Olympia, WA - State Patrol finds deal for cheaper radio system

[Thunderbolt]

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The Washington State Patrol says it can replace its radio system for at least $12 million less than expected under a plan that will sidestep the competitive bidding process.

Local News | State Patrol finds deal for cheaper radio system | Seattle Times Newspaper

 

[radioman2001]

So much for open systems with P-25. Any radio that is P-25 should work, another dog and pony show. I'll bet Motorola got the Feds to propose this.

 

[motorola_otaku]

Sounds like they're going on the IWN. It could just be that they're buying through the GSA contract for that system. Motorola will also commonly include language in their service contracts stating that use of any non-Motorola subscriber equipment will void the warranty for the entire system.

 

[R8000]

Motorola will also commonly include language in their service contracts stating that use of any non-Motorola subscriber equipment will void the warranty for the entire system.

I have never seen this.

 

[R8000]

I find it odd that RR Engineers love to jump on Motorola's back for no reason at all.

If you read the article, the State of Washington CHOSE to accept a invite by the federal Government to use it's system.

At no time did Motorola force the State of Washington to make this choice.

The Feds say they have to use Motorola's equipment. Motorola did not make this claim.

If anyone is going to whine, perhaps Motorola isn't he source of your anger here. Go complain to the state. They chose to go this route.