TowerIQ Introduces GuardianB, Guardian BBU, and Guardian TQ-ANN Annunciator for Enhanced Emergency Response Communication

TowerIQ is excited to launch three new products aimed at enhancing in-building emergency response communication systems. GuardianB: TowerIQ’s GuardianB is a Class B Public Safety BDA engineered for enhanced in-building coverage. With a maximum gain of 80 dB supporting 700/800 MHz Public Safety bands, it ensures reliable signal amplification for First Responders. GuardianB meets NFPA 72/1221, IFC 510 codes with UL2524 Certification and is equipped with dry contact alarming …

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TowerIQ Announces Availability of ½” Plenum Rated Air Dielectric Cable for Public Safety Das Applications 

TowerIQ’s new 50-ohm, ½” Plenum rated air dielectric cable meets AHJ approval for Public Safety in-building DAS systems. It conforms to NFPA 262, UL 444, and CSA 222 standards for Public Safety Cabling to ensure TowerIQ’s cable meets the highest level of quality and reliability in the industry. With low VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) and DC Resistance, the TowerIQ Plenum rated 1/2” cable was built to withstand the rigorous conditions faced in fire …

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Life Safety Code Requirements Other Cities Should Adopt

The NFPA 72: Appendix Q details code requirements specific to fire and life safety networks in New York City. New York City has some of the most defined fire safety codes compared to the rest of the country. As the city has over 8 million in population, it comes to no surprise that fire safety regulations have adapted to suit the architectural necessities of New York City. What could other cities learn from the special requirements placed on The Big Apple? NFPA 1221 and NFPA 72 Appendix …

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Public Safety Distributed Antenna Systems Cannot Sacrifice Survivability

A properly installed PSDAS guarantees that first responders have stable communications while a building is undergoing a fire or other emergency. This infrastructural system that provides emergency responders with two-way radio coverage is just as important as the building’s fire alarm, sprinkler, and security systems. It is indisputable that Public Safety Distributed Antenna Systems (PSDAS) are considered to be critical building systems. As emergency responders cannot safely respond …

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Radio "Walkie" Choices for Local Authorities

TowerIQ answers the most basic questions for every two-way radio communications enhancement system requirement. A dependable source of communications for firefighters is as essential to them as having access to water. Advancing beyond the firefighter phones for in-building emergency communications was a critical step in improving the operational ability of our emergency responders and the safety of building occupants. With technological advancements such as Two-Way Radio Communications …

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