Wanted to share information about activity pending in Congress to connect Metro Atlanta DTRS systems to provide blanket coverage across the entire area. The following is a verbatim description of legislation pending in Congress:
"This request focuses on connecting the Forsyth County Project 25 radio system to Cobb County's Project 25 radio system, which is the hub for the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) communications system in the Atlanta region. The requested funding will provide microwave radio equipment and accessories, as well as provide a software and hardware upgrade to unify both Cobb County and Forsyth County's radio systems, making them operational with the UASI system. This project furthers the National Emergency Communications Plan Strategic goal of 2010, 2011, and 2013. Cobb County is a key player in developing a regional interoperable communication system that covers 11 counties from metro Atlanta to Alabama. The linking of like radio systems will expand coverage, coordinate responses, improve communication, and decrease response time in the event of natural or man-made disasters."
Source: washingtonweek.com
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"This request focuses on connecting the Forsyth County Project 25 radio system to Cobb County's Project 25 radio system, which is the hub for the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) communications system in the Atlanta region. The requested funding will provide microwave radio equipment and accessories, as well as provide a software and hardware upgrade to unify both Cobb County and Forsyth County's radio systems, making them operational with the UASI system. This project furthers the National Emergency Communications Plan Strategic goal of 2010, 2011, and 2013. Cobb County is a key player in developing a regional interoperable communication system that covers 11 counties from metro Atlanta to Alabama. The linking of like radio systems will expand coverage, coordinate responses, improve communication, and decrease response time in the event of natural or man-made disasters."
Source: washingtonweek.com
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