Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) at Point Mugu will launch its annual Large Force Test Event this Friday, bringing a noticeable uptick in military aircraft over the South Coast and Channel Islands for roughly two weeks. Officials say flights typically run from about 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., with some events extending later, though usually […]
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The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is moving forward with plans to encrypt its radio communications, a decision that will block public and media access to live police scanner feeds. While this change doesn’t directly affect the SCMA Scanner Radio Club, it’s a significant development for scanner enthusiasts, journalists, and transparency advocates. Here’s a deep dive
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NASA is participating in a collaborative effort to use high-altitude balloons to improve real-time communications among firefighters battling wildland fires. The rugged and often remote locations where wildland fires burn mean cell phone service is often limited, making communication between firefighters and command posts difficult. The flight testing of the Strategic Tactical Radio and
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Great news for our radio scanning community! Uniden has rolled out fresh firmware updates in 2025 for some of their most popular scanner models, including the SDS100, SDS200, BCD325P2, and BCD996P2. These updates bring improved performance, new features, and bug fixes that’ll keep your scanners in top shape for monitoring police, fire, and other radio
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Radio Silence Shuts Out Scanner Listeners: Visalia Police Encrypt All Channels For scanner radio enthusiasts in Visalia, California, the days of tuning into the pulse of local law enforcement are over. As of March 20, 2025, the Visalia Police Department (VPD) has fully encrypted its radio transmissions, effectively silencing the real-time chatter that hobbyists, watchdog
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Here is a list of air shows scheduled in Southern California for 2025: 1. Southern California Air Show 2025 2. Wings Over Camarillo Air Show 2025 3. America’s Air Show MCAS Miramar Air Show 2025 4. Pacific Airshow 2025 5. Central Coast Airfest 2025 6. Apple Valley Air Show 2025 Please note that event details,
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Southern California Air Show 2025 Here is a list of common radio frequencies used at the March Air Reserve Base (MARB) in Riverside, CA. These frequencies cover various operations, including air traffic control, military operations, and other activities typically associated with the base: March Air Reserve Base Radio Frequencies 1. Air Traffic Control (ATC) 2. Military Operations
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Victorville, CA – March 18, 2025 – A San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy was tragically killed on Monday, March 17, 2025, in a horrific traffic collision during a high-speed pursuit of a stolen vehicle in Victorville. The deputy, identified as 36-year-old Hector Cuevas Jr., a six-year veteran of the department, succumbed to his injuries at
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SCMA News March 18, 2025 – The Whistler Group, a name long associated with innovation in mobile electronics, is making waves once again with its recent revival under new ownership. After a challenging period that saw the company close its doors, Whistler has re-emerged, now headquartered in Cincinnati under Goliad Products, LLC. The company’s website,
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By Michael Hixon | mhixon@scng.com | The Beach Reporter Hundreds of goats have gone to work in Palos Verdes Estates to clear brush — reducing the hazard in a high-risk fire area. More than $67,000 of funding came from the office of Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn, allowing the city to contract with Fire Grazers Inc., a company familiar
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