Mobile communications vehicle
Introduction A New York City Police Department mobile communications vehicle serving as a mobile command centerA '''mobile communications vehicle''' ('''MCV''') is a specially-equipped vehicle capable of replacing remote radio communication facilities for mobile communications. The vehicle may carry equipment to operate UHF and VHF frequencies. An MCV can be driven to a location to fill in radio coverage gaps or to replace a damaged radio communications tower. Once deployed the MCV operates unmanned.
Equipment Many MCVs are equipped with:* Diesel generators* Telephone connectivity* Satellite navigation* Satellite uplinks* Radio transmitters and receivers
See also * Emergency Communications Response Vehicle* Emergency operations center* Outside broadcasting* Satellite truck
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