Hello to all. I have recently been looking into options on how to get a Firebuff network established. This would cover a regional area from northern Va to New England. There would be local tkgps which would allow the user to dispatch fires,rescues, ems and other major emergencies ect. The network also would entertain comments and questions if they are on location of the incident for example a large fire in Baltimore city. I would love for this network to be open to all persons interested, Firebuffs, amateur radio , News stations ect. In my area i have reached out to my local Kenwood NXDN dealer who has provided a coverage map. This system is all linked repeaters which allow digital communication. I realize today with Facebook, fire paging services this information is sent out extremely fast. I am trying to bring Fire buffs and other radio enthusiast together with voice. Text messages don't allow voice to voice comm's. I would encourage calls to be dispatched and updated upon if possible. I realize cell phones allow voice comm's but everyone "non radio people" have them. I realize that smartphones utilize apps to listen to online scanner connections. This network wont require a wifi connection. Our hobby of monitoring and using radios is unique and requires skill that is fun to maintain. I am in the very beginning phase of this project. I am seeking information from RR follows on how to accomplish this network and build the word. Listed below is the website with the coverage map.
Two-Way Radios, Push-to-Talk, Nexedge, Radio Dispatch
Do any follows have knowledge of local buff networks established ? I know there is Long Island fire radio, Boston Fire radio , New England buff radio, NY/NJ fire radio and 1 frequency for Washington DC which covers DC,Montgomery, PGCo. and northern virginia.
Does anyone have experience with using kenwood Nexedge or NXDN radios ?
Are there any other ways to accomplish this while costing te least amount of money ? Maybe using GRMS repeaters or Motorola DMR or ........ect
Do any follows have connections to local news affiliates who could benefit from this info and possibly wont to help the cause ?
Believe me money is a big deal as well. I am a Firefighter not a millionaire so I am interested in the most cost effective way to make the clearest comm's possible, and build a network that wont constantly break
or be offline.
Thank you and I look forward to any comments.
Be safe fellow RR fellows.
Two-Way Radios, Push-to-Talk, Nexedge, Radio Dispatch
Do any follows have knowledge of local buff networks established ? I know there is Long Island fire radio, Boston Fire radio , New England buff radio, NY/NJ fire radio and 1 frequency for Washington DC which covers DC,Montgomery, PGCo. and northern virginia.
Does anyone have experience with using kenwood Nexedge or NXDN radios ?
Are there any other ways to accomplish this while costing te least amount of money ? Maybe using GRMS repeaters or Motorola DMR or ........ect
Do any follows have connections to local news affiliates who could benefit from this info and possibly wont to help the cause ?
Believe me money is a big deal as well. I am a Firefighter not a millionaire so I am interested in the most cost effective way to make the clearest comm's possible, and build a network that wont constantly break
or be offline.
Thank you and I look forward to any comments.
Be safe fellow RR fellows.
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