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Radio‑system rollout delayed into 2026 after testing and coverage issues; county to hold monthly stakeholder meetings
Summary
The county’s multi‑agency radio replacement project has moved to a 2026 completion timeline after Motorola could not complete required testing before foliage‑related coverage assessments; departments identified unanticipated specification shortfalls including a dispatch single‑point‑of‑failure that was later addressed at no cost.
Smyth County's public safety committee updated supervisors on the countywide radio replacement project, which covers law enforcement, fire, EMS and school systems.
Department staff said implementation is now scheduled for 2026 because Motorola was unable to finish required testing before foliage impacts could…
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