MERS - Figure 1. Communications Connectivity
- Multi-Radio Vehicle (MRV)
- Mobile KU-Band Vehicle (MKV)
- Line of Sight (LOS) Microwave
- High Frequency (HF)
The following describes some of the primary MERS and MATTS communications assets.
Multi-Radio Vehicle (MRV)
FEMA Multi-Radio Van (MRV) Fact SheetCapabilities:
- Ku-Band satellite communications
- HF/VHF/UHF and CB radio
- DES VHF/UHF radio repeater
- LOS microwave
- Landline connections
- Power generation
- Secondary antenna system (SAS) provides additional capability
Mobile KU-Band Vehicle (MKV)
Capabilities:- Ku-Band satellite communications
- PABX
- Landline connections
- Power generation
- SAS provides additional capability
- 48 telephone lines
- Secure voice and facsimile
- 2-way teleconferencing
- Full broadcast television
Line of Sight (LOS) Microwave
Capabilities:- Connect Disaster Field Facilities to the public telephone system
- Interconnect separate Disaster Field Facilities
- Extend communications to desired locations
- Each detachment can terminate 2-3 T-1 LOS links
High Frequency (HF)
Capabilities:- 3 to 5 transmitters and 9 receivers
- Separate transmit and receive trucks with separate antenna support truck and trailer
- Secure and nonsecure voice, data, and facsimile
- Provides 4 voice and data channels to communicate with Federal, State, and Local Emergency Operations Centers via the FEMA National Radio Network and FEMA Regional Radio Network
Last Modified: Friday, 21-Apr-2006 16:44:30 EDT