Modern Police Radio systems use short-range radios operating within networks of repeaters, which allow clear communication over wide areas.

Wikipedia Links
Radio Repeater: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_repeater[
Police Radio: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police_radio
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Police Radio Handheld Unit


Portable Radio Repeater (Solar Powered)


Appearances:
  • In Chapter 31, Saul and Victor use Police Radios to communicate with CJ and discuss setting up repeaters.
  • Police Radios continue to show up in Chapters 32 and 33 as Saul, Victor and CJ observe the Colony.



General Info:
  • Frequency Type: Varies
  • Average Range: Handheld Unit is 1 to 1.5 miles, but repeaters make it nearly unlimited
  • Fixed Radio Repeaters are typically mounted on top of tall buildings, mounted on cellphone towers.
  • Portable Radio Repeaters are mounted in Police cars and emergency vehicles.
  • Police Radios can be operated with active encryption and on side bands to make it difficult for others to monitor.


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