Tech Notes from the Field

What Happens when FEMA Approves CAP?

Nice article from Radio Magazine.  My answer to this question is: NO.  Why?  I was told to cut it out of the budget and wait for the final approval.  So, did I plan on it? Yes.  What does this mean here?  I do not know.  I suspect we will all be asked to purchase the same equipment throughout the group.  I’ve priced them out.  I am settled on one (the Sage Endec because we are used to it).  

The other disturbing thing is network connectivity.  We are not many of the other groups.  We limit what equipment touches the outside world.  All of the sudden we have stuff all over the place and firewall ports opening up left and right to accommodate these things.  We have created another network off the house network for this.  Security seems to be the least important thing.  How would you like to be an LP1 or LP2 and have someone hack your CAPs feed and set off an alert?  Disquieting, eh?  When you setup your network, be prepared to secure it.  Common sense, folks.  Good luck. 

Now where am I going to get the money for these boxes? 

Cheers!