Originally called the 800MHz Radio System, the Campus Radio System is the UCI approved radio system for campus. It is used for our day to day operations, special events and emergency communications. The system was over 20 years old prior to the upgrade.
The Campus Radio System has been upgraded to a standards-based P25 700/800MHz digital radio system. We have augmented our six 800MHz channels with four new 700MHz channels for increased capacity. The new system provides digital voice communications, encryption security, new radio models, and IP-based features.
To enable compatibility with the new radio system, our customers’ portable and mobile radios were replaced with new units or upgraded to provide digital radio communications with clearer, static-free voice transmission.
We will continue to support our Campus Radio System with a focus on availability and reliability. In addition, we will be introducing new features and functionality (such as integration with smartphones) and working with each radio user group to understand your needs and interest in the new options.
We are in the process of updating our radio website content to include our new naming convention, new hardware requirements, repair procedures, training documents and user manuals. Technical details about the radio upgrade are available on the OIT website.