MEC - AMENDMENT 1.docx

Minimum Essential Characteristics (MECs) - Handheld Radio Brand name or equal to L3Harris XG-25 The following features must be included in any selection put forward to satisfy this requirement:

· Project 25 (P25) Phase 1 is a suite of standards for North American digital radio communications for federal, state and local public safety organizations, first responders and utilities, allowing for interoperable multi-agency communications during emergency situations.

· Over the Air Rekeying - Key Management Facility Software enables the Encryption Keys to be sent over the air through a management terminal.

· Over the Air Programming – Distributes new software, firmware, radio personalities, settings over the air through a management terminal

· TDMA Phase 2 - Project 25 Trunking Phase 2 uses TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) which divides the channel in two time slots, increasing talk path capacity.

· 256-AES Encryption - P25 Standard of encryption, providing end-to-end voice encryption through the LMR infrastructure. The Encryption is managed through the Key Management Software.

· Max System Groups (1024+) – Allows the maximum amount of talk groups configured in a radio system. Larger systems with a large data base of talk groups need the Max Groups feature.

· Must meet MIL-STD-810G standard.

· Dimensions (without antenna, battery, and knobs): 5.89”H x 2.44”W x 1.86”D. Smaller form factor for use in tight spaces and ease of carry during shift.

· Receiver Frequency Range: UHF 378-470 MHz, single band.

· Transmitter Frequency Range: UHF 378-470 MHz, single band.