Interoperability Montana Technical Committee (IMTC)
Due to the highly technical nature of radio interoperability communications, the Interoperability Montana Technical Committee (IMTC) was formed to make recommendations to the Interoperability Montana Project Directors (IMPD) on technical issues related to the design, implementation and operation of the IM Project.
The IMTC serves an important role in evaluating technology, determining technical specifications for equipment and sites, assessing communications sites, identifying frequencies, ensuring compliance with P25 standards, and addressing encryption and bandwidth issues. The IMTC formulated technical criteria that have been used to prepare a prioritized list of infrastructure projects, which the IMPD has adopted.
Ultimately, the IM Project will provide advanced channel management for the shared use of frequencies, seamless roaming, and enhanced responder safety through embedded signaling, while at the same time enhancing interoperable communication with existing legacy VHF radios. This approach will allow public safety responders in Montana to exchange voice and data communications on demand and in real time during emergencies and disasters.
This expert group consists of representatives from each consortium and meets weekly via telephone and conducts monthly face-to-face meetings. The committee is chaired by Bob McWilliams, the Disaster and Emergency Services Coordinator for Beaverheadl County.
Members
Meetings
Best Practices
- Alarms-Monitoring
- Datum-Degrees
- Concrete Pads
- Electrical Twist Locks
- Fencing
- Ice Shields
- Generators
- MT Building Permit Checklist
- Propane Fuel Tanks
- Radio Installation Guidelines
- RF Conditioning
- Site Development Process
Master Site List
Site Agreement Templates - Word Documents
- Standardized Communications Site Use Agreement
- Standardized IM Project Site Use MOA.
- Standardized Site Private Landowner Lease