County reports progress on communications‑tower and radio coverage; handheld radios discussed
Staff said SRA removed a tower and installed two microwave links; once the new tower and repeaters are in place the county expects full radio coverage. Commissioners pressed about handheld radios for deputies and mutual‑aid frequencies during the south‑end coverage gap.
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Staff briefed the court that SRA removed one tower last week and technicians installed two microwave links at Newton and Mayflower; a third microwave will be put on the new tower when it is installed, and the county expects countywide radio service after repeaters and antenna realignment are complete. Commissioners discussed inspecting anchor points at the Bleakwood tower and replacing corroded hardware if necessary.
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