FDNY Install?

[SKYNET156]

I like watching ride along videos with the FDNY on Youtube, and i came across this one from FDNY :

YouTube - Rescue Operations Battalion FDNY

I am just wondering if anyone can tell me the model of the MDT Shown?

I am interested in getting one for my expedition, i want to load it with my scanner software and music, ect,

also, can you use that mdt shown on 802.11G?

 

[FFPM571]

Motorola MW 520 Its a dinoraur of an MDT. I was installing them new in 1998 when I started. I have yet to install one in the last 7 yrs They are allover ebay They are old and slow.

 

[SKYNET156]

what would be a good one now that is used?
I am looking for one that can do 802.11G/N and has good speed....i want to use it for signal stalking with my 396XT and music and such, i am in my expedition alot lately for work, i would love to pick one up that is newer for around $300.00 if possible, any suggestions?

 

[newsphotog]

You would be better off performance-wise and budget-wise getting a netbook for your truck. Pretty much all of them have wi-fi built-in, they are faster, they're better-looking and you can do a lot more with them than you could with some ratty old MDT you find on eBay.

 

[ResQguy]

skynet, the replacement for the MW520 is the MW800 (which has also been replaced by the MW810)

They can be found used any day of the week, it just depends how much you want to pay for a computer you can't take with you when you arrive on location..... Motorola MW800 Mobile Workstation computer carputer MDC - eBay (item 180381576539 end time Jul-19-09 04:52:50 PDT)

 

[paramedszaf]

For what it's worth you might be better of buying a cheap Netbook..

 

[SKYNET156]

i might go down the netbook road, i am interested in the MW's because i like the way they mount and look, i want to use the touch screen for it, it makes it easier than typing and driving, but i will look into the netbooks,

 

[SKYNET156]

I am just wondering also what kind of SUV they are driving?

 

[mr_tunz]

I am just wondering also what kind of SUV they are driving?

That would be a Ford Excursion.

 

[EC-7]

I have a Motorola MW-520, the slower 333Mhz speed and it works fine on WinME. I use it for HAM GPS/APRS and Music Player, Mobile net with Wifi and tethered to my phone. I like the touchscreen on it, but it has a cool backlit mini keyboard/touch mouse, and I also have a touchscreen virtual keyboard for quick use. I find it better than a laptop cause of the quick buttons like dedicated volume, brightness, screen on/off and standby mode.

 

[SKYNET156]

I was thinking of using it for the same reasons as you listed,
i am looking to use it for Signal stalking with my 396XT, i want to be able to load and copy the frequencies into a database for future use, i use excel for that,
also i would like to use it for our citywide hotspots, it covers about a 45 square block radius,
Music would be great too, i was thinking of sticking a 100GB hard drive in it,
what type of hard drive does the MW take? and is the memory upgradable?

I was just looking on ebay a few days ago and saw a 700mhz PIII MW520, it ran for about $199
I would like to have the touch screen option and back lit keyboard too,

 

[EC-7]

It uses a standard laptop hard drive. The 700Mhz is the way to go, im upgrading soon. I only saw the 333 when I got mine, but I only paid $80 total, shipped. Mine has only 128MB of RAM and unfortunately on this model, its not upgradable, i tired to 256 with no luck. If you get a WIFI adapter with a Mag Mount WIFI antenna, they work great. I used to get internet almost anywhere with the adapter i had. Keep it mounted with a bracket and a few inches of free air space on top and bottom, dont sit it on anything or it will get hot. I added a small computer fan to blow on the heatsink for the processor on the bottom to keep it cool.
Batlabs.com has drivers for the monitor touchscreen, if you google search it, and I have some stuff too. PM me if you need anything.

WiFi 7dB Mobile Antenna 10' MC-CARD ORiNOCO DELL APPLE - eBay (item 5840690506 end time Jul-22-09 00:14:07 PDT)