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Portable Cellular Systems


AEL Category: 06. Interoperable Communications Equipment

AEL Title: Phone, Cellular

AEL Number: 06CC-01-CELL

SAVER Project: Portable Cellular Systems

In order for responders to use cell phones in an area with limited or no service coverage, a cellular network must first be established. Portable cellular systems act like a stationary cell tower providing a cellular communication link to the mobile devices within range of its broadcast antenna.

Find this project in the FEMA Authorized Equipment List and InterAgency Board Interactive Standardized Equipment List.

Attachment Ext. Size Date
Ruggedized LTE Devices TechNote (February 2021) PDF 290.41 KB 02/16/2021
Portable Cellular Systems Application Note (July 2014) PDF 723.6 KB 07/28/2014
Last Updated: 01/31/2023
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