HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_0226 (2)time as build out of our own system is possible. Again, retention of our 800 MHz frequencies would
be questionable.
ODt%OMS
Plan A
• Continue the upgrading ofour current UHF/VHF system to a fully functional simulcast
system.
• Continue pursuit of a fully functional 800 MHz system and begin implementation during
fiscal year 100412005 with full county -wide implementation completed in fiscal year
200712008.
Plan B
• Continue the upgrading of our current UHF/VHF system to a fully functional simulcast
system.
• Continue pursuit of a fully functional 800 MHz system in stages with the first stage being
the placement of single sites at ECOM and Rhinehart. * This plan would benefit the City of
Statesville and the Town of Mooresville. There would not be county -wide coverage for
county units.
• County to look at alternate supplemental private system until such time as county wide 800
MHz is implemented.
Plan C
• Continue the upgrading of our current UHF/VHFsystem to a fully functional simulcast
system.
• Totally abandon the pursuit of 800 MHz and begin exploring the possibility of UHF/VHF
trunking (no cost estimates available).
Conclusion
/t is recommended that the county continue to upgrade the current UHF/VHF systems to include
digital microwave and simulcast. Retention of a consulting firm is needed to assist with design and
Procurement.
An 800 MHz system is the "best of the best, " if constructed to perform and cover the entire county.
However, it will be costly to build a system to cover all the needs, and at this time, the total sites
needed is questionable. A consulting firm will be imperative to insure the design will cover all our
needs.
With FCC mandates, it will be imperative that future plans include 12.5 kHz radios by 2008 with
implementation of some type digital system by 2013.
Martin asked for direction regarding the 800 MHz project. He said the purchase
of the digital microwave system and the simulcast capabilities were highly
recommended, and the estimated cost was approximately $250,000.
Chairman Johnson asked Martin how satisfied he would be with the county's
coverage after the microwave and simulcast components were added.
Martin said the audibility with the three transitor sites simulcasting should be
fairly clear.
Chairman Johnson said the original estimates for the 800 MHz system were too
low, and he suggested that the county complete the projects already started. Johnson
said the 800 MHz costs might be lowered in the future, especially if the technology
changed.
Martin acknowledged that the prices for an 800 system seemed to continually
"grow..,
Jackson said his department would stay alert as to price changes. He mentioned
that a discussion pertaining to directional amplifiers might be requested in the future.
Commissioner Williams asked if the task force would continue to meet.