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BDA Designs That Are Out of This World
I read something the other day that blew my mind. Not surprising given the wide…
Does Your Building Need a Passive or Active DAS?
At RF Solutions, we design public safety and cellular enhancement distributed antenna systems (DAS) for…
Don’t Let Your ARCS Approval Stand Between You and Your Building’s CO
On October 1, the NY Times front cover of the Sunday Real Estate Section featured…
Superior Products Backed by Decades of Experience
An Auxiliary Radio Communications System (ARCS) provides first responders with a fail-safe method of communication…
Grid Testing: You Can’t Get the Gold Without the Grind
Grid testing emergency responder radio communication systems is mandated in the International Fire Code 510.5.3…
Is Your ARC System in Compliance?
Building owners in NYC breathe a sigh of relief when their ARC System passes inspection…
Reception Killer Quesque C’est?
It seems illogical that in 2021 getting good cell reception is still an issue, even…
2020 Foresight
I want to think that when we started our company in 2016, we were anticipating…
A Firehouse Chat
Today, October 28th, is National First Responder Day. Congress designated the day in 2017 to…
Project Managers Are the Electromagnetic Force of Our Organization
The hats our Project Managers must wear are many; the skills they must have are…
…And This Dragon Eats Fire
Installing coaxial cable for public safety deployments may never be the same. Radio Frequency Systems…
That’s An E-Wrap!
Some of the most challenging projects in the public safety arena involve older, occupied buildings,…
The Call for Robust, Reliable Communications for First Responders Nationwide
In 2005, the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued its Final Report…
FDNY’s Loss Will Be NYC’s Gain
Henry Nazar may not be a well-known name in the public safety private sector, but…
Why Process Is Critical When Lives Are At Risk
From Sub-Basement to the 104th Floor When a fire alarm is activated, people rush from a…
‘First Do No Harm’ Applies to Installing Public Safety Systems in Hospitals Too
Installing in-building wireless communication systems inside existing hospitals adds several layers of complexity and comprises…
What Happens When the Market Lacks the Tools You Need?
The need for reliable in-building radio coverage for first responders became imperative in the aftermath…
A City Full of Heroes
Although my title at RF Solutions is Director of Communications, I would prefer it was…
Made in the USA
Three years ago, we started RF Solutions with a mandate to design and implement state…
Your ARCS Passed Inspection! Now What?
As a building owner or property manager, you pray the public safety system you’ve installed…
Value Engineering the Design
It’s not unusual to receive a design for an Auxiliary Radio Communication System (ARCS) or…
The Security Industry Picks up a Hammer and Goes to Bat for Kids in Need
People who work in the security industry spend their days keeping the rest of us…
Nneka Nurse, RFS Project Manager by Day – Host of Prestigious James Beard House Caribbean Event by Night
At RFS, we value our employees for their accomplishments in the office, and we celebrate…
Industry News
The Safer Building Coalition Profiles RF Solutions
Laura Keyes, a founder of RF Solutions, sits down with the Safer Building Coalition to…
Is 5 Just What Comes After 4?
Muriel Medard – MIT professor gives a history of mobile telephony, and provides insight into…
CBRS Has Nothing to Do With CB Radios
If you’ve heard the acronym CBRS, but aren’t sure what all the hype’s about, read…
The 5G Landscape Part 2
Have you ever wondered how countries share the same frequencies? Read Forbes columnist, Bob O’Donnell’s…
The 5G Landscape Part 1
Forbes columnist, Bob O’Donnell promises big things for 5G. “…the capabilities that 5G will enable…
The FCC’s 5G FAST Plan
The FCC’s 5G Fast Plan to “Ensure America leads the world in wireless innovation,” has…