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by VK6LD
Tue Jan 26, 2021 7:31 am
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: FESA frequencies
Replies: 310
Views: 949111

Re: FESA frequencies

The frequency is for Surf Lifesaving WA, not WAERN and looking at the emission type is probably DMR.
by VK6LD
Tue Nov 19, 2019 9:04 pm
Forum: Scanners and Receivers
Topic: Recommendations for a MW and SW receiver?
Replies: 2
Views: 6177

Re: Recommendations for a MW and SW receiver?

Hi Joskek, If your budget can stretch to $129.00, the AR1780 from Jaycar gets good reports. The main difference is it can also receive SSB transmissions in addition to AM mode. https://www.jaycar.com.au/compact-world-band-radio-with-ssb/p/AR1780 If you search AR1780 on YouTube, you will find some cr...
by VK6LD
Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:16 pm
Forum: Other stuff
Topic: News west and WIA news times in Albany
Replies: 5
Views: 23244

Re: News west and WIA news times in Albany

Southern Electronics Group (VK6SR) is currently testing a script to download and play the WIA & VK6 News Broadcasts across repeaters in Albany, Mt Marker & Manjimup on Sunday mornings. Still a few more bugs to iron out before putting it on air with confidence, but time permitting hopefully w...
by VK6LD
Thu Dec 01, 2016 6:21 pm
Forum: Industry
Topic: News: Govt quashes dedicated public safety mobile proposal
Replies: 2
Views: 6756

Re: News: Govt quashes dedicated public safety mobile propos

I saw this mentioned on the news last night - Telstra giving priority to emergency services on Their LTE mobile network. http://www.news.com.au/technology/online/telstra-spruiking-new-mobile-service-dedicated-to-emergency-workers-ahead-of-bushfire-season/news-story/0562dcfd3448a448e6db72f8c630c7ce h...
by VK6LD
Sun Jun 30, 2013 9:38 pm
Forum: General Scanning
Topic: Western power emergancy frequencies?
Replies: 1
Views: 3150

Re: Western power emergancy frequencies?

Try 78.8625mhz.
by VK6LD
Mon Dec 19, 2011 9:22 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: [WF] Odds and Sods, Out n About No.2
Replies: 7
Views: 4419

Re: [WF] Odds and Sods, Out n About No.2

Correct - It was the Cannington Fire Station, which closed when they relocated to the Welshpool Station and it was sold off.
by VK6LD
Fri Nov 04, 2011 9:39 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: CHOGM - random Pics
Replies: 24
Views: 15117

Re: CHOGM - random Pics

G'day Matt,

Great nice clear shots. Good work.

Cheers,
by VK6LD
Mon Oct 10, 2011 9:17 pm
Forum: Amateur Radio
Topic: WA VHF Group Spring Scramble
Replies: 2
Views: 3509

Re: WA VHF Group Spring Scramble

Just a reminder that the WA VHF Group 2011 Spring Scramble will be held this coming Sunday 16 October 2011. The aim of the scramble is to contact as many different stations as possible, on as many bands as possible, 6 metres and above. The Spring Scramble coincides with the JOTA weekend, JOTA statio...
by VK6LD
Sat Sep 10, 2011 10:43 pm
Forum: Amateur Radio
Topic: Squid Poles
Replies: 6
Views: 5169

Re: Squid Poles

I locked mine in tight and now it won't collapse down...! To strengthen mine up, I put a broomstick up inside the base (packed it out with insulation tape wound around the broomstick) and also put insulation tape over the section tapers. It never slipped down, but when it came time to move it, the b...
by VK6LD
Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:55 pm
Forum: Amateur Radio
Topic: WA VHF Group Spring Scramble
Replies: 2
Views: 3509

WA VHF Group Spring Scramble

The WA VHF Group Spring Scramble is happening on Sunday 16 October 2011 between 10.30am & 12.30pm local time. [0230 - 0430 Z] The object is to contact as many different stations as possible, on as many bands, 50 MHz and above, as possible. All licensed modes may be used and extra points can be e...
by VK6LD
Fri Jul 22, 2011 7:02 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Unidentified Radio Equipment
Replies: 10
Views: 6061

Re: Unidentified Radio Equipment

astrant82 wrote: I have seen them everywhere mounted to power poles for years now and I can't find any listing of them on the ACMA database. It's been driving me nuts.
You will hear the output these devices are communicating with chatting away around 460-462MHz.

Cheers.
by VK6LD
Sun Jun 26, 2011 9:41 pm
Forum: Aviation band
Topic: Plane Tracking
Replies: 3
Views: 4552

Re: Plane Tracking

Hi Blinky,

I use the Plane Finder app on my I-Phone and find it great. It's handy to know what is flying overhead!

Cheers.
by VK6LD
Sat Jun 18, 2011 9:55 pm
Forum: WA Police Service
Topic: Unmarked Police Vehicles
Replies: 59
Views: 63768

Re: Unmarked Police Vehicles

HPS wrote: I have also noticed a new radar in the dash of the "downgraded" TEG cars, it is in the centre of the dash rectangular in shape (the old one looked like a coke can next to the driver). Anyone know what it is?

HPS
by VK6LD
Mon Mar 21, 2011 9:16 pm
Forum: Shortwave
Topic: Listening to Amateur Radio using Sangean ATS-909
Replies: 7
Views: 9831

Re: Listening to Amateur Radio using Sangean ATS-909

It took me a while to fine tune the signal so I can listen to them clearly (which was on LSB mode). I couldn't quite catch the call sign if of the other guy but I heard that one of them was VK6ATI. 8) I was also listening to the conversation - The other station was in Rockingham and Manjimup also j...
by VK6LD
Sun Mar 20, 2011 12:01 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: 3rd Alarm Scrub Fire Mania Park - Cannington
Replies: 20
Views: 11067

Re: 3rd Alarm Scrub Fire Mania Park - Cannington

written_ficton wrote:
VK6LD wrote::lol: Yep can sure tell it is Queens Park by all the burnouts on the road...!