Update on date of transition of Kent County to MPSCS

[hagas]

Does anyone have an update when Kent County will be making the transition?

Thanks,

Scott

 

[drdispatch]

I do know that their simulcast cell is on the air in testing mode. So they are getting closer.

 

[jack3726]

Go lives are always a moving target. I read a while back in the fall, based on other posts, I would say soon, maybe in late Oct.

 

[drdispatch]

Go lives are always a moving target. I read a while back in the fall, based on other posts, I would say soon, maybe in late Oct.

Indeed. A target that sometimes moves like Tigger on crack. 😁😉

 

[BSchaner]

Yes as long as the testing they have been doing goes well and the state system recognizes the simulcast cell, the transition will be pretty quick. They do have to reprogram existing APX radios in the field and program any new radios. Programming might be the hold up in the next few weeks.

side note at the time of typing this on Sunday 3:30pm I am not able to connect to the new site.

 

[drdispatch]

They may also have to conduct user training, which can take a few weeks as well. Plus distribution/installation of user radios. All of these things could (and should) be done concurrently, but an unexpected hiccup in any of these processes can throw a wrench in the works.

 

[depster00]

From: https://www.kent911.org/wp-content/...nloads/2020/09/KCDA-Board-Meeting-9-28-20.pdf
Anticipated dispatch cut-over: ~11/12
Portable distribution: ~11/9
Agency Cut Over: ~11/23

 

[depster00]

Yes as long as the testing they have been doing goes well and the state system recognizes the simulcast cell, the transition will be pretty quick. They do have to reprogram existing APX radios in the field and program any new radios. Programming might be the hold up in the next few weeks.

side note at the time of typing this on Sunday 3:30pm I am not able to connect to the new site.

Simulcast system appears to have been disabled for the time being. Waiting for agreements to be signed and system to be "adopted" in the MPSCS system.

 

[drdispatch]

Looks like the simulcast system is expected to be functional by November 6.