TETRA  |  2019-09-23

RSI Launches International Critical Communication Border Solution and TETRA Survey App

Source: The Critical Communications Review | Gert Jan Wolf editor

X-Border, helps TETRA users communicate across international borders through different networks and is compatible with Motorola, Sepura and Teltronic TETRA radio terminals.

RSI, a Uk based telecommunications consultancy  and developer of specialised survey tools have released X-Border, a TETRA network group call repeater designed for international border areas where users on different TETRA networks need to talk to each other.

X-Border is a quick and simple solution that can be set up anywhere and allows users continue to use their normal TETRA terminals without any complex roaming configuration or the need for wired connections into either network.

The solutions comes in a robust carry-case and is compatible with Motorola, Sepura and Teltronic TETRA radio terminals.

Some of the key features of the X-border solutions are:

  • All calls received on radio terminal ‘A’ on network ‘A’ are re- transmitted on radio terminal ‘B’ on network ‘B’ and vice versa, so that users on network ‘A’ can communicate easily with users on network ‘B’
  • Intended to be installed near the border where there is overlapping coverage from both TETRA networks
  • Built-in loudspeakers for monitoring call activity
  • Matched audio connection ensures good voice quality
  • Case can be locked shut with padlock. Built-in fan ensures radio terminals are kept cool
  • Compatible with Motorola, Sepura & Teltronic TETRA radio terminal
  • Suitable antennas should be attached to the antenna ports 

TETRA Survey

Recently RSI also introduced a free Android App called ‘Aries Probe Controller’ for indoor TETRA surveys designed to work with RSI’s existing Aries Probes (V3 model). The App allows the user to download floorplans and track their location in areas where GPS is not available while the Aries probes continue to work as normal logging coverage data and performing Voice Quality testing.

The App communicates with the Aries probe using a Bluetooth link. As well as indoor location tracking, the App allows the user to control and configure the probe and to initiate the survey. The App also provides an option to let the probe connect to the Aries server through the mobile phone – very useful for areas where there is no 3G/4G service but WiFi is available.