After much discussion about which MURS radio system to use for our NRG Firewise community, we’ve decided to use the Dakota Alert radios. They’re easier to use and they have a Base Station (purchased separately) that you can keep on 24/7 so you’ll be alerted when there is an emergency or a call from one of the Micro Community leaders.
The best price I’ve found is on Amazon.
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Dakota Alert M538-BS MURS Base Station - Multi Use Radio Service Transceiver with Telescopic Antenna and Normally Open Relay Output $74.99
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Dakota Alert M538-HT MURS Wireless VHF Transceiver - Handheld 2-Way Radio License Free - Multi Use Radio Service $84.99
I just purchased both today! One will be on my desk and on all the time so I can hear when there is an alert. The handheld 2-way radio is in my Go Bag so I’ll have it when I’m outside or on the road.
I encourage all Micro Community leaders and interested neighbors to purchase these radios. I’ll be testing them on NRG this Saturday to see strategically where we need people with MURS radios to pass messages along to other Micro Community leaders.
Our goal is to create a MURS communication system that reaches all neighbors in the NRG area.
If you’re interested in joining us as we explore our communication plans, please let me know. We’ll be working with Marco Mack, deputy fire marshal of Central Fire, to test and set up a system that works best for all of us.
We can do this!