Radio Services

CRE offers Two-Way Radio, GPS, Intercom, Interconnect and Remote Monitoring and Control. We have certified technicians who install and repair every model and brand radio in the industry. We are also a licensed warranty repair facility.

CRE holds the contract for the State of California Installation and Removal Services. We install the electronics and two-way radios into every State of California owned vehicle. We are a proven installation facility that ensures every piece of electronics is meticulously installed and inspected for optimal operations.

Two-Way Radio

Whether your are looking for Analog, Digital or P25, CRE is your one-stop-shop.

We offer repeater services that cover Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity County. We strive to keep the newest, most well maintained equipment in the business. Our reliable coverage throughout these repeaters cover from Crescent City south to Piercy and east to Burnt Ranch.

Our Trunking repeater service offers private and secure frequency hopping technology. It also offers unlimited local and toll-free telephone connections through your mobile or portable radio! This means you can make or receive calls from your radio. This is the latest in radio service technology and the initial infrastructure from where we can incorporate Fleet Dispatching and GPS vehicle location to customize your communications needs.

Installation Services

Trunk mount radio --  The complete installation or removal of a basic two-way radio where the control head is mounted within reach of the driver, and the transmit/receive unit is typically mounted in the trunk of the vehicle. The Tx/Rx unit can also be mounted in the cab of a pickup truck or the rear of a utility vehicle. Typical components include control head, microphone mount, TR unit, control cabling, power cabling with fuses, antenna cabling/connectors, and antenna. 

Front mount radio --  The complete installation or removal of a basic two-way radio where the control head and transmitter/receiver are combined as one unit typically mounted within reach of the driver.  Typical components include the main body, microphone mount, power cabling with fuses, antenna cabling/connectors, and antenna.

Heavy equipment radio --  The complete installation of a basic front-mount or trunk-mount two-way radio into a heavy or specialized vehicle. Examples of heavy vehicles include bulldozers, street sweepers, dump trucks, sanders, truck tractors (semi-truck and trailer), etc. A heavy vehicle does not include passenger cars, passenger vans, cargo vans, SUV’s, pickup trucks, and truck chassis up to 2 tons.

Scanner receiver and antenna --  The complete installation or removal of a basic receiver or scanner typically mounted within reach of the driver. Typical components include the main body, power cabling with fuses, antenna cabling/connectors, and antenna.

PA system with speaker --  The complete installation or removal of a  public address system where controls and microphone are typically mounted within reach of the driver. Components include main amplifier unit, microphone mount, power cabling with fuses, and outside speaker.

Radio outside speaker --  The installation and connection, or removal of an outside speaker with cabling.  

Cellular hands-free kit --  The complete installation or removal of a cellular phone hands-free kit. Typical components include cradle, amplifier/speaker, miscellaneous wiring, antenna cabling/connectors, and antenna.

Portable radio charging system --  The complete installation or removal of a unit allowing use of a portable two-way radio within a vehicle while the radio battery is being charged and radio is connected to an external antenna. Typical components include the main body (portable radio pocket), power cabling with fuses, antenna cabling/connectors, and antenna.

Portable radio charging system with linear amp --  The complete installation or removal of a unit allowing use of a portable two-way radio within a vehicle while the radio battery is being charged and radio is connected through an amplifier to an external antenna. Typical components include the main body (portable radio pocket), linear amplifier unit, power cabling with fuses, antenna cabling/connectors, and antenna.

Radio console --  The complete installation or removal of a frame intended to hold multiple radios, control heads, and code-3 components within reach of the driver. Typical console manufacturers include Troy and Gamber-Johnson. 

Flashlight holder --  The complete installation or removal of a unit intended to hold and charge a police-style flashlight. Components include the holder/charger and power cabling with fuse.

PA mic jack --  The complete installation or removal of a jack, sometimes concealed, to accommodate a public address microphone connection often to a Unitrol 80K siren unit. Typical components include a receptacle (jack), and wiring to the siren amplifier. 

Speaker mute switch --  The complete installation or removal of a switch, typically concealed, to allow muting the audio of the internal radio speaker. Typical components include a toggle switch, 8 ohm resistor load, and wiring. 

Map reading light --  The complete installation or removal of a gooseneck style reading light usually mounted to the radio console. Typical components include the light assembly and power wiring with fuse.

Glass or roof mount antenna --  The complete installation or removal of an antenna, cable, and connector. The antenna can be glass-mount or roof-mount style. 

Disguise antenna --  The complete installation or removal of an antenna intended to appear as an AM-FM antenna. Typical components include the antenna/mount assembly, antenna cabling, splitter box for broadcast radio reception, cable to broadcast radio, and connectors. Sometimes this antenna is not removed per instructions from the owning agency. Typical antenna manufacturers include Sti-co.

Bumper antenna --  The complete installation or removal of an antenna system inside the front and rear bumpers. Disassembly and reassembly of front and rear bumpers is required. Typical components include antenna stubs, splitter box, cabling, and connectors.

Pillar spotlight --  The complete installation or removal of an external spotlight assembly on the front pillar of the vehicle cab. Typical components include the light assembly, cabling, and fuse.

Overhead spotlight --  The complete installation or removal of an external spotlight assembly on the roof of a vehicle. Components include light assembly, cabling, and fuse. Typical manufacturers include Questar.

Power tamer --  The complete installation or removal of a module used to disconnect power after a pre-determined length of time.  Sometimes called Battery Saver, it is usually installed in the radio console. Typical components include module and wiring harness.

Neutral tap --  The complete installation or removal of a module used to stop the operation of a siren, take-down lights, etc. when the vehicle transmission is placed in “Park” position. The module is usually mounted under the hood of a vehicle. Components typically include the module and wiring.

Electronic siren, complete --  The complete installation or removal of a siren controller and speaker which operates various code-3 equipment.  Typical components include siren controller, siren speaker, and cabling.

Lightbar --  The complete installation or removal of an assembly mounted on the roof of a vehicle containing various emergency lights (LED or halogen) wired to the siren controller. Typical components include lightbar assembly, cabling, and mounting kit.

Wig-wag flasher, complete --  The complete installation or removal of a module mounted under the hood of a vehicle to alternate flashing of the left and right headlights. Typical components include wig-wag module and cabling.

Arrow stick with controller --  The complete installation or removal of an assembly capable of flashing directional lighting (LED or halogen) usually for traffic control. Typical components include the arrowstick lighting assembly, controller box, and cabling harness.

Rear warning lights, complete --  The complete installation or removal of a lighting assembly consisting of one or more emergency lights mounted in the rear window or other rear location and connected to the siren controller. Typical components include lighting assembly and cabling.

Red/blue flashing lights behind vehicle grill, complete -- The complete installation or removal of a lighting assembly consisting of one or more emergency lights mounted in the front of the vehicle behind the grill and connected to the siren controller. Typical components include lighting assembly and cabling.

Front mirror light --  The complete installation or removal of a lighting assembly consisting of one or more emergency lights mounted inside the vehicle, behind the rear view mirror, and connected to the siren controller. Typical components include lighting assembly and cabling.

Front corner strobes --  The complete installation or removal of a set of strobe lights usually mounted inside the vehicle front left and right corner lights, and connected to the siren controller. Typical components include a set of strobe lights, strobe power supply module, and cabling.

Back flash --  The complete installation or removal of a module usually mounted in the rear of the vehicle used to alternate the flashing of the left and right tail lights, and connected to the siren controller. Typical components include the back flash module and cabling.

Tape recorder jack --  The complete installation or removal of a receptacle or jack for recording audio from the radio receiver. Typical components include the receptacle, cabling, and a 110K ohm resistor.

Concealed trunk radio unit --  The labor needed to install the trunk portion of a radio so as to conceal the unit.

Concealed control head/mic --  The labor needed to install the radio control head and microphone so as to conceal these units. 

Concealed PTT switch --  The complete installation or removal of a foot switch mounted on the left side underneath the floor mat used to key the radio transmitter. This switch is installed in conjunction with the headliner microphone. Components include foot switch, radio interface box, and cabling. 

Headliner mic --  The complete installation or removal of a small microphone and cable so as to be concealed under the headliner. Components include the microphone, radio interface box, and cable.

Concealed headliner mic assy --  The complete installation or removal of a small headliner microphone and push-to-talk foot switch mounted so as to be concealed, and connected to an interface box wired to the radio transceiver.   Typical components include headliner microphone, foot switch, radio interface box, and cabling to radio.  

Concealed siren switch --  The complete installation or removal of a concealed 3-position toggle switch to control the siren amplifier, usually connected to a Unitrol 80K siren unit.  Typical components include the toggle switch and wiring. 

Rear light defeat toggle switch --  The complete installation or removal of a switch used to disable the vehicle rear backup and brake lights. Typical components, depending on configuration, could include a toggle switch (if not provided on the siren controller), and wiring.  Upon removal of switch, all affected vehicle functions shall be restored.

Shotgun rack and lock --  The complete installation or removal of a shotgun rack and lock assembly inside the cab of a vehicle, but outside the airbag deployment area. Typical components include the rack assembly, lock assembly, and cabling.

Shotgun release button/timer --  The complete installation or removal of a momentary switch and timer module used to release the shotgun lock. The switch is usually mounted under the vehicle dash. Components include a push button switch, release timer, and wiring.

Vehicle alarm system --  The complete installation or removal of a vehicle alarm system and wiring. Typical components include alarm module, pin or magnetic hood switches, alarm speaker, two key-ring remote controls, starter kill relay, and wiring.

Pistol lock box --  The complete installation or removal of a pistol lock box within the vehicle. Components include the lock box.

Moulded rear seat --  The complete installation or removal of a plastic moulded rear seat installed in police vehicles. The factory seat must be removed upon installation. Components include the moulded seat.

Protective screen --  The complete installation or removal of a protective metal screen used to separate the front and rear portions of a vehicle. Components include the screen partition, lower kick panel, and two side protector panels.

Window bar set --  The complete installation or removal of a metal bar set used to protect the rear door windows, both left and right, in police vehicles. Typical components include two window bar assemblies.

Door skins --  The complete installation or removal of two metal protector panels used to cover the inside of both rear doors in police vehicles. Door moulding, locks, handles, and arm rests must be removed upon installation. Typical components include two metal protective panels.

Push bumper --  The complete installation or removal of a push bumper assembly at the front of a vehicle. Components include the push bumper assembly.

REPEATER COVERAGE

Conventional Repeaters

Rogers Peak

Horse Mountain

Humboldt Hill

Pierce Mountain

Ironside Mountain

Gasquet

Trunking Repeaters

Horse Mountain

Humboldt Hill

Pierce Mountain

Remote Monitoring and Control

We design, install and maintain telemetry equipment that allows you to monitor levels, voltages or equipment status. Our solutions also allow you to turn equipment on or off remotely as well as chart and document activities from a central office or location. We can customize a solution for any of your remote site needs.

GPS

CRE offers GPS Vehicle Location which saves you time and in turn saves you money. We use state of the art equipment that connects to your existing radio system or a cellular data plan. This GPS unit will automatically send its position on programmed intervals and/or may be polled at any time. With street level mapping of the entire USA, you can enter geo-fencing parameters that will alert you when a vehicle enters and exits a job site, the parking lot or as many locations you may need. It tracks vehicles MPH, record and playback of vehicle routes and capable of storing up to 85 hours of activity. It has 3 inputs to allow you to monitor the vehicles headlights, wipers and we can even put in switches to let you know if there is a passenger or your truck bed has been loaded. These inputs as well as the geo-fencing can be customized for your unique application.

Firecom

Firecom designs headsets, intercoms and radio interfaces for the Fire and Rescue community. The industry leader, Firecom manufacturers advanced communication devices and has built the most trusted name in intercom systems by continuously developing innovative products. Providing superior customer service and a knowledgeable dealer network, Firecom leads the way in communication technology. Firecom - continually focusing on quality hearing protection, ease of use and affordability.  

Sigtronics

Sigtronics is the industry standard of excellence in high noise aircraft and fire engine intercom systems since 1974. Beginning in 1990 we applied the same advanced technology in the design of our emergency apparatus intercom systems to deliver high performance and reliability. Our products are designed and manufactured in the USA using state of the art technology which ensures the highest quality and durability on the market.

Marine Services

CRE is located in Eureka, California. Eureka is the largest Pacific coastal city between San Francisco and Portland, Oregon. It is a port city location adjacent to Humboldt Bay, 270 miles north of San Francisco (via US 101), includes marinas and industrial docking facilities, making it the largest port between San Francisco and Coos Bay.

We install and maintain:

• Marine Radios
• Inspections and Certifications

• GPS Antennas

• Fish Finders 

• Transducers

Marine Radio Safety Inspections

Specializing in compulsory radio inspections for small passenger and other vessels required to have a radio telephone installation:

• Communications Act Safety Radiotelephony Certificates

• Bridge to Bridge Radio Certificates (> 20 meters, or > 100 GRT)
 

What is considered a compulsory vessel:

As stipulated within the Communications Act of 1934 (as amended 1996), Part III, Sec 381 (page 197):

“Except as provided in section 382, it shall be unlawful for any vessel of the United States, transporting more than 6 passengers for hire, to be navigated in the open sea or any tidewater within the jurisdiction of the United States adjacent or contiguous to the open sea, unless such vessel is equipped with an efficient radiotelephone installation in operating condition.”

Any Vessel Carrying more than 6 passengers for hire, such as harbor cruises, sport fishing charters, deep sea fishing boats, dive boats, whale watching, dinner cruises, party boats, glass bottom boats, snorkel boats, yacht charters, towing vessels, pilot boats, casino boats and water taxi's require FCC Form 824.

FCC 824: COMMUNICATIONS ACT SAFETY RADIOTELEPHONY CERTIFICATE
When a single VHF radio is provided for communications, the FCC 824 is the applicable certificate. Vessels which carry more than 6 passengers for hire, such as harbor cruises, sports fishing trips, dive trips, whale watching, and dinner cruises are all included in this group.

FCC 827: VESSEL BRIDGE-TO-BRIDGE RADIOTELEPHONY CERTIFICATE
When a second VHF radio is carried aboard for the purpose of compliance with the Vessel Bride-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act, this is the applicable certificate. An example would be an excursion vessel, towing vessel, pilot vessel, water taxi or any vessel more than 20 meters in length that regularly navigates a harbor area where VHF Channel 13 is regularly