June 2026 General Meeting (Zoom)
June 11 @ 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
$20
DATE: Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 11:30am
PLACE: Joseph R. Robinson Municipal Center, 8103 Sandy Spring Rd, Laurel, MD 2070 and Zoom.
SUBJECT: “Large Campus Radio Emergency Communication Systems Round Table Discussion”
- The state of Large Campus Radio Emergency Communication Systems Today
- Evolution of RECS over the past 10-15 years, what vertical markets are growing the fastest, and expectations and misconceptions
- Applications & Design Considerations
- Antenna location/placement, size, transmitters, interfaces with FAS
- Technology & Performance
- Wireless networks vs conventional radio networks, signal transmission speed and programming capabilities, and reporting types (Contact ID vs Zone)
- Commissioning, Testing, & Maintenance
- Best practices, inspection requirements per NFPA 72, ongoing maintenance, documentation expectations, and integration with FAS
Participants include: Tim Lyon (AES), Todd Pelland (Kingfisher) and Denise Pappas (Keltron). Moderated by Dan Morrin Jr. (NECCO/AFAA PA)
Registration: Open now! Cost per attendee is $20.00 on Zoom. If choosing the Zoom option, a link will be provided after registration and payment.