[Scan-DC] DC fire department to encrypt its radio channels; local fire chiefs deeply concerned

[Andrew Clegg]

What's a cache radio? I've never heard of that. 

Andy

On Sep 9, 2014, at 19:54, "SPRS" <hsimpson1 at lycos.com> wrote:

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> And all the cache radios would need to be upgraded. 
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> On 2014-09-09 23:39, Matt Stevens wrote: 
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>> FOX 5's ongoing coverage of the D.C. Fire and EMS Department.
>> FOX 5's ongoing coverage of the D.C. Fire and EMS Department.
>> WASHINGTON -
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>> The D.C. fire department is moving ahead with its plan to encrypt its radio
>> channels. It is a decision being met with resistance by some Washington
>> area fire chiefs who call the policy unsafe for first responders.
>> 
>> Sources familiar with the District's plan say the D.C. fire department
>> could make the switch to encrypt its channels as soon as next week. It
>> means only officials and firefighters with direct access to them will be
>> able to listen in.
>> 
>> A lot more details and information:
>> http://www.myfoxdc.com/story/26490902/dc-fire-department-to-encrypt-its-radio-channels-local-fire-chiefs-deeply-concerned [1]
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