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Board backs Motorola repeater on state police tower to improve county radio coverage
Summary
To address persistent radio dead spots caused by Russell County's terrain, the board approved using Motorola equipment and placing a repeater on the Virginia State Police tower at Brumley; Motorola's quote of $22,964.80 was preferred over an $18,133 non-Motorola option because of compatibility with existing systems.
Sheriff's office representatives briefed the Russell County Board of Supervisors on longstanding gaps in public-safety radio coverage that stem from mountainous topography and existing tower siting. The county examined two approaches: subscribing to the statewide STAR radio system (an option with a multi-million-dollar price tag) or installing local repeaters that could piggyback on existing towers.
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