25 User Needs Subcommittee Project 25 Steering Committee
Project 25 Technology Interest Group (PTIG):
http://www.project25.org
DHS P25 Compliance Assessment Program (CAP)
https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/p25-cap
Project 25 Steering Committee Info
https://www.dhs.gov/technology
For Additional Information
March 2019192Project 25 Technology Interest Group
International Wireless and Communications ExpoLas Vegas, Nevada
March 5, 2019
P25 for the Future New Products, Applications, Interoperability and Security