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At MCA, we understand that uninterrupted, reliable communication is essential for any operation. Whether you’re managing a plant turnaround, hosting a major event, responding to severe weather, or dealing with public safety emergencies, MCA’s Motorola Solutions Radio Rental Program is here to deliver seamless connectivity when you need it most.
Our program is designed to address the challenges of limited budgets, tight timelines, and short-term communication needs, offering scalable and cost-effective solutions. With access to top-of-the-line two-way radios and accessories, we ensure your team stays connected, safe, and efficient—whether for a few days or a few months.
Each rental comes pre-packaged with essential accessories and can be customized to your unique requirements. Radios can be pre-programmed to your specific frequencies or set to standard parameters for on-site configuration. MCA’s extensive footprint and trusted technical staff are ready to support you from installation through the lifecycle of your solution.
Whether your needs are short-term or long-term, the MCA Radio Rentals Program is the perfect solution for:
The stories below come from our partners at Motorola Solutions regarding successful radio rentals.
With over 1.1 million tourists flooding the Bay Area, Santa Clara turned to Motorola Solutions for seamless communication during Super Bowl 50. Hundreds of radios were rented, programmed, and deployed to support additional police patrols. Thanks to Motorola’s expert coordination, emergency response teams stayed securely connected, ensuring a safe and successful event.
During Pope Francis’ 2015 visit, Philadelphia’s population doubled, with over 1 million attending his Sunday Mass. Facing tight timelines, Motorola Solutions delivered 2,000 radios in under three months, ensuring flawless communication, seamless coordination, and reliable support for security and emergency teams. The result? A historic visit executed seamlessly with mission-critical support.
Toronto welcomed 250,000 visitors and 6,312 athletes for the 2015 Pan Am Games. To ensure safety, over 1,000 radios and accessories were programmed, labeled, and delivered on time. Building on their proven success supporting Toronto with 6,000+ radios during the G8/G20 Summits, Motorola once again ensured flawless communication, keeping public safety teams connected.
Figuring out how to rent radios can raise many questions. Below are answers to some of the most common inquiries to help guide your decision-making process.
Rental rates are determined by length of time rented, quantity and type of equipment, and customer profile. Contact us to discuss your specific needs, unit price and availability. Rates are subject to change without notice.
There is no minimum or maximum time limit.
There is no minimum requirement. Maximum numbers determined based on availability.
Email us at rental@callmc.com.
No, equipment is reserved on a first-come, first-served basis upon receipt of a signed contract, but future availability cannot be guaranteed. Delayed returns or high demand may impact availability or ship dates, though MCA will make every effort to provide substitutions when commercially feasible.
The Rental Team can send default frequencies or program rental radios to the desired frequencies per those radios’ specifications as defined by a programming information or customer provided codeplug.
You will be billed for the replacement cost of the equipment; however, if you find and return the equipment within 60 days you will receive a full refund.
A radio’s replacement value is typically the list price at the time the radio was acquired by the MCA Rental Team. Additional options, configurations, encryptions, and specialized models may also have a premium added to the unit’s replacement value.
No. The rental department does not sell our rental radios. But MCA will gladly provide a you a quote to purchase new radios.
If equipment is damaged beyond repair, you will be billed for the replacement cost of the equipment; if the equipment is repairable, you will be charged depot flat rate for the repair.
Equipment may be returned early, but there is no credit for early returns.
You have three days after the end of the contracted period to return equipment to MCA using the provided pre-paid return label(s). If you need more than three days, or additional return labels, please contact the Rental Team at rental@callmc.com with your request. If the equipment is not received on time, our system will auto-generate a past-due rental invoice.
Yes, but a 20% cancellation fee will be applied to any order that has been cancelled within less than 24 hours’ notice before shipment. Additional transportation and programming charges may be added to the cancellation fee if applicable.
MCA goes beyond providing two way radio rental equipment—we’re your partner in overcoming communication challenges. From top-tier devices to world-class customer support delivered with a Service First approach, we stand by you every step of the way. Here’s what sets us apart:
At MCA, we prioritize your safety, productivity, and seamless connectivity. Our Radio Rentals Program provides reliable, top-tier communication tools customized to your needs, delivered fast, and backed by our dedicated experts. Request your rental quote today and trust MCA to simplify your communication challenges with confidence and ease.
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