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We Provide All Types of 2-way Radio Communications!!
In today's world, many people are very concerned that Cellular and Internet service may not be available in an emergency. In fact these services are usually the first services that will be turned off in certain circumstances. Many people are turning to two-way radios because they would like something that is not dependent on the Internet, or Cellular Services. THE QUESTION IS, IS THERE AN ALTERNATIVE?
Below is description of some of the many different types of Radio Systems.
Amateur/Ham radio service, is a type of service where you have to get an FCC license, You must learn all about the mechanics and programming of your radios. They are fun, and become hobbies to many amateur radio operators. Certain radio bands can hear people thousands o miles away. You start with a technician license, and move up as you become educated more in the hobby. Usually you will join a local amateur club, and then can share frequencies with that club. You usually pay a yearly fee, and learn the radio protocols/language to be able to share the frequencies that they use. You must use a call sign, and become, what they call a "Ham," or "Amateur." This is very popular with some people.
CB radio is a type of radio system that most "over the road" trucker drivers use. They are short range radios. Most truckers today have these types of radios. Tow trucks, pilot cars, scale houses, highway patrol all use them. They typically can talk about 1 to 3 miles. They are very handy to travel with, so you can find out what is going on in the event of an accident, or the freeway slows down or stops. They are good for communicating to a group of vehicles that is travelling together. They are free to use, and easy to operate. They are not private. There are 40 AM channels, and 40 FM channels you can choose from. In some cases, these types of inexpensive radios might be all you need to talk to a neighbor that's not far away. Most have at least 80 channels and many have more than 400 channels. The biggest problem with CB radios is improper installation. They need Antenna alignment and tuning.
GMRS/FRS radio has been around about as long as CBs. These frequencies are made for non-commercial use only. The FCC indicates that they are specifically designated for Family use and they do require a license from the FCC. One license covers one family. There are 22 channels available. 7 of those channels are reserved for 0 .5 watts only. That's right one half of a Watt. 7 are allowed to be used with 5 watts, and 8 are allowed at 50 watts. Repeaters can be used also on the 8 channels, but are limited to 10 watts only. The big problem with GMRS radios is that there are very few channels. Lately these GMRS radios are being used widely by off road vehicle clubs, campers, side by side vehicles, restaurants, drive thru windows, commercial stores, and many commercial users. GMRS for family use only. Unfortunately, they are becoming very congested, and not private. Most people are not using their call signs as required, at a minimum of every 15 minutes. The fines for not being licensed, or using commercially, can be up to 10,000 dollars per day. Many groups are using them commercially and are opening themselves up for FCC fines, and insurance liability. If they are used for small family groups as they were intended, then all is good. But it seems that many groups are confused about the real purpose of GMRS and FRS services. These radios are good radios, but they need to be used legally.
Commercial Repeater radio types are used by Police, Fire, Highway Patrol, Public service entities, and private businesses. They require a License from the FCC. These types of systems are very good, but expensive. Typically these types of systems serve an area from a mountain top tower to cover a larger area. They need a rack/cabinet space in a rented building. The minimum equipment is; a repeater, duplexer, some type of power supply, logic controller, coax cable, tower or tower space, lightning protection and a base style antenna placed on the tower. Licensing for this type a system is sometimes very costly, and not always available. Most cities do not have frequencies available and must be purchased. In Rural areas the license is easier to get but still costly. At this point the user, like a police dept. can talk to all of their units at much longer distances. They can speak to all radios at once, or individual groups. This is not feasible with cellular. This is why many larger businesses provide there own communications because it is more efficient, not as expensive as Cellular, and it is under there own control.
SMR. (This is what the PrepperRadioNetwork uses) Specialized Mobile Radio is similar to a commercial repeater system as described above. But has much larger capacity. The big difference is that SMR is the method the FCC uses to allow Radio Dealers, to offer communications services i.e. repeater systems/tower sites, without having the expenses of owning and operating a system themselves. In this type of system, the SMR operator owns the licenses, rents the buildings/towers and owns the radio equipment. The SMR operator offers the users the services of the tower site for a fraction of the actual cost, and assumes all the maintenance of the SMR equipment. The SMR operator is licensed, so the users are not required to obtain FCC licenses, or pay fees to the government to use their radio systems. The user purchased there own radios, and pays a monthly or yearly fee to the SMR provider. Additionally any type of business or family group can use these systems The big difference is having privacy within their group or business. This means if you have two or more radios in a radio group, you don't have to use call signs, and don't have people listening to your radios. This is why small groups of people, and many small business use SMR Radio. It's much cheaper than Cellular, and is usually locally owned and operated. Many SMR systems are backed up by Solar and Batteries, in the event of Power outages. This is very important to many people.
RADIO EQUIPMENT: We sell and service all brands of radios. We consult on licensing, and building communication sites commercially.
We sell, lease, and service all makes of Two-way radios. Kenwood, Vertex, Motorola, Icom, Yaesu, Uniden, Midland, Cobra, Galaxy, Stryker, Ranger and most others. Police, Fire, and Business radios.
CURRENTLY: OUR SITES AND COVERAGE AREAS
ST. GEORGE AREA
ST. GEORGE AREA
ST. GEORGE AREA
Atop of Webb Hill. Covers 98% of St. George Area, from Kayenta to Washington Plus
SEEGMILLER MTN.
ST. GEORGE AREA
ST. GEORGE AREA
Top of Seegmiller Mtn. Most of Southern Utah and Arizona Strip Leeds to Ivins Wide Area
UTAH HILL AREA
ST. GEORGE AREA
UTAH HILL AREA
Top of Beaver Dam Mtn West of St.George. Covers much of Southern Utah ,Mesquite Beaver Dam and parts of Overton Moapa Diamond Valley Dameron Central Veyo Brookside
HURRICANE AREA
MESQUITE/SCENIC/BUNKERVILLE
UTAH HILL AREA
Hurricane Laverkin. Apple Valley Hurricane LaVerkin Toquerville
Rockville, and Springdale
CEDAR CITY AREA
MESQUITE/SCENIC/BUNKERVILLE
MESQUITE/SCENIC/BUNKERVILLE
Top of Kanarra Mtn. Graff Point. Covers Cedar City, New Harmony, Kanarraville, Beryl Junction
MESQUITE/SCENIC/BUNKERVILLE
MESQUITE/SCENIC/BUNKERVILLE
MESQUITE/SCENIC/BUNKERVILLE
Scenic, Littlefield, Mesquite, Beaver Dam Area, most of Moapa and Overton
Prepper Radio Network Air-Time Service Plans
Many people already own their own two way radios. We can easily program them to work on the
PRN network if they are compatible. Just call at 435-467-1111 or email us below to find out if yours will work. The PRN Network is for non-Commercial, Personal Communications. Why not improve your coverage area, by becoming a member of the 'PrepperRadioNetwork." We also provide Commercial Radio service to Businesses. See the rates below:
PRN GROUPS OR FAMILY GROUPS
"Non Commercial" (low usage)
$10 per month, per Radio
This includes one Private Family
Channel, and membership in PRN
Group. PRN Newsletter. etc.
COMMERCIAL BUSINESS SERVICE
"Business service"
$20/Month/per radio
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WE INSTALL GMRS AND CB RADIOS
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