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We know that some members here occasionally use Part 90 accepted Wouxun equipment and similar radios, especially for amateur applications. The factory Wouxun software is good, but will not run properly on some operating systems. The freeware aftermarket software called "KG-UV Commander" from Jim Mitchell, KC8UNJ, seems to work well on most PC systems and it may even be more flexible than the original factory software in some applications. As far as we can tell, the Kenwood 2 pin cable, as used on TK-370G style portables, works with this software as does as the original Wouxun USB cable. The link below is being supplied as a convenience. The staff at MyGMRS takes no responsibility for any issues that might arise from the use of data supplied in this link. Please review Mr. Mitchell's disclaimer located under the Download button for additional details. http://www.kc8unj.com/kguv.html

Pastor Gary is right: "...City Government already has an FRN for licensing other agencies, so a Part 90 license for a few 5 watt handi-talkies might be best" The shelter group does not need to use the counties radios, or share the public safety channel. The group, as a division of the local government, needs to apply for their own VHF frequency, and get some 5 Watt HTs, or perhaps even 5 Watt base VHF stations with outside antennas. Even UHF at 5 Watts would be fine with outside antennas. Part 95 is NOT designed for this purpose, and is not to be used by government agencies other than in a true emergency, which warming shelter coordination is on the very thin edge of that. If I were the FCC, I would kick that out, and make you apply for part 90. Yes, the radios will be more expensive than bubble packs, but professional part 90 radios on a coordinated frequency are the right tool for the job in this case.