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PUB 23 - MAINTENANCE MANUAL Chapter 19: Radios
19.1 RADIO SYSTEMS AND ASSIGNMENTS
MOBILE TWO WAY RADIOS
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) radio equipment is Department owned and the
system maintenance is accomplished through a contract.
The Director of the Bureau of Maintenance and Operations is responsible for the Department's two-way
mobile radio system.
USE
The Department radio system is primarily used to direct field operations within the individual Engineering
and Maintenance Districts. Most of the communications occur between the Maintenance District vehicles and
their base stations. It is essential that each radio operator study the operation of the radio equipment as
outlined in this Chapter.
CRITERIA FOR TWO-WAY RADIO ASSIGNMENT
The following positions type of equipment can be considered for two-way mobile radio installation.
Exceptions can be requested and all installations will be at the discretion of the Secretary of Transportation,
Bureau Director, District Executive or Maintenance Manager.
CENTRAL OFFICE
Secretary of Transportation
Deputy Secretary for Highway Administration
Deputy Secretary for Administration
Chief Highway Engineer
Director, Bureau of Maintenance and Operations
Quality Assurance Field Evaluators - East
Quality Assurance Field Evaluators - West
Chief, Fleet Management Division
Fleet Management, Equipment Manger
Regional Fleet Advisor - East
Regional Fleet Advisor - West
Chief, Core Driller - Statewide
Bridge Inspection Cranes - Statewide
Automotive Section, Fleet Management
Mobile Radio Unit, Central Office
