Richmond, VA Chooses MCM Technology Solution for Rebanding

4,000 Police Radios Affected by FCC-Mandated 800 MHz Reconfiguration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE…November 15, 2006... BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, The City of Richmond, Virginia has chosen MCM Technology's Real Time Rebanding Management System© to help manage the very complex task of retuning and reprogramming approximately 4,000 first-responder radios as required by a recent Federal Communications Commission mandate. Management of this complex project requires a software platform capable of recording and reporting all activities associated with the movement and handling of these communications assets, as well as the relocation of both transmission and reception exchanges from one frequency to another.

The choice of MCM Technology is significant as Richmond, along with public safety agencies across the country enter into the Federal Communications Commission's mandated 800 MHz reconfiguration. This reconfiguration of the 800 MHz band was ordered by the FCC in December 2004 in an effort to eliminate radio interference on public safety channels and to improve public safety communications. Over 1,300 public safety agencies across the country are now beginning the process of reconfiguring their communications assets.

Mr. Jim Weichman, Richmond's 800 MHz System Manager stated, "We determined that we needed a system that provides all of the recording, reporting and reconciliation functions required to satisfy our obligations under the FCC Order and account for all equipment throughout the process. Under this mandate, we are required to provide an accurate, auditable accounting of all activities in which we engage during the rebanding process. We have installed the system and it is performing beyond our expectations. It is allowing us to more efficiently and accurately manage this complex project. Furthermore, the professionalism and service that we have received from the engineers and employees at MCM has been exceptional."

Commenting on Richmond's decision, MCM Chief Executive Officer Dan Catan stated, "Mr. Weichman is a friend of ours and we know first hand of his commitment to the safety of his first responders, as well as his commitment to make the rebanding process as cost-effective and as efficient as possible. His department's choice of MCM's rebanding solution speaks volumes to the entire public safety community given the complex nature and size of his communications network. Furthermore, the MCM system will save them time and money, and will maintain up-to-date and accurate records. The result will be a pass-through of savings, as well as an enhancement to the efficiency and accountability of the rebanding process. His decision is in line with numerous other NPSPAC incumbents who are making the same choice".