NEW YORK -- First, there was a radio recall in 2001 and allegations that New York City Fire Department replacement radios compromised the safety of all rescue workers involved in Sept. 11.

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Only On 4: FDNY Radio Static

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Link: Radio Silence, FDNY

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Now, plans to upgrade subway tunnel communications include equipment used by the FDNY. Critics say it's overpriced and the latest in a pattern leading to technology blunders.