LAUSD Buses?

[Randyk4661]

I mapped out a system and I would like some confirmation that this could be LAUSD buses?
One school mentioned was located in Gardena and is listed in the LAUSD school district.

NXDN System

152.210 LCN 52 CC
152.200 LCN 49
152.650 LCN 97
152.660 LCN 99

Talkgroups heard are

56000 "Base 2"
56001 "Base 3"
56002 "Base 1"

 

[LAflyer]

Last time I noticed (a few weeks ago) LAUSD transportation was still using some of their 800Mhz analog frequencies.

Also your listed frequencies seem a bit odd as NXDN DMR spacing normally uses 6.25 or 12.5 kHz. For example, 152.21 might really be 152.2125.

 

[Randyk4661]

Last time I noticed (a few weeks ago) LAUSD transportation was still using some of their 800Mhz analog frequencies.

Also your listed frequencies seem a bit odd as NXDN DMR spacing normally uses 6.25 or 12.5 kHz. For example, 152.21 might really be 152.2125.

This is why I'm asking.
Two schools were mentioned while I was monitoring, both come back in the LAUSD. Thinking this could be a private transportation company for special needs students? The channels were quite busy and transmissions were heard up to 7:00pm.
Also no other communications heard on any other TG other than the three I listed.

The frequencies are verified with a SDR on the spectrum analyzer. Both sets are close together, so close I was skeptical myself to the spacing.

These frequencies are not listed on the FCC database, No frequencies even close to these belong to the school district or transportation company to verify a license.

Site comes up as 484-5 (RAN5). I also see a control channel site coming up as 484-6 on another frequency, it's very weak for me to hear.

A second set of eyes on this before I submit for database submission would be helpful.

 

[LAflyer]

I am pretty sure the site 5 control frequency is 152.2125. I just monitored 152.2 152.20625 152.2125 152.21875 and 152.225 with signal strength and quality by far the best on 152.2125.

The control data indicates its a NXDN4800 system.

On what frequency did you monitor Site 6 on?

 

[prcguy]

I believe there is a LAUSD bus repair depot in Gardena.

 

[kearthfan101]

My guess is a contracted company providing services for LAUSD. These are the 3 current companies.

Mission School Transportation
Student Transportation of America
Zum Services Inc

Zum replaced First Student in 2022 and would assume about 80 percent of LAUSD’s outsourced transportation and about one-third of the district’s overall transportation operation.

 

[Randyk4661]

I am pretty sure the site 5 control frequency is 152.2125. I just monitored 152.2 152.20625 152.2125 152.21875 and 152.225 with signal strength and quality by far the best on 152.2125.

The control data indicates its a NXDN4800 system.

On what frequency did you monitor Site 6 on?

152.510 so with the shift 152.5125? I have to crank up the gain to hear this one.

@kearthfan101 I agree this is an out sourced company