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MRP2000 - The complete ambulance communication solution

Herne Bay based radio communication company, Icom (UK) Ltd has just launched a new product into the emergency services communication market, the MRP2000 VHF & UHF mobile repeater. This product is aimed at providing a wider set of logistical options to the ambulance driver and medic in the field plus a high level of dependability at local incidents. The MRP2000 allows the medic team to respond efficiently and effectively to any medical emergency giving the operators the opportunity to communicate with the ambulance and vice versa and from the operator to base.

The MRP2000 is specifically a crossband repeater that utilises the VHF and UHF bands. This allows a multitude of options for any emergency service that is serious about increasing their communication coverage in the field. The unit provides VHF to UHF, UHF to VHF and UHF to UHF talk-through giving added possibilities and multiple flexibility. The IC-MRP200 also provides another variety of options including handheld to control and ambulance to ambulance to control. The standard options that this technology provides allows the repeater to cope with even the biggest radio system.

The MRP2000 is compact in size measuring (210h x 300w x 300d) making the unit easily installed into any vehicle. The unit comes pre-built, all you have to install are the remote heads and then connect the DC power leads and antenna connections. The MRP2000 is built to an extremely rugged construction featuring a highly dependable, impact resistant diecast aluminium chassis and polycarbonate front panel.

The MRP2000 uses Icom IC-F1010 technology, this provides the repeater with numerous signalling formats including CCIR, VVEI1, ZVE12, DZVEI, EEA, EEA2 and EIA. Programming the MRP2000 via the remote heads is very simple. Selectable programming can also be done from the heads. The MRP2000 is programmed using standard software.

The standard VHF mobile allows the user to use all other standard mobiles, which is a great benefit to any purchaser intent on pursuing a cost-effective solution. An external input from a data system is available for data compatible terminals. When connected this will send a Selcall telling the user that a message is waiting. As well as all this technology an internal duplexer for UHF is built in.

As well as being easy to program, the crossband repeater is incredibly user friendly to operate and contains a large, alphanumeric display on both heads. A limited number of switches (6) provides easy operation. Moreover, Programmable assign functions can be assigned to switches providing customisation to suit specific needs.

The MRP2000 comes equipped with VHF and UHF remote heads, microphones mounting brackets, 18 foot DC cable and antennas. Other options available include the HS-62 goose neck microphone and the HS-15SF modified PTT switch box.

Phil Turner, PMR Technical Support Manger at Icom (UK) Ltd was instrumental in designing the MRP2000 said, 'the unit has been designed to be very flexible in terms of its functionality and size. He further added, 'I look forward to seeing the IC-MR2000 providing a vital comms contribution to the effectiveness of the emergency services.'

On the launch of the MRP2000, Ian Lockyer, Marketing Executive at Icom (UK) Ltd said, 'I am very excited to be launching such a strong product into the emergency services sector. I have seen the development of the MRP2000 from its inception to its prototype stage. I am sure that it is going to be a great success for Icom.'

Icom UK Marketing - marketing@icomuk.co.uk