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May 1, 2015 Houston, TX, USA
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|SysName  = Alliant Energy (DMR) 
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Tait Communications, a global provider of critical communications systems for Utilities and Public Safety agencies, has been selected by Alliant Energy Corporation, a leading Midwest U.S. energy company, to deploy the largest Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) Tier 3 system to be rolled-out in North America.
 
  
The new 122 site DMR Trunked network will provide superior coverage for Alliant Energy's service territory in Iowa and Wisconsin and replaces an aging assortment of independent radio networks. The new system will supplant the old system in phases, with the first phase due to be completed before February 2017.
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The total deployment is expected to be complete by the end of 2017. The award has come after a selection process that included the evaluation of several alternate technologies and resulted in a project that includes the provision by Tait of the radio network system and approximately 1650 subscriber units. The deal also contains a 12-year Managed Services contract commencing from the end of the first phase of the rollout.
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=General Information=
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In 2015 it was announced that Alliant Energy contracted with Tait Communications to build a 122 site Tier III DMR system. This system supports operations across Iowa and Wisconsin. The system is replacing the aging 800Mhz IDEN system. When complete the system will boast over 1600 subscriber units.
  
Garry Diack, Chief Executive of Tait Communications, stated, "We are really excited to bring Tait's DMR solution to Alliant Energy. This system upgrade will deliver better-than-before coverage and reliability to improve worker safety. Additionally, our Managed Services capability allows us to work in partnership with Alliant Energy to optimize their network over the life of the system."
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==System Equipment==
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The system will employ TP9300 and TM9300 subscriber units for users. The system will have several Tait Grid-Link radios reporting information as well. Dispatchers will be using new Zetron AcomEVO consoles at the four dispatch locations Alliant has.
  
Alliant Energy is engaged in the generation and distribution of electricity and natural gas and serves over 1 million electric customers and 420,000 natural gas customers in a service territory that spans over 69,000 square miles.
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It has also been reported that the TAIT Unify Voice system will be used in several vehicles in order to expand portable coverage in rural areas. This system will allow users to use their mobile radio while working away from their truck.
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== Sites, Talkgroups and Radios IDs ==
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* Burlington - L1-15.7 855.2875 DMR Tier 3 Tait.  Current system ID is 1
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**2/27/17 - Lots of Radio/Range testing. 1 unit in Springbrook
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** RIDs 2115, 5285, 5806 on TG 7400
  
For further information, please contact:
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==Related Pages==
Cornelia van Herel
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* [[Alliant Energy DMR Public Announcement]]
Tait Communications
 
+1 832 622 7081
 
cornelia.vanherel@taitradio.com
 
www.taitradio.com
 
  
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Latest revision as of 14:18, 25 February 2019

Alliant Energy (DMR) TRS
System Name Alliant Energy (DMR)
System Type DMR Tier 3
System ID 1
Connect Tone N/A
Network Access Code N/A
DMR Color Code 0
NXDN RAN N/A
Band 800MHz
State IA,WI,IL,MN
Ownership Public

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General Information

In 2015 it was announced that Alliant Energy contracted with Tait Communications to build a 122 site Tier III DMR system. This system supports operations across Iowa and Wisconsin. The system is replacing the aging 800Mhz IDEN system. When complete the system will boast over 1600 subscriber units.

System Equipment

The system will employ TP9300 and TM9300 subscriber units for users. The system will have several Tait Grid-Link radios reporting information as well. Dispatchers will be using new Zetron AcomEVO consoles at the four dispatch locations Alliant has.

Tait gridlink.jpg
Tait tp9300.jpg
Tait-tm9400.jpg

It has also been reported that the TAIT Unify Voice system will be used in several vehicles in order to expand portable coverage in rural areas. This system will allow users to use their mobile radio while working away from their truck.


Sites, Talkgroups and Radios IDs

  • Burlington - L1-15.7 855.2875 DMR Tier 3 Tait. Current system ID is 1
    • 2/27/17 - Lots of Radio/Range testing. 1 unit in Springbrook
    • RIDs 2115, 5285, 5806 on TG 7400

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