[Scan-DC] RE: Cuts in Homeland Security aid could hurt county

[Frank Carson]

Prince George's County has been "upgrading" their radio system since I came
on the department 18 years ago.  In 18 years I have had a total of two
differant models of portable and the latest one we've had for about 5 years
(?) and they are being replaced now.  Lots of money spent!

Frank

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Glenn Morris" <gpmorris at satx.rr.com>
To: <scan-dc at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2006 3:05 PM
Subject: [Scan-DC] RE: Cuts in Homeland Security aid could hurt county


> What a load of hooey! I won't even go into the political or entitlement
> mindset side of this argument. I'll just stick to the radio aspects.
>
> "its first responders would not be able to communicate with their
> counterparts elsewhere in case of an emergency."
>
> Did they forget about patching? How did they handle mutual aid prior to
the
> move to 800 when most were on 450-512 or VHF high and low bands? They are
> simply playing to everyone's fears. "We will all die if X doesn't happen!"
>
> What possible (legitimate) reasons could they have for keeping up with
> everyone else except for bragging rights?
>
> Regards,
> Glenn
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