South Los Angeles, Lomita & Marina del Rey Stations – Districts 3, 17 & 27
2026 Archived Messages
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Los Angeles County Disaster Communications Service South Los Angeles, Lomita & Marina del Rey Stations – Districts 3, 17 & 27 |
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2026 Archived Messages |
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Routine: 03/30/2026 0800 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 Tonight's District nets from the Lomita Sheriff Station starting at 1930 hours are using the 2-meter W6TRW repeater cross-linked with the 440 Rolling Hills repeater, concurrently with 2-meter TAC-1 simplex; then starting at 1945 hours our 220 simplex frequency with an NBEMS digital message sent after the voice net; at about 1955 hours the 440 PV-West repeater; and concluding at about 2000 hours with another NBEMS message on 2-meter TAC-1 simplex. All DCS members and members of the South Bay's city-affiliated disaster amateur radio groups and encouraged to check in on as many frequencies as practical from their location. (LMT-01) Routine: 03/30/2026 0810 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 We are saddened to report our long-time former member Dale Hanks, N6NNW and T-57, passed away last Friday at age 98 following a lengthy illness. Dale retired from DCS late last year and had served as the amateur radio City Radio Officer for Rancho Palos Verdes during 2000-2025. He was instrumental in getting the RPV Emergency Communication Center funded and built at City Hall, as well as the N6RPV 440 repeater site atop San Pedro Hill. A memorial service for Dale will be Monday, April 6, at 1030 hours in the LDS Church, 5845 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, followed by burial at Green Hills Cemetery at 1230 hours. The family advises all are welcome at Dale's service and burial. (LMT-02) Routine: 03/30/2026 0830 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 Mark your calendar for our next Districts 3 & 17 Member Meeting via Zoom on Thursday, April 30, from 1930-2030 hours. We'll be covering disaster communication developments in our area and upcoming DCS activities. (LMT-03) Routine: 03/30/2026 0900 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, S-50 Caos Capital has filed three FCC applications for experimental licenses to transmit 2.7 MHz-wide radar signals at 3 kW ERP, 10 kW peak power, anywhere in the 420-450 MHz ham band, for 6 months from April 15 to October 15. They propose three transmit locations in L.A. County: Hermosa Beach, Hawthorne, and El Segundo, and one at Desert Center in Riverside County. It is true that the Federal government is primary in the 70cm ham band, but Caos is asking for experimental licenses which must operate on a non-interference basis with licensed operators. We must continue to be vigilant and file FCC consumer complaints when we experience interference; never more important than now. We are aware that ARRL, the national amateur radio association, has made FCC filings to deny the new Caos requests. (LMT-04) Routine: 03/30/2026 0915 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, S-50 We encourage all members to use the 440 PV-West repeater during non-net hours to keep this frequency active. We would like to ensure PV-West's frequency isn't encroached by another repeater. (LMT-05) Routine: 03/30/2026 0930 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 We need every member to periodically operate a portion of our Monday night nets either at the Lomita Sheriff Station or from home. Here's our schedule through April:
(End of Messages) Routine: 03/23/2026 0900 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 Tonight's District nets from the Lomita Sheriff Station starting at 1930 hours will use the 2-meter W6TRW repeater cross-linked with the 440 Rolling Hills repeater, concurrently with 2-meter TAC-3 simplex; then starting at 1945 hours our 220 simplex frequency with an NBEMS digital message sent after the voice net; at about 1955 hours the 440 PV-West repeater; and concluding at about 2000 hours with another NBEMS message on 2-meter TAC-3 simplex. All DCS members and members of the South Bay's city-affiliated disaster amateur radio groups and encouraged to check in on as many frequencies as practical from their location. (LMT-01) Routine: 03/23/2026 0910 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 Mark your calendar for our next Districts 3 & 17 Member Meeting via Zoom on Thursday, April 30, from 1930-2030 hours. We'll be covering disaster communication developments in our area and upcoming DCS activities. (LMT-02) Routine: 03/23/2026 0915 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, S-50 The company that caused chaos in L.A. County on our 220 ham band last year might be back. We just noticed that Caos Capital has filed three FCC applications for experimental licenses to transmit 2 MHz-wide radar signals at 3 kW ERP, 10 kW peak power, anywhere in the 420-450 MHz ham band, for 6 months from April 15 to October 15. They propose three transmit locations in L.A. County: Hermosa Beach, Hawthorne, and El Segundo, and one at Desert Center in Riverside County. It is true that the Federal government is primary in the 70cm ham band, but Caos is asking for experimental licenses which must operate on a non-interference basis with licensed operators. We must continue to be vigilant and file FCC consumer complaints when we experience interference; never more important than now. (LMT-03) Routine: 03/23/2026 0925 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, S-50 We encourage all members to use the 440 PV-West repeater during non-net hours to keep this frequency active. We would like to ensure PV-West's frequency isn't encroached by another repeater. (LMT-04) Routine: 03/23/2026 0940 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 We need every member to periodically operate a portion of our Monday night nets either at the Lomita Sheriff Station or from home. Here's our schedule through April:
(End of Messages) Routine: 03/16/2026 0905 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 There are no District 3/17 nets this evening as Staff 50 and Staff 60 will be in DCS staff meetings. Our nets resume next Monday, March 23, at 1930 hours on all our usual frequencies. (LMT-01) Routine: 03/16/2026 0915 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 Mark your calendar for our next Districts 3 & 17 Member Meeting via Zoom on Thursday, April 30, from 1930-2030 hours. We'll be covering disaster communication developments in our area and upcoming DCS activities. (LMT-02) Routine: 03/16/2026 0940 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, S-50 We say again: Please advise if you hear unusual interference on any of our frequencies during Monday night nets or other times. We are being increasingly vigilant to ensure our frequencies will not be unduly impaired during DCS activities or emergencies. (LMT-03) Routine: 03/16/2026 0950 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, S-50 We encourage all members to use the 440 PV-West repeater during non-net hours to keep this frequency active. We would like to ensure PV-West's frequency isn't encroached by another repeater. (LMT-04) Routine: 03/16/2026 1000 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 We need every member to periodically operate a portion of our Monday night nets either at the Lomita Sheriff Station or from home. Here's our schedule through April:
(End of Messages) Routine: 03/09/2026 0905 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 Tonight's District nets at 1930 hours are using the 2-meter W6TRW repeater cross-linked with the 440 Rolling Hills repeater; our 2-meter TAC-1 simplex frequency; our 220 simplex frequency with a digital NBEMS message sent after the voice portion; the 440 PV-West repeater; and concluding with another NBEMS message on 2-meter TAC-1 simplex. All DCS members and members of the South Bay's city-affiliated disaster radio groups are encouraged to check in on as many frequencies as possible. (LMT-01) Routine: 03/09/2026 0915 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 Yesterday's Los Angeles Marathon occurred on an unseasonably hot day and visibly demonstrated the importance of proper hydration whether one is a runner or not. Numerous heat-related issues were attended to along the 26.2-mile route, at the finish line in Century City, and at nearby hospitals. The L.A. Marathon is a non-DCS event but seven members served as radio operators at this year's Marathon from the DCS units at: Carson; East L.A.; Lost Hills; Palmdale; and three from Lomita/South L.A. (Steve T-101; Deane, S-50; and Diana, S-60.) (LMT-02) Routine: 03/09/2026 0940 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, S-50 We say again: Please advise if you hear unusual interference on any of our frequencies during Monday night nets or other times. We are being increasingly vigilant to ensure our frequencies will not be unduly impaired during DCS activities or emergencies. (LMT-03) Routine: 03/09/2026 0950 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, S-50 We encourage all members to use the 440 PV-West repeater during non-net hours to keep this frequency active. We would like to ensure PV-West's frequency isn't encroached by another repeater. (LMT-04) Routine: 03/09/2026 1000 hours o: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 We need every member to periodically operate a portion of our Monday night nets either at the Lomita Sheriff Station or from home. Here's our schedule through April:
(End of Messages) Routine: 03/02/2026 0945 hours To: All Members From: Jerry Kendrick, T-03 Tonight's District nets beginning at 1930 hours will use the 2-meter W6TRW repeater (...perhaps not cross-linked with the 440 Rolling Hills repeater); our 2-meter TAC-3 simplex frequency; our 220 simplex frequency with a digital NBEMS message sent after the voice portion; the 440 PV-West repeater; and concluding with another NBEMS message on 2-meter TAC-3 simplex. The 440 Rolling Hills repeater's trustee reported his repeater was not able to transmit this morning and the unit might not be returned to service in time for tonight's DCS net. The 2-meter W6TRW repeater will be operating however. All DCS members and members of the South Bay's city-affiliated disaster radio groups are encouraged to check in on as many frequencies as possible. (LMT-01) Routine: 03/02/2026 1000 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 DCS' countywide Q1-2026 communication exercise has been scheduled for Saturday, March 14, during 0800-1300 hours. More info to follow next week through the DCS Groups.io site and DCS Countywide email. (LMT-02) Routine: 03/02/2026 1010 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, S-50 We say again: Please advise if you hear unusual interference on any of our frequencies during Monday night nets or other times. We are being increasingly vigilant to ensure our frequencies will not be unduly impaired during DCS activities or emergencies. (LMT-03) Routine: 03/02/2026 1030 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, S-50 We encourage all members to use the 440 PV-West repeater during non-net hours to keep this frequency active. We would like to ensure PV-West's frequency isn't encroached by another repeater. (LMT-04) Routine: 03/02/2026 1035 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 We need every member to periodically operate a portion of our Monday night nets either at the Lomita Sheriff Station or from home. Here's our schedule through March:
(End of Messages) Routine: 02/23/2026 1000 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 Tonight's District nets beginning at 1930 hours will use the 2-meter W6TRW repeater cross-linked with the 440 Rolling Hills repeater; our 2-meter TAC-1 simplex frequency; the 220 simplex frequency with a digital NBEMS message sent after the voice portion; the 440 PV-West repeater; and concluding with another NBEMS message on 2-meter TAC-1 simplex. All DCS members and members of the South Bay's city-affiliated disaster radio groups are encouraged to check in on as many frequencies as possible. (LMT-01) Routine: 02/23/2026 1015 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 Thank you to our members who attended Saturday's DCS quarterly training via Zoom. Presentation slides for the DCS Health & Safety and DCS Basic Message Handling classes are being added to the DCS groups.io site. There was insufficient time for presenting the "Using GPS Coordinates" and "Using satellites for amateur radio emcomm" classes--these will be given at the May 16th quarterly training. (LMT-02) Routine: 02/23/2026 1030 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, S-50 We say again: Please advise if you hear unusual interference on any of our frequencies during Monday night nets or other times. We are being increasingly vigilant to ensure our frequencies will not be unduly impaired during DCS activities or emergencies. (LMT-03) Routine: 02/23/2026 1045 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, S-50 We encourage all members to use the 440 PV-West repeater during non-net hours to keep this frequency active. We would like to ensure PV-West's frequency isn't encroached by another repeater. (LMT-04) Routine: 02/23/2026 1050 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 We need every member to periodically operate a portion of our Monday night nets either at the Lomita Sheriff Station or from home. Here's our schedule through March:
(End of Messages) Routine: 02/16/2026 1000 hours To: All Members From: Jerry Kendrick, T-03 There are no DCS District nets tonight due to DCS staff meetings tonight and President's Day holiday. Our nets return next Monday, Feb. 23, at 1930 hours. (LMT-01) Routine: 02/16/2026 1015 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 DCS quarterly training via Zoom is this Saturday, February 21, from 0830 to 1035 hours. Classes taught will be: Basic Message Handling (a review for many but new for recently-joined DCS members); a significantly updated presentation on GPS systems since the previous such class in 2019, plus new information about satellite systems hams can use for emergency communication; and an update on DCS operator health & safety precautions. More info and the Zoom link to follow. (LMT-02) Routine: 02/16/2026 1030 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, S-50 Please advise if you hear unusual interference on any of our frequencies during Monday night nets or other times. We are being increasingly vigilant to ensure our frequencies will not be unduly impaired during DCS activities or emergencies. (LMT-03) Routine: 02/16/2026 1045 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, S-50 We encourage all members to use the 440 PV-West repeater during non-net hours to keep this frequency active. We would like to ensure PV-West's frequency isn't encroached by another repeater. (LMT-04) Routine: 02/16/2026 1050 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 We need every member to periodically operate a portion of our Monday night nets either at the Lomita Sheriff Station or from home. Here's our schedule through March:
Routine: 02/16/2026 1100 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 Yesterday in Marina Del Rey we had 12 DCS applicants undergo LiveScans to become DCS members re-constituting Marina Del Rey Sheriff Station's DCS group. Thanks go to Deputy Mana Elliott and Dennis Swink, S-20, for being there from 0930 to 1620 hours. (LMT-06) (End of Messages) Routine: 02/09/2026 1000 hours To: All Members From: Jerry Kendrick, T-03 Tonight's District nets starting at 1930 hours are using the W6TRW 2-meter repeater cross-linked with the 440 Rolling Hills repeater; our 2-meter TAC-3 simplex frequency; starting at 1945 hours our 220 simplex frequency with an NBEMS digital message after the voice net; at about 1955 hours a voice net on the 440 PV-West repeater; and concluding with another NBEMS message on 2-meter TAC-3. All DCS members and members of the South Bay's city-affiliated disaster amateur radio groups are encouraged to check in on as many frequencies as possible. (LMT-01) Routine: 02/09/2026 1015 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 Thanks go to our members who operated at yesterday's Redondo Beach's Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K alongside Redondo Beach Police Department Volunteers who are amateur radio operators. Operating for DCS were: T-88; T-101; T-102; T-109; T-217; T-230; T-234; S-50; S-60; and L-04. Weather conditions were perfect for the roughly 8,000 runners/walkers expected at this year's 10K/5K along Redondo's coastline. (LMT-02) Routine: 02/09/2026 1030 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, S-50 Please advise if you hear unusual interference on any of our frequencies during Monday night nets or other times. We are being increasingly vigilant to ensure our frequencies will not be unduly impaired during DCS activities or emergencies. (LMT-03) Routine: 02/09/2026 1045 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, S-50 We encourage all members to use the 440 PV-West repeater during non-net hours to keep this frequency active. We would like to ensure PV-West's frequency isn't encroached by another repeater. (LMT-04) Routine: 02/09/2026 1050 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 We need every member to periodically operate a portion of our Monday night nets either at the Lomita Sheriff Station or from home. Here's our schedule through March:
Routine: 02/09/2026 1100 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 DCS quarterly training via Zoom is Saturday, February 21, from 0830 to 1035 hours. Classes taught will be: Basic Message Handling (a review for many but new for recently-joined DCS members); a significantly updated presentation on GPS systems since the previous such class in 2019, plus new information about satellite systems hams can use for emergency communication; and an update on DCS operator health & safety precautions. More info and the Zoom link to follow. (LMT-06) (End of Messages) Routine: 02/02/2026 1000 hours To: All Members From: Jerry Kendrick, T-03 Tonight's District nets starting at 1930 hours from the Lomita Sheriff Station will use the W6TRW 2-meter repeater cross-linked with the 440 Rolling Hills repeater; our 2-meter TAC-1 simplex frequency; starting at 1945 hours our 220 simplex frequency with an NBEMS digital message after the voice net; at about 1955 hours a voice net on the 440 PV-West repeater; and concluding with another NBEMS message on 2-meter TAC-1. All DCS members and members of the South Bay's city-affiliated disaster amateur radio groups are encouraged to check in on as many frequencies as possible. (LMT-01) Routine: 02/02/2026 1015 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 We are now fully-staffed for operating on Feb. 8 at Redondo Beach's Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K alongside Redondo Beach Police Department Volunteers who are licensed amateur operators. Operating for DCS will be: T-88; T-101; T-102; T-109; T-217; T-230; T-234; S-50; S-60; and L-04. Over 8,000 runners/walkers are expected at this year's 10K/5K along Redondo's coastline. (LMT-02) Routine: 02/02/2026 1030 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, S-50 Please advise if you hear unusual interference on any of our frequencies during Monday night nets or other times. We are being increasingly vigilant to ensure our frequencies will not be unduly impaired during DCS activities or emergencies. (LMT-03) Routine: 02/02/2026 1045 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, S-50 We encourage all members to use the 440 PV-West repeater during non-net hours to keep this frequency active. We would like to ensure PV-West's frequency isn't encroached by another repeater. (LMT-04) Routine: 02/02/2026 1050 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 We need every member to periodically operate a portion of our Monday night nets either at the Lomita Sheriff Station or from home. Last call: Please advise of any date during the 1st quarter of 2026 that works best for you before we assign members.
Routine: 02/02/2026 1100 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 DCS quarterly training via Zoom is Saturday, February 21, from 0830 to 1035 hours. Classes taught will be: Basic Message Handling (a review for many but new for recently-joined DCS members); a significantly updated presentation on GPS systems since the previous such class in 2019, plus new information about satellite systems hams can use for emergency communication; and an update on DCS operator health & safety precautions. More info and the Zoom link to follow. (LMT-06) (End of Messages) Routine: 01/26/2026 1000 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 Tonight's District nets starting at 1930 hours from the Lomita Sheriff Station will use the W6TRW 2-meter repeater cross-linked with the 440 Rolling Hills repeater; our 2-meter TAC-3 simplex frequency; starting at 1945 hours our 220 simplex frequency with an NBEMS digital message sent after the voice net; at about 1955 hours the 440 PV-West repeater; and concluding with another NBEMS message on 2-meter TAC-3. All DCS members and members of the South Bay's city-affiliated disaster amateur radio groups are encouraged to check in on as many frequencies as possible. (LMT-01) Routine: 01/26/2026 1015 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 We are now fully-staffed for operating at the Feb. 8th Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K alongside Redondo Beach Police Department Volunteers. Currently scheduled from DCS are: T-88; T-101; T-102; T-109; T-217; T-230; T-234; S-50; S-60; and L-04. (LMT-02) Routine: 01/26/2026 1030 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, S-50 Please advise if you hear unusual interference on any of our frequencies during our Monday night nets. We are being increasingly vigilant to ensure our frequencies will not be unduly impaired during DCS activities or emergencies. (LMT-03) Routine: 01/26/2026 1045 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, S-50 Members are still encouraged to use the 440 PV-West repeater during non-net hours to keep this frequency active. We would like to ensure PV-West's frequency isn't encroached by another repeater. (LMT-04) Routine: 01/26/2026 1050 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 We need every member to periodically help operate a portion of our Monday night nets either at the Lomita Sheriff Station or from home. Please advise of any date during the 1st quarter of 2026 that work best for you before we assign members for each Monday.
Routine: 01/26/2026 1100 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 We are saddened to report the passing of two long-time ham operators associated with District 17 DCS for many years through 2009. Bill Pomeranz, KB6FB, was our T-01 during 2001-2009 and had moved from Rolling Hills Estates to the SF Bay area in 2017 where he passed away at age 87 on December 7, 2025. We also learned Chuck Lobb, KN6H, who was a past DCS member and founder of Torrance's TARA city radio group became a Silent Key on January 14, 2026, at age 93. A memorial service for Chuck will be scheduled at a later date. (LMT-06) (End of Messages) Routine: 01/19/2026 1000 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 There are no District nets this evening due to DCS staff meetings and observance of Martin Luther King Day. Our nets return next Monday, Jan. 26, at 1930 hours on the usual frequencies. (LMT-01) Routine: 01/19/2026 1015 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 A few more DCS radio operators are needed at Redondo Beach's Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K either along the route or at the King Harbor Start/Finish area. We are again working with Redondo Beach Police Department Volunteers who are hams. Currently signed up from DCS are: T-88; T-217; T-234; S-50; S-60; and L-104. (LMT-02) Routine: 01/19/2026 1030 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, S-50 Please advise if you hear unusual interference on any of our frequencies during our Monday night nets. We are being increasingly vigilant to ensure our frequencies will not be unduly impaired during DCS activities or emergencies. (LMT-03) Routine: 01/19/2026 1100 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, S-50 Members are still encouraged to use the 440 PV-West repeater during non-net hours to keep this frequency active. We would like to ensure PV-West's frequency isn't encroached by another repeater. (LMT-04) Routine: 01/19/2026 1100 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 We need every member to periodically help operate a portion of our Monday night nets either at the Lomita Sheriff Station or from home. Please advise of any date during the 1st quarter of 2026 that work best for you before we assign members for each Monday.
(End of Messages) Routine: 01/12/2026 1000 hours To: All Members From: Jerry Kendrick, T-03 Please check in during tonight's District nets starting at 1930 hours using as many of our frequencies as possible: the cross-linked W6TRW 2-meter and Rolling Hills 440 repeaters; our 2-meter TAC-3 simplex frequency; the 220 simplex frequency which starts at 1945 hours and has an NBEMS digital message after the voice portion; the 440 PV-West repeater starting at about 1955 hours; and concluding with another NBEMS messages on 2-meter TAC-3 simplex at about 2000 hours. All DCS members and members of the South Bay city-affiliated disaster amateur radio groups are encouraged to check in. (LMT-01) Routine: 01/12/2026 1015 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 Mark your calendars: DCS radio operators will be needed at the Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K on February 8 along the route as well as Start/Finish area at King Harbor. We would again be working with Redondo Beach Police Department Volunteers who are hams and expect this to be designated a DCS activity pending final authorization soon. (LMT-02) Routine: 01/12/2026 1030 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, S-50 Please advise if you hear unusual interference on any of our frequencies during our Monday night nets. We are being increasingly vigilant to ensure our frequencies will not be unduly impaired during DCS activities or emergencies. (LMT-03) Routine: 01/12/2026 1100 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, S-50 Members are still encouraged to use the 440 PV-West repeater during non-net hours to keep this frequency active. We would like to ensure PV-West's frequency isn't encroached by another repeater. (LMT-04) Routine: 01/12/2026 1100 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 We need every member to help operate a portion of our Monday night nets either at the Lomita Sheriff Station or from home. Please advise of any date during the 1st quarter of 2026 that work best for you before we assign members for each Monday.
(End of Messages) Routine: 01/05/2026 1000 hours To: All Members From: Jerry Kendrick, T-03 Our weekly Monday nets resume tonight at 1930 hours using the cross-linked W6TRW 2-meter and Rolling Hills 440 repeaters; our 2-meter TAC-1 simplex frequency; the 220 simplex frequency with an NBEMS digital message after the voice portion; the 440 PV-West repeater; and concluding with another NBEMS messages on 2-meter TAC-1 simplex. All DCS members and members of the South Bay city-affiliated disaster amateur radio groups are encouraged to check in on as many of these frequencies as possible. (LMT-01) Routine: 01/05/2026 1015 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 Happy New Year to all...and our District's 4th Quarter 2025 DCS hours report is being submitted at 1700 hours today. Final call: If you have any 2025 member hours not previous reported please advise by 1630 hours this afternoon. (LMT-02) Routine: 01/05/2026 1030 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, S-50 Tonight marks the one-year anniversary of major interference across 222-225 MHz from the Caos experimental radar system we encountered while at the South Los Angeles Station operating the DCS Countywide net. Currently the remaining Caos experimental license in Riverside County is in effect until 05/01/26, on a non-interference basis with amateurs. Caos is not being heard in the South Bay currently and it appears the next phases of their radar testing are moving to military bases elsewhere. It still remains important to be vigilant and report every incidence of 220 ham band interference, most likely on repeater inputs and simplex operation. (LMT-03) Routine: 01/05/2026 1100 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, S-50 Members are still encouraged to use the 440 PV-West repeater during non-net hours to keep this frequency active. We would like to ensure PV-West's frequency isn't encroached by another repeater. (LMT-04) Routine: 01/05/2026 1100 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 We need every member to help operate a portion of our Monday night nets either at the Lomita Sheriff Station or from home. Please advise of any dates during the 1st quarter of 2026 that work best for you before we assign members for each Monday. (LMT-05) (End of Messages) |
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