"The New Repeaters (UHF and VHF) are coupled to the best hard-line (antenna cable) and High Gain Antenna we could purchase. Years of experience has proven that a repeater is only as good as its antenna system and location. We also have two complete backup repeaters that can be immediately put on line in the event of a failure".

"The New Generator at the C&S Tower automatically starts on power outages and brownouts. Within twenty seconds of a detected power problem, the generator is on-line powering the complete C&S Building and communications."

What is a Repeater?

The C&S Community Duplex Repeater System, in concept, is not really a complicated device. It's a 'duplexed' two-way radio set that listens on one frequency, then re-transmits what it hears on another; at exactly the same time. These systems are usually located in places of high elevation (on mountains and tall buildings, ours at the highest point in Allegany County, Alma Hill. The end result? People using a repeater get much greater range from their radio equipment that would not be possible talking simplex. This is how an individual with a portable walkie-talkie (handheld) transceiver can communicate with people many miles away with good clarity.

What is Simplex?

Simplex is point to point communications without the use of a repeater. Simplex operation utilizes the same frequency for receive and transmit. I.E. Portable to Portable or Mobile to Mobile.

Compared to a Repeater System, simplex operation is limited.

C&S Communications, Inc. tower site is located at the corner of Alma Hill and Upper Reddy Road in the town of Alma, N.Y. Two repeaters, one on UHF and the other on VHF, covers Allegany County, as well as parts of Pennsylvania, Steuben, Cattaraugus and Wyoming Counties. Our 180' tower located at the highest point in Allegany County offers the best communications available in this area. If you need communications to better coordinate your business, call C&S today and see how we can help you. Our blanket FCC Licenses put you on the air without waiting for your license. You operate under the C&S Communications, Inc. license which we maintain with the Federal Communications Commission. And last but not least, our Quality Control is second to none. We continuously maintain and replace our radios and accessories so you always have the best range possible. Our tower has emergency power backup so you are never off the air when you may need your radio the most.

"CALL US TODAY" Jim Cicirello and Don Stevens Owners, (585) 595-4655