I am back in Dallas after several days down in Florida supporting the Hurricane Michael clean up efforts. We have two of our MERC-Lite satcom units down there providing communication networks for relief stations that are dispersing a lot of the donated food, water, and clothing for the victims. Several folks have asked some more detail about exactly what services we are providing so here is some more detail. There is no local power yet so all of our MERC-Lite units come equipped with a Cummins Onan 12,000 watt diesel generator fueled by a 81 gallon tank. The MERC-Lite has a General Dynamics 1.2 meter Ku band auto aquire sat dish provided by the General Dynamics Satcom division. This satellite is our communication "life-line" to the MERC ensuring we have a 20 mbps down and 5 mbps up secure internet connection even if there is no LTE service available. IP Access International provides the satellite service through an iDirect X7 modem and across this very reliable network we are able to host 20-25 Polycom IP Phones to set up a mobile phone bank for the victims as well as provide basic internet service. In addition to satellite connectivity, the MERC is also equipped with a CradlePoint LTE router that is running off the AT&T network which we can use in conjunction with the satellite network for addtional bandwidth. There is a 40 foot pneumatic mast (tower) on the trailer provided by Will-Burt Masts that allow us to put radio antennas, LTE antennas, and PTZ cameras in the air. The MERC is equipped with a Motorola VHF radio repeater, a Motorola VHF base station radio, and multiple Motorola portable radios all provided by Bearcom Wireless. A Mutualink IWS installed in one of the three equipment rack of the MERC allows us to share live video streams, cross band radios, share documents, and text with other First Responders in the field making communication much easier and more efficient. The Zumro climate controlled shelter provides a comfortable work space (and in this case, sleeping space) while we maintain the equipment and make sure everything is working as it should. An on-board DVR is recording all the activity around the trailer for security and a DJI Mavic drone can be used for additonal video surviellance with that liive video stream feeding into the trailer and into Mutualink across a wireless Apple TV application. Very power trailer to be so small!