Excavating Contractor Site Radios Question

Business Radios
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I am researching to purchase company radios for site work operations. There will need to be a 10-15 acres range. I will need 2 mobile(truck mounted) units as well as 6-8 portable(belt clip) units. I’m not looking for the top of the line bells and whistles but I do want Military spec durability and the lighter weight lithium ion batteries seem like the way to go.

This is where I can not figure out what to buy; for a particular project I have been assigned a frequency 464.5000 and DPL code 156. How do i know what radios to buy to assure they will work for this assignment?

Any help or recommendations would be great.

thanks

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Here is what I would recommend:

For the mobiles:

http://www.buytwowayradios.com/products/icom/ic-f6011-52.aspx

For the handhelds:

http://www.buytwowayradios.com/products/icom/ic-f1000-f2000.aspx

Both would work really well for your application. That programming option is pretty easy and we can program them for you at no extra charge.

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Ok the price looks right but why not Motorola or Kenwood? Do these have features they don’t, and I only ask because i have heard of those companies but I never heard of Icom. Will these last a few years under rough conditions?.. the other attraction is the 6 pack charger for convenience in a job trailer.

thanks again

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Icom is a very reputable company. They build a very durable product. I only carry the Icom mobiles, but if you wanted to used Motorola or Kenwood handhelds, we could do that as well.

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I just looked at their website and see they have multi chargers so my last question is can i put a stubby antenna on the handheld units?

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Stubby antennas are available on the Icoms, but please keep in mind that by switching to a stubby antenna, range can be affected some.

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You have been extremely helpful. How do I get a quote for the whole package including mounting kits, antennas, etc for the trucks and multi charger for the office? Is there any other assessors I should think about?

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Call my sales rep, Rob, at 800-584-1445 ext. 230 and he will be glad to put a formal quote together for you.

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Of course, the appropriate commercial license is required before use.