Raytheon's JPS Communications introduces its new P25 Channel Controller, the P25CC. The P25CC converts legacy analog channels to Project 25 (P25) digital channels at an affordable cost, without requiring a replacement of your existing base stations.

"The P25CC can be incorporated into a communication system, channel-by-channel as time and funding permit, easing the transition to the P25 standard requirements," said Keith McDonald, vice president of sales and marketing for Raytheon JPS Communications. "It's a simple and affordable way to gain the advanced features and benefits of a P25 radio system."

Press on the P25CC:

Raytheon JPS P25 migration path demonstrated in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin State Patrol demonstrated interoperable communications using the Raytheon JPS P25 Channel Controller (P25CC) solution to transform conventional analog repeaters into P25 trunking repeaters at three sites supporting multiple frequencies with relatively little expense.

Wisconsin State Patrol tests P25CC
The Wisconsin State Patrol began testing the P25CC in February 2007.

What is the P25CC?
Simply stated, the P25CC converts your legacy analog channels to P25 functionality. The P25CC offers all mandatory P25 call types and provides a full suite of features for conventional as well as single site or multi-site trunking systems.

How is this conversion accomplished?
The conversion to P25 functionality is accomplished through a sophisticated manipulation of the baseband audio which leaves existing RF infrastructure in place. Digital data transmissions from P25 mobile and handheld units are received by an existing analog base station, whose baseband audio is passed on to the P25CC. This audio is processed by Ehterstack's Interoperable P25 Base Station Protocol Stack software which then deciphers the digital data and sends P25-modulated baseband audio to the analog base station for transmission to the field units. In accordance with the P25 standard, compatibility with existing analog radios is maintained.

How can this conversion be implemented?
The P25CC is designed for easy expansion and a multiple channel analog system conversion that can be phased in one channel at a time. One P25CC unit with a single channel board is required for the first channel. Additional boards are installed in the P25CC chassis thereafter until the four-channel limit is reached. If control of more than four base stations is required, multiple P25CC units can be networked together.

To view the P25CC datasheet, please click here.

P25CC Benefits/Features:

• Converts legacy analog channels to P25 digital signaling without changing base stations.


• Combines P25 base station controller, RFSS Network Controller (RNC) and Network Location Register (NLR) functions.


• Provides full trunked and conventional RFSS operations


• Offers all mandatory P25 call types.


• A much lower cost approach than installing a new P25 digital base stations.


• Conversion of multiple-channel systems can be phased in as time and funding allows.

For more information regarding the P25CC, please contact JPS Sales at (919) 790-1011 or email us.