Bridging the gap: Taking a look at the MCX journey with Peter Clemons

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Making Waves

DAMM Cellular Systems

7 episodes

1 month ago

Making Waves is a podcast by DAMM exploring the technology, people, and challenges shaping critical communications. From PMR radio to next-gen broadband, we talk with experts and frontline users to uncover the innovations and decisions that keep teams connected when it matters most.

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Bridging the gap: Taking a look at the MCX journey with Peter Clemons

Making Waves

38 minutes

1 month ago

Bridging the gap: Taking a look at the MCX journey with Peter Clemons

Keeping critical communications networks future-ready is no simple task. In this episode, we speak with Peter Clemons, founder of Quixoticity and a leading voice in mission-critical communications, about the challenges, timelines, and innovations shaping MCX adoption worldwide.

What does it take to migrate from trusted PMR systems like TETRA to next-generation MCX technologies while keeping public safety connected? We explore the evolving landscape of mission-critical broadband with Peter, who shares insights from three decades of experience driving adoption, standards, and interoperability.

From migration timelines and spectrum strategy to open standards and operational challenges, we unpack the factors influencing the future of critical communications.

Listen in to discover:

The role of MCX in modern public safety networks
Global migration timelines and regional adoption trends
How open standards and interoperability unlock innovation
Balancing cost, resilience, and technological evolution

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
04:26 The birth of MCX
06:20 Searching for new ground
08:46 From public safety to new verticals
10:46 Clear communications are life critical
12:39 Moveable MCX timelines
15:00 Restrictive supply and service models
18:36 Interoperability is the key
21:22 One-to-many: the essence of critical communications
23:53 The challenges of migration
26:13 Open standards will unlock potential
28:27 Where cost is no barrier
31:20 Active partnerships
33:55 Indexing trends

This isn’t just a technical conversation. It’s an insider view of the people, policies, and strategic decisions shaping mission-critical communications today and for the decades ahead.

Peter Clemons has 30 years’ experience in professional mobile radio and broadband critical communications. As founder of Quixoticity, he advises on MCX adoption, system integration, and international standards. Peter has worked across Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, contributing to TETRA success stories and driving the evolution toward 3GPP-based mission-critical services.

Follow Peter: Peter Clemons | LinkedIn

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