1. STARCOM21 State Wide Communications System

2. Construction Approx 95% Complete Network Completion Targeted for Q4-06
STARCOM21 Network
ASTRO 25 Digital 700/800 MHz Trunking
Dedicated to IL Governmental Users
Project 25 Compliant
Voice Encryption Capable
Local Console Connectivity
State Wide Coverage and Roaming
Interoperability Between All Network Users
Built to Public Safety Communications Standards
Fully Managed Communications
24x7 Support
Full Network Management
3 Zones Sites
Hardened, Secure, Monitored
Fully Maintained Sites
95% Area Mobile Coverage Statewide
In Building (8 dB) Coverage in Select Areas (Chicago Area, 12 Major Cities)
Construction Approx 95% Complete
Network Completion Targeted for Q4-06

3. ITTF Radio Initiative
Starcom21 Radios for Incident Response and Interoperability
Most Units Delivered in 2005
Control Stations – XTL 5000 with Control Station Option
Mobiles – XTL 5000
Installation and Programming Included
Within Standard Scope
5 Yr Prepaid Access Fee
$100/yr/unit (Restricted Usage)
Start Date Deferred Till Network Completion
Includes 5 Years of Maintenance
Warranty will Start by Homeland Security Region (HSR) Activation 

4. ITTF Talk Groups

5. Airtime Charges Will Not Apply Until System Acceptance
ITTF Deployment
Activation by Homeland Security Region
HSR’s Will Be Considered Active When All Sites That Affect Coverage are Operational and In “Wide Area Trunking" 
Regional Training Being Rolled Out
Pilot Held Feb 1st in Region 10
Sites South of I-80 Largely Complete in Q1-06
Progress Will be Posted on the Web
Airtime Charges Will Not Apply Until System Acceptance
Agencies Are Encouraged to Use the Radios in the Interim

6. STARCOM21 Communications Solutions
Primary Communications
Cost Effective Access to Advanced Communications
Shorter Lead Time for Deployment
All Inclusive Solution (MA, Utilities, Administration, Sites etc…..)
Users Eligible to Purchase Equipment Off STARCOM21 Master Contract
Interoperability Aspects Enhances Grant Eligibility
Flexible Solutions
Standard Users (Plainfield*) – Typically Rural County and Municipal Users
Large Users (i.e. McLean*) – Contribute Additional Channel Resources
Unique Users (i.e. St. Clair*) – Enhanced Functional and/or Coverage Requirements
Phased Build-outs – Phased Construction of Standalone Network/Temporary Usage
Supplemental Communications
Specialty User (i.e. ITTF, ILEAS*) – Occasional Usage/Incident Coordination
Backup Communications – Disaster Planning/Special Events
Wide Area Operations - Task Forces/Mutual Aid/Prisoner Transport
Regional Interoperability – Interagency Communications
*All 4 Customer Projects Received Federal Grant Funding

7. Questions???
Contacts:
STARCOM21 System Manager – Rich O’Herron
STARCOM21 Business Manager – Mike Greenaway
STARCOM21 Sales – Dave Lander