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Committee clears technical questions as Civil Air Patrol, State Radio seek equipment upgrades
Summary
Civil Air Patrol asked the committee to approve updated radio costs and siren-compatible radios; State Radio also requested funding for redundant systems, recording upgrades and website continuity functions tied to emergency alerts.
Bismarck — The Appropriations subcommittee reviewed requests from Civil Air Patrol and State Radio for equipment upgrades and IT redundancy to support law‑enforcement interoperability and improve emergency communications.
Lieutenant Col. Shawn Johnson, representing Civil Air Patrol operations, said the unit requires upgraded radios and related equipment and proposed a reduced funding request of $206,426 after selecting a different radio model and refining fielding plans. Johnson told the committee the final request reflected a 17% reduction from the original $250,000 ask and that the APX 6000 series radios are better tested and siren‑compatible. He said roughly 19 radios are in the…
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