By DAVE RANK Daily News
Adding 700 megahertz frequency channels, which better penetrate buildings, has been recommended to help resolve indoor dead spots troubling Washington County’s three-year-old, $12.9 million VHF digital radio system for emergency responders.
Adding 700 megahertz frequency channels, which better penetrate buildings, has been recommended to help resolve indoor dead spots troubling Washington County’s three-year-old, $12.9 million VHF digital radio system for emergency responders.
Sheriff Dale Schmidt made that recommendation Friday to the Radio Communications Systems Committee, which is looking for a way to improve the radio system’s transmissions into and out of large buildings.
The committee asked Schmidt to consult with the system’s manufacturer, Harris Corp., Fort Wayne, Ind., to determine costs and a timetable for such an installation.
“VHF will not meet the high expectations that all public safety and users want for indoor site coverage,” Schmidt said. Creating a hybrid system with 700 MHz capabilities would improve the network, he said. “I’m not going to say this is a magic bullet.” No radio system can be 100 percent effective, he said.
Schmidt, Capt. Steve Gonwa and department Radio Systems Administrator John Schrader presented their findings based on a system analysis conducted by Tusa Consulting Services LLC, Covington, La.
The committee asked Schmidt to consult with the system’s manufacturer, Harris Corp., Fort Wayne, Ind., to determine costs and a timetable for such an installation.
“VHF will not meet the high expectations that all public safety and users want for indoor site coverage,” Schmidt said. Creating a hybrid system with 700 MHz capabilities would improve the network, he said. “I’m not going to say this is a magic bullet.” No radio system can be 100 percent effective, he said.
Schmidt, Capt. Steve Gonwa and department Radio Systems Administrator John Schrader presented their findings based on a system analysis conducted by Tusa Consulting Services LLC, Covington, La.
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