Valence Wireless & Communications

02/07/2026

Some work looks impressive from the ground. From 300 feet up, it’s something else entirely.

This drone clip starts with a 360° sweep over the Snake River in Whitman County, WA—then turns to reveal a 300-foot guyed communications tower. As the camera eases in, you’ll see what most people rarely witness up close: a technician working at the very top, on a narrow piece of steel, suspended on their working lanyard—performing high-consequence work where focus, discipline, and respect for the risk are non-negotiable.

On this day, our crew climbed to the top, rigged the pulley and ropes, got positioned, and installed:

Two 3' stand-offs (75 lbs each)

One 25' combination TX/RX antenna (~140 lbs)

This antenna supports the county’s VHF simulcast system—the kind of infrastructure that helps keep law enforcement, fire, and EMS connected when it matters most.

All of it done while wearing a full harness and climbing gear—an extra 10–20 lbs—and managing the reality that “comfortable footing” doesn’t exist up there.

This work is grueling, exhausting, and inherently dangerous… and it takes a certain kind of person to do it well. Proud of our team and grateful for the professionalism they bring to every climb.

12/23/2025

06/26/2025

Another day in the mountains, disguised as work. Called out to investigate some issues with the Fairchild AFB Survival School multicast system at Calispell Peak on a Codan MT-4E VHF-linked system we installed for them a couple of years ago.

10/09/2024

07/01/2024

Siren Speaker or Gravel Collector? This is what we found when a client complained of “siren issues” in their patrol vehicle. Please note this was installed by some other unnamed “installation experts”!

03/14/2023

Valence Mission Critical Technologies is excited to welcome Ron Coburn as the most recent addition to our technical team. Ron joins Valence MCT as a Communication Systems Technician with an abundance of industry experience to support his role. To begin his career, Ron trained at the Advanced Electronics “A” school in Memphis, Tennessee, with the US Navy. This established Ron’s foundation and passion for electronics and communications when he left his military service and joined the private sector. With 30+ years of experience, Ron has worked and developed expertise in the areas of marine communications, navigation systems, advanced avionics, automation and conveyance, as well as many other aspects of electronics repair and maintenance. With the depth of knowledge and experience Ron contributes, we know his value and skills will elevate the already exemplary service Valence offers to our partners and their mission-critical needs.

03/08/2023

Valence Mission Critical Technologies would like to take the opportunity to welcome aboard Benjamin Deakins as V.P. Business Development. Benjamin comes to Valence with decades-long experience working in the healthcare sector in varying clinical, operational, and sales roles. Benjamin was locally educated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology (minor chemistry) from Eastern Washington University, and a Master of Business Administration from Whitworth University. In his most recent work experience, Benjamin led a 30 member team as Vice President of Sales for the North American subsidiary of a global dental implant manufacturer. This encompassed all sales, marketing, and business development responsibilities for the organization. With this breadth of business and educational experience, Benjamin looks forward to working with Valence on exciting growth and development projects which will further the mission of Valence to best serve its customers in the demanding field of Mission Critical Technology.

02/20/2023

We are hiring and still looking for Electronics Technicians with an emphasis in Communications. If you are interested, please feel free to apply; or if you perhaps know someone else who might be interested, please feel free to forward to them. Thank you!

Valence Mission Critical Technologies

10/10/2022

Elk Butte, Idaho

01/23/2022

Yes, this is a building that is laying on its side about 20 feet from its original location; courtesy of some very high Palouse winds. Unfortunately, it damaged the combining system and all of the runs of coaxial cable running into the main building and up the tower. This precipitated some emergency work to replace three runs of transmission line, add an antenna a couple of temporary duplexers in order to get the Fire and Law resources back on the air for Whitman County. All in a day's work!