Emergency P25 Radio Communications (BVWACS)

Overview

The Brazos Valley Wide Area Communications System (BVWACS) is an interoperable radio system using Project 25 (P25) standards for federal, state, and local public safety communication. Texas A&M University's Police and Emergency Medical Services use this system to ensure regional interoperability, especially during large-scale emergencies.

Getting Started

The P25 system is proprietary and requires compatible, authorized radios. Texas A&M partners with Texas Communications for purchasing and programming P25 radios.

Contact Kris Kram at kkram@texascom.com or 979-255-8010 for pricing and availability. Once the radios have been received and programmed, Texas Communications will direct you to fill out the Service Request Form and schedule a pickup time for the equipment.

Request

To order new radios or to disconnect existing radios, contact Texas Communications. For general questions, email tcom-request@tamu.edu.

Cost

Texas A&M University (Part 02) rates are displayed below. See General Computing Rates for TAMUS, Non-TAMUS, and Auxiliary Rates.

Service Details

BVWACS is integrated with the Harris County Regional Radio System (TXWARN), creating a 17-county regional network. The system allows interoperability for public safety across regions from Galveston to the Brazos Valley and beyond.

Features

• Real-time public safety coordination
• Access to TXWARN’s 17-county infrastructure
• Interoperable communication across regional agencies

Guidelines

• Primary use is for public safety and emergency operations
• Only authorized, programmed radios may access the system
• Texas Communications is the approved vendor