Kenneth Allen Pirkle

US Patent:

20050202788, Sep 15, 2005

Filed:

Mar 2, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/070620

Inventors:

Joseph Vinson - Flowery Branch GA, US
Kenneth Pirkle - Easley SC, US
J. Parker - Gainesville GA, US

International Classification:

H04B001/38
H04B001/08
H04Q007/20

US Classification:

455090300, 455575100, 455347000

Abstract:

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for receiving radio communications. Briefly described, in architecture, one embodiment of the system, among others, can be implemented as follows. A portable radio receiver unit is provided with a housing having interface controls and means connected to the housing for receiving radio communications by radio transmissions over radio frequencies. The portable radio receiver unit is capable of receiving radio communications over a frequency range including 450-470 MHz, and operation of the portable radio receiver unit is controlled solely by operation of four interface controls disposed in the housing. Other systems and methods are also provided.