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After years of planning and collaboration, the new county-wide emergency radio system is almost live.
The system is scheduled to launch at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, according to information provided this afternoon by local public safety agencies.
The new digital 800-megahertz P25 radio system replaces analog UHF system that has been used for more than 20 years. The new system, which cost $7.7 million, allows emergency responders to communicate with each other and surrounding public safety agencies, including state agencies. The current system does not allow for direct communication between agencies…
