Oversight board hears Raycom's warning: county radios, consoles face obsolescence; planning urged

Mar 4, 2026

Raycom told the Black Hawk County oversight board that much of the county's two-way radio and 911 dispatch infrastructure is approaching end of life and presented options — annual financing or a one-time purchase — with estimated costs in the millions.

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Black Hawk County's oversight board heard detailed recommendations from Raycom on Monday about keeping the county's two-way radio and 911 systems reliable as parts and radios reach manufacturer end-of-life.

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