Herculean struggle: Coast Guard likes the C-130J, despite aircraft's iffy future

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The U.S. Coast Guards are not encountering any problems with the new C-130J Hercules and they are performing well in a limited testing capacity. The planes do not have any problems with airframes, hardware or software, but as the Coast Guard HC-130Js are not equipped with the command-and-control and search-and-rescue communications equipment the service needs, they cannot be tested to their maximum potential.

Product development, Facilities & equipment, Radio & TV communications equipment, Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Aircraft, Aircraft Manufacturing, Military Aircraft, Military Command & Control Systems, Equipment and supplies, Command and control systems, C-130J (Aircraft)

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Battle over the airwaves: Coast Guard wants privately held radio channel

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The U.S. Coast Guard in order to protect the countries' shoreline wants a privately owned radio channel. After purchasing the licenses for nine Very High Frequency public cost-area frequencies, MariTEL and the Coast Guard signed a memorandum of agreement, permitting the service to use Channel 87B, an international accepted primary station, for Automatic Identification System (AIS).

Communications, Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Telephone Communication, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Communications industry, MariTEL, Radio spectrum

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Forging a chain of command: Agreement gives Coast Guard a clear homeland defense role

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An agreement between the Defense and Homeland Security department cements the Coast Guard's role in homeland defense operations. Homeland security, as defined by the Homeland Security, is a concentrated national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America's vulnerability, minimize damage and recover from terrorist attacks that do occur.

National Security, Civil Defense, Powers and duties, United States. Department of Homeland Security, Civil defence

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