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there were problems because many other counties were using the same frequency also. Since then more have gone to high band frequencies. “Since a lot of jurisdictions have gotten off, it isn’t so bad,” he said.
With the 80-foot tower the county currently has behind the jail the range should be seven and a half miles. Within that range ideally it should have 100 percent coverage, Sheriff Woodward said. However, the terrain, leaves on trees, and summer heat can reduce that. On the other hand there are places more than seven and a half miles away the radio signals do reach.
With the 250-foot tower proposed by Cellular One, Sheriff Woodward said that should increase to 17.5 miles. “It should cover this county good,” he said, but it is not possible to determine how much coverage it would definitely get without putting it up. “I don’t think there’s a radio system made that you’re not
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