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Rancho Palos Verdes to launch 1680 AM emergency radio; council approves community naming contest
Summary
The City Council approved a community contest to name a 1680 AM emergency radio station, a city partnership with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District intended as a backup for critical emergency and public safety communications, expected to launch in the coming months.
City Manager Arm Aranian said the City Council approved holding a community contest to name the city's soon‑to‑be‑installed emergency AM radio station. "The 1680 AM station is expected to be launched in the next few months and will be used for emergency updates and is through a partnership with the city and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District," Aranian said.
Why it matters: The station will serve as an alternate means to share critical public information during emergencies and public‑safety events and will be accessible in most vehicles and handheld radios. Local radio can provide redundancy if other communications fail.
Aranian said the station is being developed as a partnership between the city and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. The council approved a community naming contest for the station, and the 1680 AM frequency is expected to launch in the next few months. The update notes the station will be used for emergency updates and public‑safety communications but does not specify operating hours, staffing, or the exact launch date.
Where to watch and follow up: Aranian directed viewers to RPVTV, the city's YouTube channel, and the city website (rpvca.gov) for more details. The council did not announce a final launch date or budget in the provided update.
