Mobile Communications Unit -- MCU PDF Print E-mail

The DFMA maintains a Mobile Communications Unit.  This is a van that contains a generator, air conditioner, and is outfitted for emergency communications.  It is designed to operate under emergency conditions and to provide a base for hams providing emergency communications support in disasters or for public service events.

 

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MCU at DurhamFest 2007 (photo by KF4PAB) 

 

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MCU work party with N4UBH testing and NC4CD in background (photo by KB4TYE)

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W4DAP and W4KSP with candy leading the MCU at the annual Bahama Christmas Parade (photo by KU4GC)

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 MCU with "ladder-tower" on trailer, Field Day 2009 (Photo by KU4GC)

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 MCU lettering reflectivity test, Field Day 2009 (Photo by KU4GC)

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 N1LN and WQ8U operating in the MCU, Field Day 2009 (Photo by KU4GC)

 

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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 28 October 2009 )