Say goodbye to the costly, time-consuming hassle of installing extensive wiring over concrete or asphalt. Avoid the expenses and permit delays required for digging and electrical installations, only to face maintenance costs or accidental wiring cuts down the road. With the MURS Callbox XT, you get an affordable, reliable, and completely wireless solution for secure, long-range communication—no trenching, permits, or rewiring needed.
The MURS Callbox XT Kit includes:
- One MURS Callbox XT Outdoor Wireless Intercom
- One MURS Commercial Handheld 2-Way Radio
When visitors arrive, they simply press the button on the callbox to send an alert tone indoors. By holding the button, they can speak directly with the inside station. Both units work as a simple press-to-talk, release-to-listen system, ensuring quick, clear responses., enabling clear, two-way communication over distances of up to a mile (with optional external antenna). Ideal for any outdoor site, the MURS system is the perfect communication tool for remote locations, ensuring safety and accessibility without the need for wiring or internet.
Key Benefits of the MURS Callbox XT:
- Long-Range, 2-Way Voice Communication: Connects the callbox to any compatible MURS intercom units up to a mile away.
- Battery and Power Flexibility: Operates on 6 D-cell batteries or an external 12 volt DC power source, with Auto Turnoff features to conserve battery.
- Remote Activation and Control: Use the 1-Amp switch output to open gates, control lights, sound alarms, or operate other devices. This switch is programmable, allowing customization for various on/off applications.
- Security and Durability: Constructed with a weather-resistant fiberglass enclosure and a stainless steel faceplate, this tamper-resistant unit is built to withstand harsh outdoor conditions.
- No FCC License Required!: The five available MURS frequencies do not require a license to operate.
In Normal mode (not battery saving Auto-turnoff mode), the MURS Callbox remains active, allowing it to both send and receive calls. This is perfect for high-traffic areas where constant connectivity is essential, such as airports, hotels, gated entrances, parking lots, and more.
Advanced Features for Versatile Applications:
- Sensor Input for Enhanced Detection: Integrates with sensors to detect motion, gate entry, tampering, or vehicle presence, triggering an alert when needed.
- Listen-In Capability: Allows you to monitor the surroundings near the callbox for up to 30 seconds with a unique 2-Tone code.
- Customizable Broadcast Messages: Send pre-recorded messages for greetings, alerts, and status updates, such as low battery or power failure, directly to connected radios or via the callbox speaker.
With MURS frequencies, you won’t need an FCC license, and the unit comes preprogrammed for easy, immediate setup. The MURS Callbox XT is a powerful, adaptable communication tool that meets the demands of dynamic outdoor environments.
Perfect For: Construction sites, hotels, parking lots, gated entrances, campuses, hospitals, warehouses, farms, and any environment needing robust, wireless communication.
Discover the unmatched convenience and reliability of wireless communication with the MURS Callbox XT.
See the applications and other products available for MURS in the MURS Product Brochure (requires the free Adobe PDF Reader to view and print).
For more details see our Wireless Call Box System Facts article.
If you need an external antenna for a MURS Intercom, then click on this link: MURS Antenna
What is the range of these radios?: 2-Way Radio Range: How Far Can Two-Way Radios Communicate?
For Frequently Asked Questions about Wireless Callboxes see the Wireless Callbox FAQ
Switch Output Programming:
This Callbox has a switch output that can be used to open or close a gate, turn on a light, sound an alarm, or any application where remote control of an On/Off switch is required. The switch can be programmed to operate in several ways:
- On/Off Code: The switch will close when a preprogrammed code is received, and open when it is received again. The switch will also open by itself when the Callbox's preprogrammed Automatic Turn Off feature is activated.
- Switch On When Called: The switch closes when the callbox first receives the call and it remains on until its Talk button is pressed, or a programmable timer expires (1-255 seconds).
- Switch On When Callbox In Use: The switch will close when the Callbox first sends or receives a call and remains closed until a preprogrammed timer expires.
- Switch On When Active Includes Turn-Off Code: Switch closes when the Callbox sends or receives a call with the added ability to open the switch when the Callbox receives a preprogrammed code.
- Momentary Close: Switch will close for 1-255 seconds when a preprogrammed code is received.
- Alternate Open and Close: Switch will toggle between open and closed when it receives a preprogrammed code. The Callbox transmits a single beep when open and a double beep when closed.
This unit comes preprogrammed to MURS Channel 1 with an Interference Eliminator code of 01 which matches our other MURS Radios. Unless you need other features activated, you should not have to program this unit, but it is field programmable.
Reviews:
"We are utilizing the call boxes at three vehicle entry gates onto the property. Two of the locations are equipped with badge readers that operate the gate. One of the locations is a Visitors entrance where the person entering interacts with our Security via the call box.
Our old system was done with all underground wiring and we were experiencing many problems with broken underground conduit. The wireless solution was the way to go for us. The system was very easy to install especially with the additional functionality that I wanted. The technical customer support was excellent. They seemed to care a great deal about my project being successful which left me with the confidence of knowing that If I ran into any problems that all I needed to do was pick up the phone. We have not experienced any problems with our system."
Matthew A Razzano, Gap Inc. Direct, Groveport, OH
"We use the callbox to talk to visitors and open the entrance gate from the office and portable radios (walkie-talkies). We can talk to visitors wirelessly and open the gate wirelessly from the office or the portable radios. Personnel can be anywhere on our 40-acre site and still communicate with the gate and open it. Physical installation was simple and the instructions are good. Technical support is very good. The programming is a little tricky until you understand how to do it."
John Danna, MOTCO Trust Group, La Marque, TX [IntercomsOnline.com: the units come preprogrammed and only need programming for custom applications, and we can do that for you if you like]
"We use your callbox on the outside door of our plant so truck drivers can call in and identify themselves and we can then let them in remotely through a security door. Everything about the callbox works for our application, but we especially like the how we can use a wireless handheld unit to remotely manage the entrance when we have to leave the office to go to other parts of the plant."
Gary Magrey, Frito-Lay, Inc.
Features
Tamper resistant enclosure with stainless steel face plate, measures 11.5"H x 9.5"W x 4"DWeather-resistant housingRecorded voice messagesThe Callbox speaker volume can be programmed to any level desired between 2 - 100%For internal relay use, confirm that your application will NOT exceed the maximum rating of the on-board relay of 120 VAC @ 1 amp.Optional external 12 Volt DC transformer (requires 110 VAC available at the installation locationCan be powered with 6 rechargeable D-cell Alkaline or Ni-Cd batteries. Batteries can be used as a back-up in case of power outageFrequencies used: Channel 1: 151.820MHz; Channel 2: 151.880MHz; Channel 3: 151.940MHz; Channel 4: 154.570MHz; Channel 5: 154.600MHzBatteries good for one year or up to 7,000 transmissions when used in Automatic Turn-Off mode.Low Battery AlertExternal Power Fail AlertWhen used with transformer power (requires 110 VAC available at the gate) the Callbox is programmed so intercom is always onWorks with 12 VDC operator systems onlyCurrent draw: Standby mode - 80mA, Receiving a call - 200mA, Transmitting - 500-600mA 1 channel, 1 watt transmitterPre-programmed for your specific needs, also field programmable for some featuresLine of site range up to 1 mile with included antennaSimple push-to-talk operation, two-way voice communication to remote radio or base stationReliable integrated RF design1 year manufacturer's warrantyDesigned, manufactured, and serviced in the USA
