Table 1. Other Communications Assets
| Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Fiber optic cable | Inter-site communication distribution |
| Private Branch Exchanges (MERLIN and G3) and telephones | Telephones and switches capable of supporting 25-300 people |
| Multiplexers (IDNX and IMUX), D4 channel banks, routers, and file servers | Communications routing and exchange |
| Personal computers with standard software configured in local and wide area networks | For use by the Federal responders |
| VHF and UHF radios | For local radio networks. These can be extended with repeaters |
| Video broadcast | To record and disseminate video information from the disaster location |
| INMARSAT and AMSC satellite telephones | Provide single channel voice or data |
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