Hmm, interesting problem. No complete solution springs to mind. TETRA sounds
like it might come closest, but it probably won't deliver on cost. Also due
to the licensing issue may require using a service operator rather than a
mobile base station solution. URLs below.
Regards
Richard Evans
TETRA
Base Station OK, License Doubtful, Audio OK, Text (depends on exact
requirement), Coverage OK, Secure OK, Cost unsure.
http://www.nokia.com/networks/systems_
and_solutions/whatis_faq/1,23786,14,00.html
Motorola ASTRO 25
Base Station OK, License Doubtful, Audio OK, Text (depends on exact
requirement), Coverage OK, Secure OK, Cost unsure.
http://www.motorola.com/cgiss/networks.shtml
GSM
Base Station OK, License Doubtful, Audio ? no broadcast facility, Text OK,
Coverage OK, Secure OK, Cost OK
Cybiko
Base Station N/A, License OK, Audio NO, Text OK, Coverage OK given
sufficient terminal density, Secure NO, Cost Cheap!
http://www.cybiko.com/index_uk.asp
----- Original Message -----
From: John Whelan <john.whelan@alatto.com>
To: <keitai-l@appelsiini.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2002 2:47 PM
Subject: (keitai-l) Mobile**2 Private Network
>
> We have a requirement for a technology that will essentially provide a
> mobile mobile network. This means that the network itself will be
portable.
>
> Key requirments:
> - transmitters will be mobile (via truck OK) and have coverage of up to a
> couple of kms.
>
> - private and secure network
>
> - network and device capable of supporting text data (2 way) and several
> audio channels (one way - receive only) simultaneously
>
> - handsets can be manufactured specifically for this application but
ideally
> cost below EUR200 per item for 10,000 (excluding transmitters)
>
> - bandwidth licensing required in Europe at least but ideally global.
>
> Any pointers towards companies or technology gratefully appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> John whelan
>
> www.alatto.com
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