Madison County ETSB says Starcom tower testing passed; FCC paperwork delaying activation

Aug 27, 2026

Director Weber told the Madison County ETSB the Highland Starcom tower is built and testing passed, but paperwork with federal communications authorities needs correction before radios can be switched on; Holiday Shores and Bethalto sites are also under active work and generators will be installed soon.

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Director Weber told the Madison County Emergency Telephone System Board that construction and testing on the Highland Starcom tower are complete and the tower is "up and running," but activation is delayed by errors in previously filed FCC paperwork.

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