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Intelligibility of Analog FM and Updated P25 Radio Systems in the Presence of Fireground Noise: Test Plan and Results

Report ID

NTIA Technical Report TR-13-495

May 01, 2013

David J. Atkinson, Andrew A. Catellier

Abstract: This report describes a modified rhyme test (MRT) conducted to characterize the behavior of digital and analog communication in the presence of background noise and moderate RF channel degradation. This is done through the use of reference systems to provide a manufacturer-independent perspective on this issue.

Keywords: intelligibility; Project 25; vocoder; modified rhyme test; noise; analog FM; land mobile radio; LMR; public safety; fire service
Complete report in PDF format

The full report is available at http://www.its.bldrdoc.gov/publications/2720.aspx

Topics

Spectrum Management

Spectrum Engineering