Radio system backup and AWIN Phase 2 compliance
Fort Smith
Summary
Board members questioned why aging backup radio consolettes from 2008 are being replaced when they might still work. The director explained AWIN requires Phase 2 compliance by 2031 and the unified center needs a bigger backup footprint for multiple agencies.
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Last discussed Mar 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Replacing the consolettes now is folded into the $272,043 Motorola contract and reduces future replacement costs.
Dispatchers and first responders get reliable backup radio capability if the main simulcast network fails.
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