Radio Systems for Effective Operations and Personnel Safety

Project 25 (P25), also known as APCO-25, represents a set of standards for digital two-way radio systems designed for interoperability. Originally developed by public safety professionals in North America, P25 has garnered global acceptance across public safety, security, public service, and commercial sectors. P25 radios serve as direct replacements for analog UHF radios, offering the added capabilities of data transmission, encryption, and text messaging. P25 radio systems find widespread use among dispatch organizations such as police, fire, ambulance, and emergency rescue services. They are deployed through vehicle-mounted radios, repeaters, and handheld walkie-talkies. These systems come in various types, including Conventional, Trunked, and Regional or statewide, catering to diverse operational needs.