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I didn't know where to put this so I figured I would put it here. I know of some fire company's that have there own radios and there own repeater for there own use "Telling each other that your enroute to a call, Events, ECT.". Does anybody know of a grant on a state or federal level that is out there and can be used to buy radios and a repeater? Also, Does anybody have any input on what kind of equpment to buy if we find a grant? Thank You In Advance!!!
 
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Contact your local fire association and see if they can put you in touch with a grant writer.
 
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andanyone in the Fire company can license a business allocated channel in VHF or UHF (repeater); depnding on the coverage you need - a radio shop in the area can sell the base station and could help with the license - the base station may be the biggest cost - but not that expensive - then as money becomes aviable the fire company can purchase hand helds-walkie talkies; in time your system will grow; many local EMS/FD groups in the country have alternate 'busines' frequencies to use to connect thier members and use it for fund raising, drills, parades, OEM , stuff not covered by the real fire channnel...
 
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