[ICOM] Emergency radio ICOM

[Sheldon Daitch]

Let's not forget that both Icom and Kenwood, big names in the amateur
radio field, do market type accepted radios for the commercial frequencies.

I am sure any commercial Icom or Kenwood dealership will be glad to
discuss with you the virtues of their product line.

I am not sure what you mean by use in an underground facility.  Reliable
radio communications in underground shielded areas is an art within itself,
especially if you are trying to communicate to others outside the 
underground
facility.  Think repeater operation or leaky coaxial line with an 
outside antenna
system. 

As Mike correctly points out, too many unknowns here to pinpoint a viable
communications system. 

Perhaps you really need to define what you want to do, where you want to
communicate and how far from point A to point B, and what is between those
two points.

Happy radio hunting

Sheldon





Mike Olbrisch wrote:
> WOW - too many un-answered questions here.
>
> First question is, what country are you located in?  Next question, what
> business or service?  Are you and your group licensed for amateur radio
> frequency use?  
>
> Assuming you are in the USA.... and a non-emergency private business.....
>
> Amateur radio licenses are INDIVIVUAL licenses, no single license covers all
> users.  Each one of your group will need to test and get a license.  If this
> answer is no, then amateur radios are not for you.  Even if you are licensed as
> amateur radio operators, the FCC has 
>
> Are you part of a city/state/national government agency?  If yes, then you might
> be best sticking to a radio that is government approved by the FCC for use in
> that field and in the frequency block allowed for your service.
>
> Unfortunately, legally speaking, you cannot just buy some radios and start
> talking on them.  While there are frequencies open for "family radio" that are
> unlicensed, business use of these channels are not allowed either.  Causing
> interference to any licensed service can result in fines and/or other problems,
> not to mention the possible danger involved - should you perhaps cause
> interference to aircraft of ambulance frequencies.
>
> Sorry - I am out of time.  I am certain others will chime in with suggestions.
> Good luck in your search.
>
> Vy73 - Mike - KD9KC
> El Paso, Texas - DM61rt
> W5-SOTA Association Manager
> W5-SOTA info: http://www.qsl.net/kd9kc
>
> Molon labe. [mo-lone lah-veh] Google it...
>
>
>
>   
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
>>     
> Behalf
>   
>> Of Anna ostensson
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 5:28 AM
>> To: icom at mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: [ICOM] Emergency radio ICOM
>>
>>
>> Hi!
>>
>> The Safety department at my company has asked me to buy four radios (i.e.
>>     
> walkie
>   
>> talkies) to put in an Emergency Response kit. I've been looking around and
>>     
> ICOM seems like
>   
>> the best options.
>> But I'm still a bit lost. I need 4 "walkie talkies" that could be used in case
>>     
> of fire, explosion
>   
>> or any other big emergency. The biggest problem is that they have to work the
>>     
> facilitie's
>   
>> underground rooms..
>> What should I buy...? Hopefully we will never need to use them so they
>>     
> shouldn't be the
>   
>> most expensive one available on the market but they still have to work well if
>>     
> anything
>   
>> happens...
>>
>> Thanks in advance!
>>
>> Anna
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