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WEIRTON The City of Weirton will be purchasing new radios for use by the city’s police and fire departments.
No comments were made prior to a 7-0 vote in favor of the purchase during Tuesday night’s special council meeting, but the issue was discussed during a special Finance Committee meeting that morning.
“We have some major holes in coverage,” City Manager Joe DiBartolomeo explained.
The cost, according to officials, breaks down to approximately $3,000 per month for the purchase of and service on 102 radios and relay system.
Fire Chief Kevin Himmelrick noted the new system, which will be provided and serviced through Lauttamus Communications, will take their communications from analog to digital.