How does IP Link compare to the Cisco or Twisted Pair Wave solution?
They are different animals, using different technologies, and having different applications. IP Link is designed for mobile radio dispatch and interoperability. The Twisted Pair approach uses telephony technology to route radio traffic. Catalyst interfaces to mobile radios with an intelligent interface that allows for channel and talk group selection, control of the scan function, processing of caller ID, the emergency indication, and over-the-air encryption selection. The Twisted Pair solution interfaces to the mobile radio with 4-wire audio and PTT. The radio must be pre-set for a single channel and none of the parameters described above can be leveraged. Catalyst provides a simple Graphical User Interface for added new users, changing user privileges, and modifying interoperability scenarios. The Twisted Pair solution requires Cisco networking engineering to make these changes. Catalyst provides security and accountability for access to the radio system. The Twisted Pair solution al
