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Pickens County declines Dawson County 800 MHz MOU until compatible system in place
Summary
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.
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.
County staff briefed the board that Dawson County is converting to an 800 MHz trunked radio system and requested MOUs with neighboring counties to permit shared talk groups. Staff noted Pickens County does not operate on an 800 MHz system and currently has only a few radios programmed for Cherokee County trunk groups; therefore, the county would not realize the MOU's intended interoperability benefits until it upgrades its own system.
"With us not having one in place, I don't see the necessity for this MOU at this time," Chairman Chris said. He moved that the county not sign the MOU now so the county does not commit to terms it cannot implement. The board voted to decline execution of the MOU and directed staff to revisit interoperability agreements if the county later upgrades to an 800 MHz trunked system.
