The Faroe islands use an Air Traffic Control (ATC) Voice Communications and Control System (VCCS) of MEP since 2015. The TCS990 is a fully digital voice switch designed specifically to meet the needs of controllers working around the clock in mission-important environments.
Upgraded to a full IP system
At initial installation analogue radios where in use, also at the 3 remote sites.
In August 2021 the system was upgraded to a full IP system, making use of Best Signal Selection for the ED-137 radios. Together with it’s partner Copperchase, the MEP staff took care of the on site upgrade which was executed while the Airport was in full operation. The upgrade was on time and to full satisfaction of the Vagar staff.
CEO Vagar Airport
Mr. Regin I. Jakobsen, CEO Vagar Airport quotes: “We at Vagar Airport have been very satisfied with working together with Copperchase and MEP on this very important upgrade. The product, service and follow up delivered by Copperchase and MEP has fully lived up to our expectations. The whole project was completed without any interruption to our operation.”
