Mobile communications vehicle

A 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.

A New York City Police Department mobile communications vehicle serving as a mobile command center

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