Civil communications simulator

The Civil Communications Simulator is a professional-grade training platform designed to teach operation, configuration, and network planning of radio equipment used across civilian services — including police, fire and rescue, border control, prison services and emergency response units. The simulator reproduces radio station functionality and programming interfaces for devices from leading manufacturers (e.g. Motorola, Hytera, ICOM, Kenwood, Airbus) without the need for physical hardware.

Delivered via a web browser, the system enables remote access and flexible deployment. The simulated Radio Programming Interfaces (CPS) mirror real device menus and parameters, allowing trainees to gain hands-on experience that directly translates to field operation.

Benefits

Significant cost savings by reducing wear and operational use of physical radios and eliminating the need for on-site field exercises.
Faster, more efficient training — multiple participants can train concurrently in repeatable scenarios.
Comprehensive session logging and reporting for objective assessment and quality assurance.
Controlled, safe environment to practice high-risk or rare procedures without operational consequences.

Key Features

Simulation of analog and digital technologies: DMR, PMR, TETRA, IDAS.
Full CPS emulation — channels, zones, identifiers, encryption and access controls.
Radio network planning and repeater configuration tools.
Interoperability between systems and device types (e.g. GSM ↔ DMR ↔ PBX).
Realistic GPS tracking and map visualization with configurable interference zones.
Acoustic and radio interference simulation for degraded communications training.
Scenario-driven exercises: routine operations, crisis incidents, examiner-led tests.
Practical modules for encryption, call types (individual/group/emergency), beacons and man-down alerts.

Training modes

The platform supports individual practice, instructor-led group sessions and formal examinations. Instructors can inject faults, create dynamic events (battery failure, loss of link, jamming) and monitor trainee actions in real time. Automated scoring and exportable reports simplify certification and after-action reviews.

Integration and scalability

Part of the NowaSim family, the simulator can integrate with other training modules (maritime, satellite, navigation) within a LAN-based instructor-trainee architecture. Centralized administration allows remote start/stop of workstations, switching between simulators and voice connectivity across different training modules.

Who should use it?

This solution is ideal for training centers, military academies, emergency services, and communications departments within public and private organizations. It reduces operational risk, shortens training cycles and improves readiness by providing measurable, repeatable and realistic practice environments.

Contact Nowatel to arrange a demonstration and to tailor the simulator to your operational needs — from single-site deployments to enterprise-scale training environments.