William has a good suggestion--it would be great if they could audit your building to see where no signal spots may reside and a repeater required. Too, check with your UPD, IT, Athletics etc to see what they use--there may be infrastructure that you can piggyback--esp for emergency situations. Too, if the current campus solution is digital and have campus-wide licensing, some manufacturers have phone apps that connect to the radio infrastructure so that you can use your phones as radios. In additional to Bearcom, check out motorola and some yaesu--any of these will have varying product lines and costs. We have used motorola for years--robust, easy to update, etc. Again, in facilities, especially with alot of concrete, I would receommend an audit for holes--don't want to find that in an emergency.
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James Van Roekel
Director of Student Affairs Technology
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville TX
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-28-2021 10:20
From: Ashlee Cook
Subject: Portable Radios
We are looking at 10 radios to start. Our building is about 120,000 sq. ft. and does have a lot of concrete. I'd like to find some options in multiple price ranges.
Thanks!
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Ashlee Cook
Youngstown State University
Youngstown OH
Original Message:
Sent: 09-23-2021 14:29
From: James Van Roekel
Subject: Portable Radios
Hi!
How many radios, how big is your space, is there alot of concrete, and whats your budget?
James
James Van Roekel; MA, MLS, ObSB
Director of Student Affairs Technology
Sam Houston State University
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James Van Roekel
Director of Student Affairs Technology
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville TX
Original Message:
Sent: 09-23-2021 13:08
From: Ashlee Cook
Subject: Portable Radios
Hi!
We are looking into getting portable radios for the different offices and our building managers in the Student Center and I was looking to see if anyone had any recommendations. We are just beginning our search so any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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Ashlee Cook
Youngstown State University
Youngstown OH
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