Subject: [NEXTEL-1] FDNY released new UHF HT's as of 0600 2/8/2003

From: Marcel <[email-masked]>
Date: Sat, 08 Feb 2003 19:40:40 -0500

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Subject: [ FDNY released new UHF HT's as of 0600 2/8/2003

As of 0600 hrs this morning 2/8/2003 the FDNY removed all VHF portable radio's from
apparatus and placed in service the NEW UHF Motorola XTS 3500R portable handie talkie
radio. There was plenty of activity today as companies around the city tested/played with
the new units. Also note that each FF now is equipped with a portable radio. Battalion
chiefs and aides along with SOC companies will have the capability of also being able to
monitor on Model three radios viewable on there LCD screen which unit, company member is
in trouble or giving a MAYDAY when the orange emergency button is depressed. Each of the
radios is assigned to a position. Example: Engine 999-01 would be the officer's radio,
then the ECC/MPO 599902, then the nozzle 599903, back up 599904, door 599905, control
599906. Engine companies that ride with 4 members as opposed to five were not issued the
additional radio at this time. Hope this helps. Listen up! 73, Mike.

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