MAY 2022. Blues Vol 38 No. 5

AROUND THE COUNTRY

AROUND THE COUNTRY Expand your radio reach by integrating smartphones into your existing system. With the Tango Tango integration service, first responders can connect their existing two-way radio networks with smartphones to augment and extend communications across platforms, channels and agencies. WE CONNECT YOUR MOBILE PHONE TO YOUR RADIO. By leveraging the national cellular network, TangoTango integrates any radio system to any smart phone or tablet. This allows agencies to interoperate in ways that were never previously possible - all by using a push-to-talk button on our simple smart phone app. This is achieved at the fraction of the time and cost it would take to upgrade traditional radio systems - and with no capital expense. Police, fire, EMS and other first responder agencies face the same problems with their two-way radio systems: There are usually some areas where coverage is poor or even non-existent due to terrain, signal-blocking buildings or other issues. Tango Tango integrates existing two-way radio networks to the internet to augment and extend communications for a fraction of the cost of traditional radio systems. In such situations, it is possible for officers to use their smartphones – assuming that they are FirstNet-certified with preferred wireless network access to ensure reliable communications – but doing so can lead to awkward, slow message transfers between the radio system and smartphone users. Fortunately, there is a simple, robust technological solution that integrates radio networks with smartphones and the internet to provide reliable connectivity 24/7, no matter where officers may be. The Tango Tango radio/smartphone integration service uses a hardware box that sits between the first responder’s radio network and the world’s wireless networks to connect smartphone users via the cloud to their customers’ selected radio channels. Tango Tango is technology-agnostic, so it can work with virtually every radio, carrier and smartphone in use today. FAR LESS EXPENSIVE THAN RADIO REBUILDS For a subscription fee, Tango Tango can eliminate radio coverage issues without the agency having to replace or upgrade their existing radio networks or build radio repeaters to address coverage gaps. Tango Tango manages this service so client agencies can integrate radio with smartphones for additional communications capabilities without an additional workload and equipment to manage. The company offers a 30-day free CONTINUED ON PAGE 34 Limitless radio for public safety Communicate among teams and other departments TRY IT FREE FOR YOUR TEAM TODAY. “43 years of law enforcement and TangoTango is by far the best communications system that I’ve ever had!” Chief Holden, Rogersville Police Department, AL Connect any smart phone to any radio channel Remove distance limitations from your radio system Is it impossible for you to communicate with neighboring agencies who are on a different radio frequency? Do you have poor radio coverage in any of the areas that your team services? Is it important for you to have radio access with your team even when you don't have your radio? Does your department lack funding to upgrade or purchase additional radios? HAVE QUESTIONS? WE ARE HERE TO HELP. Phone: 1-832-696-2001 Email: brian@tangotango.net Assign secure speaking or listening access to anyone Never leave your team no matter where you are If you answered yes to any of these questions, please reach out for an in-person demo and a free 30-day trial so your team can experience Tango Tango service live in the field. 32 The BLUES POLICE MAGAZINE www.tangotango.net The BLUES POLICE MAGAZINE 33