South Los Angeles, Lomita & Marina del Rey Stations – Districts 3, 17 & 27
2025 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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2025 Archived Messages |
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Routine: 06/23/2025 0910 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 Tonight's DCS District net from the Lomita Sheriff Station starting at 1930 hours is scheduled to use the 2-meter W6TRW & 440 Rolling Hills crosslinked repeaters; our 2-meter TAC-3 simplex frequency; our 220 simplex frequency followed by an NBEMS digital message; the 440 PV-West repeater; and concluding with another NBEMS messages on 2-meter TAC-3 simplex. All DCS members and members of the South Bay city-affiliated disaster radio groups are encouraged to check in. (LMT-01) Routine: 06/23/2025 0925 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 50 The periodic 220 amateur band interference is continuing but with a new intermittent signal pattern. If you experience it, send in a FCC Consumer Complaint and call a new “Stop Buzzer” number of 610-349-0104. Let me know at [email protected]. We have been asked by the FCC to keep a log of these events. I need the time, date, ticket number and whether the interference ceased when you call. A one page description of specific instructions will be sent out separately. (LMT-02) Routine: 06/23/2025 0945 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 We need every District DCS member to periodically help operate part of our Monday night nets from the Lomita Sheriff Station or home to become more confident and knowledgeable of our net procedures. At the Lomita Station you will be working with either Deane, S-50 or Diana, S-60. Using a random selection process here's the operating schedule through August 2025:
(LMT-03) Routine: 06/23/2025 0955 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 50 We are operating during the 2025 ARRL Field Day from the Lomita Sheriff Station DCS room this Saturday, June 28, between 1330-1630 hours. Any member who doesn't have a ham club or other Field Day site to operate at is welcome and can earn several DCS hours. This Field Day will enable a good test of the Lomita Station's HF antenna, especially on some HF bands not workable at night when we are usually at the Lomita Station. Please contact me if you are interested. (LMT-04) Routine: 06/23/2025 1000 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 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-05) Routine: 06/23/2025 1005 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 Next Monday, June 30, is our turn operating the weekly Countywide DCS net at 1900 hours from the South Los Angeles Sheriff Station. Please advise if you are interested in going with us via carpool from West Torrance at about 1745 hours. (LMT-06) (End of Messages) Routine: 06/16/2025 0915 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 Tonight's DCS District net at 1930 hours is being abbreviated to operate only on the 2-meter W6TRW & 440 Rolling Hills repeater crosslink, Our 2-meter simplex, 220 simplex, and 440 PV-West repeater segments will return next Monday. All DCS members and members of the South Bay city-affiliated disaster radio groups are encouraged to check in on the crosslink this evening. (LMT-01) Routine: 06/16/2025 0955 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 50 The periodic 220 amateur band interference is continuing but with a new intermittent signal pattern. If you experience it, send in a FCC Consumer Complaint and call a new “Stop Buzzer” number of 610-349-0104. Let me know at [email protected]. We have been asked by the FCC to keep a log of these events. I need the time, date, ticket number and whether the interference ceased when you call. A revised one page description of specific instructions is linked below. Take Action Handout (LMT-02) Routine: 06/16/2025 1000 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 We need every District DCS member to periodically help operate part of our Monday night nets from the Lomita Sheriff Station or home to become more confident and knowledgeable of our net procedures. At the Lomita Station you will be working with either Deane, S-50 or Diana, S-60. Using a random selection process here's the operating schedule through August 2025:
(LMT-03) Routine: 06/16/2025 1005 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 50 We will be operating in the ARRL Field Day from the Lomita Sheriff Station DCS room on Saturday, June 28, during 1330-1660 hours. Any member who doesn't have a ham club or other Field Day site to operate at is welcome and can earn several DCS hours. Field Day will enable a good test of our HF antenna on the Lomita Station roof, including on some HF bands usually not workable at night when we are usually at the Lomita Station. Please contact me if you are interested. (LMT-04) Routine: 06/16/2025 1015 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 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-05) Routine: 06/16/2025 1020 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 Our illustrated set of easy and quick instructions for setting up NBEMS on your computer is still in process. I hope to have it finished by this Wednesday at the latest. (LMT-06) (End of Messages) Routine: 06/09/2025 0930 hours To: All Members From: Jerry Kendrick, T-03 Tonight's DCS nets starting at 1930 hours will be on: the W6TRW 2-meter repeater cross-linked with the 440 Rolling Hills repeater, simultaneously with our separate 2-meter TAC-3 simplex frequency; at 1945 hours our 220 simplex frequency (voice net followed by an NBEMS digital message); at approximately 1955 hours on the 440 PV-West repeater, and concluding with another NBEMS digital message on 2-meter TAC-3 simplex. All DCS members and members of the South Bay's city-affiliated disaster amateur radio groups are encouraged to check in. (LMT-01) Routine: 06/09/2025 1025 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 50 The periodic 220 amateur band interference is continuing. If you experience it, send in a FCC Consumer Complaint and call a new “Stop Buzzer” number of 610-349-0104. Let me know at [email protected]. We have been asked by the FCC to keep a log of these events. I need the time, date, ticket number and whether the interference ceased when you call. A one page description of specific instructions will be sent out separately. (LMT-02) Routine: 06/09/2025 1030 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 We need every District DCS member to periodically help operate part of our Monday night nets from the Lomita Sheriff Station or home to become more confident and knowledgeable of our net procedures. At the Lomita Station you will be working with either Deane, S-50 or Diana, S-60. Using a random selection process here's the operating schedule through August 2025:
(LMT-03) Routine: 06/09/2025 1030 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 50 We will be operating in the ARRL Field Day from the Lomita Sheriff Station DCS room on Saturday, June 28, from 1330-1660 hours. Any member who doesn't have a ham club or other Field Day site to operate at is welcome and can earn several DCS hours. For District 17 this will be a great test of our HF antenna on 20, 15, and 10-meters--bands usually dormant when we operate on Monday nights. Please contact me if you are interested. (LMT-04) Routine: 06/09/2025 1040 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 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-05) Routine: 06/09/2025 1045 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 Thank you to everyone who attended Saturday's DCS Quarterly Training. As follow-up to several members who've asked...I am currently developing a short, illustrated "easy to use" list of four steps to install NBEMS software on your Windows computer and click a few configuration settings for using NBEMS in acoustic-coupling mode (i.e., speaker and microphone in your radio with the microphone and speaker in your computer). I should have this completed by Wednesday AM and will email it to all. Deane S-50 and I are both glad to help if you have any issues setting up NBEMS. (LMT-06) (End of Messages) Routine: 06/02/2025 0930 hours To: All Members From: Jerry Kendrick, T-03 Tonight's DCS nets starting at 1930 hours will be on: the W6TRW 2-meter repeater cross-linked with the 440 Rolling Hills repeater, simultaneously with our separate 2-meter TAC-1 simplex frequency; at 1945 hours our 220 simplex frequency (voice net followed by an NBEMS digital message); at approximately 1955 hours on the 440 PV-West repeater, and concluding with another NBEMS digital message on 2-meter TAC-1 simplex. All DCS members and members of the South Bay's city-affiliated disaster amateur radio groups are encouraged to check in. (LMT-01) Routine: 06/02/2025 1025 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 50 The periodic 220 amateur band interference is continuing. If you experience it, send in a FCC Consumer Complaint and call a new “Stop Buzzer” number of 610-349-0104. Let me know at [email protected]. We have been asked by the FCC to keep a log of these events. I need the time, date, ticket number and whether the interference ceased when you call. A one page description of specific instructions will be sent out separately. (LMT-02) Routine: 06/02/2025 1030 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 We need every District DCS member to periodically help operate part of our Monday night nets from the Lomita Sheriff Station or home to become more confident and knowledgeable of our net procedures. At the Lomita Station you will be working with either Deane, S-50 or Diana, S-60. Using a random selection process here's the operating schedule through August 2025:
(LMT-03) Routine: 06/02/2025 1030 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 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: 06/02/2025 1045 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 DCS Quarterly Training via Zoom is this Saturday, June 7, during 0830-1030 hours. Subjects covered will be: 1) Understanding and using
NBEMS digital messaging;
The Zoom links
will be emailed later this week. 2) recognizing and taking action on radar interference affecting the 220 MHz ham band; and 3) understanding where the various information is found in DCS' new Groups.io system which replaces our former website. (LMT-05) (End of Messages) Routine: 05/19/2025 0930 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 DCS nets are not being conducted tonight due to DCS staff meetings nor next Monday, May 26, which is Memorial Day. Our weekly nets resume on Monday, June 2. (LMT-01) Routine: 05/19/2025 1005 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 Our District had eight members participating in last Saturday's DCS Countywide communication exercise...which was a very good turnout considering other events happening and member out-of-area travel. Thanks to all who were involved and we hope our District's simplified exercise instructions sent last Friday helped facilitate your participation. (LMT-02) Routine: 05/19/2025 1025 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 50 It appears 220 amateur band interference from the radar project has become sporadic across 223.0-224.9 MHz, possibly at lower transmit power than previously used, and from other locations. Report any suspected interference incidents to Staff 50 at [email protected]. A one-page PDF document was emailed separately to all members last Monday outlining reporting steps you should take if you encounter the radar interference. (LMT-03) Routine: 05/19/2025 1030 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 We need every District DCS member to periodically help operate part of our Monday night nets from the Lomita Sheriff Station or home to become more confident and knowledgeable of our net procedures. At the Lomita Station you will be working with either Deane, S-50 or Diana, S-60. Using a random selection process here's the operating schedule through July 2025:
(LMT-04) Routine: 05/19/2025 1030 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 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-05) Routine: 05/19/2025 1045 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 If you were unable to attend our semi-annual District member meeting on either May 8 or May 10 all the meeting presentation slides are on our Districts' website, http://www.qsl.net/lmtdcs: from the Home Page, click on the first link under "Presentations." Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments. (LMT-06) (End of Messages) Routine: 05/12/2025 0910 hours To: All Members From: Jerry Kendrick, T-03 Our District nets at 1930 hours tonight from the Lomita Sheriff Station will use the cross-linked 2-meter W6TRW/440 Rolling Hills repeaters; our 2-meter TAC-3 simplex frequency; our 220 simplex frequency with an NBEMS digital message after the voice portion; 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 city-affiliated disaster amateur radio groups are encouraged to check in. (LMT-01) Routine: 05/12/2025 0925 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 50 It appears 220 amateur band interference from the radar project has resumed across 223.0-224.9 MHz, perhaps at lower transmit power than previously used, and from a different location. Report any suspected interference incidents to Staff 50 at [email protected]. A one-page PDF document will be emailed separately to all members later today outlining reporting steps you should take if you encounter the radar interference. (LMT-02) Routine: 05/12/2025 0930 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 We need every District DCS member to periodically help operate part of our Monday night nets from the Lomita Sheriff Station or home to become more confident and knowledgeable of our net procedures. At the Lomita Station you will be working with either Deane, S-50 or Diana, S-60. Using a random selection process here's the operating schedule through July 2025:
(LMT-03) Routine: 05/12/2025 0930 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 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: 05/12/2025 0945 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 Thank you to everyone who attended our semi-annual District member meeting either last Thursday or Saturday. If you were unable to attend...all the meeting presentation slides are now on our Districts' website, http://www.qsl.net/lmtdcs: from the Home Page, click on "Presentations." (LMT-05) Routine: 05/12/2025 1005 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 The re-scheduled Countywide DCS quarterly communication exercise is this Saturday, May 17, during 0800-1100 hours. Information was sent to all via the County DCS email list yesterday. We recognize some of our District members earlier committed to serve as non-DCS radio operators at the 63rd annual Torrance Armed Forces Day parade also on May 17. The City of Torrance is now expecting 100,000 spectators along the 2.5-mile parade route and three military equipment staging areas. (LMT-06) (End of Messages) Routine: 05/05/2025 0910 hours To: All Members From: Jerry Kendrick, T-03 Our District nets starting at 1930 hours tonight are on the cross-linked 2-meter W6TRW/440 Rolling Hills repeaters; our 2-meter TAC-1 simplex frequency; our 220 simplex frequency with an NBEMS digital message after the voice portion; 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 city-affiliated disaster amateur radio groups are encouraged to check in. (LMT-01) Routine: 05/05/2025 0925 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 50 It appears that 220 amateur band interference from the radar project may have resumed across 223.0-224.9 MHz, perhaps at lower transmit power than previously used, and from a different location. Report any suspected interference incidents to Staff 50 at [email protected]. (LMT-02) Routine: 05/05/2025 0930 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 We need every District DCS member to periodically help operate part of our Monday night nets from the Lomita Sheriff Station or home to become more confident and knowledgeable of our net procedures. At the Lomita Station you will be working with either Deane, S-50 or Diana, S-60. Using a random selection process here's the operating schedule chosen for April, May, and June 2025:
(LMT-03) Routine: 05/05/2025 0930 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 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: 05/05/2025 0945 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 Our next semi-annual Districts 3/17 member meeting via Zoom is this Thursday, May 8, during 1930-2030 hours and repeated on Saturday, May 10, during 0830-0930 hours. The Zoom links for both meeting dates will be sent Wednesday--attend the session that's best for your schedule. Although we can't provide refreshments during a Zoom meeting we will present useful and informative subject matter. (LMT-05) Routine: 05/05/2025 1005 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 The Countywide DCS communication exercise has been re-scheduled to Saturday, May 17, with information to be sent early this week. We recognize some of our District members had earlier committed to serve as non-DCS radio operators at the 63rd annual Torrance Armed Forces Day parade also on May 17 and will be there. (LMT-06) (End of Messages) Routine: 04/28/2025 0910 hours To: All Members From: Jerry Kendrick, T-03 Our District nets starting at 1930 hours tonight are using the cross-linked 2-meter W6TRW/440 Rolling Hills repeaters; our 2-meter TAC-3 simplex frequency; our 220 simplex frequency with an NBEMS digital message after the voice portion; 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 city-affiliated disaster amateur radio groups are encouraged to check in. (LMT-01) Routine: 04/28/2025 0925 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 50 After FCC enforcement action the interference in the 220 amateur band has been resolved for now. The firm in Hermosa Beach developing a new kind of radar stopped using the 223.0-223.9 MHz spectrum for test purposes but we need to continue being observant. Report any suspected interference incidents to Staff 50 at [email protected]. (LMT-02) Routine: 04/28/2025 0930 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 We need every District DCS member to periodically help operate part of our Monday night nets from the Lomita Sheriff Station or home to become more confident and knowledgeable of our net procedures. At the Lomita Station you will be working with either Deane, S-50 or Diana, S-60. Using a random selection process here's the operating schedule chosen for April, May, and June 2025:
(LMT-03) Routine: 04/28/2025 0930 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 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: 04/28/2025 0945 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 Our next semi-annual Districts 3/17 member meeting via Zoom is set for Thursday, May 8, during 1930-2030 hours and repeated on Saturday, May 10, during 0830-0930 hours. The Zoom links for both meeting dates will be sent next week--please attend the session that's best for your schedule. (LMT-05) Routine: 04/28/2025 1005 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 We learned the Countywide DCS communication exercise slated for this Saturday, May 3, has been re-scheduled to Saturday, May 17. We recognize at least four of our District members had earlier committed to serve as non-DCS radio operators at the 63rd annual Torrance Armed Forces Day parade also on May 17. Torrance's event is the nation's longest-running Armed Forces Day parade and attracts over 60,000 attendees. (LMT-06) (End of Messages) Routine: 04/21/2025 0910 hours To: All Members From: Jerry Kendrick, T-03 Our District nets starting at 1930 hours tonight will use only the cross-linked 2-meter W6TRW/440 Rolling Hills repeaters followed by our 220 simplex frequency voice net at 1945 hours. Two-meter simplex and the 440 PV-West repeater will not be operated this evening. All DCS members and members of the South Bay city-affiliated disaster amateur radio groups are encouraged to check in. (LMT-01) Routine: 04/21/2025 0925 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 50 After FCC enforcement action the interference in the 220 amateur band has been resolved for now. The firm in Hermosa Beach developing a new kind of radar stopped using the 223.0-223.9 MHz spectrum for test purposes but we need to continue being observant. Report any suspected interference incidents to Staff 50 at [email protected]. (LMT-02) Routine: 04/21/2025 0930 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 We need every District DCS member to periodically help operate part of our Monday night nets from the Lomita Sheriff Station or home to become more confident and knowledgeable of our net procedures. At the Lomita Station you will be working with either Deane, S-50 or Diana, S-60. Using a random selection process here's the operating schedule chosen for April, May, and June 2025:
(LMT-03) Routine: 04/21/2025 0930 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 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: 04/21/2025 0945 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 Our next semi-annual District member meeting via Zoom is now set for Thursday, May 8, during 1930-2030 hours and repeated on Saturday, May 10, during 0830-0930 hours. Please attend whichever session works best for you. As reported, the annual DCS Countywide member meeting was re-scheduled to Saturday, May 17, at a location to be announced. (LMT-05) Routine: 04/21/2025 1005 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 A Countywide DCS communication exercise is slated for Saturday morning, May 3. More info to follow when it becomes available. (LMT-06) (End of Messages) Routine: 04/14/2025 0910 hours To: All Members From: Jerry Kendrick, T-03 Our District nets at 1930 hours tonight will use the cross-linked 2-meter W6TRW/440 Rolling Hills repeaters, our 2-meter TAC-1 simplex frequency, our 220 simplex frequency (voice net followed by by an NBEMS digital message), 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 city-affiliated disaster amateur radio groups are encouraged to check in. (LMT-01) Routine: 04/14/2025 0925 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 50 After FCC enforcement action the interference in the 220 amateur band has been resolved for now. The firm in Hermosa Beach developing a new kind of radar stopped using the 223.0-223.9 MHz spectrum for test purposes but we need to continue being observant. Report any suspected interference incidents to Staff 50 at [email protected]. (LMT-02) Routine: 04/14/2025 0930 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 We need every District DCS member to periodically help operate part of our Monday night nets from the Lomita Sheriff Station or home to become more confident and knowledgeable of our net procedures. At the Lomita Station you will be working with either Deane, S-50 or Diana, S-60. Using a random selection process here's the operating schedule chosen for April, May, and June 2025:
(LMT-03) Routine: 04/14/2025 0930 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 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: 04/14/2025 0945 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 Our next semi-annual District member meeting via Zoom is now set for Thursday, May 8, during 1930-2030 hours and repeated on Saturday, May 10, during 0830-0930 hours. Please attend whichever session works best for you. As reported, the annual DCS Countywide member meeting was re-scheduled to Saturday, May 17, at a location to be announced. (LMT-05) Routine: 04/14/2025 1005 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 We still have several Lomita/South LA DCS members who need to return their updated LASD emergency contact personal information form. I am glad to enter your data for anyone having computer issues with completing the form. Completed forms should be sent as an email attachment to: [email protected] .....and thank you to everyone who sent their updated form. Personnel Info Form (LMT-06) (End of Messages) Routine: 04/07/2025 0900 hours To: All Members From: Jerry Kendrick, T-03 Our District nets at 1930 hours tonight are using the cross-linked 2-meter W6TRW/440 Rolling Hills repeaters, our 2-meter TAC-3 simplex frequency, our 220 simplex frequency (voice net following by NBEMS digital message), 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 city-affiliated disaster amateur radio groups are encouraged to check in. (LMT-01) Routine: 04/07/2025 0915 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 50 After enforcement action by the FCC, the interference in the 220 amateur band has been resolved for now. The firm in Hermosa Beach developing a new kind of radar stopped using the 223.0-224.9 MHz spectrum for test purposes but we need to continue to be observant. Report any suspected interference incidents to Staff 50 at [email protected]. (LMT-02) Routine: 004/07/2025 0925 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 We need every District DCS member to periodically help operate part of our Monday night nets from the Lomita Sheriff Station or home to become more confident and knowledgeable of our net procedures. At the Lomita Station you will be working with either Deane, S-50 or Diana, S-60. Using a random selection process here's the operating schedule chosen for April, May, and June 2025:
(LMT-03) Routine: 04/07/2025 0930 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 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: 04/07/2025 0945 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 Our next semi-annual District member meeting via Zoom will be in late April after both Easter and tax return day. Identical meeting sessions will again be on both a weeknight and a Saturday morning...more info to follow. As reported, the annual DCS Countywide member meeting was re-scheduled to Saturday, May 17, at a location to be announced. (LMT-05) Routine: 04/07/2025 1005 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 We've been advised seven of our Lomita/South LA DCS members did not return their updated LASD emergency contact personal information form by the March 31 deadline. I am contacting those who haven't submitted this fillable PDF form and am glad to enter the data for anyone having computer issues with completing the form. Completed forms should be sent as an email attachment to: [email protected] .....and thank you to everyone who has sent their updated form. Personnel Info Form (LMT-06) (End of Messages) Routine: 03/31/2025 0900 hours To: All Members From: Jerry Kendrick, T-03 Our District nets at 1930 hours tonight are using the cross-linked 2-meter W6TRW/440 Rolling Hills repeaters, our 2-meter TAC-1 simplex frequency, our 220 simplex frequency (voice net following by NBEMS digital message), 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 city-affiliated disaster amateur radio groups are encouraged to check in. (LMT-01) Routine: 03/31/2025 0915 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 50 After enforcement action by the FCC, the interference in the 220 amateur band should be resolved. The firm in Hermosa Beach developing the radar had stopped previously after being notified, but started up again, so we need to continue to be observant. There are still some unexplained carriers on the band, but those are not impeding our operations. Vigilance is required to protect our bands. Report any suspected interference incidents to Staff 50 at [email protected]. (LMT-02) Routine: 03/31/2025 0925 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 We need every District DCS member to periodically help operate part of our Monday night nets from the Lomita Sheriff Station or home to become more confident and knowledgeable of our net procedures. At the Lomita Station you will be working with either Deane, S-50 or Diana, S-60. Using a random selection process here's the operating schedule chosen for April, May, and June 2025:
(LMT-03) Routine: 03/31/2025 0930 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 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: 03/31/2025 0945 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 Our next semi-annual District member meeting will be in late April after both Easter and tax return day. Identical meeting sessions will again be on both a weeknight and a Saturday morning...more info to follow. As reported, the annual DCS Countywide member meeting was re-scheduled to Saturday, May 17, at a location to be announced. (LMT-05) Routine: 03/31/2025 1005 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 If you haven't already done so....DCS members and all other Sheriff volunteers need to update their emergency contact information by March 31 using the LASD's PDF form emailed again last week. This form is a fillable/savable/email-able PDF that can be entirely completed on your computer or tablet and does not require an "inked" signature. Email your completed form as an attachment to: [email protected] . Thank you to all who have sent their updated form. Personnel Info Form (LMT-06) (End of Messages) Routine: 03/24/2025 1427 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 All DCS members and other Sheriff Volunteers need to update their Sheriff's Department emergency contact info form. Shown below is that email from Deputy Mana Elliot sent via Kim George, S-17, in case you didn't receive it last week. Please download the attached fillable PDF form which can be completed and saved on your computer. No "inked" signature is required but ensure that your Sheriff's Department Volunteer number is correct (the "V-" number on the front of your DCS ID badge) in the "Employee #" box along with your DCS tactical ID ("T-xxx"). When finished please send your saved PDF form as an attachment in a new email to: [email protected] If you're not sure what you sent in 2001 go ahead and complete the appropriate form sections rather than just check "No Changes." Thank you if you've already completed and sent your form; if not, please do so by March 31. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Personnel Info Form Routine: 03/24/2025 0900 hours To: All Members From: Jerry Kendrick, T-03 Our District nets at 1930 hours tonight are using the cross-linked 2-meter W6TRW/440 Rolling Hills repeaters, our 2-meter TAC-3 simplex frequency, our 220 simplex frequency (voice net following by NBEMS digital message), 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 city-affiliated disaster amateur radio groups are encouraged to check in. (LMT-01) Routine: 03/24/2025 0915 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 50 There has been interference recently on the 220 amateur band from an FCC-licensed experimental commercial station in Hermosa Beach. Please notice any unusual 222-225 MHz activity heard as pulses, 3-5 seconds apart, either blanking out or mixing with valid transmissions in the frequency range. On a normal 220 radio you would see the signal strength indicator pulsing with no recovered audio. Contact Staff 50 if you hear or see anything. (LMT-02) Routine: 03/24/2025 0925 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 We need every District DCS member to periodically help operate part of our Monday night nets from the Lomita Sheriff Station or home to become more confident and knowledgeable of our net procedures. At the Lomita Station you will be working with either Deane, S-50 or Diana, S-60. Using a random selection process here's the operating schedule chosen for April, May, and June 2025:
(LMT-03) Routine: 03/24/2025 0930 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 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: 03/24/2025 0945 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 Our next semi-annual District member meeting will be in late April after both Easter and tax return day. Identical meeting sessions will again be on both a weeknight and a Saturday morning...more info to follow. (LMT-05) Routine: 03/24/2025 1005 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 The Sheriff's Department form for DCS members and all other Sheriff volunteers to update their emergency contact information by March 31 was emailed last week by Staff 17, Kim George. We'll be forwarding that email separately to all District 3/17 members later today in case you didn't already receive it. The form is a fillable/savable/email-able PDF and does not require an "inked" signature. (LMT-06) (End of Messages) Routine: 03/17/2025 0900 hours To: All Members From: Jerry Kendrick, T-03 Our District nets at 1930 hours tonight will use the cross-linked 2-meter W6TRW/440 Rolling Hills repeaters, our 2-meter TAC-1 simplex frequency, and our 220 simplex frequency (voice net following by NBEMS digital message). The other portions of our weekly nets will return next Monday. All DCS members and members of the South Bay city-affiliated disaster amateur radio groups are encouraged to check in. (LMT-01) Routine: 03/17/2025 0915 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 50 There has been interference recently on the 220 amateur band from an FCC-licensed experimental commercial station in Hermosa Beach. Please notice any unusual 222-225 MHz activity heard as pulses, 3-5 seconds apart, either blanking out or mixing with valid transmissions in the frequency range. On a normal 220 radio you would see the signal strength indicator pulsing with no recovered audio. Contact Staff 50 if you hear or see anything. (LMT-02) Routine: 03/17/2025 0925 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 We need every District DCS member to periodically help operate part of our Monday night nets from the Lomita Sheriff Station or home to become more confident and knowledgeable of our net procedures. At the Lomita Station you will be working with either Deane, S-50 or Diana, S-60. Using a random selection process here's the operating schedule chosen for April, May, and June 2025: April 7: T-151 April 14: T-100 Apri 28: T-220 May 5: T-88 May 12: T-57 June 2: T-25 June 9: T-230 June 23: T-109 June 30: T-124 If you cannot make your date please advise of a Monday that works for you. (LMT-03) Routine: 03/17/2025 0930 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 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: 03/17/2025 0945 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 Our next semi-annual District member meeting will be in late April after both Easter and tax return day. Identical meeting sessions will again be on both a weeknight and a Saturday morning...more info to follow. (LMT-05) (End of Messages) Routine: 03/10/2025 0900 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 Our District nets at 1930 hours tonight will use the cross-linked 2-meter W6TRW/440 Rolling Hills repeaters, our 220 simplex frequency (voice net following by NBEMS digital message), the 440 PV-West repeater, and conclude with a second NBEMS digital message on 2-meter TAC-3 simplex (no voice net tonight on TAC-3). All DCS members and members of the South Bay city-affiliated disaster amateur radio groups are encouraged to check in. (LMT-01) Routine: 03/10/2025 0915 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 50 There has been interference recently on the 220 amateur band from an FCC-licensed experimental commercial station in Hermosa Beach. Please notice any unusual 222-225 MHz activity heard as pulses, 3-5 seconds apart, either blanking out or mixing with valid transmissions in the frequency range. On a normal 220 radio you would see the signal strength indicator pulsing with no recovered audio. Contact Staff 50 if you hear or see anything. (LMT-02) Routine: 03/10/2025 0925 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 We need every District DCS member to periodically help operate part of our Monday night nets from the Lomita Sheriff Station or home to become more confident and knowledgeable of our net procedures. At the Lomita Station you will be working with either Deane, S-50 or Diana, S-60. Using a random selection process here's the operating schedule chosen for April, May, and June 2025: April 7:
T-151
If you cannot
make your date please advise of a Monday
that works for you.April 14: T-100 Apri 28: T-220 May 5: T-88 May 12: T-57 June 2: T-25 June 9: T-230 June 23: T-109 June 30: T-124 (LMT-03) Routine: 03/10/2025 0930 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 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: 03/10/2025 0930 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 We again thank all our members who attended the March 1 DCS Quarterly Training on message handling. We'll be practicing with these forms during the next DCS quarterly communication exercise. (LMT-05) Routine: 03/10/2025 0945 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 Our next semi-annual District member meeting will be in the latter half of April after Easter and tax return day conclude. Identical meeting sessions will again be held on both a weeknight and a Saturday morning...more info to follow. (LMT-06) (End of Messages) Routine: 03/03/2025 0900 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 Our District nets at 1930 hours tonight will use the cross-linked 2-meter W6TRW/440 Rolling Hills repeaters, our 2-meter TAC-1 simplex frequency, our 220 simplex frequency (voice net following by NBEMS digital message), the 440 PV-West repeater, and conclude with a second NBEMS digital message 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. (LMT-01) Routine: 03/03/2025 0915 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 50 There has been interference recently on the 220 amateur band from an FCC-licensed experimental commercial station in Hermosa Beach. Please notice any unusual 222-225 MHz activity heard as pulses, 3-5 seconds apart, either blanking out or mixing with valid transmissions in the frequency range. On a normal 220 radio you would see the signal strength indicator pulsing with no recovered audio. Contact Staff 50 if you hear or see anything. (LMT-02) Routine: 03/03/2025 0925 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 50 We are requiring each member to periodically operate from either the Lomita Station or their home a portion of our Monday District nets at 1930 hours or at 1900 hours provide our weekly report on the County net. We'll have an assigned member to assist with each week's nets and when you come to the Lomita Station we'll provide plenty of side-by-side coaching and guidance in a friendly manner. Contact me at [email protected] if there's a specific Monday when you can help. The 48 hour participation requirement will again be enforced this year. (LMT-03) Routine: 03/03/2025 0930 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 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: 03/03/2025 0930 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 We thank all our members who attended Saturday's DCS Quarterly Training on message handling. Hopefully everyone received a solid picture of the three DCS forms we use to receive or send message traffic. We'll be practicing with these forms during the next DCS quarterly communication exercise. (LMT-05) Routine: 03/03/2025 0945 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 It being the start of a new month...please take time to ensure all your radio batteries are charged and ready for use. (LMT-06) (End of Messages) Routine: 02/24/2025 0900 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 Our District nets at 1930 hours tonight from the Lomita Sheriff Station are using the cross-linked 2-meter W6TRW/440 Rolling Hills repeaters, our 2-meter TAC-3 simplex frequency, our 220 simplex frequency (voice net following by NBEMS digital message), the 440 PV-West repeater, and conclude with a second NBEMS digital message on 2-meter TAC-3 simplex. All DCS members and members of the South Bay city-affiliated disaster amateur radio groups are encouraged to check in. (LMT-01) Routine: 02/24/2025 0915 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 It's time again for all DCS members to update their Sheriff's Department emergency personal contact information. The LASD form will be emailed to all District members this week. Most of us last updated our emergency contact forms in March 2021. (LMT-02) Routine: 02/24/2025 0925 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 50 We are requiring each member to periodically operate from either the Lomita Station or their home a portion of our Monday District nets at 1930 hours or at 1900 hours provide our weekly report on the County net. We'll have an assigned member to assist with each week's nets and when you come to the Lomita Station we'll provide plenty of side-by-side coaching and guidance in a friendly manner. Contact me at [email protected] if there's a specific Monday when you can help. The 48 hour participation requirement will again be enforced this year. (LMT-03) Routine: 02/24/2025 0930 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 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: 02/24/2025 0930 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 DCS Quarterly Training via Zoom is this Saturday, March 1, from 0830-1030 hours. Topics will focus on message handling--which all DCS members need to be familiar with. DCS members from the June 2024 and February 2025 new member orientations are required to take these two classes. Even if you have taken DCS message handling classes we will be presenting some new information you will find worthwhile. (LMT-05) (End of Messages) Routine: 02/17/2025 0900 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 There are no DCS nets tonight in observance of the Presidents' Day national holiday. Our weekly nets resume next Monday, February 24, at 1930 hours. (LMT-01) Routine: 02/17/2025 0915 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 It's time again for all DCS members to update their emergency personal contact information. The Sheriff's Department form will be emailed to all District members this week. We last updated our emergency contact forms in March 2021. (LMT-02) Routine: 02/17/2025 0925 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 50 We are requiring each member to periodically operate from either the Lomita Station or their home a portion of our Monday District nets at 1930 hours or at 1900 hours provide our weekly report on the County net. We'll have an assigned member to assist with each week's nets and when you come to the Lomita Station we'll provide plenty of side-by-side coaching and guidance in a friendly manner. Contact me at [email protected] if there's a specific Monday when you can help. The 48 hour participation requirement will again be enforced this year. (LMT-03) Routine: 02/17/2025 0930 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 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: 02/17/2025 0930 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 The next DCS Quarterly Training will be via Zoom on Saturday, March 1, from 0830-1030 hours. Topics covered will focus on message handling--which all DCS members need to be familiar with. DCS members from the June 2024 and February 2025 new member orientations are required to take these two classes. Even if you have taken DCS message handling classes we will be presenting some new information you will find worthwhile. (LMT-05) (End of Messages) Routine: 02/10/2025 0845 hours To: All Members From: Jerry Kendrick, T-03 Our DCS District nets this Monday at 1930 hours will use the cross-linked 2-meter W6TRW/440 Rolling Hills repeaters, our 2-meter TAC-1 simplex frequency, our 220 simplex frequency (voice net following by NBEMS digital message), the 440 PV-West repeater, and conclude with a second NBEMS digital message 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. (LMT-01) Routine: 02/10/2025 0900 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 Our radio operations at yesterday's Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K went well and we thank our operator team serving alongside Redondo Beach PD volunteers. Serving from DCS were: Deane, S-50; Jeff, T-230; Mike, T-109; Ray, T-88; Raymond, L-04; Steve, T-101; and myself. We also thank the Palos Verdes Estates NART radio group for allowing use of their W6PVE repeater during this event. (LMT-02) Routine: 02/10/2025 0905 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 50 We are requiring each member to periodically operate from either the Lomita Station or their home a portion of our Monday District nets at 1930 hours or at 1900 hours provide our weekly report on the County net. We'll have an assigned member to assist with each week's nets and when you come to the Lomita Station we'll provide plenty of side-by-side coaching and guidance in a friendly manner. Contact me at [email protected] if there's a specific Monday when you can help. The 48 hour participation requirement will again be enforced this year. (LMT-03) Routine: 02/10/2025 0910 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 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: 02/10/2025 0930 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 DCS held a new member orientation session Saturday morning at the Sheriff Communications Center. We were glad to see four new members coming into Carson Station DCS which adjoins our area. (LMT-05) (End of Messages) Routine: 02/03/2025 0845 hours To: All Members From: Jerry Kendrick, T-03 Our DCS District nets this Monday at 1930 hours will use the cross-linked 2-meter W6TRW/440 Rolling Hills repeaters, our 2-meter TAC-3 simplex frequency, our 220 simplex frequency (voice net following by NBEMS digital message), the 440 PV-West repeater, and conclude with a second NBEMS digital message on 2-meter TAC-3 simplex. All DCS members and members of the South Bay city-affiliated disaster amateur radio groups are encouraged to check in. (LMT-01) Routine: 02/03/2025 0900 hours To: All Members . From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 We are now mostly-staffed for the Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K and have one more position available in the South Redondo area--please advise by 1200 hours Tuesday if you can assist. The operator information package will be emailed by noon Wednesday. (LMT-02) Routine: 02/03/2025 0905 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 50 We are requiring each member to periodically operate from either the Lomita Station or their home a portion of our Monday District nets at 1930 hours or at 1900 hours provide our weekly report on the County net. Starting with our February 10th Monday night nets we'll have an assigned member to assist with each week's nets. When you come to the Lomita Station we'll provide plenty of side-by-side coaching and guidance in a friendly manner. Contact me at [email protected] if there's a specific Monday when you can help. The 48 hour participation requirement will again be enforced this year. (LMT-03) Routine: 02/03/2025 0910 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 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: 02/03/2025 0930 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 We thank all members who responded in last Saturday's DCS communication exercise. This was the first time Districts 3/17 tested both smartphone text messaging and email as alternatives to a "telephone tree" or radio callouts in simulating a DCS activation. Following Saturday's exercise and comments by members it appears text messaging is our best medium for quickly handling activation alerts and determining member availability. If text services aren't available in a major disaster we'll still use radio callouts on our District frequencies; our routine weekly communications will continue via email and Monday night nets. (LMT-05) (End of Messages) Priority: 01/31/2025 1645 hours To: All Districts 3 & 17 DCS Members From: Diana Feinberg, S-60 As mentioned in District weekly messages recently...DCS' Countywide quarterly radio exercise is this Saturday, February 1, during 0800-1100 hours. No travel is required and you may check out whenever you need to leave. The exercise objectives are: 1) testing our member activation and notification processes, i.e., how we let you know DCS has been activated; 2) enabling members to send/receive short messages via voice, NBEMS, or Winlink from home, City EOC, or elsewhere to the District net control point; and 3) District net control handles messages to/from the County net control point at the Sheriff's Communication Center. Our activation notice will indicate which radio frequencies you should use and the exercise scenario. (LMT-01) (End of Messages) Routine: 01/26/2025 1845 hours To: All Members From: Jerry Kendrick, T-03 Our DCS District nets this Monday at 1930 hours will use the cross-linked 2-meter W6TRW/440 Rolling Hills repeaters, our 2-meter TAC-1 simplex frequency, our 220 simplex frequency (voice net following by NBEMS digital message), the 440 PV-West repeater, and concluding with a 2nd NBEMS digital message 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. (LMT-01) Routine: 01/26/2025 1900 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 We urgently need three more DCS members for our radio coverage at the Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K on Sunday, February 9. Please let me know if you can participate--this is an approved event which qualifies for DCS hours. Operators are needed from 0600-0700 (depending on location) to about 1000 hours using the Palos Verdes Estates NART radio group's 440 Bayview repeater. We'll be working in conjunction with amateur operators who are either Redondo Beach Police Department Volunteers or in other South Bay city radio groups. (LMT-02) Routine: 01/26/2025 1905 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 50 We are requiring each member to periodically operate from either the Lomita Station or their home a portion of our Monday District nets at 1930 hours or at 1900 hours provide our weekly report on the County net. Starting with our February 10th Monday night nets we'll have an assigned member to assist with each week's nets. When you come to the Lomita Station we'll provide plenty of side-by-side coaching and guidance in a friendly manner. Contact me at [email protected] if there's a specific Monday when you can help. The 48 hour participation requirement will again be enforced this year. (LMT-03) Routine: 01/26/2025 1910 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 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: 01/26/2025 1930 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 This coming Saturday, February 1, DCS countywide is conducting a quarterly communication exercise during 0800-1100 hours. We'll be testing our member activation process and asking members to provide any type of message (voice or digital). We also seek message traffic between the Lomita Station and the city radio groups in our area, This exercise has been scaled back from what was originally envisioned due to the recent L.A.-area fires which impacted DCS members in various ways. More info to follow later this week. (LMT-05) (End of Messages) Routine: 01/19/2025 1845 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 In observance of MLK Day (a Federal, State, Local, and financial holiday) we will not be operating DCS nets this Monday, January 20. Our District nets resume on Monday, January 27, at 1930 hours. (LMT-01) Routine: 01/19/2025 1900 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 Please advise if you can be part of our radio coverage at the Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K on Sunday, February 9. This is an authorized event which qualifies for DCS hours. Operators are needed from 0600-0700 (depending on location) to about 1000 hours using the Palos Verdes Estates NART radio group's 440 Bayview repeater. We'll be working in conjunction with amateur operators who are either Redondo Beach Police Department Volunteers or in other South Bay city radio groups. (LMT-02) Routine: 01/19/2025 1905 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 50 We need each member to periodically operate from either the Lomita Station or home a portion of our Monday District nets at 1930 hours or at 1900 hours provide our weekly report on the County net. Even without good simplex coverage you could do our main net on the crosslinked repeaters from home. Scripts and the net assignments are on the District website. Contact me at [email protected] with any Monday when you can help. The 48 hour participation requirement will again be enforced this year. (LMT-03) Routine: 01/19/2025 1910 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 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: 01/19/2025 1930 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 Please indicate if interested in the Sheriff's Department defensive driving class which is necessary before operating any County-owned vehicle (...and the class makes you a better personal driver). No date has been set but we are determining member interest among those who have not taken the class. These one-day classes have been held at several sites including the Fairplex grounds in Pomona, the LASD complex in South Whittier, and at certain Sheriff Stations. (LMT-05) (End of Messages) Routine: 01/12/2025 1630 hours To: All Members From: Jerry Kendrick, T-03 Our weekly DCS District nets this Monday night, Jan. 13, at 1930 hours will use the cross-linked 2-meter W6TRW/440 Rolling Hills repeaters, our 2-meter TAC-3 simplex frequency, our 220 simplex frequency (voice net following by NBEMS digital message), the 440 PV-West repeater, and concluding with a 2nd NBEMS digital message on 2-meter TAC-3 simplex. All DCS members and members of the South Bay city-affiliated disaster amateur radio groups are encouraged to check in. (LMT-01) Routine: 01/12/2025 1645 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 Regarding the Los Angeles-area fires this past week...Lost Hills DCS (District 22) has been activated due to fire activity within their area covering the Santa Monica and Santa Susana Mountains beyond the Los Angeles city limits. As a reminder, DCS members are never to self-activate--always wait for an official activation order that will be communicated during an incident. (LMT-02) Routine: 01/12/2025 1700 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 Operators needed for an approved DCS activity: The City of Redondo Beach has requested our DCS unit to coordinate/operate amateur radio coverage at the 46th annual Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K on Sunday, February 9. Hours of operation will be from 0600-0700 (depending on location) to about 1000 hours, again using the Palos Verdes Estates NART radio group's 440 Bayview repeater. Let us know if you can be on the operator team and any specific locations you prefer, We'll be working in conjunction with amateur operators who are also volunteers with the Redondo Beach Police Department or other city radio groups. (LMT-03) Routine: 01/12/2025 1700 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 50 We need your help operating our weekly District nets at 1930 hours or providing our District report on the weekly County net at 1900 hours each Monday. We encourage you to come to the Lomita station now that renovation work is completed or operate from home any week. Even without good simplex coverage you could do the main net on the crosslinked repeaters from home. Scripts and the net assignments are on the District website. Contact me at [email protected] with any Monday when you can help. The 48 hour participation requirement will again be enforced this year. (LMT-04) Routine: 01/12/2025 1710 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 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-05) Routine: 01/05/2025 2030 hours To: All Members From: Jerry Kendrick, T-03 Our weekly DCS District nets resume this Monday night, Jan. 6, at 1930 hours primarily from the South Los Angeles Sheriff Station. Frequencies used will be the cross-linked 2-meter W6TRW/440 Rolling Hills repeaters, our 2-meter TAC-1 simplex frequency, our 220 simplex frequency (voice net following by NBEMS digital message), the 440 PV-West repeater, and concluding with a 2nd NBEMS digital message on 2-meter TAC-1 simples. All DCS members and members of the South Bay city-affiliated disaster amateur radio groups are encouraged to check in and test their signal paths to the South L.A. Station. (LMT-01) Routine: 01/05/2025 2030 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 It's our turn operating the Countywide DCS net at 1900 hours this Monday from the South Los Angeles Sheriff Station. Please advise if you are available to go with us to South L.A. so we can coordinate carpooling arrangements. (LMT-02) Routine: 01/05/2025 2040 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 The City of Redondo Beach has requested our DCS unit to coordinate/operate amateur radio coverage at the 46th annual Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K on Sunday, February 9. Hours of operation will be from 0600-0700 (depending on location) to about 1000 hours, again using the Palos Verdes Estates NART radio group's 440 Bayview repeater. Let us know if you can be on the operator team and specific locations you would like, We'll be working in conjunction with amateur operators who are also volunteers with the Redondo Beach Police Department or other city radio groups. (LMT-03) Routine: 01/05/2025 2050 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 50 We need your help operating our weekly District nets at 1930 hours or providing our District report on the weekly County net at 1900 hours each Monday. We encourage you to come to the Lomita station now that renovation work is completed or operate from home any week. Even without good simplex coverage you could do the main net on the crosslinked repeaters from home. Scripts and the net assignments are on the District website. Contact me at [email protected] with any Monday when you can help. The 48 hour participation requirement will again be enforced this year. (LMT-04) Routine: 01/05/2025 2110 hours To: All Members From: Deane Bouvier, Staff 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-05) Routine: 01/05/2025 2110 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 As we start 2025 DCS has already been planning activities enabling our members to learn more and earn hours. Our next Countywide quarterly radio exercise will be on Saturday, February 1; quarterly training is set for Saturday, March 1; the DCS annual member meeting is slated for Saturday, March 22; and our next District member meeting will be in April on dates TBD. (LMT-06) Routine: 01/05/2025 2115 hours To: All Members From: Diana Feinberg, Staff 60 Please indicate if you are interested in taking the Sheriff's Department defensive driving class which is necessary before operating any County-owned vehicle (...and the class makes you a better personal driver). No date has been set but we are trying to determine members' interest among those who have not taken the class. These one-day classes in past years have been at several sites including the Fairplex grounds in Pomona, the LASD complex in South Whittier, and at certain Sheriff Stations. (LMT-07) (End of Messages) |
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