FAQ
Q What are the main differences between the Futurecom DVRS and other Vehicular Repeaters available on the market?
The DVRS offers the highest transmit power (10 Watts) combined with full duplex operation and seamless extension of both voice communications and P25 Trunking system features such as affiliation, Private Call, Call Alert, P25 Trunking OTAR, PTT ID pass through, Emergency, Telephone Interconnect, P25 Encryption etc. By using the Futurecom DVRS, the portable radio user continues to be affiliated on the P25 System in areas where only Mobile radio System coverage is available. The DVRS can be used in analog or digital mode to ensure interoperability and smooth transition from old to new infrastructure.
Q How can I get pricing information on your products?
All coverage extension products, which require interface to a Motorola Mobile radio are exclusively sold through Motorola. Please contact your local Motorola Sales Representative for a price quotation. For pricing on all other products, please contact us: sales@futurecom.com
Q What type of mobile radios are compatible with your Standard Vehicular Repeaters?
Our P25 Digital Vehicular Repeater (DVR) is compatible with Remote Mount XTLTM5000 with O3/O5 as well as with XTLTM2500 with M5.
The Mobexcom II Analog Vehicular Repeater (VR) is compatible with Remote Mount MCS2000TM (Type II and III), Remote Mount ASTRO® SPECTRA, ASTRO® SPECTRA Plus, XTLTM5000 with W - Series control heads, Rear Mount ORIONTM and M7100IP Radios.
Q What are the frequency requirements associated with the use of Vehicular Repeaters?
To be able to use a VRS / DVRS, you need to obtain at least one pair of frequencies licensed for exclusive VRS/DVRS only use. The VRS/DVRS frequencies can not be the same as those used by the Mobile radio and there are some minimum frequency separation requirements described in the VRS/DVRS Order Guides. Please contact us for further information.