How will trunking help?
Trunking is mobile data friendly and can be designed to handle any number of units. Because frequencies in the 800 MHz band are protected, you are assured of having a clear channel for data communications. Additionally, units will have access to the Commonwealths CLEAN system along with potential access to resident and remote databases. Also, NCIC 2000s new capabilities will be available such as, mugshots, fingerprinting, access to new Federal Databases and linkage fields (providing the ability to associate multiple records with the same criminal or the same crime.) Top ADDITIONAL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) Q: What is the length of the migration period from the existing to trunking system? A: The County intends to support and dispatch existing conventional systems until at least January 1, 2006. Q: Presently we have what we refer to as a private channel. Will we have this capability with 800 MHz? A: Yes. Q: At its implementation, will we be able to choose the manufacturer or make
