COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The new 800/700 megahertz digital radio system in Branch County went on line in 2022 in an effort to improve communications and signals for police, firefighters and rescue crews.
Fire departments in Branch County switched over to the new system on February 14. Police departments switched over on March 21 as a system from the early 1990’s was replaced.
Branch County Sheriff John Pollack said the different system took some getting used to.
Branch County voters approved a phone surcharge in November of 2020 to help fund the project. Voters said yes to a maximum monthly surcharge of $2.52 per phone device.
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