How does this trunked radio network differ from the agency radio systems in place?
Agency radio systems in the Commonwealth currently operate on different frequencies and frequency bands from each other. For example, VSP uses VHF channels for the current radio system. Other agencies use a mix Low band VHF, High Band VHF and UHF for their legacy radio systems. There is little commonality of facilities and equipment used. Several Commonwealth agency radio systems were installed at different radio sites in the same geographic area. Radio coverage in the Commonwealth is different for each agency as a result. It is difficult and sometimes impossible for different agency units in sight of one another to communicate when required.
