The MAPS BS Kit By Dakota Alert is a long rang
system that senses moving vehicles using a probe which detects the disturbance
to the earth's magnetic field caused by moving steel. The sensor can detect
vehicles at a range of approximately 20 feet from the probe. Can transmit to a
receiver from 1 to 3 miles away, depending on terrain. Will only detect moving
vehicles, will not detect people or animals.
The included M538-BS is a base station MURS transceiver that will receive alert
signals from the MURS Alert™ transmitter and also can be used for two-way voice
communications between other MURS transceivers. The BS basestation
has five
channels and 38 sub channels to help you communicate with other users and is
powered by a plug-in transformer and is capable of communicating over distances
of several miles. The FCC also allows you to use MURS without a license.
Although other radio services require a license, MURS is license-free. About MURS:
MURS (Multi-Use Radio Service) - was authorized by the FCC in
November of 2000 as a private, two-way voice or data communications service
for personal or business activities. The five MURS channels are available on a
shared basis only. No channels are assigned on an exclusive basis, therefore
it is up to the user to cooperate in the channel selection to help avoid
interference. FCC rules do allow for the use of external antennas with MURS.
Who Can Use MURS? - No license is needed. A person is authorized by
rule to operate a MURS radio providing he or she is not a representative of a
foreign government. Also, MURS can be used anywhere in the United States
except onboard an aircraft in flight.