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Linn County road crews test cellular push‑to‑talk radios; department seeks $11,000 for rollout and to avoid $8,000–$10,000 repeater work
Summary
Public works staff reported a months‑long pilot of FirstNet‑capable cellular push‑to‑talk devices that would replace aging analog repeaters and reduce monthly data costs; staff estimated a roughly $11,000 one‑time purchase with monthly service dropping from $19 to $7 per device and said they will return with a firm cost next week.
Public works staff told the commission that trial units of a cellular push‑to‑talk device performed well in areas where conventional radio coverage has been weakest and recommended a countywide rollout that would cost about $11,000 to equip crews.
The staff member presenting the item said the devices cost $395 apiece with a $220 charging station available and a monthly service charge of about $7 per…
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