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4th Quarter 2009

President's Letter

(Warning: this PCS Newsletter contains information not suitable for those under the age of 8 yrs)

My son, Caden is 8 years old. This is the first holiday season that he has declared he does not believe in Santa Claus, and it's my fault. Last year I very proudly purchased a youth horse saddle for my two children on eBay. It was my first "real" eBay purchase and I was rather proud of myself. Unfortunately, after Christmas, my overzealous bragging conversations, with my sister, was overheard by my son.

"I thought Santa Claus brought that saddle" he said. (Yikes--the word was out!) "No", I said, back-paddling as fast as I could, "Santa didn't have an eBay account, so I just helped him out!" Can you imagine Santa with an eBay account? Regardless of my attempt to clarify my involvement with Santa, Caden was a changed boy.

Change is inevitable and is not always a bad thing. New ideas, new products and a new approach are good things and PCS will be embracing change as we roll into 2010. We look forward to sharing more details on our upcoming modifications after the holidays. However, even as we evolve, we remain at the core, a customer service centric company. We believe in our products, professional services, installation services, and are committed to constant improvement.

As we close another business year, PCS is so very appreciative of all our loyal customers, key business partners and valued associates. We appreciate and recognize the long-standing relationships and look forward to future interactions.

Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus! Just keep in mind that your previous perception may be altered to something (or someone) different.

Happy Holidays!

Kathy Pakkebier
President, PCS

New Products

PCS and Harris Partner to Bring Interoperability to First Responders

Harris Unity XG-100
"Unite Your Entire Team With One Radio"

The Harris Unity XG-100 Full-Spectrum Multiband Radio is now available to federal, state, and local agencies through PCS. This is the first portable "one-for-all" solution that delivers true interoperability to first responders and public safety professionals.

The Unity covers all of the public safety bands including 136-174, 380-520 and 762-870 MHz. It operates in both analog and P25 modes including AES and DES secure encryption. Internal GPS and Bluetooth are included at no extra cost. The Unity's noise canceling microphone eliminates background noise even when operating in the P25 mode. Emergency responders can now communicate within multiple jurisdictions and agencies operating on different frequencies and systems. No longer is there a need to use several different radios to achieve interoperability with other responders during an incident.

The XG-100 is built to the same standards as the proven Harris military tactical radio products, offering extremely rugged construction that exceeds the toughest standards of operation in extreme environments. This will make it easy and cost-effective for states and local agencies to make an investment in this new product.

Click here to view the XG-100 Spec Sheet

New Products

Now Available from PCS
Panasonic Toughbook® Arbitrator 360º™

Panasonic recently introduced their newest mobile digital video system - the Toughbook® Arbitrator 360º™. This rugged and durable system can be used with or without a Toughbook computer. It is specifically engineered to excel in the demanding environments of public safety. Built with legendary Toughbook reliability, this design supports state-of-the-art digital recording, and data-compression technologies to achieve reliable, and easy-to-query incident documentation system. This product can be utilized in "stand-alone" applications or interfaced with a computer.

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department has installed the Arbitrator 360 video system in all of their 260 sheriff vehicles. The video system automatically records video during traffic stops and high-speed chases. Sacramento County also employs the Arbitrator's wireless microphone, which clips to the officer's belt and records sound up to a distance of 1000 feet from the squad car. Once the incident is captured, the footage is automatically uploaded to a secure server, making the recordings secure and tamper-proof while ensuring the submission of reliable courtroom evidence.

As a Panasonic Certified Mobile Digital Authorized Reseller, (MV-TP3), PCS is a qualified integrator of the Arbitrator 360. Please contact your PCS sales rep or call 800-517-9583 for more information or a demonstration. You can also email us at sales@portablecomputersystems.com or click here to Request a Consultation.