TETRA Association
TETRA is self-evident. As an existing or potential investor in TETRA, you probably depend for your future on this success continuing. We are currently working with ETSI on the next evolution
of TETRA. Tis could be broadband TETRA, or TETRA interfacing to a broadband technology such as LTE. As a member of the TETRA Association you have the
opportunity to be part of this success, to be heard at the highest levels of influence and to participate with all the other member organizations who work together to determine the future of the critical communications market. If your organization is contemplating using TETRA, there
is no better way to talk with other users and influence the communications industry to produce the products and services you need. Only by working together can we continue to make the difference that creates success for our members.
Working together in TETRA W
ithin the TETRA Association are a number of working groups, mainly comprising volunteers,
who play a critical role in protecting, promoting and advancing the TETRA standard. All members are welcome to participate. nThe Radio SpectrumGroup (RSG) works with pan- European regulatory bodies and across continents with governments and regulators to safeguard and promote the needs of critical communications users, providing a collective voice on spectrum requirements.
nTheOperator User Association (OUA) is a forum for knowledge exchange between operators and users of TETRA systems. The OUA carries the responsibility of collecting and submitting user priorities to the Technical Forum.
nThe ApplicationsWorkingGroup (Apps WG) brings together users, application developers and equipment manufacturers interested in data applications on TETRA networks. The Apps WG collects and organizes requirements and provides a place to discuss data applications, the sharing of experiences and best practices.
nThe Rail Forum provides a platform for everyone interested in TETRA implementation on railways. Participants share experiences and information, focusing on the railway market’s potential for future TETRA projects, the use of TETRA in signalling on long-haul lines, and the collation of case studies to aid marketing. Current members include consultants, suppliers and rail operating companies.
nThe Security and Fraud PreventionGroup (SFPG) produces advice and technical reports and makes recommendations. If complied with, these ensure that the TETRA security features used in equipment supplied by different manufacturers are optimally and securely implemented whilst supporting interoperability.
nThe Technical Forum(TF) provides a general forum for exchanging technical knowledge. It develops and oversees the TETRA interoperability testing and
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certification process. This enables TETRA equipment from different suppliers to work together. The TF gathers users’ and operators’ priorities for technical developments and co-operates with ETSI, which maintains the TETRA standard.
nThe TETRA Small andMediumEnterprise Forum (SME Forum) provides a mechanism for the small and medium enterprise TETRA manufacturers to ensure that their interests, views and proposals are noted by the TETRA Association’s board, forums and working groups. Examples include the recommendation of and participation in association events and the discussion and sharing of knowledge and concerns about the essentiality of patents for TETRA.
nThe TETRA AssociationMarketingGroup drives the integrated marketing communications activity, defining the positioning and raising the profile of the association. Members are welcome to participate, and a marketing background is not essential. The required qualifications are common sense and the ability to deliver on commitments.
nA number of other TETRA Forums have a membership specific to a country or region. They provide a platform for local technology promotion and also support association initiatives to help national members to gain maximum benefit.
Talk group: communication is a key driver in expanding the TETRA world
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