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Burke, VA - October 2025

 

Communications-Applied Technology (C-AT) announced a new interoperability advancement connecting Zetron dispatch systems with Iridium satellite networks. The solution provides state emergency management agencies (EMAs) with direct, resilient communication between governors, command centers, and operators. Even when terrestrial networks fail, command communication continues.

This integration allows state leaders to call directly from an Iridium satellite phone into the EMA control room using the Zetron console. It ensures continuity of command in any condition. The solution is also available for integration with Motorola dispatch consoles, giving agencies a scalable, affordable, and field-proven interoperability bridge across satellite and land-based systems.

“Command doesn’t stop when the grid goes down,” said Perry Sandy, President and CEO of Communications-Applied Technology. “With this integration, emergency leaders maintain direct voice connectivity with operations, from the Governor’s sat phone to the state EOC. That is what interoperability looks like when it is built for the mission, not the network.”

The C-AT system architecture unifies disparate systems including Iridium satellite, Zetron, Motorola, and conventional radio platforms into a single operational voice network. No encryption conflicts. No brand barriers. Only immediate, reliable communication when coordination matters most.

The C-AT solution is also engineered to operate within HEMP and EMP-protected facilities. It provides survivable communications during electromagnetic or infrastructure-impacting events. This hardened capability supports Continuity of Government (COG) and Continuity of Operations (COOP) requirements. Agencies maintain assured command control even in the most extreme environments.

This enhancement was recently deployed for a state emergency management agency. It enables executive-level communication during disaster operations and strengthens cross-agency readiness. By leveraging Iridium’s global satellite reach, the system guarantees communication continuity in remote regions and during infrastructure loss.

“Interoperability is more than technology. It is operational assurance,” added Bill Purcell, Homeland Security Analyst at C-AT. “We designed this system so agencies can extend command communication from the EOC to the field, from the field to the front line, and from leadership to the people who carry out the mission. The capability endures even within hardened HEMP facilities.”

 

Key Capabilities

  • Zetron–Iridium Integration: Enables direct satellite-to-console communication.

  • Motorola Console Compatibility: Connects multi-brand dispatch systems into a unified network

  • HEMP/EMP Facility Ready: Operates within hardened facilities to maintain command continuity under extreme electromagnetic conditions.
  • Scalable Deployment: Affordable, modular design for state and local EMAs.
  • Resilient Communications: Maintains command continuity during disasters or infrastructure loss.


About C-AT (Communications-Applied Technology)

C-AT builds mission-critical communication systems for defense, emergency management, and first responders. For over 40 years, C-AT has designed, manufactured, and delivered rugged, interoperable communication solutions that perform under pressure. Every connection strengthens command, ensuring responders can communicate when every second counts.

Winner of the Paul Patton Award and the Kyle Mallien ORA Award. Featured in the SBDC Success Book for international business development.


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