800mhz systems: What were the issues with the 800 mhz digital system in southern Maine? I heard lack of distance, lack of penetration in buildings to the point of fire fighters not going into buildings without two radios.

The 800 MHz system propagates away from obstructions and loses coverage. Portland integrated a ring of VHF frequencies around the system and made other adjustments to remedy the initial shortcomings.

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800mhz systems: What were the issues with the 800 mhz digital system in southern Maine? I heard lack of distance, lack of penetration in buildings to the point of fire fighters not going into buildings without two radios.