Communication system fits inside a briefcase.

• Author: Foster, Sharon
• Position: Tech Talk

308 Systems, in Hermosa Beach, Calif is offering first responders a light weight, battery-powered, wireless communication system that fits into a small briefcase, said the company president, Mark Lueker.

The system--called TAC1PAK--operates as an independent incident-management system that is interoperable with other means of communication, Lueker said.

It provides connectivity with emergency vehicles, headquarters or the outside world, he said.

Typical applications for the system include management of hazardous material spills, natural disasters, search and rescue, SWAT team operations, remote...