squad1321 said:
As it has been said in the past, PL Tones can be more dangerous than pager encoding tones, IMO.
Both are bad. With that being said, I have yet to hear a news report where someone was maliciously jamming public safety frequencies or even toneing out a fire co. or EMS squad with their radio.
If you're dumb enough to do something like that you deserve everything you have coming to you if you get caught. And usually they do get caught.
I think for the most part we have a good bunch of people across the state, and there are always a few exceptions. Like anything in life, if someone wants something bad enough they'll get it.
Personally, I wouldn't waste my money on a pager, just because of bad reception. If you're dept. won't fix it, shame on them. They need you more than you need them.