Radio‑system study finds multi‑million dollar upgrades needed for three‑county network
A study found microwave and radio infrastructure components approaching end of life; Aviat quoted about $2.4M for microwave backbone plus warranties and Harris quoted about $2.3M for radio infrastructure, with Fauquier having secured a $1M grant toward the project.
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Blake Dodson, the county's radio administrator, presented a recent infrastructure study showing parts of the three‑county radio and microwave network are approaching end of life and difficult to repair. He said Aviat quoted $2,400,000 for microwave backbone work across the three counties, plus approximately $177,000 for warranties and maintenance, and Harris quoted $2,300,000 for radio infrastructure equipment.
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