Newbie1234
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- Oct 26, 2011
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Hey guys, so basically my boss gave me the task of upgrading my workplace's two way radio equipment and I'm seriously shocked at the requirement he gave me. He wants to upgrade the current fleet of 250 Motorola Talkabouts to something that will be more reliable. I did some research and figured that I need to upgrade my workplace's equipment to a professional grade 4 channel radio and get a Business Band License for them. First, I am planning on starting small, like just portables, and eventually I am thinking about upgrading to a repeater. Then if funding is available, maybe install mobiles for the drivers.
This is what I came up with:
Channel 1: General Talk
Channel 2: Monitors
Channel 3: Drivers
Channel 4: Administrators.
The range that I need, for now is being able to communicate within the building. The building is only 4 stories and is about 30,000 square feet per floor, so 120,000 square feet total. Then if I get enough funding, I need a range of at least 3 miles in a city environment.
My first goal is to get communication for the workers in the building. The drivers can use zello until more funding arrives. Then hopefully set up something that can give me a 3 mile range.
The radio I'm probably going to purchase is the Motorola CP200.
My questions are:
1. What is the process for obtaining a Business Band Radio License?
2. Do I need a base?
3. Do you guys have any better tips or ways to set up a system like mine? If so, please let me know.
4. How much would it cost to just obtain the proper license to use the equipment.
5. If I get additional radios, will it affect my license at all?
6. Is there anything else I should know?
This is what I came up with:
Channel 1: General Talk
Channel 2: Monitors
Channel 3: Drivers
Channel 4: Administrators.
The range that I need, for now is being able to communicate within the building. The building is only 4 stories and is about 30,000 square feet per floor, so 120,000 square feet total. Then if I get enough funding, I need a range of at least 3 miles in a city environment.
My first goal is to get communication for the workers in the building. The drivers can use zello until more funding arrives. Then hopefully set up something that can give me a 3 mile range.
The radio I'm probably going to purchase is the Motorola CP200.
My questions are:
1. What is the process for obtaining a Business Band Radio License?
2. Do I need a base?
3. Do you guys have any better tips or ways to set up a system like mine? If so, please let me know.
4. How much would it cost to just obtain the proper license to use the equipment.
5. If I get additional radios, will it affect my license at all?
6. Is there anything else I should know?