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On June 1, Champaign County EMS and fire agencies will start the process of transitioning to the Multi-Agency Radio Communication System (MARCS) with County Dispatch. MARCS is a 700/800 MHz radio and data network that utilizes state-of-the-art trunked technology to provide statewide interoperability in digital clarity to its subscribers throughout Ohio and a 10-mile radius outside Ohio. The Phase 1 transition to MARCS involves the whole month of June. The focus of the transition is simulcasting the MARCS and current VHF system to evaluate current equipment capabilities…
