Introducing Trailblazer 5.9: Great News for Traffic Systems

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) just got easier, thanks to Carlson's newest product, Trailblazer 5.9. Our tried-and-true Trailblazer, the quiet superstar of the Carlson portfolio, is now configurable to operate in the 5.9 GHz range.

The 5.9 GHz band offers a full 70 megahertz of spectrum, set aside by the FCC just for ITS. This band is a boon for public safety and departments of transportation because it can support the high data rates that traffic applications demand. It also provides the reliability these applications require because of its extraordinary resistance to interference.

Trailblazer 5.9 is a point-to-point solution that is ideal for backhauling two-way radio communications or Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) projects.

Like all members of the Traillazer family, Trailblazer 5.9 offers the  plug-and-play setup of a fully integrated device. It is solar powerable and comes in a sturdy weatherproof enclosure for roadside deployment.

Getting Your 5.9 License
The FCC divides the 5.9 GHz band into seven 10-megahertz channels and issues non-exclusive licenses to government and public safety entities to operate on the band. Applicants can file electronically with the FCC using FCC Form 601. 

Licensees have only to register their sites, channels and other relevant data on a Universal Licensing System, coordinating with the Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) for proximity to government radar sites.

Call Carlson at (707) 822-7000, and let one of our helpful sales engineers tell you more about Trailblazer 5.9. 

For more information about Intelligent Transportation Systems, visit the U.S. Department of Transportation's Research and Innovation Technology Administration (RITA) and read the white paper: "Achieving the Vision: From VII to IntelliDrive."

Applications
Signage
Intersection collision avoidance
Approaching emergency vehicle warning
Highway-rail intersection warning
Vehicle safety inspections
Transit or emergency vehicle signal priority
Electronic parking payments
Commercial vehicle clearance and safety inspections
In-vehicle signing
Rollover warning
Probe data collection
Leased line replacement
Two-way radio backhaul
POTS line wireless transport
Ethernet transport