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SCMA member Steve Herbert (LA-187, K6CRW) went down to Cabrillo Beach for a swim when he noticed a film shoot going on. He forwarded me some photos he took of the action. He noted that they will be on location filming until the 7th of April. Thanks for sharing your photos, Steve!
The following is a statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department: Effective February 1, 2018, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department radios will switch from analog to an encrypted digital communication system. The improved communication platform is vital to the safety of our first responders. It will enhance coverage throughout the county, improve the…
There’s a lot that can go wrong on California’s 15,181 miles of highway. When major catastrophes strike and an immediate, large-scale, coordinated response from multiple agencies is needed, the California Highway Patrol calls on its fleet of Incident Command Vehicles—the mobile hive-minds of public safety.
On Saturday, November 16, Uniden announced two new flagship scanners – a hand held and a mobile – along with a companion app that will allow you to listen and control the mobile scanner with a computer/tablet/smart phone via the Internet/WiFi. Both will do P25 Phase 1 and 2 digital, be front panel programmable as…
Some tower companies have been forced to pull their work crews off the job due to the ongoing pandemic. Further, some tower technicians are asking for personal protective equipment (PPE) like masks and face shields to avoid further spreading the COVID-19 virus. They’re also arguing that they should receive hazard pay as they travel to…
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 the following information: The black handheld radio, like the red and yellow ones here (https://www.efjohnson.com/products/portables/5100es)…
The Santa Monica Fire Department announced the launch of a brand-new type of emergency resource, the Community Response Unit (CRU) on Sept. 13. The CRU is a typical-looking ambulance staffed by two Firefighters, but it has a unique mission. The emergency resource strives to provide an alternative response to 9-1-1 calls to better address the…
