Bi-Directional Amplifiers (BDA's) are installed in buildings and structures to enable radio signals to be transmitted into the interior beyond where they can be transmitted from an outside source. It is critical that these BDA's are installed for MPSCS operation and are Rebanded to the new frequencies at the same time as other MPSCS system components and radios.
The problem: MPSCS has installed some of these BDA's and knows where they are. However, local agencies and companies have also isntalled BDA's without notifying the MPSCS or local radio shops. The MPSCS Rebanding team needs to learn where every BDA is located, regardless of who installed it, so it can be entered into the project's inventory. Once Rebanding is underway, the BDA's will be scheduled for Rebanding at no cost to the local agency.
If a BDA is not Rebanded, it will not be able to function with the MPSCS once the Rebanding migration is complete, leading to a critical point of failure for public safety personnel and services.
The solution: Please review your infrastructure to identify any BDA installations for the improvement of MPSCS coverage. Prepare a list of the BDA's, their location address, as well as the location within the structure, and contact information for the person that can provide additional or clarifying information. The information can be emailed to: darcuri@rcc.comwith 'BDA' in the subject line. Dominick Arcuri, PE is the Sr. VP of RCC Consultants assigned to this project.
Your assistance and response to this request is important to the success of the project.
Please contact Richard Baker, MPSCS 800 MHz Rebanding Project Manager, if you have questions or concerns at 517-333-4133. or at BakerR4@michigan.gov
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