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Monthly Archives: August 2011
CELLPHONE TICKET GIVEN TO L.A. HAM OPERATING 2 METER MOBILE
A California ham has been cited for operating mobile using a 2 meter radio installed in his car and this could become a test case to find out whether the restrictive anti-cellphone law can be used against other two-way radio … Continue reading
Radio Networks Hold Up During Hurricane Irene
Hurricane Irene made landfall over eastern North Carolina’s Outer Banks Aug. 27 and moved along southeastern Virginia. It made its second landfall in New Jersey and then made a third landfall as a tropical storm in New York. As of … Continue reading
East Coast Quake Highlights Need for Public Safety Wireless Network
The earthquake that struck Virginia on Tuesday, Aug. 23, and was felt from New York City to the Carolinas, was followed by cellular network congestion — thus spurring officials to call for a national broadband network dedicated to public safety. … Continue reading
Maritime Law Enforcement Training Center Holds First Classes
The newly constructed Port of Los Angeles Maritime Law Enforcement Training Center was put to use earlier this month for new inter-agency training sessions for California police and fire departments. The program, which featured three days of training, started July … Continue reading
Solar Flares May Impact Communications
Energy released from solar plasma blasts will reach Earth throughout Friday and Saturday, potentially disrupting communications and electrical grids, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The explosion on the sun’s surface could affect precision satellite systems such as … Continue reading
CHP Reported Using 700 MHz Extenders in OC
In an email posted on the OrangeCountyScan Yahoo Group today, it was reported that the CHP is now using a 700 MHz extender frequency in Orange County. The vehicle repeater is on 769.4375 NAC DB2. The poster, calif4nian, also reported … Continue reading
