MERA Overview

In February 1997, public safety agencies in Marin County agreed to begin developing a proposal for a countywide regional communications system. Under a joint powers agreement, the Marin Emergency Radio Authority (MERA) was founded to accomplish this task. After an extensive process, Motorola was contracted to construct this new computer-controlled digital radio system. This new radio system will be used by member agencies in the law enforcement, fire management, emergency medical, road maintenance, transit, public works, local government, and other county-based entities in Marin County. This system will unify public safety response, making it possible for members to more effectively and efficiently communicate with each other and within individual departments. The MERA voice radio communications network consists of the Motorola Digital Smartzone, UHF T-band trunked and simulcast communications network. It is designed to allow regional or wide area conversations between dispatch centers and mobile units operating throughout the county. The MERA Training Committee was formed in January 2000. Our goal is to provide training for all users on the system through a Train-the-Trainer approach. MERA Instructors will provide system and interoperability training to dispatchers and line-users. We believe it is critical to provide quality training on equipment, philosophy, and policy with hands-on experience to ensure high user confidence from the start. Click here to view a PowerPoint Presentation about MERA. (This presentation takes a few minutes to load.) Click here to view a map of the MERA system as planned but not yet completed.

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