Narrow banding is not a request. It is an unfunded mandate by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with full implementation required before the end of December 2012.
Some of your existing radios can be converted to narrow band at minimal expense. That's good news. The not so good news is that you can expect an increase in noise, a reduction in audio, and diminished range in fringe areas.
This leaves you with some difficult choices that are addressed in more detail available in a short report by clicking here. Contrary to what some people may be saying, there is no single source solution. You have choices, and we have made it our job to make sure that you know ALL the available solutions.
We began a program in March of 2011 to work with law enforcement agencies in Alabama by conducting local area meetings at the county level. Our goal is to assist those we serve in making an intelligent decision on migrating to narrow band, while simultaneously addressing the various digital technologies now available, budgetary considerations and other factors of interest. A brief overview is available by clicking here.
