Ensuring a safe and secure homeland for all North Dakotans.

ND Department of Emergency Services

North Dakota: PSIC Success Purchase

PSIC Purchase • Two (2) tower antenna trailers containing

gateway unit

• Need– Deployable communication asset

– Backup system to replace a state/local communication tower in an emergency

– Gateway system for interoperability in emergencies

• Cost– $177,852 each

State Communication System

State Radio DisastersCommunication Issues

• 2009 Spring Flood

• 2010 Spring Flood

• 2010 Ice Storms

Killdeer Tower

Gateway

• ACU-100

• Six (6) Radio Interface Modules

– 3 - P25 50w VHF

– 2 - P25 50w 700/800 MHz

– 1 - 50w UHF

• Laptop computer and software to program the radios

Unit Shelter

Generator

Platform for Antenna Deployment

Antenna

Storage Box

Fuel for Generator

Antenna Storage

Antenna Cable Spool

OutriggersOutriggers

Antenna Anchors

Antenna

Tower Extension

Tower Primary

Questions?

Mike Lynk(701) 328-8150mlynk@nd.gov