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~j <br />Elk River -~ <br />Municipal Utilities <br />13069 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 430 <br />Elk River, MN 55330-0430 <br />November 5, 2008 <br />To: Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br />Jerry Takle <br />John Dietz <br />Jerry Gumphrey <br />From: Troy Adams <br />Subject: 800MHz Radios <br />Phone: 763.441.2020 <br />Fax: 763.441.8099 <br />This month, the City of Elk River will be converting from their old analog radio system to a new <br />800MHz radio system. The new system provides far better range and clarity. The ability to <br />upgrade to this new system was made in part by grant money available through Sherburne <br />County. Once the City converts to the new system, communication by radio between the City <br />and ERMU would not be possible without modifications to the ERMU analog radio system. <br />The analog radio system is still used by MMUA for emergencies because most municipal <br />utilities have analog radio systems. So for that reason, ERMU would need to maintain the <br />analog radio system. <br />To be able to communicate with the City during emergencies as well as normal operation, there <br />are two options. First, it may be possible to have Sherburne County patch our call through to the <br />City. This may require modifications to our equipment. The second option would be for ERMU <br />to have an 800MHz radio system in addition to the analog radio system. <br />The second option has promise. There is a possibility that ERMU would be able to receive grant <br />money from Sherburne County to purchase the 800MHz radio system. This avenue is currently <br />being researched with the help of the City. <br />