The Mobile Communications Trailer was purchased with Homeland Security
funds through the county Emergency Management office. Construction
began in 2008 and has continued since then with most work done in 2010.
Once completed it will house:
- Voice communications on 2 meter, 220 MHz, 440 MHz and HF bands.
- 2 meter and 220 MHz packet
- 4 channel ATV system
- Mobile weather station
- APRS
The 18 ft by 8 ft double axle trailer can be powered by generator
or direct AC and battery backup is planned. It includes a local
wired/wireless network utilizing 3 notebook computers and laser printer and
has room for up to 6 operators. Six NMO mount antennas are mounted to
the roof and it also includes a 30 ft telescoping mast and rotor system for
the ATV beam antennas.
Installing the rack cabinet
Installing the two Astron RM60 Power Supplies
The rack front door.
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Radio Rack with 2 60 amp power supplies |
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Closed Rack |
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ATV, Voice and Packet stations with networked computer |
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Packet and Admin stations with networked computers and printer |
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Front View- Admin, Packet stations |
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Front View - ATV, Voice, Packet stations |
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Front workstation |
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Interior view |
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