Beaconsim is a full fledged solution for Critical Communication (TETRA, LTE, 5G, DMR, digital PMR, Tetrapol, Mesh or proprietary networks) training and planning. Our advanced radio and C&C dispatcher simulators allows you to measure and control your trainings for better real-life results. Our solutions range from a virtual classrooms of few students to self-learning of thousands. We have customers in 28 countries in Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia.
Our Solutions
ONE is a self-learning system for radio users with interactive radio simulators and it enables fast training of large organizations. Learning targets can be defined and results measured. Text, pictures, video and audio are accompanied by simulator demos and exercises with which users learn at their own pace whenever they have time. Simulators can be adjusted to have the likeness of real radios, with the right talk groups, folders and other settings. Users receive feedback on their learning and get a certificate after they have reached the required level. If simulator tests are repeated for example annually they can be used as a prerequisite for a user license or for attending a simulator drill.
ONE is installed at a server and its courses are used from any PC, laptop or tablet and it does not require any special program installations – browser suffices.
ONE
TETRAsim ONE is a self-learning system for radio users with interactive radio simulators and it enables fast training of large organizations. Learning targets can be defined and results measured. Text, pictures, video and audio are accompanied by simulator demos and exercises with which users learn at their own pace whenever they have time. Simulators can be adjusted to have the likeness of real radios, with the right talk groups, folders and other settings. Users receive feedback on their learning and get a certificate after they have reached the required level. If simulator tests are repeated for example annually they can be used as a prerequisite for a user license or for attending a simulator drill.
TETRAsim ONE is installed at a server and its courses are used from any PC, laptop or tablet and it does not require any special program installations – browser suffices.
TEAM is a virtual classroom including a virtual radio network with its radio terminals, dispatchers, C&C, field command and data applications. It’s a simulated radio network that has the real network’s functionality, fleet maps, talk groups, folders and other parameters. TEAM ensures learning in an environment which is realistic without the risk of doing something wrong or using resources which are needed elsewhere.
Virtual classroom enables trainer-led training even remotely – without travelling. It features group exercises and scenarios with group dynamics which self-learning exercises lack. During exercises the trainer is in control and can follow each individual’s progress: focus is on learning instead of training. Students’ activities can be recorded: speech items, key pressings and their timings. These form an objective base for the de-briefing session after the scenario.
TEAM
TETRAsim TEAM is a virtual classroom including a virtual radio network with its radio terminals, dispatchers, C&C, field command and data applications. Its simulated radio network has the real network’s functionality, fleet maps, talk groups, folders and other parameters. TETRAsim TEAM ensures learning in an environment which is realistic without the risk of doing something wrong or using resources which are needed elsewhere.
Virtual classroom enables trainer-led training even remotely – without travelling. It features group exercises and scenarios with group dynamics which self-learning exercises lack. During exercises the trainer is in control and can follow each individual’s progress: focus is on learning instead of training. Students’ activities can be recorded: speech items, key pressings and their timings. These form an objective base for the de-briefing session after the scenario.
PLAN provides a virtual communication environment where different fleet maps, operating procedures terminal parameters and network settings can be tried out in a safe, simulated environment. In order to have a successful roll-out planning and defining those should start already long before the real network or new services are up and running. This saves time and supports the change management process as the functions and services of the new radio network can be introduced to all user organizations in a timely manner without time consuming re-iterating phases. Engaging end users right from the start of the project is essential for the success, acceptance and efficient usage of the network.
PLAN
TETRAsim PLAN is a virtual radio network which can be parameterized in several ways with various fleet maps, talk groups, folders and other radio and system parameters. It is disconnected from the real network and thus cannot disturb it in any way. It can be used for planning of parameters, testing the effects to radio users or dispatchers. It is possible to create several virtual networks which can be shown as a demo to user organizations and using them as a basis for decision making before making the final changes in the real network. TETRAsim PLAN’s virtual network can be also used for planning of communication plans and SOP’s and testing them. When using it as a tool in change processes it shortens acceptance at user organizations and also reduces expensive iterations in the real network.
LAB is a flexible radio network test bed for own development and testing purpose. The simulator offers various API and PEI interfaces which can be selected to match the development needs. The simulated interfaces have exactly the same functionality as the real interfaces. By that, LAB provides independency of network manufacturers’ testbeds and gives flexibility for lab testing and customer trials. Thus, simulator testing reduces travelling times and costs as well as expensive testing fee expenditure.
LAB
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Material
| Language | Name | Description |
| English | RadioResource Media Group | "Australia’s Vertel Partners on Virtual Training for Emergency Services", RadioResource Media Group, 2019 |
| English | The Critical Communications Review | "ASTRID Police Inspectors Participate in the Development of TETRAsim", The Critical Communications Review, 2019 |
| English | Radio discipline, Critical Communications Today | "Hope for the best, train for the worst" in the Critical Communications Today Magazine, September 2018. |
| Dutch | TETRAsim article in SWITCH magazine | TETRAsim article in the ASTRID’s SWITCH Magazine, issue 34. Dutch edition. |
| French | TETRAsim article in SWITCH magazine | TETRAsim article in the ASTRID’s SWITCH Magazine, issue 34. French edition. |
| English | Airbus product description | Airbus product descriptions in English, 4 pages. |
| English | Motorola product description | Motorola product descriptions in English, 4 pages. |
| English | Sepura product description | Sepura product descriptions in English, 4 pages. |
| German | Airbus product description | Airbus product descriptions in German, 4 pages. |
| German | Motorola product description | Motorola product descriptions in German, 4 pages. |
| German | Sepura product description | Sepura product descriptions in German, 4 pages. |
| Finnish | Airbus product description | Beaconsim Airbus product descriptions in Finnish, 4 pages. |
“When the trainer shows the results trainees see how fast they are compared to their colleagues. This causes a ’Formula 1 effect’ as everybody would like to be the winner.”
“With simulator training users can train exercises as many times as they need. Every one learns at different pace!”
“Before the BOSnet was in use we wanted to test our operating plan and communication procedures. With TETRAsim we could do this and in the process we made adjustments before any big scale training or terminal roll-out had started.”