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phillmobile

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if you are looking for 30milesplus servicelook for a dealer who has a vhf system, i run community repeaters and would never dream of using uhf it just wont do it
 

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As far as using cell phones, that would be fine, but when someone needs quick access to some sort of communication, or when he or she is in a dangerous or potentially dangerous position, it isn't that easy to call a time-out and dial a number. Simply pushing a button and speaking to relay a message is easier when in a tough spot.

Being a radio person it pains me to say this, but there ARE push to talk cell phone services. Sprint has one (the replacement for Nextel), as does AT&T I believe.
 

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Being a radio person it pains me to say this, but there ARE push to talk cell phone services. Sprint has one (the replacement for Nextel), as does AT&T I believe.
I have a buddy who also owns a security company. He started with Nextel and was having issues with that and strongly advised me not to use them. He has recently discontinued using Nextel or whatever their name is now as soon as his contracts were up. As far as AT&T? I have no idea how reliable their PTT phones are.
 
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