Pickens County declines Dawson County 800 MHz MOU until compatible system in place

May 23, 2025

Pickens County commissioners opted not to sign a memorandum of understanding with Dawson County regarding 800 MHz radio trunking talk groups because Pickens does not currently operate on an 800 MHz system; staff said the county can revisit the MOU if and when it upgrades its radio infrastructure.

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The Board of Commissioners voted not to sign a proposed memorandum of understanding with Dawson County concerning 800 MHz radio trunking talk groups. The MOU would allow interoperable talk-group access if both counties operated compatible 800 MHz systems.

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