Mobile communications vehicle
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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