I have a similar system in place with multiple frequencies available
as well as a Sat phone and Ham radio. I operate on the assumption that
cell networks will saturate or go offline altogether in a crisis/
disaster.
I can share more offline.
M
Matt Pearson
Director of Technology, Security & Safety
Marin Country Day School
On Apr 11, 2009, at 8:57 PM, "Jason Ramsden"
<jramsden@ravenscroft.org> wrote:
> Renee,
>
> We've rolled out 15 two-radios on campus that all come with an FCC
> licensed channel that is unique to our system with a booster in the
> middle of campus (we have 120 acre campus).
>
> We use this for both our maintence staff and our security team. We
> went this route (which is more expensive than just getting Motorola
> talkabouts off the shelf) because our Director of Security, who is
> retired Raleigh PD Major, felt that should a crisis occur a police
> officer could enter any building on campus and have immediate access
> to all members of our crisis team.
>
> If you want more detail hit me offlist and we can chat.
>
> Best,
> Jason Ramsden, CTO
> Ravenscroft School
>
> ----- Original Message -----
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> To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
> Sent: Sat Apr 11 22:31:46 2009
> Subject: Re: two way radios
>
> Radio frequencies could be picked up by perp, press, etc. which
> would provide information unnecessarily.
>
> I would use cell phones as an alternative for key members of your
> crisis team.
>
> Hiram
>
> Hiram E. Cuevas
> Director of Academic Technology
> St. Christopher's School
> 711 St. Christopher's Rd
> Richmond, VA 23226
> 804.282.3185 x627
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>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: A forum for independent school educators on behalf of Renee
> Ramig
> Sent: Sat 4/11/2009 9:38 PM
> To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
> Subject: two way radios
>
> We are looking for two-way radios (waki talkies) for use at our
> large campus during emergencies. Are any of you using some that you
> like?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Renee Ramig
> Seven Hills School
>
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