Rudy, this may not be what you would like to hear but. You can get off the shelf type accepted UHF narrow band P25 dual mode repeaters and the associated equipment that would be type accepted. You would need to get it coordinated for the normal usage location and then if you had a 911 type event you would be able to temporarily move it to the new location and file for a modification. The equipment will not be cheap and if your employer is just looking at cost because the amateur Dstar equipment is cheaper they will find out that since it is not type accepted and they get caught using it the fines issued will more than make up for what they saved.
Stan From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of rudy_n2wq Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 12:09 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Seeking emergency system design help Hello, I am looking for some advice or even a systems integrator who can help me design and implement an emergency communication system for my employer, using an off-the-shelf repeater and radios. My current thinking is to use D-Star radios and a D-star repeater, modified to work on non-amateur frequencies. Since the radios will be in Manhattan, the idea is to place the repeater in our Newark, NJ office and use directional antennas for the repeater. We are trying to prepare for the possibility of the entire building being damaged and thus the idea to move the repeater across the river. 73, Rudy N2WQ
