HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2019-R0191 - MOU With Txdot - Texas Statewide Interoperability Channel Plan - 05/28/2019Resolution No. 2019-RO191
Item No. 6.19
May 28, 2019
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized and directed to execute for
and on behalf of the City of Lubbock a Memorandum of Understanding, Texas Statewide
Interoperability Channel Plan ("MOU") establishing permissions and guidelines for use of
interoperability or mutual aid radio channels by and between the City of Lubbock and the
Texas Department of Public Safety, and all related documents. Said MOU is attached
hereto and incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included
in the minutes of the Council.
Passed by the City Council on .—May 28 , 2019.
DANIEL M. POPE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
kR,eccaGarza, City Secr Lary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Mark arwo , Assistant ity Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ry S rooke, Assistant City Attorney
RES.MOU-COL-DPS
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Resolution No. 2019-RO 191
Texas Statewide
Interoperability Channel Plan
For FCC Designated Public Safety Interoperability Channels 150 MHz — 800 MHz Bands
Developed By
Texas Interoperable Communications Coalition (TACC) and
the Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS)
Revised October 2018 (Change #20)
RECORD OF CHANGES
Texas Statewide Interoperability Channel Plan
CHANGE #
DATE OF
CHANGE
CHANGE
DATE ENTERED
Issued
04-1-2005
Initial Issue
04-1-2005
1
4-6-2005
Deleted "narrowband" from phrase
4-6-2005
"narrowband 800", pg. 14.
2
4-6-2005
Frequencies transposed in Figure 5,
4-6-2005
pgs. 15 & 30.
3
4-6-2005
Deleted word "refarming" from
4-6-2005
"refarming order", pgs. 15 & 30.
4
9-7-2006
Corrected error in 700 MHz channel
9-7-2005
frequencies, pgs. 13-14, & 29.
General edit; simplify provision for
5
6-10-2007
encryption; add new/changed channel
6-10-2007
labels, clarify 1/1/2013 deadlines
Name of plan changed to add the word
"Statewide'. General edit; Modified
background note and text to require
6
9-25-2007
P25 NLT 1/1/2013; added tactical
10-20-2007
repeaters; dropped 700 MHz channels
1 MHz; changed 800 MHz NPSPAC
channels by 15 MHz.
Corrected order of frequencies used in
8TAC95D and 8TAC96D. Extended
7
01-22-2008
transition date for P25 CAI digital until
01-22-2008
1-1-2015. Changed VTAC17 and
VTAC19 availability date to 7/1/2008.
Removed Texas Government Code
8
06-09-2008
Chapter 411.0105 (Public Safety
06-09-2008
Radio Communications Council
9
06-24-2008
Changed marine channel date due to
06-24-2008
FCC delay
10
11-05-2008
Removed Marine channels from plan
11-05-2008
due to FCC rule amendments
11
04-20-2009
Updated narrowbanding requirements
04-20-2009
for 1/1/2013
12
08-31-11
Updated MOU language
08-31-11
Updated Modulation requirements,
removed Digital P25 Requirements,
13
03-06-12
Added Fed VHF Repeaters, Changed
03-06-2012
Channel Coordination to IC, Updated
SW IC
• Changed Texas Law 1 to
TXCALL1 D and Texas Law 2 to
14
03-22-12
TXCALL2D
03-22-12
• Added 'Office of the Texas SWIC'
or'TxICC' to SIEC references
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• Removed references to P25
compliance by 2015
• Added reference to compelling
reason exception for P25
• Clarified wideband and
narrowband for modulation and
encryption
• Added footnote about how to
access additional VHF Repeater
Channels in an emergency
• Updated tables to ensure
headings were consistent
throughout
• Created separator line for
Repeater Base Configuration in
Tables 2 and 5
• Separated Table 3 into two tables,
changing the Tactical Repeater
Configuration to Table 4
• Created a new Table 6 for Use
within Border Area for Rebanding
Border communications
• Changed Emission Designator to
20KOF3E for 800 NPSPAC
Interoperability Channels
• Updated MOU language to clarify
VFD signatures
• Fixed Portable channel table on
15
1-25-13
page 19120 to properly show
1-25-13
mobile and repeater channels
• Added Mobile Satellite Talkgroup,
section 8
• Updated MOU to include MSAT
• Added Statewide Radio ID Plan,
section 9
16
5-13-14
• Added Acronym List, section 10
5-13-14
• Removed wideband and
narrowband references
• Updated table numbers to align
with section numbers
• Added VTAC17&17D
+ Added recommended short list of
VHF and 700 channels for
programming
• Added 7CALL70 and 7CALL70D
channels
• Added text that 700 MHz
17
interoperability channels must
5-27-15
always use P25 CAI digital
conventional Modulation
• Removed emission designators
11 K2G2E and 11 K3F3E
+ Updated Station Class field in 700
MHZ and 800 MHz channel tables
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from FX1 T/MO to FB2T/MO and
FX1T to FBT for direct channels
• Indicated which 700 MHz channels
should not be used within 70 miles
of the US / Mexico border
• Updated Statewide Coordinated
P25 Radio Unit Identification (ID)
Plan guidance
• Added new 700 MHz Air -to -
Ground Channels
• Added new UHF and VHF Federal
Interoperability Channels
• Added reminder: Fixed base
18
repeaters as secondary use — all
12-07-17
frequencies
• Updated MOU to reflect new Air -
to -Ground and Federal Interop
Channels
• Changed section headings to
match with NIFOG color shading
• Updated VHF and 800 MHz
CTCSS tones in compliance with
the NIFOG
• Updated Federal Agency table 4.4
with correct RX frequency
• Updated FM emission for new
Federal Agency channels from
19
11 K25F3E to 11 K2F3E (-note
1.29.18
the emission is published in the
NIFOG is incorrect)
• Updated Federal Agency tables
4.5 and 5.3 to list CTCSS tones
• Updates made to Statewide
Coordinated P25 Radio Unit IDs --
Current Range Allocations
• Added placeholder for 150 &
20
450 MHz Federal Agency
10.30.18
licenses — TBD
• Updated 700 MHz Air -to -Ground
license, which falls under the
existing 700 MHz license
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Texas Statewide Interoperability Channel Plan
For FCC Designated Public Safety Interoperability Channels 150 MHz - 800 MHz
Table of Contents
MEMOR4NWM OF UNDERSTANDING .................. ............................... 7
Purpose............ -- .................. ............. ...... ................................... ....... ......... -- ........ -- ...
--- 7
Authority-- ... - ................ --- ... - .... ................ --.- ......................... ..........................................
7
Appkablft................ i ................................................ .......... -- ..... ........... ............................
a
Background............................................... ............. ................. -- ....... -- ...................................
8
Understandings........................................................................................ ...................................
a
Agreement....................................................................................... ................... ................. -- 11
Background Note to Users of the Texas Stab wide Interoperability Channel Plan ....................12
1. INTRCpWCTION..... ......... ............... ....... ...............................................I--...........
f3
2 GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR USE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY LICENSED
INTEROPERABILITY CHANNELS... ... ................ ..................................................
14
2- 1. Owafkvml ...... ................... ................................... ................................................
14
2.2, Co -Channel and AdfiweiW Channel Interforamo.................... ............................... . .......................
15
2.3. Caft .......... ...... -, ....... --- ... -- .............. ........................................
16
2.4. CTCSS CocWd Squekh for VHF, UHF, and 80 MHz ............... ................................................ 16
2.5. Modukftn and EnCiWion . ..... ...... .................... . ................... v ......... d..............17
2.6. Temporary Base and Repe&W/Mobile Relay Stations .................................................................. 17
2,7. Conditions kr Use of VHF and UHF Federal Entity InWopembRy Channels ..............................
18
2.7.1. Requirements per the MOU between the State of Texas and the FCC ..................................18
2.7.2. Suggestions per the National Interoperability Field Operations Guide (NIFOG) .....................18
3. TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEMS ... ...... ................................................... -- ... ............... — ............. 20
3.1. Statewide Coordinated P25 Radio Unit ID Range Management Plan ...........................................
20
Table 3. 1: Statewide Coordinated P25 Radio Unit IDs - Current Range ANoczWons --- i. ............... 22
4. VHF 150 MHz Channels - SPECIFIC GUIDELINES ..................................................................... 25
Table 4. 1: Recommended Short List of VHF Interoperability Channels for... ... -- ... -- ......................... 27
Texas Public Safety Agencies ................................................................................................ ........ ..... 27
Table 4.2: Complete list of VHF 150 MHz Simplex Interoperability Channels (12.5 kHz) ...................28
Table4.3: VHF 150 MHz Repeater Pair Interoperability Channel Configuration (12.5 kHz)
29
NEW! Table 4.4: Federal Agency VHF Incident Response Interoperability Channels ........................30
NEW! Table 4.5. Federal Agency VHF Law Enforcement Interoperability Channels ...........................30
5. UHF 450 MHz Channels - SPECIFIC GUIDELINES .................................. ......... .................. ..... 32
Table 5. 1: UHF 450 MHz Interoperability Channels (12.5 kHz) ............................................................3
NEW! Table 5.2.- Federal Agency UHF Incident Response Interoperability Channets .........................34
NEW! Table 5.3. Federal Agency UHF Law Enforcement Interoperability Channels ........................ -34
6. 700 MHz Channels - SPECIFIC GUIDELINES .................... ...... ................. ................. ............. 35
Table 6. 1: Recommended SHORT List 700 MHz Interoperability Channels for Texas Pub#c Safely Agencies
........... * ............ * .......................................................................................
36
Table 6.2: 700 MHz Interoperability Channels (12.5 kHz) .................................................................... 37
Table 6.3: 700 MHz Interoperability Channels (12.5 kHz) .................................................................... 41
7. 800 MHz Channels - SPECIFIC GUIDELINES .................................... ..... - ........ ............... . ...... 44
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Tabk? TI: 800 NPSPAC IrderowaN&y Channels (20 kHz) .................... ..................................... 45
Table TZ, 8W NPSPAC InkWoWaWy Ch&mls f2O kHz) ....................................... ............ __ ....... 46
8, Mob& SaW" (MSA 7) r"WaLps - SPECIFIC GUIMJMES ...................................................47
Table 8, 1,, Mbbffe SateWe Taftrwps,-..................................................................... ....... ............. 47
P. INTEROPER40UTYCROSS-BAND SYSTEMS- SPECIFIC
9,1 &WWfe Cross -band R"aftr ................ . ..... ..................... ............................. 4W
P. 2 Atbdo Tactical Inferconnecf or Fmdb htwoperabRy Gateway ........ ...... .................................... 50
9,3 aspwch Console Pedft.".- ..... ................... ...................... 4_4 .................................................. 51
10, LIST Of ACRONYMS.............. .... ......................................................................... .............. ___52
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Texas Statewide Interoperability Channel Plan (TSICP)
(Original issue, April 9, 2005)
Texas Department of Public Safety
and the identified Federal Agency, State Agency, Local Jurisdiction, or Emergency Service
Organization
Purpose
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishes permissions and guidelines for use of
interoperability or mutual aid radio channels by:
• Local government jurisdictions and their associated emergency response agencies;
• State agencies in Texas and their associated emergency response organizations;
• Federal agency local units in Texas and their associated emergency response organizations,
• Local agency units in Texas and their associated emergency response organizations to use
designated Federal interoperabillty channels, and;
• Private sector emergency response organizations licensed or otherwise entitled to operate in
the Public Safety Pool as defined in Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Rules, Part 90
(47CFR, subpart B, paragraphs 90.15-90.20).
It imposes certain protocols, procedures, and obligations upon jurisdictions hereby authorized to use
state -licensed radio channels held by the Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS).
This agreement supersedes any other previous versions of the MOU.
Authority
Execution of this agreement by state and local entities is authorized by Texas Government Code,
Chapter 791 (local governments), Chapter 771 (state agencies), and Texas Government Code Chapter
411.0105 (Public Safety Radio Communications Council). This MOU satisfies FCC Part 90 rules for
extending license privileges to others by agreement.
Federal agencies are permitted access to interoperability channels as authorized by the National
Communications & Information Administration (NTIA) Manual, 47 CFR, Parts 2.102(c), 2.103; and 7.12.
Federal agencies may execute this MOU and shall adhere to the attached guidelines.
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Applicability
This MOU authorizes the use of certain radio frequencies by emergency response organizations as
defined by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Office of Emergency Communications and the
Texas Division of Emergency Management. Generally, this includes organizations in the following
governmental disciplines:
Emergency Management Public Safety Communications
Law Enforcement Public Health
Fire Service Health Care
Emergency Medical Services Hazardous Materials
Public Works 1 Transportation Governmental Administration
This MOU authorizes use of state -licensed frequencies for the purpose of coordination between
emergency response agencies and resources. Such coordination may occur during interagency
operations, en route travel, or on -incident communications in accordance with an Incident
Communications Plan.
Background
The 77t' Legislature, in an effort to provide for effective emergency radio communications by state
agencies, called for an Interagency Radio Work Group (IRWG) to develop a state agency
communications network. That group developed a preliminary plan that was accepted by the state
IRWG and the Sheriffs' Association of Texas on March 27, 2001.
Subsequently, the IRWG determined that the state agency communications network should be
expanded to include all public safety agencies in the state. This was accomplished by IRWG's
development of the IRCIP of January, 2003.
In response to an FCC requirement for establishment of state 1 regional advisory committees, the
Texas Interoperable Communications Coalition (TACC) and the Texas Statewide Interoperable
Communications Plan Executive Committee (SEC) were formally established as advisory committees
to TxDPS.
The Texas Statewide Interoperability Channel Plan (TSICP), developed by the TACC and included in
this MOU, provides essential guidance for interoperable radio communications using VHF, UHF, 700
MHz 800 MHz and mobile satellite radio a ui ment for interagency coordination, en route travel, or
on -incident communications.
Understandings
TxDPS will:
• Manage and maintain proper licenses for the use of the interoperability frequencies identified
herein;
• Manage and maintain an accurate database of federal and state agencies and local government
jurisdictions that have accepted and signed this MOU, and;
• Issue updates and revisions to the TSICP contained herein, upon request by the TACC and the
Director of the TxDPS.
Jurisdiction will:
• Participate in regional communications planning (generally arranged by a regional Council of
Governments) that provides for regional radio communications interoperability.
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• Manage use of the interoperability frequencies by its employees, ensuring compliance with the
TSICP and federal 1 state 1 local laws, ordinances, and rules.
• Use the interoperability frequencies authorized hereby for their intended purpose of coordination
between emergency response agencies and resources. Such coordination may occur during
interagency operations, en route travel, or at the scene of an incident.
• Use the interoperability frequencies for operational and en route communications in accordance
with local and regional policies and procedures.
• Use the interoperability frequencies for on -incident communications in accordance with the
Incident Communications Plan established by the on -scene Incident Commander.
• Prioritize use of the interoperability frequencies:
1. Emergency or urgent operation involving imminent danger to life or property;
2. Disaster or extreme emergency operation requiring extensive interoperability and inter-
agency communications;
3. Special event, generally of a pre -planned nature;
4. Joint training exercises, and
5. Inter -agency and en route communications.
• Implement radio communications procedures consistent with the National Incident Management
System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) including:
o Use "plain language" without 10-codes or agency -specific codes/jargon;
o Use the calling protocol: "Agency -Unit #, this is Agency -Unit #", rather than "Unit # to
Unit #".
Examples: "Bryan EMS 1605, this Is Tyler Fire 2102" or 'Incident Command, this Is DPS 505"
• Ensure that mobile, portable, and temporary base radios intended for use by agency leadership
(officers) are configured with the appropriate in -band interoperability frequencies as found in the
TSICP. This means that, as a minimum, the interoperable frequencies would be added to the
day-to-day frequencies used by that entity.
Ensure that interoperability calling channels are monitored at the Incident Command Post on
major incidents requiring significant aid from agencies beyond routine local interoperability.
Monitoring shall include one or more of the following:
CALLING CHANNEL NAME
USE
VCALLI0
Analog VHF Calling Channel
UCALL40
Analog UHF Calling Channel
7CALL50
Digital P25 700 MHz Calling Channel
8CALL90
Analog National Calling Channel
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Incident Command Post monitoring may be implemented using cross -band repeaters,
communications operator console patching, or VHF/UHF/700/800 MHz fixed or mobile
gateway.
It is suggested that the band -relevant interoperable call channel listed above be included
In the `home zone' used for day-to-day operations. This will enable radio users to easily
turn to the interoperable channel on their mobile or portable radio when needed.
The parties mutual) agree:
Jurisdiction and TxDPS agree that their mutual interests will be furthered by continued
coordination between the jurisdiction and the Office of the Texas Statewide Interoperability
Coordinator (SWIC).
• Jurisdiction and TxDPS agree that this Memorandum of Understanding may be cancelled at any
time, by written notice to the other party, or by subsequent agreements.
• Only one MOU per Jurisdiction or Governing Body is required to cover the departments and/or
sub -agencies of each jurisdiction, as long as each department or sub -agency is listed on an
accompanying attachment.
The attached TSICP (Original Issue March 25, 2005) is incorporated into this MOU in its entirety.
The TSICP may be revised by TSICP Strategic Advisory Group (SAG) and TxDPS as needed, and
revisions will be provided to Jurisdictions by TxDPS.
Should Jurisdiction elect to withdraw from this MOU because of TSICP revisions, notice shall be
given by mail to:
Texas Department of Public Safety
Public Safety Communications Service
5805 N. Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78752
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Agreement
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WHO SHOULD EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT.* Each jurisdiction must individually sign this
agreement
• An authorized representative of a City may sign for all public safety agencies in that city.
• A County may sign for volunteer fire departments (VFD) if the VFD is recognized in the county
emergency management plan, however,
• A County CANNOT sign for all cities or other public safety agencies in the county that are not a
part of county government since they are separate legal entities.
• A Council of Governments (COG) CANNOT sign for all jurisdictions within the COG.
Compliance with this TSICP and the SCIP are required to receive grant funds for communications equipment.
Agencies and programmers should verify the latest version of these documents are being referenced,
they can be found at httas://www.dps.texas.pov/LawEnforcementSupoort/communications/interop/index.htm
FOR JURISDICTION
Jurisdiction Name: City of Lubbock
Authorized Signature:
Print Name: Daniel M. Pope
Title: Mayor
Jurisdiction Address: 1625 13th St. Lubbock, TX 79423
County: Lubbock
Phone: 806-775-2024-
e-mail: dpope@mylubbock.us
Indicate the NUMBER of mobile, portable, temporary base, and/or mobile relay radios to be operated
under TxDPS licenses or MSAT Authorization. For Federal Entity Interop and 700 Air -to -Ground
channels, please mark the appropriate box with a checkmark or "X" if these channels are programmed
or if programming is planned for the future.
Temporary
Federal
700 Air -to -
Mobile
Portable
Base-
Entity Interop
Ground
Mobile Relay
Channels
Channels
150 MHz
NIA
450 MHz
NIA
700 MHz
NIA
800 MHz NPSPAC
NIA
NIA
Mobile Satellite
MSAT
NIA
NIA
(This information is required by TxDPS as a condition of its licenses from the FCC.)
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
Signature:
Todd M. Early, Assistant Chief, Law Enforcement Support Division
Texas DPS Public Safety Communications Service, 5805 N. Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX 78752
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Phone: (512) 424-2121 Fax: (512) 424-2899 Todd.Eariy@dps.texas.gov
Background Note to Users of the Texas Statewide Interoperability Channel Plan
Nationwide, public safety communications is in a period of great change driven by FCC regulatory
changes, new technology, and federal grant funding requirements.
Specifically:
• The Texas Interoperable Communications Coalition (TACC) anticipates that all federal grants
will soon require that grant funds be spent only for P25-compliant digital -capable equipment and
advises all jurisdictions to purchase P25-compliant equipment.
Hurricane Katrina re-emphasized the need for common mutual aidlinteroperability channels
in public safety radios. Also highlighted was the need for all public safety radio users to
have common labels for these channels. In response to the U.S. Congress and to U.S.
Department of Homeland Security, a national ANSI standard has been established for use in
all jurisdictions within the United States.
http://www.npstc.org/download.isp?tableld=37&column=217&id=1 7&file=1 1042-
2017 Comm onChannelNam inaDocument.pdf . These names are reflected in this document.
• This Channel Plan is consistent with current regulatory requirements, technical standards, and
grant guidelines as they are understood at the time of issue.
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Texas Statewide Interoperability Channel Plan
For FCC Designated Public Safety Interoperability Channels 150 MHz-800 MHz
1. INTRODUCTION
This Channel Plan describes conditions and guidelines for use of state -licensed interoperability or
mutual -aid radio channels by:
Local government jurisdictions and their associated emergency response agencies;
Federal agency offices in Texas and their associated emergency response organizations, and;
Private emergency response organizations licensed or eligible to operate in the Public Safety Pool
as defined in the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Rules, Part 90, (47CFR, subpart B
paragraphs 90.15-90.20). For further information on FCC public safety radio pool eligibility for
statewide use of interoperability channels within Texas, see
http://wireless.fec.gov/publicsafetylpsi)ool.htmi.
License privileges are extended to organizations that have executed an acceptable Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with the Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS). These licenses provide
for:
Operation of VHF, UHF, 700 MHz band, and 800 MHz band radio equipment on interoperability or
mutual aid channels within the boundaries of Texas;
Operation of mobile, portable, temporary base, temporary repeater and temporary control station
radios only. Fixed -base stations, such as dispatch points, PSAP's, etc., must be separately
licensed by the jurisdiction, agency, or private emergency response organization, and
Permanently -installed standby repeaters must be licensed separately.
By executing an acceptable MOU associated with this Texas Statewide Interoperability Channel Plan
(TSICP), public safety entities may operate under existing FCC licenses issued to TxDPS:
Ch nnel Band
FCC License
150 & 450 MHz
WQBC290
150 & 450 MHz Federal Agency
TBD
700MHz Narrowband
WPTZ776
1700 MHz Air -to -Ground
WPTZ776
800 MHz NPSPAC
WPGV572
800 MHz Mutual Aid
WQDW771
By signing this MOU, entities agree to only use the interoperability channels for the purposes
outlined herein, and are to be used for routine day-to-day dispatch operations.
' The statewide license for VHF and UHF Federal Agency Channels is not yet official, thus the license
Information is listed as TBD. However, if an agency is reprogramming radios before the official
license is obtained, they can include these channels now, but are not able to use them until the
license is officially in place.
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2. GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR USE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY LICENSED INTEROPERABILITY CHANNELS
By executing the MOU associated with this TSICP, signatories agree to abide by the following general
conditions:
2.1.Operational
• Interoperability calling channels and tactical channels should be programmed into all mobile,
portable, and temporary base radios operated by signatory agencies and organizations. At a
minimum, the channels should be programmed into all radios that can reasonably be expected
to be operated by an agency or organization leadership (officers, incident commanders, etc.).
• Use of the interoperability channels shall be limited to their designated purpose of coordination
between emergency response agencies, dispatchers, and resources in the field. Such
coordination may occur during en route travel, during exercises, or on -incident.
• The interoperability channels are not to be used for routine dispatch operations, but may be
used by dispatchers for communications with personnel in the field, in accordance with local and
regional policies and procedures. The interoperability tactical channels may be used for day-to-
day emergency operations in the absence of higher priority events.
• Use of the interoperability channels shall be prioritized as follows:
1. Emergency or urgent operation involving imminent danger to life or property;
2. Disaster or extreme emergency operation requiring extensive interoperability and inter-
agency communications;
3. Special event, generally of a pre -planned nature;
4. Joint training exercises;
5. Inter -agency and en route communications in accordance with local and regional policies
and procedures; and
6. Day-to-day tactical communications on scene.
• Use of the interoperability channels for on -incident communications shall be in accordance with
an Incident Communications Plan established by the on -scene incident commander. The
controlling agency for an incident shall, through its Incident Commander, assign andlor reassign
interoperability channels for each operational period as required to support incident operations.
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• Radio communications procedures on the interoperability channels must be consistent with the
National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) and shall
be implemented, specifically including:
o Use "plain or commonly understood language" without 10-codes or agency -specific
codes/jargon, and
o Use the calling order "Agency -Unit #, this is Agency -Unit W calling order, rather than
"Unit # to Unit #".
Example: "Bryan 1605 this is Tyler 2102" or "Incident Command this is DPS 505"
Interoperability channels may be used only for voice traffic with the exception of specifically -
identified data -only channels (see Tables 5.1 and 5.2). Paging, alert tones, and SCADA
operations are not permitted on interoperability calling or tactical channels. Mobile data
operations may be conducted on 700 MHz channels labeled for data in the tables. User -
initiated telephone interconnect, e.g., phone patch, is not permitted on the interoperability
channels.
• All mobile and portable radio equipment should employ a time-out timer set to limit transmission
duration to a period of no greater than 120 seconds (2 minutes).
To alleviate confusion, the standard channel names listed in this plan shall be used in all
equipment to refer to individual channels. Previously used mutual -aid channel designations
(Intercity, VTAC1, etc.), are no longer valid, and shall be removed from equipment in the field.
• Radios not capable of displaying alphanumeric channel labels should be placarded to indicate
the channel names and their corresponding positions on the radio's channel selector switch.
2.2. Co -Channel and Adjacent Channel Interference
The statewide interoperability channels, Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) tones,
and Network Access Codes (NAC) are designated statewide under this plan and thus co -channel
interference by/with other simultaneous incidents is possible. If effective radiated power (ERP) is
limited to the minimum level required to maintain reliable communications at each incident, and
given adequate geographic separation, coordinated co -channel operations at separate incidents
and venues may be conducted successfully.
If interference to the interoperability channels from licensed users who are signatory to this plan
occurs during an incident, those licensed users should consider their communications to be
secondary to emergency interoperability traffic on the interoperability channels.
Co -channel and adjacent channel interference issues during an incident or event must be resolved
by the on -scene designated COM-L. TxDPS should immediately be notified of interference to the
interoperability channels in order to assist in resolution of the problem.
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2.3. Calling Channels
Initial radio contact during travel to or arrival at an emergency incident may be established on an
appropriate interoperability calling channel.
• Calling channels designated as VCALL10, UCALL40, 7CALL50, and 8CALL90 are
Intended to provide for local and itinerant -user communications with local public safety
dispatchers. TXCALLID is designated as a mobile -to -mobile Calling Channel.
TXCALL2D is designated as a Calling Channel for state and federal aircraft to/from a
base station. It also will serve as a backup to VCALL10 for other applications.
• Additionally, the calling channels may be used by responding emergency resources seeking to
make contact with the Incident Command Post or staging area(s) at a large-scale incident.
• If a region (or an adjacent region) has jurisdictions that use VHF equipment, the channel
VCALL10 should be continually monitored by appropriate dispatch points within the affected
regions.
• If a region (or an adjacent region) has jurisdictions that use UHF equipment, the channel
UCALL40 should be continually monitored by appropriate dispatch points within the affected
regions.
• If a region (or an adjacent region) has jurisdictions that use 700 MHz band equipment, the
channel 7CALL50 should be continually monitored by appropriate dispatch points within the
affected regions.
• If a region (or an adjacent region) has jurisdictions that use 800 MHz equipment, the channel
8CALL90 should be continually monitored by appropriate dispatch points within the affected
regions.
2.4. CTCSS Coded Squelch for VHF, UHF, and 800 MHz
CTCSS shall be used on the interoperability calling and tactical channels to mask interference, in
accordance with the figures and dates listed in this plan.
The CTCSS tone of 156.7 Hz shall be used for all analog operation on VHF simplex, all UHF, and
800 MHz interoperability channels (including fixed, temporary, mobile, and portable analog
transmitters). For VHF repeater CTCSS and channel programming, see Table 4.4.
• CTCSS tone programming for VHF, UHF, and 800 MHz must be in compliance with the NIFOG
version 1.6.1 and any subsequent revisions by January 2020.
• It is recommended that if the capability exists, a monitor button should be programmed to allow
channel monitoring in open carrier squelch, per FCC Rules, Part 90.
Only the CTCSS tones identified in this channel plan are allowed on the interoperability channels
within the state. These tones and codes shall not be changed nor others added by an individual
agency, communications vendor, or maintenance service provider.
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2.5. Modulation and Encryption
This plan identifies allowable modulation and encryption on calling and tactical channels:
• VHF/UHF Analog Modulation at 2.5 kHz is mandatory on all calling and tactical channels to
facilitate interoperability with legacy radio equipment in the Feld.
• 800 MHz Calling Channels: Analog Modulation at 4 kHz is mandatory on all calling and tactical
channels to facilitate interoperability with legacy radio equipment in the field.
• 700 MHz interoperability channels must always use P25 CAI digital conventional Modulation.
o The TIA 102 standard is the Project 25 standard. The following list includes but is not all
encompassing of proprietary formats that do not meet the TIA 102 P25 standard:
NEXEDGE, IDAS, MOTOTRBO, TETRA, EDACS, OPENSKY, ASTRO 3600, and DMR.
• For occasional pre -planned events where communications security is an issue, encrypted P25
Phase 1 CAI modes are authorized on tactical channels. Specific encryption algorithms and
encryption keys shall be as defined by the event COM-L.
2.6.Temporary Base and Repeater/Mobile Relay Stations
Temporary base stations and repeater/mobile relay stations are permitted by the MOU associated
with this channel plan, with the following conditions or restrictions:
• Temporary base stations and temporary repeater/mobile relays antennas may not exceed 13.3
meters (40 feet) above terrain or structure.
• Temporary base stations and temporary repeater/mobile relays that are deployed under this
plan may not exceed FCC licensed limitations:
Transmitter Power Effective Radiated Power (ERP)
o VHF 50 100
o UHF 100 200
0 700 MHz P25 35 35
0 800 MHz Temp Base 35 35
o 800 MHz Repeater 75 75
• Temporary base stations and repeater/mobile relay stations must incorporate automatic station
identification, using the appropriate call sign(s) per FCC Rules, Park 90.
• Temporary base and repeater/mobile relay stations shall have a time-out timer limiting transmit
duration to no greater than 120 seconds (2 minutes).
• Temporary base and repeater/mobile relay stations, when operating in the repeater mode, shall
be configured to immediately drop transmit carrier upon cessation of input signal (no "hang
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time"). Reasonable squelch hang time for weak received signals or signals that have achieved
a critical bit error rate (BER) is permitted.
• Temporary base stations, repeaters or mobile relays must utilize manual switching or dedicated
RF control links, wire line, microwave, fiber, or satellite circuits as a means of primary control.
Interoperability channels shall not be enabled, disabled, or muted by any over -the -air signaling
device (selective or dual -tone multi -frequency signaling, etc.) as a primary means of control.
• Temporary base and repeater/mobile relay stations shall not be left in permanent operation and
must be disabled upon conclusion of an incident or exercise. Permanently installed Standby
Repeaters, if identified in regional interoperability plans, must be separately licensed. Contact
Texas DPS RF/Technical Services at 512-424-7134 for assistance.
• End -of -transmission "courtesy tones" or "beeps" are not allowed on any interoperability channel.
2.7. Conditions for Use of VHF and UHF Federal Entity Interoperability Channels
2.7.1. Requirements per the MOU between the State of Texas and the FCC
Consistent with Section 4.3.16 of the NTIA Manual, the Parties agree that they shall
abide but the following conditions for the use of the Federal Interoperability Channels
listed in tables 4.4 and 4.5 for VHF, and tables 5.2 and 5.3 for UHF of this TSICP:
1. These channels are available for use among Federal agencies and between Federal
agencies and non -Federal entities with which Federal agencies have a requirement to
operate.
2. These channels are available to non -Federal entities to enable joint Federal 1 non -
Federal operations for law enforcement and incident response, subject to the condition
that harmful interference will not be caused to Federal stations.
3. These channels are restricted to interoperability communications and are not authorized
for routine or administrative uses as defined by the NTIA Manual.
4. Extended operations and congestion may lead to frequency conflicts. Coordination with
NTIA (through sponsoring Federal agency) is required to resolve these conflicts.
5. Only narrowband emissions are to be used on the Federal Entity Interoperability
Channels
6. This MOU does not authorize the provisioning or use of the frequencies listed in tables
4.4, 4.5, 5.2, and 5.3 in any permanent infrastructure.
7. Default operation should be carrier squelch receive, CTCSS 167.9 transmit. If the user
can enable/disable CTCSS without reprogramming the radio, the indicated CTCSS tone
also could be programmed for receive, and the user instructed on how and when to
enable/disable.
Federal Agency Interoperability channels may NOT be used for State -to -State,
State -to -Local, or Local -to -Local Interoperability. A Federal entity must be
involved when these channels are used.
2.7.2. Suggestions per the National Interoperability Field Operations Guide (NIFOG)
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1. The "VHF Incident Response (IR) Federal Interoperability Channel Plan", the "UHF
Incident Response (IR) Federal Interoperability Channel Plan", the "VHF Law
Enforcement (LE) Federal Interoperability Channel Plan", and the "UHF Law
Enforcement (LE) Federal Interoperability Channel Plan" show frequencies available for
use by all Federal agencies to satisfy law enforcement and public safety incident
response interoperability requirements. These frequencies will be referred to hereinafter
as "Federal Interoperability Channels".
2. The Federal Interoperability Channels are available for use among Federal
agencies and between Federal agencies and non-federal entities with which
Federal agencies have a requirement to operate.
3. The channels are available to non-federal entities to enable joint Federal/non-federal
operations for law enforcement and incident response, subject to the condition that
harmful interference will not be caused to Federal stations. These channels are
restricted to interoperability communications and are not authorized for routine or
administrative uses.
4. Extended operations and congestion may lead to frequency conflicts. Coordination with
NTIA is required to resolve these conflicts.
5. Only narrowband emissions are to be used on the Federal Interoperability Channels.
6. Equipment used (transmitters and receivers) must meet the standards established in
Section 5.3.5.2 of the NTIA Manual:
a. T I A/E I A 603-B for narrowband analog;
b. T I A TSB 102.CAAB-A for narrowband digital
7. A complete listing of conditions for use by Federal users can be found in Section 4.3.16
of the NTIA Manual.
8. Use of these frequencies within 75 miles of the Canadian border and 5 miles of the
Mexican border require special coordination and in some cases will not be available for
use.
Law Enforcement Plans
1. Frequencies 167.0875 MHz (Channel Name: LE A) and 414.0375 MHz (Channel Name:
LE B) are designated as National Calling Channels for initial contact and will be
identified in the radio as indicated in the Law Enforcement Federal Interoperability
Channel Plans.
2. Initial contact communications will be established using narrowband analog FM emission
(11 K2F3E).
3. The interoperability channels will be identified in mobile and portable radios as indicated
in the Law Enforcement Federal Interoperability Channel Plans with Continuous Tone -
Controlled Squelch Systems (CTCSS) frequency 167.9 Hz and/or Network Access Code
(NAC) $68F (167910).
Incident Response Plans
1. Frequencies 169.5375 MHz (Channel Name: NC 1) (paired with 164.7125 MHz) and
410.2375 MHz (Channel Name: NC 2) (paired with 419.2375 MHz) are designated as
the calling channels for initial contact and will be identified in the radio as indicated in the
Incident Response Federal Interoperability Channel Plans.
2. Initial contact will be established using narrowband analog FM emission (11K2F3E).
3. To ensure access by stations from outside the normal area of operation, Continuous
Tone -Controlled Squelch Systems (CTCSS) will not be used on the calling channels.
4. The interoperability channels will be identified in mobile and portable radios as indicated
in the "VHF Incident Response (IR) Federal Interoperability Channel Plan" and the "UHF
Incident Response (IR) Federal Interoperability Channel Plan".
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3.1. Statewide Coordinated P25 Radio Unit ID Range Management Plan
WHAT:
The Statewide Coordinated P25 Radio Unit ID Range Management Plan is an effort to coordinate the
distribution of unique identifiers for P25 subscriber radios across the state of Texas. P25 IDs are
assigned to create service for a subscriber on a P25 network. P25 subscribers come in a variety of
forms, including portable handheld radios, mobile radios, consolettes, and console operator positions.
The Project 25 Standard defines just over 16 million unit IDs which can be used by any one system. For
proper operation, subscriber devices MUST be using a UNIQUE identifier, which functions exactly like a
telephone number. The Statewide Coordination Plan pre -allocates the IDs in blocks by COG, which can
then be further subdivided as desired.
The Statewide Coordinated P25 Radio Unit ID Plan ONLY applies to the coordination of ID Ranges,
and does not address, and is not intended to, coordinate, allocate, or otherwise control the activation or
allocation of individual Radio IDs.
WHY:
The purpose of this initiative is to reduce duplication of IDs across the state so that each P25
subscriber and mobile ID has a unique identifier, and such that each user can use the assigned P25
Unit ID no matter where they are operating in the state.
The Agencies that have implemented this approach have experienced a number of benefits:
• Allows Distributed Governance and Local Control Over ID Ranges —The primary goal of
this approach is to achieve both the benefits of centralized coordination, while allowing local and
regional controls over range management.
• Improved Disaster Response Times —This method greatly simplifies the mechanisms for
enabling First Responders to operate on different systems throughout the State, saving precious
time during disaster response.
• One ID per Radio —System owners only need to track one Radio Unit ID per radio, which
makes tracking and managing radios, users, and radio programming profiles ("codeplugs")
much easier.
• Reduces Duplicate Radio Unit IDs —Time and troubleshooting efforts are greatly reduced for
radio system support teams.
• Simplifies Management & Allocation — Helps eliminate errors in assigning IDs because they
are organized into the Radio Unit ID fleetmap3 structure.
• Easier to Connect Systems — For systems that are already coordinated, this approach
removes one of the significant obstacles to integrating systems, which is the need to coordinate
and reprogram Radio Unit IDs in order to remove duplications.
• Improves Recovery of Lost or Stolen radios, Reduces Security Risk —Allows a lost, or
stolen device to be disabled or inhibited across multiple networks increasing the likelihood of
recovery and without worry of "disabling" an authorized local, radio subscriber unit.
2 The term "ID" is an abbreviation for "Identifier' in P25 a term rarely used and so just "ID' is used here.
3 In this instance, fleetmap refers to P25 Radio Unit ID fleetmaps.
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• Enables quick identification of a Home jurisdiction by ID Range — Entities are able to
determine the subscriber's jurisdiction by viewing the leading numbers of the P25 Unit ID
because they are allocated by COG/Tribe/Jurisdiction.
HOW:
Some COGs have begun allocating ID ranges from within their allocated range at the 'million level,'
further dividing their range by creating ranges for counties and cities, as desired.
COGs that share an allocated 'million level' range with other COGs must first coordinate to determine
which COG will have which block of ID ranges within the'million level' range.
Once the COG -level ID range is known, each COG can determine how they prefer to address ID range
ownership and range management. To implement the Plan, points of contact at the COG and, in many
cases, county level must be identified to manage the allocation of ID ranges.
Some regions may have one point of contact to own the range at the COG level and manage all IDs
that are assigned to agencies across the COG. In other areas, there may be multiple range owners
within the geography range of the COG — at the county, city, and agency levels.
The graphic below is only an example to illustrate the concept of ID allocation beginning at the'million
level' range down to the agency level. This illustration uses a shorthand nomenclature; examples are
shown at right.
County X: 790 — 792 " 7M" = 7000000 — 7999999
COG 1: 790 — 794 -, County Y: 793 — 794 "788" = 7880001— 7889999
7M 4 COG 2: 780 — 788
City A: 715 — 717
COG 3: 700 — 779 City B: 710 — 712
County C: 700 — 709
While the concept of dividing and allocating an ID range seems relatively simple, there needs to be
strict attention to detail and specific tracking of ID range assignments to ensure successful ID range
allocations. There are numerous real world scenarios where ID range assignments were not carefully
managed and extensive problems arose, from both a financial perspective and the level of effort to
repair the problems.
To prevent this from happening in other areas, tools are being developed to assist entities in allocating
and managing ID ranges and to determine the appropriate point of contact to obtain a range of IDs.
These tools will be made available at:
www.dps.texas.aov/LawEnforcementSunport/comm unications/interog/
WHEN:
The State has not established a deadline for migration to coordinated ID range management. For
existing radios using uncoordinated IDs, the change requires radio reprogramming. Because it is
understood that radios across the state may not be able to be reprogrammed immediately, it is strongly
encouraged that entities reprogram radios with new IDs as their radios are programmed for other or
additional reasons.
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As radios are reprogrammed, it is EXTREMELY important that the entity reprogramming the radios
obtain the latest version of the TSICP and verify if any necessary channel programming updates must
be made to be in compliance with the TSICP. Grant funding is evaluated based upon verification
of radio programming compliance with the TSICP, including compliance with the Statewide
Coordinated P25 Radio Unit ID Range Management Plan.
The table below shows the allocation of Statewide Coordinated P25 Radio Unit IDs at the millions level
or "M" ranges. The M range indicates the leading one or two digits and are allocated as below, as of the
publication date of this document. A brief description of each range and an explanation of the acronyms
is provided following the table.
Table 3.1: Statewide Coordinated P25 Radio Unit IN — Current Range Allocations
Range
Abbreviation
P25 UNIT ID RANGE
Geographical Allocation by
COG
Low
High
g
Legacy (OM)
0000001
0999999
uncoordinated
1M
1000000
1999999
HGAC
2M
2000000
2999999
HGAC, BVCOG, ETCOG
3M
3000000
3999999
HGAC, DETCOG, ETCOG,
SETRPC
4M
4000000
4999999
HGAC, SETRPC
5M
5000000
5999999
State, Tribal & Federal Agencies
6M
6000000
6999999
AACOG, CBCOG
7M
8M
7000000
7999999
ATCOG, NCTCOG, TEXOMA
8000000
8999999
LRGVDC, LCRA
9M
9000000
9999999
PBRPC, RGCOG
10M
10000000
10999999
GCRPC, CAPCOG, CTCOG,
HOTCOG
11 M
12M
11000000
11999999
STDC, MRGDC
12000000
12999999
CVCOG, WCTCOG, NORTEX
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13M
13000000
13999999
Reserved for system level
temporary usage (ISSI)
14M
14000000
14999999
PRPC, SPAG
15M
15000000
15999999
Unallocated
16M
16000000
16077700
Unallocated
Range Allocation Descriptions
• Legacy "OM" — This is the range used by systems prior to or instead of the unique range
allocation approach. These IDs are only 7 digits in length and lead with a "0" or null characters.
This range is uncoordinated.
• 1M Range —These IDs are used by the Harris County TxWARN system and are allocated to
cities and counties in the Harris -Galveston Area Council (HGAC) COG. The range is fully
allocated and in active use on TxWARN.
• 2M Range — This range is used by the Brazos Valley Council of Governments (BVCOG), the
Brazos Valley Wireless Access Communications System (BVWACS), the East Texas Medical
Center (ETMC) and the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA).
• 3M Range — The 3M IDs are allocated to the East Texas COG (ETCOG), Deep Texas COG
(DETCOG) and South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC).
• 4M Range — The 4M IDs are coordinated by TxWARN and are used mostly by HGAC agencies
• 5M Range — Texas DPS manages this range which is allocated to all Texas State Agencies,
Tribal Agencies, and Federal Agencies.
• 6M Range — The 6M Range is allocated to the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG),
supporting the greater San Antonio region, and Coastal Bend COG, (CBCOG), supporting a
vulnerable part of the Gulf Coast. Part of this allocation geographically overlaps with LCRA
range 8M.
• 7M Range — The 7M Range is allocated to the North Central region surrounding the Dallas/Fort
Worth area, North Central Texas COG (NCTCOG), the Ark -Tex COG (ATCOG) and the
Texoma Council of Governments (TEXOMA). Primary ID range and coordination is provided by
the CONNCT consortium and the Fort Worth Regional Radio System (FWRRS).
• 8M Range -- The 8M range is allocated to the LCRA P25 system and the Lower Rio Grande
Valley Development Council (LRGVDC).
• 9M Range —The Rio Grande Council of Governments (RGCG) and Permian Basin Regional
Planning Commission (PBRPC) have split this range into equal parts.
• 10M Range — The 10M range begins the 8-digit IDs. The range has been allocated to the
Central Texas COG (CTCOG), Heart of Texas COG (HOTCOG), Capital Area COG (CAPCOG),
the Greater Austin Travis Regional Radio System (GATRRS), and the Golden Crescent
Regional Planning Commission (GCRPC). Two counties, Karnes and Wilson from AACOG have
also been allocated to this range.
11 M Range — The 11 M range is allocated to the South Texas Development Council (STDC) and
the Middle Rio Grande Development Council (MRGDC) with county by county allocations.
• 12M Range — Concho Valley COG (CVCOG), Nortex Regional Planning Commission
(NORTEX) and West Central Texas COG (WCTCOG)
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• 13M Range —For temporary system use, including ISSI roaming.
• 14M Range —The 14M range is allocated to the northern parts of the state, accommodating the
Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (PRPC) and the South Plains Association of
Governments (SPAG).
Note: The 15M and 16M ranges remain unallocated.
Coordinated P25 ID Allocations by COG
Notes & Assumptions
The following notes and assumptions are provided to explain the source and status of the Current Range table
presented below.
• Process Applies to ID Range Allocations — This process has been developed to coordinate the
assignment of the ID Ranges, rather than the activation of IN into a device for operation on P25
Network(s).
Many system owners provide and support both functions
} Only system owners can authorize operation/Unit ID activations
■ Subject to Change — The range allocations will be updated and further defined by various stakeholder
entities. Please contact the Texas SW IC Office for most current view.
Levels of Implementation Varies — Some ranges are fully implemented and support thousands of
operating radios, some ranges have not been implemented beyond this allocation document.
• Please Submit Corrections & Suggestions — Should you have a need for a range allocation or you
have an update to this suggested approach, please contact the Texas SWIC Office.
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The VHF channels described in Table 4.2 are licensed for simplex or half -duplex operation as
indicated. These may be used in accordance with regional interoperability plans. Table 4.1 includes the
recommended "short list" of VHF interoperable channels.
All channels may be used in conjunction with a temporary patch or temporary gateway connection,
provided that they do not cause interference. None of the interoperability channels may be used
for routine dispatch operations.
Note the following:
Table 4.1 outlines the recommended short list of VHF channels that all Texas public safety
agencies should program into their VHF capable radios. For radios with limited channel
capacity, these channels may be the only ones programmed. For larger -capacity radios, it is
recommended that these channels be programmed into the first VHF zone in the radio.
o With larger channel capacity radios, where possible, it is also recommended that other
VHF zones are populated in numerical order, regardless of discipline association. (e.g.
VFIRE24, VFIRE25, VFIRE26, VMED28, VMED29, VLAW31, VLAW32, etc.)
o Users should also be aware that even though some channels have a discipline
associated with the name (LAW, FIRE, MED, etc.), ALL disciplines can still use those
channels when specified by the COML or incident commander.
• The VHF interoperability channels VCALL10 through TXCALL2D are identified for
interoperability use within Texas. The channel VCALL10 is designated by this plan as a multi-
discipline, multi -agency public safety interoperability calling channel for all public safety
agencies and other signatories to the MOU associated with this channel plan.
The tactical channels, except where designed for use with state and federal aircraft ONLY, are
identified by this plan as multi -discipline, multi -agency public safety interoperability tactical
channels for all public safety agencies and other signatories to the MOU associated with this
channel plan. The tactical channels may be used for day-to-day agency operations, secondary
to users at higher priority incidents requiring interoperability. Additionally, these channels can
only be used in the manner intended with this plan. Using them for local repeater inputs or
outputs is not allowable.
• At large incidents, all of the tactical channels including those that are identified by discipline
(Law, Fire, and Med) may be assigned by the on -incident commander as needed without regard
to discipline.
• VFIRE26 is designated for tactical Ground-to-Air/Air-to-Ground communications with
State and Federal aircraft ONLY.
VMED28, in addition to being a medical tactical and mutual aid channel, is also
designated for Ground -to -Air communications with EMS helicopters and other aircraft
that may be assigned to an incident or event.
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• TXCALL1 D will be used as a calling channel for mobile -to -mobile applications. This will provide
a common channel for an interagency/inter-discipline mobile to call another mobile, especially
while in travel status. It is recommended for all VHF mobile radios to have this calling channel
programmed into them and have the ability to be monitored while in scan mode.
• TXCALL2D is designated as a Calling Channel for state and federal aircraft to/from a base
station.
• Mobile Command Posts (MCPs) should monitor VCALL10 at all times when in Operation. They
should have equipment to transmit and receive all VHF interoperable simplex and repeater
channels.
• National standards for interoperability channel names have been adopted so that all public
safety equipment has s a common naming convention. In accordance with APCOINPSTC
1.104.2-2017, these labels are listed in the Tables below and all participating agencies must use
these labels.
• Federal agency channels identified in tables 4.4 and 4.5 should only be used per the guidelines
listed in pages 17 —19 of this document.
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Table 4.1: Recommended Short List of VHF Interoperability Channels for
Texas Public Safety Agencies
To enable efficient and effective use of interoperability channels when multiple disciplines and
jurisdictions respond to an incident, it is recommended that this short list of channels be the first
channels programmed into VHF radios.
For agencies with radios that are limited to 16 channels, these may be the only channels
programmed.
For radios with larger channel capacity, it is recommended that these 16 channels be programmed
into the first VHF zone, and the channels on the following tables to be programmed in remaining
available zones.
Label(Channel
Name
. Radio
System
RX
TX
AC
..
M)
1
Talkgroup)
VCALLI0
155.7525
156.7
155.7625
156.7
A
Calling Channel
2
VTAC11
151.1375
156.7
151.1375
156.7
A
Generic Public Safety Tactical
3
VTAC12
154.4525
156.7
154.4525
156.7
A,
Generic Public Safety Tactical
4
VTAC13
158.7375
156.7
158.7375
156.7
A
Generic Public Safety Tactical
5
VTAC14
159.4725
156.7
159.4725
156 7�"fi
A
Generic Public Safety Tactical
6 VFIRE21 154.2800
156.7
156.7
154.2800
154.2650
156.7 A
156.7 A
Fire Tactical
Fire Tactical
7
VFIRE22
154.2650
8
VFIRE23
154.2950
156.7
154.2950
156.7
I A
Fire Tactical
$
Fire Tactical and
9
VFIRE26
154.3025
156.7
154.3025
156.7
A
Air -to -Ground with State &
156.7
A
Federal Aircraft ONLY
10
VMED28
155.3400
156.7
ti 155.3400
Medical Tactical & Air -to -Ground
VMED29
155.3475
with Medical Aircraft
11
156.7
155.3475
156.7
156.7
A
A
Medical Tactical
12
VLAW31
155,4750
156.7
155.4750
Law Enforcement Tactical
13
VLAW32
155.4825
156.7
155.4825
156.7
A
Law Enforcement Tactical
14
TXCALLI D
154.950
156.7
154,950
156.7
156.7
A
A
Generic Mobile Calling Channel
15
TXCALL2D
155.370
156.7
155.370
Flight -following and Air -to -Ground
rnnth State/Federal Aircraft ONLY
16
VTAC36
151.1375
156.7
159.4725 1365
A
Generic Public Safety
Repeater (Preferred 1 VHF)
Table 4.2: Complete list of VHF 150 MHz Simplex Interoperability Channels (12.5 kHz)
Emission Designator 11 K2F3E
Mobile and Portable Configuration*
Label Receive Transmit Station Class CTCSS RX rrX Use
VCALL10 155.7525 155.7525 FBT / MO 156.7/156.7 Calling Channel
VTAC11 151.1375 151.1375 FBT / MO 156,71156.7 Tactical Channel
VTAC12
154.4525
154.4525
FBT / MO
156.71156.7
Tactical Channel
VTAC13
158.7375
158,7375
FBT 1 MO
156.71156.7
156.71156.7
Tactical Channel
VTAC14
159,4725
159.4725
FBT 1 MO
Tactical Channel
VTAC174
161.8500
157.2500
FBT 1 MO
156.7/156.7
Tactical Channel
VTAC17D5
161.8500
161.8500
154.2800
FBT I MO
156.71156.7
Tactical Channel
Tactical Channel
VFIRE21
154.2800
FBT 1 MO
156.7 / 156.7
I }
VFIRE22
154.2650
154.2650
FBT I MO
156.71156.7
Tactical Channel
VFIRE23
154.2950
154.2950
164.2725
FBT 1 MO
156.7 / 156.7
Tactical Channel
Tactical Channel
VFIRE24
154.2725
FBT 1 MO
156.71156.7
VFIRE25
154.2875
154.2875
FBT 1 MO
156.7 / 156.7
Tactical Channel
Tactical Channel
VFIRE26
154.3025
154.3025
FBT 1 MO
156.7 / 156.7
(for Air -to -Ground with state/federal Aircraft
ONLY
VMED28
155.3400
155.3400
FBT 1 MO
156.71156.7
Tactical Channel
(and for Air -to -Ground use
VMED29
155.3475
165.3475
FBT 1 MO
15613 / 156.7
Tactical Channel
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VLAW31
155.4750
155.4750
FBT 1 MO
156.71156.7
Tactical Channel
VLAW32
.155:, 25,,
155.4825
FBT/ MO
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Tactical Channel
TXCALLI D
154.9500
154.9500
FBT 1 MO
156.7 l 156.7
Mobile -to -Mobile Calling Channel
Primary: Flight following between State and
TXCALL2D
155.3700
155.3700
FBT 1 MO
156.71156.7
Federal aircraft. Secondary: Air -to -Ground for
State/Federal Aircraft
Allowable use for VTAC17 and VTAC 17D: Base stations: 50 watts max, antenna HAAT 400 feet max. Mobile stations: 20 watts max,
antenna HAAT 15 feet max. These channels are for tactical use and may not be operated on board aircraft in flight. These channels use
narrowband FM and are available only in certain inland areas at least 100 miles from a major waterway. These channels use the same
frequencies as VHF Marine channel 25. which uses wideband FM. Use only in authorized counties listed below In these authorized areas,
interoperability communications have priority over grandfathered public coast and public safety licensees.
5 VTAC17 and VTAC17D may ONLY be used in the following counties: Andrews Armstrong Bailey Borden Brewster Briscoe Callahan
Carson Castro Childress Cochran Coke Collingsworth Concho Cottle Crane Crockett Crosby Culberson Dallam Dawson Deaf Dickens Donley
Ector Edwards El Paso Fisher Floyd Gaines Garza Glasscock Gray Hale Hall Hanford Hartley Haskell Hockley Howard Hudspeth Hutchinson
Trion Jeff Davis Jones Kent Kimble Kling Kinney Knox Lamb Lipscomb Loving Lubbock Lynn Martin McCulloch Menard Midland Mitchesr Moore
Motley Nolan Ochiltree Oldham Parmer Pecos Patter Presidio Randall Reagan Reeves Roberts Runnels Schleicher Scurry Sherman Sterling
Stonewall Sutton Swisher Taylor Terrell Terry Tom Green Upton Val Verde Ward Wheeler Winkler Yoakum (extracted from the National
Interoperability Field Operations Guide htips.!/www.dhs.govinational-interoperability-field-operations-guide)
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Table 4.3: VHF 150 MHz Repeater Pair Intero erability Channel Configuration
(12.5 kHz)isi{'�
Emission Designator 11 K2F3E
When assigning repeater channels, be aware that the VTAC33-38 repeater pairs are made up of
various combinations of the simplex channels VTAC11, VTAC12, VTAC13 and VTAC14. Attention must
be given to avoid assigning overlapping repeater channels and those simplex channels on the same
incident or nearby incident.
CTCSS tone programming for VHF frequencies must be in compliance with the NIFOG version 1.6.1
and any subsequent revisions by January 2020.
'Label-7
Receive
Transmit Station Class
CTCSS RX ITX Use
NOTE:
The sub -audible tones of
the following are different from simplex programmingl
Mobile
andFlortableConfiguratiF
VTAC33
159.4725 151.1375
158,7375 154.4525
FBT 1 MO 156.7 ! 736.5 Tactical RepeaterSecondary 7
VTAC34
FBT 1 MO
156.7 / 136.5
Tactical Repeater
_
FBT / MO
_
156.71136.5
Secondary 2
VTAC35
159.4725
158.7375
Tactical Repeater
Secondary 3
VTAC368
151.1375
159.4725
FBT 1 MO
156.71136.5
Tactical Repeater T
Preferred 1
VTAC37
154.4525
158.7375
FBT! MO
156.71136.5
Tactical Repeater
159.4725
Preferred 2
VTAC38
158.7375
FBT 1 MO
156.71136.5
Tactical Repeater
Preferred 3
VTAC33
151.1375
159.4725
FB2T
136.51156.7
Tactical Repeater
Secondary 1
VTAC34
154.4525
158.7375
FB2T
136.51156.7
Tactical Repeater
159.4725
Secondary 2
VTAC35
158.7375
F132T
136.51156.7
Tactical Repeater
FB2T
136.51156.7
Secondary3
VTAC368
159,4725
151.1375
Tactical Repeater
Preferred 1
VTAC37
158.7375 154.4525
FB2T 136.51156.7
Tactical Repeater
Preferred 2
VTAC38
159.4725 158.7375
FB2T 136.51156.7
Tactical Repeater
Preferred 3
6 VTAC33-38 recommended for deployable tactical repeater use only (FCC Station Class FB2T). VTAC36-38 are preferred;
VTAC33-35 should be used only when necessary due to interference.
' In an emergency, additional Department of Defense VHF Repeater Channels (below 150.8 MHz) can be
made available through coordination with the Communications Coordination Group (CCG). Please
contact the CCG through your local Disaster District Committee. Alternate contact information is
cca0.dos.texas.aov and 512-424-2755.
8 VTAC36 repeater pair is the preferred repeater configuration for usage in Texas.
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Table 4.4; Federal
Agency VHF
Incident
Response Interoperability
Channels
..-
Use
1
NC 1 169,5375
CSQ
164.7126
167.9 A
Incident Calling
2
IR 1
170.0125
CSQ
165.2500
167.9 A
Incident Command
3
IR 2
170.4125
CSQ
165.9625
167.9 A
Medical Evacuation Control
4
IR 3
170.6875
CSQ
166.5750
167.9 A
Logistics Control
5
IR 4
173.0375
CSQ
167.3250
167.9
167.9
A
Interagency Convoy
6
IR 5
169.5375
CSQ
169,6375
A
Incident Calling - Direct for
NC 1
7
IR 6
170.0125
CSQ
170.0125
167.9
A
Incident Command - Direct
forlR 1
8
IR 7
170.4125
; CSQ
170.4125
167.9
A
Medical Evacuation Control
1R 8
170.6875
- Direct for I 2
9
CSQ
170.6875
167.9
q
Logistics Control - Direct for
IR 3
10 IR 9
173.0375 CSQ
173,0375
167.9
A
Interagency Convoy--[ -
Direct for IR 4
Default operation should be carrier squelch receive, CTCSS 167.9 transmit. If the user can enable/disable
CTCSS without reprogramming the radio, the indicated CTCSS tone also could be programmed for receive, and
the user instructed how and when to enable/disable.
rvtvvi I aoie 4.q: reaeral
8qen2ij
Vrtr Law CnTorcement
interoperapinty
unannels
1 LEA 167.0875
CSQ
167.0875 167.9 Tx,
CSQ Rx1
A
Calling
2
LE 1 167.0875
CSQ
162.0875
1 CSQ SRxTx,
Q
A
Tactical
3
LE 2 t 167.2500
{167 9Fo}
..........
$68F
167910)
162.2625
_... _
162.8375
$68F (1679io)
D
Tactical
4
LE 3 167,7500
$68F (16791o)
D
Tactical
5
LE 4
168.1125
168.4625
$68F
(1s7910
$68F
163.2875
$68F (1167910)
D
Tactical
6
LE 5
163.4250
$68F (16791o)
D
Tactical
167910
7
LE 6
167.2500
$68F
167910
167.2500
$68F (16791o)
D
Tactical - Direct for LE2
167.7500
$68F
167910
1 167.7500
$68F (16791o)
D
Tactical - Direct for LE3
8
LE 7
9
LE 8
168.1125
$68F
167910
168. 1125
$68F (16791o)
D
Tactical - Direct for LE4
10
LE 9
168.4625 $68F
167910
168.4625
$68F (16791o)
D
Tactical - Direct for LE5
i CSS on receive oniy it user selectable; else CSQ. see "Conditions for use of Federal Entity
Intero erabili Channels" on pages 18 -19 of this document.
All channels in these tables are NARROWBAND only.
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5. UHF 450 MHz Channels — SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
The eight UHF channels described in Table 5.1 may be used in accordance with regional
interoperability plans. However, users should recognize that in -coming resources from out -of -
region may not yet be equipped with these channels.
All channels may be used in conjunction with a temporary patch or temporary gateway connection
provided they do not cause interference. None of the interoperability channels may be used for
routine dispatch operations. For UHF interoperability, the four repeater channels (with direct)
described in Table 5.1 below will be used.
Note the following:
• The UHF interoperability channels UCALL40 through UTAC43 are identified for
interoperability use within Texas. The channel UCALL40 is designated by this plan -as a
multi -discipline, multi -agency public safety interoperability calling channel for all public safety
agencies and other signatories to the MOU associated with this channel plan.
The tactical channels UTAC41 through UTAC43 are identified by this plan as multi-
discipline, multi -agency public safety interoperability tactical channels for all public safety
agencies and other signatories to the MOU associated with this channel plan. The tactical
channels may be used as day-to-day emergency operations channels, secondary to users
at higher priority incidents requiring interoperability. Additionally, these channels can only be
used in the manner intended with this plan. Using them for local repeater inputs or outputs is
not allowable.
• At large incidents, all tactical channels may be assigned by the on -incident commander as
needed without regard to discipline.
• The channels UCALL40 and UCALL40D are designated as multi -discipline, multi -agency
public safety interoperability calling channels for all public safety agencies and other
signatories to the MOU associated with this channel plan.
• The UCALL40 channels are designated for interoperable UHF communications between
mobile/portable radios and base stations, temporary base stations and incident commander_
• The tactical repeater channels UTAC41 — UTAC43 and talk -around channels UTAC41 D-
UTAC43D should be assigned by the incident commander.
• National standards for interoperability channel names have been adopted so that all public
safety equipment has s a common naming convention. In accordance with APCO/NPSTC
1.104.2-2017, these labels are listed in Table 5.1 and all participating agencies must use
these labels.
• Federal agency channels identified in tables 5.2 and 5.3 should only be used per the
guidelines listed in pages 18 —19 of this document.
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Table 5.1: UHF 450 MHz Interoperability Channels (12.5 kHz)
Emission Designator 11 K2F3E
CTCSS tone programming for UHF channels must be in compliance with the NIFOG version 1.6.1 and
any subsequent revisions by January 2020.
Label
Receive
Transmit Station Class CTCSS R7CITX
Use
Mobile and Portable Configuration
UCALL40
453.2125
458.2125 FB2T 1 MO 156.71156.7
Calling Channel (Repeater)
UCALL40D
453,2125
453.2125
FBT / MO
156.71156.7
Calling Channel (Direct)
UTAC41
453.4625
453.4625
458,4625
453.4625
458.7125
FB2T 1 MO
156.71156.7
Tactical Repeater Channel
UTAC41 D
FBT 1 MO
FB2T 1 MO
156.7 / 156.7
Tactical Repeater (Direct)
UTAC42
453.7125
156.7/156.7
Tactical Repeater Channel
Tactical Repeater (Direct)
UTAC42D
453.7125
453.7125 FBT 1 MO
156.71 156.7
UTAC43
453.6625
458.8625
F132T I MO
156.7 / 156.7
Tactical Repeater Channel
UTAC43D
453.8625
453,8625
FBT 1 MO
156.71 156.7
Tactical Repeater (Direct)
RepeaterBase
Configuration
UCALL40
458.2125
453.2125
F132T
156,71156.7
Mobile Command Post Calling
Channel Base
UTAC41
458.4625
453.4625
FB2T
156.71 156.7
_
Incident Temporary Repeater
453,7125
Channels
Incident Temporary Repeater
UTAC42
458,7125
FB2T
156.71 156.7
Channels
UTAC43
458.8625
453.8625
FB2T
156.7 / 156.7
Incident Temporary Repeater
Channels
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Table 5.2:
Federal
AipencX UHF
Incident
Res onse
Intgroi2erabilitv
Channels
RX
..
1
NC 2
410.2375
CSQ
419.2375
167.9
A
A
Incident Calling
Ad hoc assignment
2
IR 10
410.4375
CSQ
419,4375
167.9
IR 11
410.6375
CSQ
CSQ
419.6375
167.9
A
Ad hoc assignment
3
4
IR 12
410.8375
419.8375
167.9
A
SAR Incident Command
5
IR 13
413.1875
CSQ
CSQ
413.1875
167.9
A
Ad hoc assignment
6
IR 14
03,2125
413.2125
167.9
167.9
A
Interagency Convoy
7
IR 15
410.2375
CSQ
410.2375
A
Incident Calling -- Direct for
NC 2 Calling
410.4375
CSQ
410.4375
167.9
A
8
IR 16
Ad hoc assignment - Direct
IR 17
for IR 10
9
410.6375
CSQ
410.6375
167.9
A
Ad hoc assignment - Direct
CSQ
410,8375
for IR 11
10
IR 18
410.8375
167.9
A
SAR Incident Command -
Direct for IR 12
Default operation should be carrier sauelch receive. CTCSS
167.9 transmit. If
the user can enableldisable
CTCSS without reprogramming the radio, the indicated CTCSS tone also could be programmed for receive, and
the user instructed how and when to enable/disable.
NEW
1
Table 5.3:
LE B
Federal
414.0375
&qency UHF
CSQ
Law Enforcement
414.0375
Interogerabililtv
..-
167.9 A
Channels
Calling
2
LE 10
409.9875
CSQ
418.9875
167.9
A
Tactical
3
LE 11
410.1875
$68F (16791o)
419.1875
$68F (167910)
D
Tactical
4
LE 12
410.6125
$68F (1679,0)
419.6125
$68F (167910)
D
Tactical
5
LE 13
414.0625
$68F (167910)
414.0625
$68F (1679,0)
D
Tactical
6
LE 14
414.3125
$68F (167910)
414.3125
$68F (16791o)
D
Tactical
7
LE 15
414.3375
$68F (167910)
414.3376
$68F (1679jo)
D
Tactical
8
LE 16
409.9875
$68F (16791o)
409.9875
$68F (1679,a)
D
Tactical - Direct for LE 10
Analog
9
LE 17
410.1875
$68F (167910)
410. 1875
$68F (167910)
D
Tactical - Direct for LE 11
10
LE 18
410.6125
$68F (1679,0)
410.6125
$68F (1679,o)
1 D
Tactical - Direct for LE 12
CTCSS on receive only if user selectable; else CSQ. See "Conditions
for
Use of Federal Entity
Intero erabilit Channels" on Daaes 18 - 19 of this document. All channels in these tables are
NARROWBAND only.
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6. 700 MHz Channels — SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
For 700 MHz interoperability, the 32 repeater channels, with their associated 32 direct channels,
are described in Table 6.1 below. Table 6.1 includes the corresponding Tactical Repeater
Configuration. Table 6.1 includes the recommended "short list" of 700 MHz channels.
Note the following:
• 700 MHz interoperability channels are identified by the FCC for interoperability use within
Texas. All fixed 700 MHz interoperable channel locations must be reviewed by the Office of
the Texas SWIC prior to implantation. Some of these interoperable channels may already
be licensed by multiple agencies for interoperability use throughout the state.
• All 700 MHz interoperability channels are to be used as multi -discipline, multi -agency public
safety interoperability calling channels for all public safety agencies and other signatories to
the MOU associated with this channel plan. These channels are designated for
interoperable 700 MHz communications between mobile/portable radios and base stations,
temporary base stations, and on -incident incident commander.
• Table 6.1 outlines the recommended short list of 700 MHz channels that all Texas public
safety agencies should program in their 700 MHz capable radios. For radios with limited
channel capacity, these channels may be the only ones programmed. For larger -capacity
radios, it is recommended that these channels be programmed into the first 700MHz zone
in the radio.
o Where possible, it is also recommended that additional 700MHz zones are
populated in numerical order, with Direct channels following their associated
repeater channel, regardless of discipline association. (E.g. 7tAW62D,7FIRE63,
7FIRE63D, 7FIRE64, 7FIRE64D, 7MED65, 7MED65D)
■ Numerical order programming should continue through additional zones
as local agencies are able and interested in programming all 700 MHz
channels in their radios.
o Users should also be aware that even though some channels have a discipline
associated with the name (LAW, FIRE, MED, etc.), ALL disciplines can still use
that channel when specified by the COML or incident commander.
• The tactical repeater channels and direct channels identified in Table 6.2 should be
assigned on -incident by the incident commander.
700 MHz channels with a "+" indicated in the "Use" column should not be used within 70
miles of the US 1 Mexico border.
• National standards for interoperability channel names have been adopted so that all public
safety equipment has s a common naming convention. In accordance with APCOINPSTC
1.104.2-2017, these labels are listed in the Tables below and all participating agencies must
use these labels.
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Table 6.1: Recommended SHORT List 700 MHz Interoperability Channels for
Texas Public Safety Agencies
To enable efficient use of channels when multiple disciplines and jurisdictions respond to an incident, it
is recommended that this short list of channels be the first channels programmed into 700 MHz radios.
For agencies with radios that are limited to 16 channels, these may be the only channels programmed.
For radios with larger channel capacity, it is recommended that these 16 channels be programmed into
the first 700 MHz zone, and the channels on the following tables to be programmed in remaining
available zones.
M -110M. 10471
Label
Receive
Transmit
Station
Class
P25 NAC
Hex/Dec
Use
7CALL50
769,24375
799.24375
FB2T
$293 / 659
Temporary Calling Channel
Repeater
7CALL50D
769.24375
769.24375
FBT / MO
$293 / 659
Calling Channel (Direct)
7TAC51
769.14375
799.14375
FB2T
$293 / 659
Temporary Tactical Repeater
7TAC51 D
769.14375
769.14375
FBT / MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Channel (Direct)
77AC52
769.64375
799.64375
FB2T
$2931659
Temporary Tactical Repeater
7TAC52D
769.64375
769.64375
FBT / MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Channel (Direct)
7TAC53
770.14375
800.14375
FB2T
$293 / 659
Temporary Tactical Repeater
7TAC53D
770.14375
770.14375
FBT / MO
$2931659
Tactical Channel (Direct)
7TAC54
770.64375
800.64375
FB2T
$293 / 659
Temporary Tactical Repeater
7TAC54D
770.64375
770.64375
FBT / MO
$2931659
Tactical Channel (Direct)
7TAC55
769.74375
799.74375
FB2T
$2931659
Temporary Tactical Repeater
7TAC55D
769.74375
769,74375
FBT / MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Channel (Direct)
7TAC56
770.24375
800,24375
FB2T
$2931659
Temporary Tactical Repeater
7TAC56D
770.24375
770.24375
FBT / MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Channel (Direct)
7GTAC57
770.99375
800.99375
FB2T
$293/659
Temporary Tactical Repeater
LMTAC57D
770.99375
770.99375
FBT I MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Channel (Direct)
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Table 6.2: 700 MHz Interoperability Channels (12.5 kHz)
Emission Desianator SK10FIE
Label
Receive
Transmit
Station
Class
P25 NAC
Hex/Dec
Use
7CALL50
769.24375
799.24375
FB2T ! MO
$2931659
Calling Channel
7CALL50D
769.24375
769.24375
FBT 1 MO
$293 / 659
Calling Channel (Direct)
7TAC51
769.14375
799.14375
FB2T 1 MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Repeater Channel
7TAC51 D
769.14375
769.14375
FBT 1 MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Channel (Direct)
7TAC52
769.64375
799.64375
FB2T 1 MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Repeater Channel
7TAC52D
769.64375
769.64375
FBT 1 MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Channel (Direct)
7TAC53
770.14375
800.14375
F132T 1 MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Repeater Channel
7TAC53D
770.14375
770.14375
FBT I MO
$2931659
Tactical Channel (Direct)
7TAC54
770.64375
800.64375
17132T 1 MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Repeater Channel
7TAC54D
770.64375
770.64375
FBT 1 MO
$293 /659
Tactical Channel (Direct)
7TAC55
769,74375
799.74375
F132T 1 MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Repeater Channel
7TAC55D
769.74375
769.74375
FBT 1 MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Channel (Direct)
7TAC56
770.24375
800.24375
F132T / MO
$293/659
Tactical Repeater Channel
7TAC56D
770.24375
770.24375
FBT I MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Channel (Direct)
7GTAC57
770.99375
800.99375
FB2T 1 MO
$293/659
Tactical Repeater Channel
7GTAC57D
770,99375
770.99375
FBT I MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Channel (Direct)
7MOB59
770.89375
800,89376
FB2T 1 MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Repeater Channel
7MOB59D
770.89375
770.89375
FBT I MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Channel (Direct)
7LAW61
770.39375
800.39375
1762T 1 MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Repeater Channel
7LAW61 D
770.39375
770.39375
FBT I MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Channel (Direct)
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Table 6.2 (cont.)
700 MHz Interoperability Channels (12.5 kHz)
Emission Desionator 8K10F1E
Label
Receive
Transmit
Station
Class
P25 NAC
Hex/Dec
Use
7LAW62
770.49375
800.49375
FB2T I MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Repeater Channel
7LAW62D
770.49375
770.49375
FBT/ MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Channel (Direct)
7FIRE63
769.89375
799.89375
F82T 1 MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Repeater Channel
7FIRE63D
769.89375
769.89375
FBT / MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Channel (Direct)
7FIRE64
769.99375
799.99375
F62T ! MO
$2931659
Tactical Repeater Channel
7FIRE64D
769.99375
769.99375
FBT I MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Channel (Direct)
7MED65
769.39375
799,39375
FB2T I MO
$2931659
Tactical Repeater Channel
7MED65D
769.39375
769.39375
FBT 1 MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Channel (Direct)
7MED66
769.49375
799.49375
17132T I MO
$2931659
Tactical Repeater Channel
7MED66D
769.49375
769.49375
FBT / MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Channel (Direct)
7DATA69
770.74375
800.74375
FB2T I MO
$293/659
Tactical Data Repeater Channel
7DATA69D
770.74375
770,74375
FBT 1 MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Data Channel (Direct)
7CALL70
773.25625
803.25625
FX1 T / MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Data Repeater Channel
7CALL70D
773.25625
773.25625
FBT! MO
$2931659
Tactical Data Channel (Direct)
7TAC71
773.10625
803.10625
FB2T 1 MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Repeater Channel+
7TAC71 D
773.10625
773.10625
FBT I MO
$293 1659
Tactical Channel (Direct)
7TAC72
773.60625
803.60625
FB2T / MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Repeater Channel+
7TAC72D
773.60625
773.60625
FBT 1 MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Channel (Direct)
7TAC73
774.10625
804.10625
FB2T / MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Repeater Channel+
7TAC73D
774,10625
774.10625
FBT 1 MO
$2931659
Tactical Channel (Direct)
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Table 6.2 (cont.)
700 MHz Interoperability Channels (12.5 kHz)
Emission Desionator 8K10F1E
� �r r `• r r
Label
Receive
Transmit
Station
Class
FB2T 1 MO
FBT / MO
P25 NAC
Hex/Dec
$293 / 659
Use
Tactical Repeater
Channel
7TAC74
774.60625
804.60625 N
7TAC74D
774.60625
774.60625
$293 / 659
$293 / 659
Tactical Channel (Direct)
7TAC75
7TAC75D
773.75625
803.75625
FB2T ! MO
Tactical Repeater
Channel+
Tactical Channel (Direct)
773.75625
773.75625
FBT / MO
$293 / 659
7TAC76
774.25825
804.25625
FB2T 1 MO
$293 1659 Tactical Repeater
Channel+
$293 / 659 Tactical Channel (Direct)
7TAC76D
774.25625
774.25625
804.85625
FBT 1 MO
FB2T 1 MO
7GTAC77
774.85625
$293 / 659
$2931659
Tactical Repeater
Channel
Tactical Channel (Direct)
7GTAC77D
i
774,85625
774.85625 FBT 1 MO
7MOB79
774.60625
774.50625
774.00625
804.50625
FB2T 1 MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Repeater
Channel
7MOB79D
774.50626
804.00625
FBT / MO
$2931659
Tactical Channel (Direct)
7LAW81
FB2T 1 MO
FBT / MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Repeater
Channel+
7LAW81 D i
774.00625
774.00625
$293 / 659
$293 / 659
Tactical Channel (Direct)
7LAW82
774.36625
804.35625
F132T 1 MO
Tactical Repeater
Channel+
7LAW82D
774.35625
774,35625
FBT I MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Channel (Direct)
Tactical Repeater
Channel+
Tactical Channel (Direct)
Tactical Repeater
Channel+
Tactical Channel (Direct) ,
7FIRE83
773.50625
803.60625
FB2T 1 MO $293 / 659
FBT 1 MO $293 / 659
FB2T 1 MO $293 / 659
7FIRE83D
773.50625
773.50625
7FIRE84
773.85625
803.85625
7FIRE84D
773.85625
773.85625
FBT 1 MO
$293 / 659
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Table 6.2 (cont.)
700 MHz Interoperability Channels (12.5 kHz)
Emission Designator 8K10F1E
Label
Receive
Transmit
Station
Class
P25 NAC
Hex/Dec
Use
7MED86
773.00625
803,00626
FB2T 1 MO
$2931659
Tactical Repeater Channel+
7MED86D
773.00625
773.00625
FBT 1 MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Channel (Direct)
7MED87
773.35625
803.35625
FB2T 1 MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Repeater Channel+
7MED87D
773,35625
773.35625
FBT 1 MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Channel (Direct)
7DATA89
774.75625
804.75625
F132T 1 MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Data Repeater Channel
7DATA89D
774.75625
774.75625
FBT 1 MO
$293 / 659
Tactical Data Channel (Direct)
NOTE: Channels with a W' indicated in the "Use" column should not be used within 70 miles of the US 1 Mexico
Border.
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Table 6.3: 700 MHz lnteroperability Channels (12.5 kHz)
Emission Desianator 8K10F1E
Label
Transmit
Receive
Station
Class
P25 NAC
Hex/Dec
Use
7CALL50
769.24375
799.24375
FB2T
$293/659
Temporary Calling Channel Repeater
7TAC51
769.14375
799.14375
F132T
$293/659
Temporary Tactical Repeater
7TAC52
769.64375
799.64375
F132T
$293/659
Temporary Tactical Repeater
7TAC53
770,14375
800.14376
F62T
$293/659
Temporary Tactical Repeater
7TAC54
770.64375
800.64375
FB2T
$293/659
Temporary Tactical Repeater
7TAC55
769.74375
799.74375
F132T
$293/659
Temporary Tactical Repeater
7TAC56
770.24375
800.24375
FB2T
$293/659
Temporary Tactical Repeater
7GTAC57
770.99375
800.99375
F132T
$293/659
Temporary Tactical Repeater
7MOB59
770.89375
800.89375
FB2T
$293/659
Temporary Tactical Repeater
7LAW61
770.39375
800.39375
FB2T
$293/659
Temporary Tactical Repeater
7LAW62
770.49375
800.49375
FB2T
$293/659
Temporary Tactical Repeater
7FIRE63
769.89375
799.89375
FB2T
$2931659
Temporary Tactical Repeater
7FIRE64
769.99375
799.99375
FB2T
$293/659
Temporary Tactical Repeater
7MED65
769,39375
799,39375
F62T
$293/659
Temporary Tactical Repeater
7MED66
769.49375
799.49375
FB2T
$293/659
Temporary Tactical Repeater
7DATA69
770.74375
800.74375
F132T
$293/659
Temporary Tactical Data Repeater
7CALL70
773.25625
803.25625
FB2T
$2931659
Temporary Calling Channel
7TAC71
773.10625
803.10625
FB2T
$293/659
Temporary Tactical Repeater+
7TAC72
773.60625
803.60625
F132T
$2931659
Temporary Tactical Repeater+
7TAC73
774.10625
804.10625
FB2T
$293/659
Temporary Tactical Repeater+
7TAC74
774.60625
804.60625
FB2T
$2931669
Temporary Tactical Repeater
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Table 6.3 (cont.)
700 MHz Interoperability Channels (12.5 kHz)
Emission Designator 8K10F1E
Label
Transmit
Receive
Station
Class
P25 NAC
Hex/Dec
Use
7TAC75
773,75625
803.75625
F62T
$293 / 659
Temporary Tactical Repeater+
7TAC76
774.25625
804,25625
F132T
$293 / 659
Temporary Tactical Repeater+
7GTAC77
774.85625
804.85625
FB2T
$293 / 659
Temporary Tactical Repeater
7MOB79
774.50625
804.50625
F62T
$293 / 659
Temporary Tactical Repeater
7LAW81
774.00625
804.00625
F132T
$293 / 659
Temporary Tactical Repeater+
7LAW82
774.35625
804.35625
F132T
$293 / 659
Temporary Tactical Repeater+
7FIRE83
773.50625
803,50625
FB2T
$293 / 659
Temporary Tactical Repeater+
7FIRE84
773.85625
803.85625
F132T
$293 / 659
Temporary Tactical Repeater+
7MED86
773.00625
803.00625
F132T
$2931659
Temporary Tactical Repeater+
7MED87
773,35625
803.35625
F132T
$293 / 659
Temporary Tactical Repeater+
7DATA89
774,75625
804.75625
F62T
$293 / 659
Temporary Tactical Data Repeater
NOTE: Channels with a "+" indicated in the "Use" column should not be used within 70 miles of the US 1 Mexico
Border.
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NEW! Table 6A 700 MHz Interoperability Channels (12.5 kHz)
Air -to -Ground
Label
Mobile RX (MHz)
MobileTX
Use
7AG58
769.13125
799.13125
Air -Ground
7AG58D
769.13125
769.13125
Air -Ground
7AG60
769.63125
799.63125
Air -Ground
7AG60D
769.63125
769,63125
Air -Ground
7AG67
770.13125
800.13126
Air -Ground
7AG67D
770.13125
770.13125
Air -Ground
7AG68
770.63125
800.63125
Air -Ground
7AG68D
770.63125
770.63125
Air -Ground
7AG78
773.11876
803.11875
Air -Ground
7AG78D
773.11875
773.11875
Air -Ground
7AG80
773.61875
803.61875
Air -Ground
7AG80D
773.61875
773.61875
Air -Ground
7AG85
774.11875
804.11875
Air -Ground
7AG85D
774,11875
774.11875
Air -Ground
7AG88
774.61875
804.61875
Air -Ground
7AG88D
774.61875
774.61875
Air -Ground Landing Zone
* 7AG880 is recommended for landing Zone use.
TX NAC: $293 (659 10). RX NAC $F7E (3966 10). These channels are reserved for air -ground
communications to be used by low -altitude aircraft and ground based stations: See FCC rule 90.531(7). (i)
Airborne use of these channels is limited to aircraft flying at or below 457 meters (1600 feet) above ground
level. (ii) Aircraft are limited to 2 watts effective radiated power (ERP) when transmitting while airborne on
these channels. (iii) Aircraft may transmit on either the mobile or base transmit side of the channel pair. (iv)
States are responsible for the administration of these channels. These are NOT nationwide interoperability
channels.
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7. 800 MHz Channels — SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
For 800 MHz interoperability, the repeater channels (with direct) described in Table 7.1 below will be
used. Table 7.2 includes descriptions for use within the Border Area (rebanding).
Note the following:
• 800 MHz interoperability channels are identified by the FCC for interoperability use within
Texas. Some of these interoperable channels may already be licensed by multiple agencies
for interoperability use throughout the state.
• The channel 8CALL90 is designated as a multi -discipline, multi -agency public safety
interoperability calling channel for all public safety agencies and other signatories to the
MOU associated with this channel plan.
• The tactical repeater channels 8TAC91 - 8TAC94 and talk -around channels 8TAC91 D -
8TAC94D should be assigned on -incident by the incident commander.
• National standards for interoperability channel names have been adopted so that all public
safety equipment has s a common naming convention. In accordance with APCOINPSTC
1.104.2-2017, these labels are listed in Tables 7.1 and 7.2 and all participating agencies
must use these labels.
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Table 7.1: 800 NPSPAC Interoperability Channels (20 kHz)
Emission Designator 16KOF3E
CTCSS tone programming for 800 MHz channels must be in compliance with the NIFOG version 1.6.1
ana any
Label
8CALL90
8CALL90D
8TAC91
8TAC91 D
8TAC92
8TAC92 D
BTAC93
8TAC93D
8TAC94
8TAC94D
8TAC95D
8TAC96D
8TAC97D
8CALL90
8TAC91
8TAC92
8TAC93
8TAC94
uent revisions ny jar
Receive I Transmit
851.0125
851.0125
851.5125
851.5125
852.0125
852.0125
852.5125
852.5125
853.0125
853.0125
851.5500
853.0500
853.3500
806,0125
806.5125
807.0125
807.5125
808.0125
806.0125
851.0125
806.5125
851.5125
807,0125
852,0125
807.5125
852.5125
808.0125
853.0125
851.5500
853.0500
853.3500
851.0125
851.5125
852.0125
852.5125
853.0125
ivary zvzo.
Station
Class
CTCSS
Rxffx
FB2T 1 MO
156.71156.7
FBT 1 MO
156.7 / 156.7
FB2T 1 MO
156.71156.7
FBT 1 MO
156.7 1156.7
FB2T 1 MO
156.7 1156.7
FBT / MO
156.7 / 156.7
FB2T 1 MO
156.7 / 156.7
FBT / MO
156.7 / 156.7
FB2T 1 MO
156.7 / 156.7
FBT / MO
156.71156.7
MO
156.71156.7
MO
156.7/156.7
MO
156,7 / 156.7
Repeater/ Base Configuration
FB2T
156.7
FB2T
156.7
FB2T
156.7
FB2T
156.7
FB2T
156.7
Use
Calling Channel (Repeater)
Calling Channel (Direct)
Incident Temporary Repeater Channel
Tactical Channel (Direct)
Incident Temporary Repeater Channel
Tactical Channel (Direct)
Incident Temporary Repeater Channel
Tactical Channel (Direct)
Incident Temporary Repeater Channel
Tactical Channel (Direct)
Incident Control Channel (Direct)*
Incident Control Channel (Direct)*
Incident Control Channel (Direct)`
Mobile Command Post Calling Channel
Base
Incident Temporary Repeater Channels
*These low -power mobile/portable channels may not be used in a repeater configuration nor patched with other
channels throuah a any or patching device. ERP is limited to 20 watts and only mobile and portable
operation is allowed. Base stations are not permiRed.
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Table 7.2: $00 NPSPAC Interoperability Channels (20 kHz)
For Use within Border Area for Rebandina
Emission Designator 16KOF3E
CTCSS tone programming for 800 MHz channels must be in compliance with the NIFOG version 1.6.1
and any subs e uent revisions by January 2020.
Label station CTCss
TX 1 NIFOG* Receive Transmit Class RXITX Use
8CALL 1 ICALL 866.0125 821.0125 FB2T 1 MO 156.71156.7 Calling Channel (Repeater)
BCALLD 1 ICALLD 866.0125 866.0125 FBT / MO 156.71156.7 Calling Channel (Direct)
866,5125
821.5125
FB2T 1 MO
156.71156.7
8TAC1 1 ITAC1
Incident Temporary Repeater Channel
8TAC1 D 1
ITAC1 D(Direct)
FBT 1 MO
866.5125
866.5125
156.7/156.7
Tactical Channel Direct
8TAC2 / ITAC2
I
867.0125
I
822.0125
F132T 1 MO
156.7/156.7
Incident Temporary Repeater Channel
_
8TAC2D 1
ITAC2D
867 0125
-
867.0125
822.5125
FBT 1 MO 156.71156.7
FB2T 1 MO 156.71156.7
Tactical Channel (Direct)
8TAC31 ITAC3 867.5125
Incident Temporary Repeater Channel
Tactical Channel (Direct)
8TAC3D 1 '. 867 5125
ITAC3D i
867.5125
FBT I MO 156.71156.7
t
8TAC41 ITAC4
868.0125
823.0125
F132T 1 MO
156.7 / 156.7
Incident Temporary Repeater Channel
8TAC4D 1; 868.0125 868.0125 FBT 1 MO 156.71156.7 Tactical Channel (Direct)
ITAC4D
Repeater 1 Base Configuration
8CALL 1 ICALL
821.0125
866.0125
FB2Ti*
156.7
Mobile Command Post Calling Channel
1.5 ;9�
Base
8TAC11ITAC1
821.5125
866,5125
FB2T
156.7
8TAC2 / ITAC2
822.0125
867.0125
FB2T
156.7
Incident Temporary Repeater Channels
8TAC3 / ITAC3
822.5125
867.5125
FB2T
156.7
8TAC4 /.ITAC4
823.0125
868.0125
FB2T 1
156.7
'TX naming convention preferred for Texas border region programming
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8. Mobile Satellite (MSAT) Tall ggoups — SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
Table 8.1 below lists statewide, regional, and national MSAT talkgroups for use by Texas public safety
agencies. Texas has two statewide mutual aid talkgroups: TXSMRT and INAGY. TXSMRT is used for
communication between Texas public safety agencies and private sector partners, and INAGY is
used by government agencies ONLY.
The talkgroups designated as SMART/SMRT (Satellite Mutual Aid Radio Talkgroup) are for multi -
agency coordination during large-scale events or disasters, potentially involving public safety agencies
at the regional and national levels.
Each agency should determine which talkgroups are best suited for their agency's needs and purpose.
Table 8.1: Mobile Satellite Talkgroups
hASAT
legacy MAT
Talkgroup
Authorizing
Name
Name*
agency
Agencies Supported
Use
(7 char.
{g char. Radio)
Radio
All Texas Public Safety and
Point -to -Point 4-digit DN
00
00
DPS Operations
Private Sector Partners
call feature. No per -minute
cost for DN calls
DPS1
DPS1
DPS Operations
DPS
Incident Command I
Calling Channel
DPS2
DPS2
DIPS Operations
DPS
DPS Daily Use
TFS1
TFS1
TFS EOC
TFS
TFS Daily Use
TEEXII
TEEX1
TEEX
TTF1, TTF2, Quick Response
TEEX-TTF1 Search and
Force & Water
Rescue Calling Channel
STRACI
STRC1
STRAC Comms
STRAC and San Antonio Area
STRAC Daily Use Calling
Public Safety
Channel
STRAC2
STRC2
STRAC Comms
STRAC Regional
Regional Medical
INAGY
INAGY
TFS EOC
TFS and Texas Public Safety
Interagency Coordination
Agencies
(Texas only)
TXSMRT
TXSMT
DPS Operations
All Texas Public Safety and
Statewide Channel for
Private Sector Partners
Public and Private Sector
LA Homeland
Gulf States Public Safety
G-SMART
GSMRT
Security and
Emergency
Gulf Coast Regional Agencies
Mutual Aid Regional I
Preparedness
National
Contra Costa (CA)
Southwest Public Safety
SWSMART
SWSMT
Fire Protection
Southwest Regional Agencies
Mutual Aid
District
I -SMART
ISMRT
Seattle Public
Regional I National Agencies
Critical Infrastructure
Utilities
Mutual Aid
E-SMART
ESMRT
KY Dept. of Public
Health
Regional I National Agencies
EMS Mutual Aid
F-SMART
FSMRT
Seattle Fire Dept.
Regional I National Agencies
Fire Service Mutual Aid
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J-SMART
JSMRT
U.S. Dept. of Justice
All Gov't and Public Safety
Public Safety Mutual Aid
Regional / National Agencies
Regional
L-SMART
LSMRT
U. S. Marshals
All LE Regional / National
LE Enforcement Mutual Aid
Service
Agencies
U-SMART
USART
Montgomery Co.
All Urban Search and Rescue
Urban Search and Rescue
MD Fire & Rescue
Regional / National Agencies
Mutual Aid
NPHST2
NPH
KY Dept. for Public
All Health Depts. and Medical
Facilities
Public Health Mutual Aid
Healih
Regional / National Agencies
TG
' Abbreviated names are for older MSAT radios that have less than 7-character capacity for talkgroup names.
Obtaining Access to MSAT Talkgroups
To obtain access, please follow the process found at this link.
http://www.txdps.state.tx. us/LawEnforcementSupport/communications/i nterop/
Note: Authorization letters need to be obtained before scheduling on -air programming for the radios.
9. INTEROPERABILITY CROSS -BAND SYSTEMS -- SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
Cross -band interconnection between radio equipment operating under state -licensed channels is
authorized with three conditions:
• Cross -band operation is authorized as may be required to interconnect channels identified in this
channel plan, and interconnect to other channels that may be required on a particular incident. On
incidents, tactical channels and other local channels may be interconnected at the direction of the
incident commander.
• Cross -band operation should conform to planning requirements, as established in a RICP, typically
produced by a regional COG.
• Patching to/between interoperability tactical channels and local radio systems is permitted during
incidents or events involving interagency personnel, if so directed by the incident commander. This
is only allowed through concurrence from the system manager / dispatch center.
• 800 MHz NPSPAC (conventional) channels may be cross -banded with other interoperability
channels. Caution should be used when performing in -field cross -band connections with
VHF17001800 MHz trunked channels due to potential push -to -talk (PTT) delay.
• Supervised gateways, console -initiated patching or cross -band repeating of tactical channels to
tactical channels in other bands is permitted under positive control of a trained dispatcher or on -
incident Communications Unit Leader (COML). A dispatcher or COML who establishes such a
calling channel patch must be capable of disabling the patch in the event of unexpected or
unacceptable interference on any of the patched calling channels.
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Cross -band interconnections can be implemented in several ways:
9A Simple Cross -band Repeater
This approach interconnects two radios "back-to-back" such that received signals on either receiver
are re -transmitted by the other transmitter.
VHF
Antenna
IF
Temporary Base startlen
Radio
Wra22
FIGURE 9.1
AUDIO & PTT
IN IN
OUT OUT
800 M"z NP$PAC
Temporary Base station
Radio
STAC93
Simple Cross -Band Repeater
800 MHz
Antenna
Operationally, the two channels selected will seem to be one channel, as long as all radio users are
within the coverage "footprint" of the cross -band repeater and antennas. Some PTT delay should
be expected. In this example, two tactical channels are interconnected to enable tactical
communications between resources equipped with differing equipment.
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9.2 Mobile Tactical Interconnect or Radio Interoperability Gateway
This approach interconnects several radios "back-to-back" so that received signals on any receiver
are re -transmitted by all selected transmitters.
Operationally, all channels selected will seem to be one channel, as long as all radio users are
within the coverage "footprint" of the antennas being used. Some PTT delay should be expected.
In this example, several tactical channels are interconnected to enable tactical communications
between resources equipped with differing equipment.
Figure 9.2
VFIRE22 AUDIO 3 PTT
Antenna /
VHF Temporary Base
Station Radio
VFIRE22
VTAC12
Antenna
UTAC43
Antenna
VHF Temporary Base
Station Radio
VTAC12
UHF Temporary Base
Station Radio
UTAC43
Fixed or Deployable
Gateway
Interconnect 1 Patch
"Switch Box"
8TAC92 Received audio from
Antenna any receiver can be broadcast
on any or all transmitters
800 MHz NPSPAC
Temporary Base Station
Radio
$TAC92
Mobile Tactical Interconnect or Radio Interoperability Gateway
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9.3 Dispatch Console Patching
Console patching utilizes dispatch point base radios and the patching capability of a common
console system to accomplish the same interconnections described above. However, in the case
of console patching, all radio users must be within the coverage "footprint" of the base station
antenna at the dispatch point. Some PTT delay should be expected. Operationally, all channels
patched by the dispatcher will seem to be one channel.
VF RE22
VTAC 12
Antenna
UTAC43
Antenna
8TAC92
Antenna
VHF Temporary Base Station
Radio
VFIRE22
VHF Temporary Base Station
Radlo
VTAC12
UHF Temporary Base Station
Radio
UTAC43
800 MHz NPSPAC
Temporary Bass Station Radio
BTAC92
Figure 9.3
AUDIO & PTT
Console Patch
Dispatch Console
Patch Control
Received audlo from
any receiver can be broadcast
on any or all transmitters
Note that console patching at fixed -site base stations is not authorized under state licenses for
interoperability channels. Such installations must be licensed separately.
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10. LIST OF ACRONYMS
Abbreviation
Description
AACOG
Alamo Area Council of Governments
ATCOG
Ark -Tex Council of Governments
BER
Bit Error Rate
BVCOG
Brazos Valley Development Council
BVWACS
Brazos Valley Wireless Access Communications System
CA
California
CAI
Common Air Interface
CAPCOG
Capital Area Cobncil of Governments
CBCOG
Coastal Bend Council of Governments
CCG
Communications Coordination Group
CFR
Code of Federal Regulations
COG
Council of Government
COM-L
Communications Leader
CTCOG
Central Council of Governments
CTCSS
Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System
CVCOG
Concho Valley Council of Governments
DETCOG
Deep East Texas Council of Governments
DFW
Dallas 1 Ft. Worth
DN
Directory Number
DPS
Department of Public Safety
EMS
Emergency Medical Service
ERP
Effective Radiated Power
ETCOG
East Texas Council of Governments
ETMC
East Texas Medical Center
FCC
Federal Communications Commission
GCRPC
Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission
H-GAC
Houston -Galveston Area Council
HOTCOG
Heart of Texas Council of Governments
Hz
Hertz
ICS
Incident Command System
IRCIP
Immediate Radio Communications Interoperability Plan
IRWG
Interagency Radio Work Group
kHz
Kilohertz
KY
Kentucky
LA
Louisiana
LCRA
Lower Colorado River Authority
LE
Law Enforcement
LRGVDC
Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council
MCPs
Mobile Command Posts
MHz
Me ahertz
MD
Ma land
MOU
Memorandum of Understanding
MRGDC
Middle Rio Grande Development Council
MSAT
Mobile Satellite
MTA
Metropolitan Transit Authority
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NAC
Network Access Codes
NCTCOG
North Central Texas Council of Governments
NIMS
National Incident Management System
NPSPAC
National Public Safety Planning Advisory Committee
NORTEX
Nortex Regional Planning Commission
NTIA
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
OPS
Operations
PBRPC
Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission
PRPC
Panhandle Regional Planning Commission
PSAP
Public Safety Answedng Point
PTT
Push -To -Talk
RGCOG
Rio Grande Council of Governments
SCADA
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
SLIP
Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan
SETRPC
South East Texas Regional Planning Commission
SMART
Satellite Mutual Aid Radio Talkgroup
SPAG
South Plains Association of Governments
STDC
South Texas Development Council
STRAC
Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council (Emergency Healthcare
SWIC
Statewide Interoperability Coordinator
TCOG
Texoma Council of Governments
TFS
Texas A&M Forest Service
TFS EOC
Texas A&M Forest Service Emergency Operations Center
TDEM
Texas Division of Emergency Management
TEEX
Texas Engineering Extension Service(Training Academy)
TTF
Texas Task Force
TG
Talkgroup
TSIEC
Texas Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee
TxDPS
Texas Department of Public Safety
TACO
Texas Intero erable Communications Coalition
UHF
Ultra High Frequency
VFD
Volunteer Fire Department
VHF
Very High Frequency
WCTCOG
West Central Texas Council of Governments
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