Marshall County Commission to discuss new radio system New radio equipment for Marshall County law enforcement By Stefante Randall | January 25, 2021 at 11:16 PM CST - Updated January 25 at 11:16 PM GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) -A critical upgrade for first responders in Marshall County is one step closer to completion. Guntersville is now the latest city to approve funding for a new radio system that will be used across Marshall County. Clear communication lines between neighboring police departments and sheriff’s offices is critical for responding quickly to emergencies. That has been a challenge in Marshall County due to technology. ”Our radio system was based on a vhf, narrow bandwidth and we had about 65 percent at best coverage sometimes less depending on the weather. They had to be used in your car radio and that presents a safety issue for us and other agencies,” said Sheriff Phil Sims.