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Milwaukee Fire Department Makes the Switch to Digital Radios

The Milwaukee Fire Department made the changeover to Open Sky digital radios this week in response to a federal mandate.

Video: Milwaukee Fire Department Switches To Open Sky Radios

From WISN TV: The Milwaukee Fire Department made the changeover to Open Sky digital radios this week in response to a federal mandate.

The Open Sky system uses 72 repeating transmitters on fire trucks and command vehicles to strengthen radio signals for firefighters inside buildings.

The department had concerns over the radios after the Milwaukee Police Department had problems with the system. Read the entire article here.

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