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by gromit
Sat Nov 26, 2011 12:18 pm
Forum: Public Transport
Topic: So how do they know?
Replies: 27
Views: 27751

Re: So how do they know?

They trains use a leaky loop which in essence is a low powered video system using an inefficient antenna (to reduce reception range). The video from the platform cameras are transmitted to the driver and usually fades out just as the train pulls away from the train station. My mate who is a driver ...
by gromit
Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:26 pm
Forum: Public Transport
Topic: Public Transport Frequencies and Links
Replies: 125
Views: 142505

Re: Public Transport Frequencies and Links

Does any one have Frequencies for Swan Path Transit I've got 470.675 as one of them, however I believe they have a few repeaters and I've never really listened to them much, that one is based in Osborne Park. Repeaters appear to be operated by this mob: http://web.acma.gov.au/pls/radcom/client_sear...
by gromit
Sat Feb 27, 2010 9:10 am
Forum: Amateur Radio
Topic: WA Amateur Radio Clubs
Replies: 30
Views: 25747

Re: WA Amateur Radio Clubs

robbage wrote:
Northern Corridor Radio Group (NCRG) have their '100 years of the WIA' open day 14 March 9am to 4pm at Ham Heaven, Whiteman Park (entry from Gnangara Rd at the Pony Club). Car boot sale, bbq, guided tour of their premises.
Hopefuly if I'm not working I should make it to this one :)
by gromit
Tue Jan 26, 2010 9:47 am
Forum: Amateur Radio
Topic: WA Amateur Radio Clubs
Replies: 30
Views: 25747

Re: WA Amateur Radio Clubs

Hills Amateur Radio Group (HARG) have their swap meet Saturday 27 February 2pm at the club rooms, 5 Sanderson Rd Lesmurdie . All welcome. Ham radios, scanners, CBs, computer stuff etc. Northern Corridor Radio Group (NCRG) have their '100 years of the WIA' open day 14 March (time?) at Ham Heaven, Wh...
by gromit
Thu Oct 22, 2009 6:24 am
Forum: Public Transport
Topic: Public Transport Frequencies and Links
Replies: 125
Views: 142505

Re: Public Transport Frequencies and Links

yorky wrote:Do you know the frequency for the simplex channel?

With Path Transit they also talk about a 'Channel 3' which I can only assume is a simplex as well as only two repeater channels are listed for them?
Sorry for coming in late, but Ch 3 for Path is the Circle Route frequency (472.750 MHz).

HTH
by gromit
Thu Jul 30, 2009 6:38 am
Forum: Amateur Radio
Topic: RD contest
Replies: 21
Views: 10208

Re: RD contest

robbage wrote:http://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/rdcontest

Sat 15th August 2009, 0800 UTC to 0759 UTC Sun 16th August 2009 (4PM to 4PM local time I believe)
If I can get myself near a radio, I'll see if I can give out a few points - if I do, it'll be a while since my call sign has been heard :)
by gromit
Wed Dec 31, 2008 5:24 am
Forum: Public Transport
Topic: Public Transport Authority Going Digital!
Replies: 18
Views: 9761

Re: Public Transport Authority Going Digital!

I just hope it has a damn sight better coverage and more sensitive radios than the hunka junk system we have now!
by gromit
Sat Nov 08, 2008 12:03 am
Forum: Public Transport
Topic: Bus lanes
Replies: 19
Views: 9759

the bus lanes are restricted to PTA vehicles only. If an emergency vehicle wishes to use the lane they must first radio path transit for permission and then they also clear the busses out Just out of curiosity, which bus lane(s) are you referring to? If it's the ones on the Kwinana freeway, Path Tr...
by gromit
Thu Nov 06, 2008 7:47 am
Forum: Public Transport
Topic: Bus lanes
Replies: 19
Views: 9759

nachoman wrote:South West Coach Lines are another example seen recently on the Kwinana Freeway... they are neither PTA nor a public bus
That is so they can access the Busport which is their city departure location.
by gromit
Sat Oct 11, 2008 9:08 pm
Forum: Public Transport
Topic: Public Transport Authority Going Digital!
Replies: 18
Views: 9761

cat1 wrote:course if your on the train/bus and the security have their radios turned up too loud as they usually do, it won't matter if they go digital :D
I always keep my radio as quiet as possible as I'm embarrassed by some of the inane stuff that comes out.
by gromit
Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:36 pm
Forum: Amateur Radio
Topic: amature radio max tx power
Replies: 26
Views: 11532

The rules have been changed, foundation operators can run 10 watts all modes. Cheers I must admit I will need to bone up on the regs if I am to get back on air again. I have been inactive since ~1997 and am aware the regs have undergone some changes in that time. Because I had a 2 letter full call ...
by gromit
Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:23 pm
Forum: Amateur Radio
Topic: RD contest
Replies: 21
Views: 10208

Re: RD contest

Anybody contesting in the RD tonight/tomorrow? Where will most of the FM action happen? I have no way to receive SSB. Pity I don't have any gear ATM. I would've had a go and given some points to serious contesters. I won the VHF Phone section in the 90's some time (can't remember the year) and it w...