Mobile communications vehicle

New York City Police Command & Communications truck

A mobile communications vehicle (MCV) is a mobile self-sufficient communications vehicle capable of replacing remote radio communication facilities. 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.

Equipment

Many MCVs are equipped with:

• Diesel generators
• Telephone connectivity
• Satellite navigation
• Satellite uplinks
• Radio transmitters and receivers

See also

• ECRV
• Outside broadcasting
• Satellite truck