Mobile communications vehicle

A mobile communications vehicle (MCV) is a specially-equipped vehicle capable of replacing remote radio communication facilities for mobile communications. An MCV is typically used support public safety communication needs during scheduled or emergency events.^[1] 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 Czech Police 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