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RACES to add text messaging capability to voice communications

Rensselaer County Radio Communications Committee · March 11, 2026
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Summary

RACES reported a project to add text/messaging capability alongside its existing voice services to improve reach and redundancy. The item was presented briefly during the March 11 committee meeting.

RACES informed the committee that a project is underway to add text and messaging capability to its existing voice communications. The update was brief and recorded in the meeting minutes as a project in development; no timeline or funding information was provided in the minutes.

M. Shanahan, listed in attendance as RACES, is the listed point of contact for RACES matters in the minutes. The committee took note of the project as part of broader efforts to enhance radio-system capabilities.