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: 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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