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or the VieBit recorder experience problems. It also produces synchronization between cameras and our computer inputs. The TriCaster was created by Newtek to combine many devices that if purchased separately would be prohibitively expensive. Many cities and production houses use it. The TriCaster comes in many versions from the smaller units used by the cities all the way to units used in NBA and NHL arenas. (The Timberwolves and Wild use them). They have become an industry standard device. The Commission purchased their first TriCaster in 2007. Many of the units in use currently are beginning to reach their end of service dates. The factory has told me that we can no longer get repairs done after May 1st, 2021. The unit in Watertown has developed issues. One of the circuit boards is having intermittent issues to the point that it's no longer reliable. I have procured a backup unit to install into Watertown and I hope to have it working before their next meeting on Monday April 26th. This is a temporary fix though and we will need to replace the unit this year. The current breed of TriCasters use network based technology to transmit signals from cameras. This is the future for a lot of video devices. This means that the 4 cameras in Watertown will also need to be replaced to become compatible. I am working on pulling together quotes for replacing the Watertown TriCaster and cameras. I am estimating that the new model TriCaster will cost around $10,995. There are 2 types of cameras that I'm arranging to test. The Sony model costs $2,799 each and the NewTek Camera costs $2,195 each. The Sony has a better picture quality. We are looking at an approximate cost of around $19,400 with the NewTek cameras or $23,000 with the Sony Cameras. By comparison the current TriCaster system and cameras in Watertown cost just under $30,000 when it was new. I'll be back at the next meeting with a request to upgrade the Watertown system along with one or two other cities. By then I'll have the price quotes available. We need to start replacing these systems to prevent future problems. Converter Exchanges Charter has actively reached out to us to ask that we start replacing the cable converters in each city. They want us to present a list of the converters, one city at a time. I'll be reaching out to you to set this exchange up. I'll need to update the inventory of the current converters. Charter Office Џ