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Found this on web. I think this is the first time I have seen a date that it will occur.

Kansas First Responders Slated for Improved Radio Communications

August 24, 2005 | 11:35 AM email | print | feedback

The deadly flooding across the Kansas Turnpike in 2003 revealed a challenge
for first responders — while coordinating relief efforts, they struggled to
talk to each other due to incompatible radio systems.

State officials, including the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT),
Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), the Office of Emergency Preparedness (EMS) and
the Governor's Office, have partnered to upgrade the present state-wide
radio system from a conventional/trunked analog system to 800 MHz Digital
Project 25 technology.

MOTOBRIDGE, a new technology designed to connect disparate radio systems,
will also be a part of the upgrade. The $16 million upgrade (Phase I) is
scheduled to be operational by July 1, 2006. The upgrade to digital
technology, provided by Motorola, will boost the state's ability to deal
with disasters ranging from storms to terrorism or routine law enforcement.

"This seamless communication will give emergency workers the time they need
in the early minutes of a crisis to save lives and protect property," said
Governor Sebelius.
Initially, KDOT, KHP and EMS will use the system which will eventually be
made available to all public safety agencies state-wide.

Link to story: http://www.telematicsjournal.com/content/newsfeed/4291.html

Anyone in KS who can confirm this information?
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