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Kennewick and regional partners seek state help to replace failing analog radio system

2085116 · January 7, 2025
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Summary

Public-safety officials said the region needs a P25-compliant 800 MHz digital radio system to replace an aging analog system and improve interoperability across Benton and Franklin counties and parts of Walla Walla County.

Kennewick public-safety officials told legislators on Jan. 7 that parts of the region rely on an aging analog radio system that is failing and impeding interoperability among fire, police and regional partners, and asked for state support to move to a P25‑compliant digital 800 MHz system.

Chris Guerrero, identified in the meeting as Chief,…

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