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Help with Business Communications

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bubbasan

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Hey, I am an owner of a growing manufacturing and delivery company. We are based in northern california, marin county. Looking to set up radio communication with our trucks and base operations. So confused. I know there are repeaters in the area. Think most are on UHF. No idea where to start or what to buy. Know that I will need FCC licensing, this is no big deal. Any help given on equipment for mobile (would prefer portable) and how to access repeaters for good range in our hilly terrain would be much appreciated.
 
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Hey, I am an owner of a growing manufacturing and delivery company. We are based in northern california, marin county. Looking to set up radio communication with our trucks and base operations. So confused. I know there are repeaters in the area. Think most are on UHF. No idea where to start or what to buy. Know that I will need FCC licensing, this is no big deal. Any help given on equipment for mobile (would prefer portable) and how to access repeaters for good range in our hilly terrain would be much appreciated.


I would start with a call to a few radio service providers and radio shops and see what they are offering.
There are also independent consultants that can be used, but depending on the size of your system tech cost may out weigh the benefit.
 

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In my area (NYS) there are several commercial communications companies that "lease" repeater time. THEY hold the license, and you use their repeaters.
You pay a monthly fee for each "unit" you will be using.

Same radio rules apply about commercial traffic and etiquette.
 
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