The things you need to know to survive the transition…
- We will continue to use our existing simplex VHF radios in the Hazard-Zone.
- We will use the trunked 800MHz radios for all Non-Hazard Zone incidents (EMS calls) beginning in 4th Quarter of 2009.
- The trunked 800MHz radio will have a yellow antenna.
- Dispatches will direct you to the correct talkgroup/channel the same as it always has.
- The MCT and station printout will tell you what talkgroup/channel you will operate on.
- Companies will need to manage two kinds of radios (VHF and 800MHz) until we are able to complete our transition.
- The trunked 800MHz radios are easy to use and operate; they just look and act a little differently.
- You will survive this just fine! You have lots of support to assist you with questions/problems.
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