Mobile Command Post

The Mobile Command Post (MCP) is a reconditioned and repainted 17 foot trailer which the club procured in 2002. It is equipped with the following:

VHF Radio (Kenwood 232) for 2 meters and a 1/4 wave antenna.

HF Transceiver, Kenwood 930 with automatic antenna tuner, and a Hustler all-band antenna.

A Citizens Band Radio and antenna.

A Marine Band Radio and antenna.

A 2 meter repeater (VE3LCA on 146.955 (-) with a link package connecting to VA3TEL 145.230 (-). The system consists of 4 Phoenix transceivers, Two Sinclair Rezlock cavity assemblies, and two antennas. See the system setup by clicking the Repeater Link on the left of this page.

A 6900 watt gasoline driven generator.

A 12 volt battery, charging system and distribution to several operating positions.

A PII computer.

Heat can be provided using ceramic and/or oil filled electric heaters.

Donations were solicited and received from various sources including, Westport Lions Club, Ontario Provincial Police, Rural Expo 2003 (International Plowing Match), Signdesign, Gary's Autobody Shop,

The MCP is used in almost all of the Lanark/North Leeds public service and other events. It can be made available to other groups under some conditions.