A picture of America!

Here is a picture of one of the things that makes the United States of America different from anywhere else!  The kids shown here are Explorer Scouts who volunteer their time and talent working with the Clanton Alabama Police Department as law enforcement interns.  No pay, no glory, no thanks - just the satisfaction of learning that service to others offers the highest reward of any endeavor.

So what is the point?  Simply this!  Central Alabama was struck this week by a tornado that crossed our state leaving death and destruction in it's wake.  It came within less than a quarter mile of our offices and residence.  The damage was unbelievable!  Yet within just a few days, basic services were resumed, provisions had been made for the needy, the debris has now mostly been cleared, and things are gradually returning to normal.

What made all this possible?  Organized, trained VOLUNTEERS played a vital part in all phases of a response to the unexpected.  You rarely hear about them.  To be sure, the national disaster relief organizations such as the Salvation Army and the Red Cross were there, but so were average Americans who took the time to help others.  We are thankful for people like these.  They are GOOD!  They could be better with the aid of affordable and efficient communications.  We think we have a solution to that need.  If you would like to know more, please visit www.info4.us./helpnet.pdf.  Thank you!

The time to be thinking about Narrow Banding is NOW!

As the time for narrow banding grows closer, we are receiving more frequent requests for information on a subject that will impact virtually every VHF and UHF user in the USA by the end of this year.  Our top four documents on Narrow Banding are listed below:

Narrow Band Planner
for folks who want more detailed information is available at www.info4u.us/Narrowband_Planner.pdf.

Narrow Band_FAQs
will answer the most commonly asked questions.  This is available on line at www.info4u.us/Narrowband_FAQs.pdf.

Understanding Narrow Band for ordinary people
will provide a simple explanation of what happens when you switch to narrow band at http://falconinfo.blogspot.com/2011/08/introduction-to-flow-dynamics-aka.html.

Narrow Banding for people who don't want to go digital
is explained at www.info4u.us/Analog_Planner.pdf.

If you need additional information, you can search on our Blog page by using the Search box at the top right hand side of the page.  Or, if you prefer, just give us a call at 205.864.2611.  We are always At your Service!

Special prices on Motorola mobiles, pagers, and portables!

New special pricing offers on new Motorola radios with incredibly low prices are now available.  We'll beat or meet any advertised price from anyone, anywhere, anytime on top quality Motorola mobiles, pagers, and portables - Guaranteed!

Our special this week is on the two frequency Minitor V pager, the CM300 mobile and the UHF PR400 portable.  Check them out be clicking on the preceding product links.  You'll be glad to you did!  

P.S.  The flag waving chick at the left is our Motorola special pricing spokesperson - Little Cheeper!

APCO-25 Phase Two Revisited

Some of the experts on the subject of APCO-25 (P25) recently convened to discuss the progress of the second phase of this antiquated, committee designed technology that has no rightful pace in today's marketplace.

As you sit in on the round table (actually, a square table) discussion, you will most likely come to the same conclusion as I.  My comments are at the bottom of the page at www.p25phase2.com/?gclid=CKy9iau9xK0CFUmR7Qod5U9uAA.  So the real question is Why do we keep pouring millions of dollars into a technology that is neither efficient or affordable?  I think you already know the answer.  If you take away federal funding, this technology would not last till the end of the day!

Some of you may recall that historically, we have been a staunch supporter of P25 technology. Some may be wondering why we have changed our position.  That is a legitimate question.  For the answer, click here!

So what is better?  Most anything, including analog, DMR, LTE, NXDN, or TETRA, even iDEN!  If you would like additional information on practical narrow band planning, we invite you to visit www.info4u.us/Analog_Planner.pdf and www.info4u.us/MigrationPlan.pdf.  Better yet, give us a call.  That's what we are here for - to help YOU!

Portable radio with ten year battery life!

You are looking at an ten year old radio.  It was purchased in 2002.  It has been used continually since that time without any need for service or even a replacement of a battery!  Yes, you read it right; ten years of service from the original battery!

This is still a current production radio!  If you are looking for a near perfect super rugged and reliable radio with built in paging, scan with 32 channels in VHF or UHF, you can't go wrong with the Motorola PR400  radio.  For those who like us on Facebook, you can purchase this incredible radio for only $360! Want to know more?  Give us a call at 800.489.2611.  In the meantime, you can get more information on our Facebook portal by clicking here! 

Communications Industry News!

Big news to report in the communications industry this week beginning with Motorola.  As some of our readers know, Motorola is in the processing trying to sell their Mobility business (cellphones) to Google.  Presumably, this will allow Motorola to spend more time and resources on their core business (Solutions, or 2-way radio to you old timers).  Got a problem though, sales are under forecast and there are still regulatory issues to address.  More news is available by clicking here.

News from ICOM!  While supplies last, you can purchase the popular full featured ICOM F2821D, a P25 mobile radio with 45 watts of power and 256 channels for only $595!  Your choice of 400-470 or 450-512 MHz operating ranges. Specifications are available by clicking here.  To order, click here!

News from Harris Corporation!  Harris recently joined the DMR (Digital Mobile Radio) Open Standards Association.  In conjunction with this announcement, Harris has launched a new line of digital mobile radios, named Momentum™.  These radios will be introduced at the Las Vegas IWCE communications trade show in February 2012.  Don't be surprised if these radios bear a great deal or resemblance to the Hytera DMR radios currently available.  I believe this is a process called re-branding.  As for me, I think I'll just stick with Hytera.......

You like us on Facebook - We like you in your Pocketbook!

Several days ago we told you that we would begin a special discount program for our friends this week.  Well, the program has started, effective right now!  Every week, we will offer three products at special reduced prices ONLY to those who are our Facebook friends.  So, here's the deal!  Click here to go to our Facebook page.  When the page opens, click on the "Like" icon at the top of the page. That makes you our friend.  We do very special things for our friends, like extending huge instant rebates on popular communications products.

This week for our fire department friends, we are offering  our best price ever on the Motorola Minitor V pager.  This offer is being presented by Joy King, our Amazon manager.  Click here to review Joy's special offer of just $337 each!  Andy Rich, our eBay manager is offering the popular Motorola CP200 XLS pager/radio for just $274.  Click here to see Andy's offer.  Candice Staggs, our Facebook manager is offering the 32 channel Motorola PR400  VHF industrial grand portable with limited display for just $340 after our special Facebook Friend instant rebate.  Click here for more information.

These offers will be available only for a limited time.  To cash in on a really good deal, order pagers or radios of your choice today.  If you don's see what you want on special, give us a call at 800.489.2611 and tell us what you would like to see on special.  And, be sure and check back here next week for more super special values.  Better yet, sign up at the right to receive automatic notifications as new specials are released.  You'll be glad you did!