FloridaSatNet Exclusive Document May 2025.pdf

This document is an exclusive informational document from SkyBase Communications regarding the FloridaSatNet, an interoperable Push-To-Talk Satellite network serving public safety agencies throughout the State of Florida. The network provides communication channels exclusively managed by SkyBase Communications, with each participating agency receiving dedicated Talkgroup(s) for regular communications. A primary FloridaSatNet Channel is also established and monitored by the Florida Division of Emergency Management, specifically designed as an "Emergency Channel" to allow responders to contact the State Emergency Operations Center during or after emergencies.

The network is designed to enable communication interoperability among public safety users across different agencies in Florida, with each agency allocated specific communication channels based on their active unit count. The document, dated May 19, 2025, is authored by Burton Forsman, the Manager of SkyBase Communications, and provides contact information at 2518 Cathay Court in Tallahassee, Florida, with office, toll-free, and fax numbers listed. The document emphasizes the exclusive nature of the FloridaSatNet Channels and their purpose of facilitating efficient and coordinated communication for public safety entities within the state.