Mobile phones

A mobile phone, also known as a radio telephone system, is an essential means of communication for use in vehicles. With a mobile phone, you can easily maintain contact with a base station and other vehicles within the same network. This makes them indispensable for emergency services, transport companies and government agencies.

Mobile phones operate on license-related frequencies, for which a license is required from the National Inspectorate for Digital Infrastructure (formerly the Telecom Agency). Thanks to VHF and UHF frequencies, mobile phones offer reliable communication over distances of up to tens of kilometers.

The history of the mobile phone

Mobile phones were developed in the 1930s for military use and later found their way into the civilian sector. In the Netherlands, the first models appeared in the late 1930s, mainly for emergency services and companies.

• World War II: Approximately 150 mobile telephones in the Netherlands
  
• After the war: Rapid growth in police, fire and ambulance services
  
• From 2005: Switching to the digital C2000 network for emergency services

Much old but functional analogue equipment was donated to radio amateurs and associations after the introduction of C2000.

Mobile phones for professional use

Mobile phones are indispensable for sectors where reliable communication is essential:

Mobile phones in emergency services and transport

• Police, fire brigade, ambulance and military police
  
• Public transport and logistics
  
• Rijkswaterstaat and shipping
  
• Construction and security companies

Thanks to their strong transmission and robust construction, mobile radios function even in the most challenging conditions.

UHF and VHF mobile radios – What is the difference?

The choice between UHF and VHF depends on the environment in which the mobile phone is used.

VHF mobile radios (Very High Frequency: 30-300 MHz)

Suitable for open areas such as countryside and waterways
Greater range with few obstacles

UHF mobile radios (Ultra High Frequency: 300-3000 MHz)

Ideal for urban environments and construction
Less sensitive to disturbances caused by buildings

Depending on the application, you choose the best frequency band for interference-free communication.

Why choose a mobile phone?

A mobile phone offers many advantages over mobile phones or walkie-talkies:

• Direct communication without waiting times
  
• Independent of mobile networks
  
• Reliable signal, even in remote areas
• Durable and suitable for professional use

Whether you are looking for a mobile phone for vehicles, businesses or emergency services, we offer a wide range with the best options!