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T-Band Mandate Shouldn’t Be A Problem for Public-Safety Agencies

March 23, 2016

From a IWCE Urgent Communications article: LAS VEGAS – Public-safety agencies with LMR networks operating on T-Band spectrum (470-512 MHz) should not be “overly concerned” about relocating their systems, even though current law requires them to vacate the airwaves in about seven years, according to Charles Dowd, former deputy chief for the New York City […]

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Barrett Communications – New Emergency Communications System For Los Angeles

March 22, 2016

SCMA member Glen Rothstein (LA-145, KK6OTP) shares the following article from Your Communication News: America’s largest emergency data communications system passed its first key test at the 2016 Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day in Pasadena, California. Mr Pat Mallon, Executive Director of the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System commented “For the first

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Seal Beach St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations

March 17, 2016

SCMA member Glen Rothstein (LA-145, KK6OTP) provided the following information and photos: The City of Seal Beach readies for today’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations by setting up multiple crowd control barriers and an Urban Area Mobile Incident Command Post (UAMICP). Orange County has several UAMICP’s that are shared by the County. Today, they’re operating on Black

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Culver City Council Seeks Approval to Join South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority

February 26, 2016

The Culver City Council seeks approval of a five-year contract with the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority (SBRPCA) to provide emergency dispatch, vehicle build and radio maintenance services to the Culver City Police and Fire Departments. Should the City Council approve the proposal, the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority would provide services currently performed by City staff. The

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LAPD Air Support Starting to Use Encryption

February 18, 2016

Starting a few days ago, several club members noted that LAPD Air Support began using encryption on their channel. It’s currently unknown if this is activated by the radio user or if their radios are being “strapped” (mandatory, always on encryption). There are still a few helicopters who are transmitting in the clear. It’s also unknown what

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LASD SEB Recovers Wreckage of 1 Plane and Remains of 2 Victims from Downed Aircraft

February 9, 2016

On Sunday, February 07, 2016 at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the Special Enforcement Bureau – Tactical Dive Team with the assistance of the Los Angeles Port Police, the Long Beach Police Department and L.A. County Lifeguards, recovered wreckage of one plane and remains of two victims. The recovery was made approximately two miles outside

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The Porky Show – January 16

January 12, 2016

ATTENTION PATCH COLLECTORS! The Porky Show, California’s longest running police and fire patch, badge and collectibles swap meet will take place on Saturday, January 16th in Claremont from 9 AM to 3 PM. The show is put on by the Claremont Police Department raises funds the Claremont Police Explorers program. If you are interested in police

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Future of OTA TV Broadcasts Uncertain

January 4, 2016

SCMA club member Steve Herbert (LA-187, K6CRW) forwarded me this article on the future of OTA television broadcasts. The following is from a tvnewscheck.com article: It’s difficult to pinpoint any single year in the history of television broadcasting more momentous than 2016 is likely to be. And when I say broadcasting, I mean the medium,

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SCMA Member Photographs End of Santa Monica Pursuit

December 24, 2015

SCMA member Bob Yuan (KJ6UVT, LA-189) captured these images at the ending of a pursuit in the city of Santa Monica. Police were chasing a carjacking suspect who stole a black Maserati at knifepoint. The suspect was arrested after crashing the car.

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SCMA Member Captures Pursuit Aftermath

December 19, 2015

SCMA member David Leon (KF6MBC, LA-154) was able to capture the aftermath of a long lasting pursuit across 2 counties. David heard the conversation on our club repeater and decided to swing by the termination of the vehicle pursuit on his way home from work. The following article is from Jane Yamamoto and Willian Avila

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