[Satellite Today – 09-13-07]  Spacenet Inc. has introduced a new mobile Emergency Communications Vehicle (ECV) for disaster recovery and first-responder organizations, the company announced Sept. 13.

The ECV is based on a GM H2 Hummer, and serves as a transportable command post that can usually be deployed in 10 minutes or less and provides converged data, voice and video communications. Spacenet’s ECV can include a fully integrated high-performance satellite communications link; local area network communications gear including a digital phone, land mobile radio units, laptop PC, and video surveillance equipment; and multiple power interfaces for a generator or other standby power. The satellite link is built around an auto-acquisition antenna mounted to the roof of the vehicle, the company said.