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When you need repeaters, business phone systems, and more, contact Electronic Specialties, Inc. in Algona, IA. With more than six decades of experience installing and servicing electronic systems, you will be hard-pressed to find a project we can’t tackle. As a small, family-run business, we stand on a foundation of honesty and integrity. We take care in every job we work on to ensure all the systems are running properly and that you and your team know how to use all the functions and features.

Learn more about our services below and reach out if you have any questions or service requests that are not listed!

Towers

We have purchased or constructed several towers throughout North Central Iowa. Please contact us for information on leasing space. In addition, we have licensed spectrum available in VHF, UHF, and 800 MHz at several sites.

Algona – East

43-04-04.9 N
94-12-08.9 W
NAD83
Tower height: 450 feet
ASR 1018198
Ground elevation: 1181 feet

Belmond

42-51-43.9 N
93-36-38.8 W
NAD83
Tower height: 320 feet
ASR 1018199
Ground elevation: 1171 feet

Cherokee

42-45-25.9 N
95-37-25.0 W
NAD83
Tower height: 200 feet
ASR: None
Ground elevation: 1453 feet

Estherville

43-24-46.9 N
94-50-47.0 W
NAD83
Tower height: 180 feet
ASR: None
Ground elevation: 1354 feet

Fort Dodge

42-28-52.9 N
94-12-29.9 W
NAD83
Tower height: 200 feet
ASR: None
Ground elevation: 1128 feet

Kensett

43-21-26.8 N
93-18-29.7 W
NAD83
Tower height: 200 feet
ASR: None
Ground elevation: 1279 feet

New Hampton

43-00-32 N
92-19-00 W
NAD83
Tower height: 120 feet
ASR: None
Ground elevation: 1129 feet

Mason City

43-07-06.9 N
93-14-22.7 W
NAD83
Tower height: 300 feet
ASR: 1018197
Ground elevation: 1165 feet

Algona – ESI

43-05-12.3 N
94-14-14.6 W
NAD83
Tower height: 140 feet
ASR: 1260536
Ground elevation: 1176 feet

Algona - East

43-04-04.9 N
94-12-08.9 W
NAD83
Tower height: 450 feet
ASR 1018198
Ground elevation: 1181 feet

Belmond

42-51-43.9 N
93-36-38.8 W
NAD83
Tower height: 320 feet
ASR 1018199
Ground elevation: 1171 feet

Cherokee

42-45-25.9 N
95-37-25.0 W
NAD83
Tower height: 200 feet
ASR: None
Ground elevation: 1453 feet

Estherville

43-24-46.9 N
94-50-47.0 W
NAD83
Tower height: 180 feet
ASR: None
Ground elevation: 1354 feet

Fort Dodge

42-28-52.9 N
94-12-29.9 W
NAD83
Tower height: 200 feet
ASR: None
Ground elevation: 1128 feet

Kensett

43-21-26.8 N
93-18-29.7 W
NAD83
Tower height: 200 feet
ASR: None
Ground elevation: 1279 feet

New Hampton

43-00-32 N
92-19-00 W
NAD83
Tower height: 120 feet
ASR: None
Ground elevation: 1129 feet

Mason City

43-07-06.9 N
93-14-22.7 W
NAD83
Tower height: 300 feet
ASR: 1018197
Ground elevation: 1165 feet

Algona - ESI

43-05-12.3 N
94-14-14.6 W
NAD83
Tower height: 140 feet
ASR: 1260536
Ground elevation: 1176 feet

UHF Digital Network Systems

The ESI-Talk system is a fully digital system covering North Central Iowa and southern Minnesota with seamless automatic roaming. With this system, you can replace your employees’ cell phones and get business done quicker and more affordable. ESI-Talk securely communicates only with other ESI-Talk units in your business. Nationwide options are available as well.
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800 MHz Sites

Electronic Specialties, Inc. owns and operates 14 800 MHz LTR two-way trunked radio repeater sites across North Central Iowa. Users can use these sites for a reasonable fee. The cost is based on per radio per month change with unlimited talk time. One-to-many conversations are also available through the system. This system is a time-tested workhorse that serves construction, agriculture, and transportation operations and offers the region’s broadest and most reliable coverage.

ESI 800 MHz LTR Sites:

  • Algona
  • Alta
  • Belmond
  • Cherokee
  • Eagle Grove
  • Estherville
  • Fonda
  • Fort Dodge
  • Garner
  • Gilmore City
  • Kensett
  • Mallard
  • Mason City
  • Swea City
Radio tower infrastructure

FCC Licensing

At Electronic Specialties, we understand all of the requirements of legacy analog systems and modern digital emissions designators. We are happy to assist you with your FCC licensing and can ensure that you get the appropriate license for your equipment and needs. We have relationships with several certified FCC frequency coordinators and have the technical experience to ensure you are operating within the FCC guidelines. Avoid costly fines and have your two-way radio system licensed correctly with us.

We can assist with:

  • License Renewals
  • New License Applications
  • Transfer of Control
  • Transfer of Authority
  • Contact Updates
  • Changes in Address
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Video Surveillance

Video surveillance is an affordable and effective way to survey specific areas of your business, reducing crime, unauthorized entries, and theft possibilities. It provides security for yourself, your employees, and your customers. Many video surveillance options can stream onto your computer, tablet, or smartphone for easy viewing. Protect your business and assets with a video surveillance system by Electronic Specialties today.

Phone Systems

Updated phone systems help to keep a business in motion. Successful future communications begin with the voice platform you select today. Electronic Specialities will work with you to determine the best phone system option for your business. We will install it for you and provide ongoing service as needed. As a small business, we understand how important the phone line is. We will ensure you know what you are getting and that you know all of the features, so it adds to the success of your business.

Let us know what you need! Contact us at 515-295-7752 today.

Electronic Specialties, Inc.

2103 Hwy 169 N, Algona, IA 50511

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Business Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

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