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Marshall County hears proposal for countywide digital radio system; estimated one-time cost ~$300,000
Summary
A vendor presented a four‑site Kenwood NextEdge digital radio plan for county highway use, citing improved mobile and handheld coverage, a three‑year warranty and optional GPS tracking; commissioners asked about procurement rules and financing and agreed to study the proposal further.
Adam Hurley, representing J and K Communications, told Marshall County commissioners that the county's highway radios are on an aging analog system and recommended a four‑site Kenwood NextEdge digital upgrade to improve clarity and countywide coverage. “Digital's the future,” Hurley said, noting the system would provide clearer audio for mobiles and handhelds and display the speaker’s name on the radio unit. He described a conservative coverage map and said the package as presented — including 55 mobile units, 8 remotes…
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