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Supervisors say 9-1-1 meeting flagged radio dead spots; further testing planned
Summary
Supervisors reported on a 9-1-1 meeting that identified radio dead spots in parts of the county and discussed options including repeaters and tower-mounted antennas; they said vendors are conducting additional testing and the county will consider equipment recommendations.
At the ‘Boards and Commissions’ portion of the meeting, a supervisor summarized a recent 9-1-1 meeting that focused on radio coverage gaps in parts of Jackson County, including Bellevue and areas to the northeast. Board members said the meeting covered expensive equipment choices, vendor testing on existing towers, and the possibility of installing repeaters or antennas on partner towers to improve coverage.
Supervisors said Motorola and other vendors are doing further testing and that the county will continue to coordinate with neighboring jurisdictions and tower owners. The discussion emphasized that coverage gaps can have life-safety implications and that additional study would be necessary to identify a cost-effective, durable solution.
