RADIO SCANNER PROGRAMMING SERVICES AVAILABLE (Updated 10/12/24)

Hello and Welcome Back... 

Radio Programming Services Available ...

 

 

 

I offer a programming service for various Uniden Radios Scanners for NSW / Canberra Region Only (Australia)

 

The Masterfile (Version 7.5) on offer =
 

** BANKS ** 

01 = PSN (Public Safety Network) - Ambulance, Fire & Rescue, Rural Fire, SES (State Emergency Service), Marine Rescue, VRA (Vol Rescue Assoc), NPWS, State Rail, RTA, & Heaps More..

02 = RURAL FIRE ONLY - PSN

03 = AMBULANCE ONLY - PSN

04 = FIRE & RESCUE  / SES ONLY - PSN

05 = EXPRESS PSN - NSW Wide = every control channel activated (Updated)

06 = RURAL FIRE NSW - inc Aviation (Helicopters / Aircraft), Fireground, PMR (Private Mobile Radio), NPWS (Nat Parks & Wildlife) & NSW Forestry

07 = MEDICAL / RESCUE inc Air Medical, Community Medics, Surf Rescue (DMR enabled), Hospitals, VRA & More

08 = LOCAL COMMS - Shopping Centres, Jails, Bus Companys (DMR needed), Rail, Transport, AM / UHF CB, Badgerys Creek Airport, Entertainment Venues, Hillsong Church, Media, Security, and heaps more..

09 = MILITARY - RAAF / NAVY / ARMY - Richmond RAAF, Williamtown RAAF, UHF Milcom & More..

10 = SYDNEY AIRPORT - Main Airport Comms

11 = AIRLINE COMPANYS - REX, Qantas, Virgin, Swissport, Cargo/Freight & More

12 = LOCAL AIRPORTS - Bankstown & Camden, Wollongong, CTAF (NSW Wide) & More...

13 = ORION CONNECT PLUS (DMR) Bus Company's, Various Private Business & More

14 = ORION CAPMAX TRUNK (DMR) - Various Business/ Buses

15 = Orion GENCOM (DMR) - Mostly Central Coast Business

16 = MOTOR RACING - Sydney (Cars, Camera & Officials (DMR / NXDN Needed)

17 = MOTOR RACING - BATHURST - Cars, Teams

18 = FM RADIO (good for testing antenna range)

19 = QUEENSLAND (Gold Coast)

 

***  HOW MUCH DOES COST *** 

MASTERFILE 7.5 (Full Scanner Program - Included Banks 1 - 18)

$40 Email or $50 Post (card included) or Meet & Greet (Springwood NSW & Surrounds for meet & greet) (card included)

Please give me a 24 hours to modify the Master File, Transfer to Card and Post (I will send you a email with your backup File)

 Meet & Greet = It can take about 5-20 Mins to do. You can then enjoy the rest of your day..

(Uniden 436PT, 536PT, SDS100, SDS200 radios only)

 

Both Options Come With Online Card Backup (If your card get corrupted or deleted, you have an online backup, instructions included

 

*** HOW TO PAY  ***

1. Using this Website, Click on the 'DONATE' tab on the top right corner of this page below "Shout Me A Coffee" & Deposit the correct amount

This Method uses Paypal, you don't need an account and takes about 30sec of your Time

 

2. In the Notes section in 'Paypal', please state the its for 'Radio Programming Option (email or post / meet & greet) and an address if sending posting Micro SD Card

 

3. Cash in hand if meet & greet or Paypal before meeting

Please allow 24/48 hours for the instructions and Masterfile link to be emailed to you, it also it gives me time to find frequencies for your area. 

 

  *** WHY CHOOSE ME TO PROGRAM YOUR RADIO? ***

  

1. - I live in NSW... The Masterfile I give to you is the same one I use, Its just modified for your needs, that way, if somethings not working, I will know about it.. Took me 6 months to build..

2. - I was the founder of the COW (Cell on Wheels) frequency list on PSN/GRN Network...

After searching for nearly 2 days, I found that the COW Portable systems to have a 'NSW Wide' assignment attached to them, which means if your tower goes down for maintenance, the COW system will kick in & because my MasterFile includes all NSW Wide COW frequencies, you will be able to continue to listen...

 

3. - I was the person who worked out settings for the 436PT that need to be changed in order to receive the PSN/GRN properly, settings to be more sensitive 

 

4. Inventor of the 'Express PSN' Setup - NSW Wide PSN scan in one bank.

5. 40 year experience with Radio Scanners

 

 

***  WHAT RADIOS DO I PROGRAM? ***

UNIDEN Only

UBCD396T / XT (ask for price)
UBCD325P2 (ask for price)
UBCD436PT
UBCD536PT (Desktop)
USDS100
USDS200 (Desktop)

 

*** UNIDEN UPGRADES ***  (DMR & NXDN)

It is highly recommended that if you own a Uniden Scanner 325P2, 436PT, 536PT, SDS100 & SDS200, that you do a DMR & NXDN upgrade through Uniden as 40% of my Masterfile uses DMR & NXDN Frequency's (ask how)

 

*** SOFTWARE I USE ***

Sentinel / Freescan / Proscan /

 

 

 

 

CONTACT = michael-bailey1708@hotmail.com

 

Hope to Hear From You Soon..

Michael..

#Uniden

#programradio

#programscanner

#radioscanner

#radioscannerprogramming

#ubcd436pt

#ubcd536pt

#sds100

#sds200

** NOTE **  Terms & Conditions

Please note = No refunds issued for Masterfile Email / Post / meet & greet Version. 

It's up to yourself to have the technical knowledge to apply the Masterfile that has been emailed /posted to you. The Masterfile is the same as I use so I know they work and have been verified as working.

Also, its not up to me to teach you how to work YOUR scanner. I will try and help as much as I can to a point but its up to YOU to learn how YOUR scanner works.

Continuing to ask questions on why, when , how will see you blocked.. I program my way, I don't need to explain to you why I have programmed things the way I do, all you need to know is that, your scanner will work and work well* 

The step by step instructions are a guide only. 

I offer this service AS IS, meaning... I don't claim that its 100% correct, as whats good for me, may not be good for you.. (so far no problems :). I am not a professional, just a fellow hobbyist.

The setup is designed to get you started and then you can add, modify or delete to make it your own.
This file is the same one i use so i know it works but sometimes things change.
Please have patience as i will endeavor to fix any problems that should they arise.

For an easy to read scanner manual for the 436PT =  http://new.marksscanners.com/536/436_536.shtml

For an easy to read scanner manual for the SDS100 = http://new.marksscanners.com/SDS/100_200.shtml

For an easy to read scanner manual for the 325P2 = http://new.marksscanners.com/325/325.shtml

 If you do send your radio by post, please include a return traceable bag. No responsibility taken for damage/lost in transit.

* = You need an antenna with gain for the radio to work properly 

Michael @ NSW Radio & Communications 2024

 

NEWCASTLE - WILLIAMTOWN AIRPORT

Newcastle and Williamtown airport is unique, because the are one of the same. Let me explain..

On one side of the airport is the Newcastle civilian airport that sees over 1.25 million passengers a year with Qantas, Jetsar & Virgin landing daily (also Pelair (Pelican Air) & Link Airways) while just next door is the RAAF base 'Williamtown', home to the F35A fighter jet, the AEW&C E-7A Wedgetail aircraft, & Hawk Mk127 aircraft

 

F35A Fighter Jet  (above)

 

FREQUENCIES

NEWCASTLE AIRPORT

Qantas - 129.0250
Pelair Airlines - 129.5250
Jetstar Airlines - 130.2250
Virgin Airlines - 130.6000
Oceania Ground Services - 131.3500
Mills Oakley Lawyers - 131.4500
SITA Tech - 131.5500
Qantas - 131.6500
Jetstar Airlines - 136.1250
Mills Oakley Lawyers - 136.9750
Comms (Rental) (Gencom) - 462.7750
Comms (Rental) (Gencom) - 463.4750
Newcastle Airport Comms - 463.6250
Comms (Rental) (Gencom) - 463.9000
Comms (Rental) (Gencom) - 464.6750
Comms (Rental) (Gencom) - 465.5625
Virgin Airlines - 466.4000
Oceania Ground Services - 472.2000
Oceania Ground Services - 475.1500
TR Telecom - 485.0500
Jetstar Airlines - 505.7750
Jetstar Airlines - 506.7875

 

WILLIAMTOWN RAAF 

Williamtown RAAF - 75.0000
Williamtown Tower (CTAF) - 118.3000
Williamtown RAAF - 119.3000
Brisbane Centre - 120.5500
4 SQN - RAVEN (Pilatus PC-21) - 121.2500
GUARD - 121.5000
Williamtown Ground - 121.8000
Williamtown RAAF - 123.8500
Brisbane Centre - 125.7000
Williamtown Ground (Vehicles) - 127.2500
Williamtown Delivery - 130.3500
Fire & Rescue - 131.0000
VIOLET 1 - 133.1000
Approach (high) - 133.3000
ATIS (Weather) - 134.4500
81WG DACT - 135.1500
BRASS 01 - 135.6250
Approach (low) - 135.7000
VIOLET 2 - 135.7500
BRASS 02 - 135.7750
BRASS 03 - 135.9250
2SQN - EAGLE (PC-21 Trainer) - 136.0250
SQN MAINT (2SQN) - 136.0500
VIOLET 3 - 136.7000

4SQN RAVEN (Pilatus PC-21) - 233.1000
AQUA 14 - 234.9000
2OCU HAWKEYE (F35 Lightning) - 238.2000
3SQN RAIDER (F35 Lightning) - 238.6000
F35 Lightning (Callsign MAPLE) - 238.8000
4SQN REAPER (Pilatus PC-21) - 239.5500
GREY 01 - 240.2000
AQUA 13 - 240.8000
Williamtown Tower - 243.0000
GREY 02 - 245.6000
75SQN CONDOR (Hornet) - 247.7000
GREY 03 - 252.2000
ABM Force Marshal (WHITE) - 253.3000
F35 Lightning (SHOGUN) - 253.6000
RUBY 16 - 254.0000
2OCU HIPSHOT (F35 Lightning) - 254.6000
F35 Lightning (Callsign HIPSHOT) - 254.8000
77SQN PIRATE (Hornet) - 255.6000
F35 Lightning (Various Callsigns) - 256.5000
AQUA 24 - 259.4000
Range Primary - 260.0000
Approach (high) - 261.4000
1SQN (Several) - 263.7000
Range Secondary - 263.9000
2SQN - EAGLE (PC-21 Trainer) - 264.4000
GREY 04 - 265.0000
6SQN SABRE (EA-18G Growler) - 265.9000
AQUA 15 - 266.0000
75SQN BUZZARD (Hornet) - 270.5000
AQUA 22 - 270.8000
GREY 05 - 275.3000
75SQN CLASSIC (Hornet) - 275.8000
6SQN SWITCHBLADE (EA-18G Growler) - 279.8000
Williamtown Tower - 280.9000
F35 Lightning (Various Callsigns) - 282.5000
AQUA 23 - 282.7000
RUBY 27 -287.2000
PLUM 01 - 287.9000
F35 Lightning (ZULU) - 288.6000
Approach (low) - 293.4000
RUBY 26 - 295.7000
AQUA 21 - 296.2000
PLUM 02 - 296.4000
3SQN - BARON (F35 Lightning) - 301.1000
YELLOW 1 - 301.5000
PLUM 03 - 306.4000
76SQN - PANTHER (Hawk 127) - 309.9000
PLUM 04 - 310.5000
YELLOW 2 - 311.1000
77SQN - DESPOT (Hornet) - 311.6000
75SQN BLACKBIRD (Hornet) - 312.3000
1SQN CANNON (Super Hornet) - 315.0000
ATIS - 316.1000
82 Wing OPS - 316.2000
81WG DACT - 317.4500
76SQN CHEETAH (Hawk 127) - 318.5500
BRONZE 19 - 319.5000
1SQN COLT (Super Hornet) - 320.5000
PLUM 05 - 320.7000
RUBY 25 - 320.9000
1SQN CARNAGE (Super Hornet) - 322.5000
6SQN SONIC (EA-18G Growler) - 323.1000
F35 Lightning (Various Callsigns) - 324.4000
BRONZE 20 - 326.1000
Williamtown RAAF - 329.6000
F35 Lightning (Various Callsigns) - 336.0000
IRON 01 - 337.3000
76SQN TIGER (Hawk 127) - 338.2000
77SQN WARLOCK (Hornet) - 339.2000
IRON 02 - 340.5000
75SQN MAGPIE (Hornet) - 340.9000
6SQN SAVAGE (EA-18G Growler) - 344.1000
76SQN PUMA (Hawk 127) - 345.4000
RUBY 18 - 351.1000
IRON 03 - 352.3000
76SQN BOBCAT (Hawk 127) - 352.6000
YELLOW 3 - 358.3000
1SQN CARBINE (Super Hornet) - 359.2000
SILVER 01 (Command & Control Net) - 360.6000
BRONZE 30 - 361.5000
ARDU MAINT - 362.7000
6SQN SWORD/CUTLASS (EA-18G Growler) - 362.8000
RUBY 17 - 365.8000
77SQN VIKING (Hornet) - 369.1000
RUBY 28 - 370.4000
BRONZE 31 - 371.6000
BRONZE 32 - 372.2000
BRONZE 33 - 375.5000
3SQN APACHE (F35 Lightning) - 376.5000
F35 Lightning (Callsign APACHE) - 376.6000
BRONZE 29 - 378.5000
F35 Lightning (HOODOO) - 382.0000
2OCU HUNTER (F35 Lightning) - 382.4000
IRON 04 - 384.8000
76SQN LEOPARD (Hawk 127) - 387.4500
76SQN COUGAR (Hawk 127) - 389.2500
Air Movements - XMT1B - 392.4500
SQN MAINT - 392.8000
Salt Ash Weapons Range - XMT2A - 393.7000
Surface Movements Control Vehicle - 394.4000
Head Quarters Air Command ( Exercise ) - 394.5000
Head Quarters Air Command ( Exercise ) - 394.6000
Head Quarters Air Command ( Exercise ) - 394.8000
Head Quarters Air Command ( Exercise ) - 394.9000
SQN MAINT (77SQN) - 395.0250
Head Quarters Air Command ( Exercise ) - 395.0500
Aviation Fuel Supply - 395.1500
Base Control Point - 395.2250
6SQN MAINT - 395.3500
Air Transportable Telecommunications Unit - 395.4000
PABX Tactical No. 2 - 395.4750
ESN / SAR - PABX Tactical No. 1 - 395.5250
Security / Base Control Point - 395.7500
Explosive Ordinance - EODF - 395.9250
Air Movements Section Operations - XMT1C - Tower - 397.5250
Operational Support Service PABX Tactical No 1 - 397.6250
481 Wing   Barrier Training - 397.9750
Raaf Police Discreet Channel - 398.0750
481 Wing   XMT3C - Engine - 398.1250
2 OCU - XMT2C - 398.3500
Fire Control Repeater - 398.4750
CTCSS Repeater - 398.6500
Spare Repeater - 398.8750
Williamtown RAAF - 440.6500
Williamtown RAAF - 441.5000

 

 

Hawk MK127 Jet (above)

 #williamtownraaf

#newcastleairport

#raaf 

(photos by Michael Bailey)

    F35A (above)

PLANESPOTTING FROM SYDNEY AIRPORT

 Love This.. While Live, Put video in Full Resolution and turn on Flightradar 24

 

EXPRESS PSN, WHAT IS IT?

 Hello and Welcome Back...

A new feature i've added to my programming Masterfile is Bank 6 = 'Express PSN'

So what is 'Express PSN'?..

When I do a program for Uniden Radio Scanners (436pt / 536pt & SDS100 / SDS200), I will often ask the customer where they live. With this information, I program the PSN (Public Safety Network) using the N, S, E & W method.

Meaning, if the customer lives say Penrith, then i will program for Penrith & surrounds (Nepean Hospital, St Marys, Westfields Penrith), then W = West (Katoomba, Wentworth Falls, Springwood, Glenbrook), then S = South (Razorback, Gregory Hills, Liverpool, Horsley Park), E = East (Gov Phillip Tower, Homebush, Parramatta) then finally, N = North (Windsor, Kurrajong Heights)

Each PSN tower in this area is unlocked (there are around 460 sites in my database of PSN towers) but then I thought 'What If The Customer Goes Outside These Areas / Travels Around NSW?' so I designed the 'Express PSN' bank (Bank 6)

What 'Express PSN' does is, it has every control channel frequency in one bank, all active... So, technically, you could have your scanner programmed for Penrtih but travel out to Dubbo or Bathurst and the scanner would work as it searches the active frequencies for that area

 'Express PSN' does all the work. The scanner will search the 155 control frequencies scattered around NSW, lock into an active frequency and decode, letting you listen to the PSN Network no matter where you are in NSW... or Queensland. I recently tested the Express PSN bank in Broadbeach QLD and its worked excellently. I was picking up around 4 towers with excellent signal.

So, if you travel, 'Express PSN' is the bank for you.. 

To get the best out of 'Express PSN', be sure to use an antenna with gain, the more the better. The PSN network loves a strong signal and using an antenna with heaps of gain make the work so much more easier

If you own a Uniden 436pt / 536pt / SDS100 & SDS200 Radio Scanner and would like this function on your scanner, check out this link here = https://scanradionsw.blogspot.com/2024/08/radio-programming-services-available.html

Happy Scanning 

#nswradio&communication

#expresspsn

#psnnetwork

#radioprogramming

#unidenscanners

SEAWORLD HELICOPTER JOYFIGHT

 My Helicopter Joyfight while at Sea World in Queensland..

Highly Recommend, Just a Wicked Time.. Play LOud

Helicopter is a Eurocopter EC130 (HV-XKK)

 

 

#nswradio&communications

#seaworldhelicopters

#seaworld

#queensland

SEAWORLD HELICOPTER TAKEOFF

Wicked video I took while at Seaworld, Queensland.. 

Haven't seen this helicopter before..  Its a Eurocopter EC130

 

#nswradio&communications

#seaworldhelicopters

#seaworld

#queensland

PSN (Public Safety Network) Tower Sites (Website)

Hello and Welcome Back... New Website to add to your bookmarks.

If your into PSN (Public Safety Network) Sites / Frequencies then this is the site for you..

The PSN network is NSW trunking (ex GRN) network supporting users like NSW Ambulance, Rural Fire, SES, NSW Fire & Rescue & heaps more

This site mainly focuses on Tower information and design as i find it interesting when you look at some radio sites and it looks busy but it all seems to work..

Anyhow, Take a Look and if you like, bookmark as I'm updating frequently 

If you have any photos of any PSN towers in your area, shoot them my way please at = 

michael-bailey1708@hotmail.com

LINK = https://psnsites.blogspot.com/

 

(Katoomba (Explorers Tree) (above)

 

Mt Tomah (Blue Mountains) PSN tower (above)

Many Thanks

Michael

2024 HAI HELI-EXPO FLY-IN

 Love These Videos, I always put my computer screen to Full and turn up the volume..

Its like being there..

Play Loud

 

#2024haiheli-expo

#nswradio&communications

MALAHIT DSP2 - INSTRUCTION MANUAL (PDF)

 Hello and Welcome Back... Can't seen to find a Instruction Manual for the Malahit DSP2 SDR Radio so i scanned mine..

LINKS  (PDF)  (2.78mb)

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NIeJaCqu3P8RexzDlsSxIdOn6SSYdJMK?usp=sharing

 

 

 

#malahit

#malahitinstructionmanual

#malahitmanual

#instructionmanual

#nswradio&communications

PLEASE INCLUDE RADIO & ADDRESS IF ARRANGING PROGRAMMING

Hi, Just a Quick Note That If Your Arranging For Me To Do Programming, Can You Include 'Radio Model' and if getting card posted, 'Your Address' in the Notes section in Paypal

Allows me to do the programming faster for you.. Many Thanks

Michael

MALAHIT DSP2 SDR RADIO - A REVIEW

 Hello and Welcome Back.. I have owed a Malahit DSP2 Radio for around 2 weeks and thought i would do a review on this interesting radio.. Could this be the Swiss Army Knife of the Radio World?

So, what is the Malihit DSP2 Radio?

The Malahit DSP2 is a Full SDR (Software Defined Radio) housed in a Metal Casing. Being that this radio runs via software, the update potential is limitless. Also housed in its metal shell is a Preamp & Noise Reduction capabilities.

Frequency range is what i call DC to Daylight, meaning its range starts at 10Khz (Shortwave) and ends at 2Ghz (Satellite). There is a small gap at 380Mhz to 404Mhz but seriously, that's a small thing considering what this radio can do.

CONSTRUCTION

This radio is extremely well built. Made in China, its kinda future proof if something should go wrong. The battery is separate and uses a plug to connect to the radio. The speaker (2 of them) is connected the same way. If something goes wrong, just order a new part and its plug and play.

The top part of the radio uses two screws that holds the board together. This top part houses 2 SMA antenna connectors and 2 turn dials. Once again, if something should fail, the top part is also a spare part and available to order.

Its not all roses though. My own experience and reading online comments have come across a few niggling issues. First issue is the 2 SMA connectors that are attached to the top board. My radio had the top screw come loose after 2 days while changing antennas. The problem is that if you tighten the top nut too much, it can break the solder that holds the connector in place. Solution would be to put a nut under the bottom of the radio housing and to tighten the top nut to stop movement. Several people online have replaced the two SMA connectors with BNC connectors (including the top & bottom nuts to secure in place). Myself, I have used 2 little rubber washers that comes with various 2nd hand antennas and it works well. (see pic below)

 

The second fail is a little on & off switch. This radio has 2 on/off buttons. A main circular illuminated button that when turning off, says 'Good Bye' in Morse Code (clever). The second button is a miniature on/off button that looks like it could break if you sneeze on it, and it does. Its weird to have two power buttons. I have read online that many people have had this little micro switch fail only to stop the radio working. The idea behind the micro switch is if your not going to use it for a while, it turns the battery off for storage. Me personally, i don't use it. I just use the circular illuminated switch to turn the radio on / off. If there is battery drain using the radio like this, i haven't seen any or its not worth mentioning.

 

USING THE RADIO

The 1st thing i noticed when you take this radio out of its carry pouch is how heavy it is. Being that the DSP2 is housed in a metal case, it adds a nice touch. It doesn't feel cheap at all, granted it cost me $550 Australian, $500 for the radio & $50 import taxes (thanks Gerry Harvey). 

The 2nd thing that caught my attention is the large LCD screen. Very pretty..

Included in your carry pouch is a Retractable Metal Antenna (SMA), a Touch Pen with one tip that fails to work, (you can use your finger, just keep the protective screen cover on the radio), a well written Instruction Manual, Two Knobs that are rigid (the two knobs that come already on the radio are slippery, replacing the knobs with the rigid knobs works best) & a small lead to charge your radio via computer.

The 3rd thing i noticed was the two SMA connectors on the top of the radio. The first SMA (from the left) is 'Hi-Z' meaning it can do Shortwave only. You would use this connector for 10Khz to 30Mhz band and if your using a 'Longwire' antenna (50ohm?). There is also an option for 'Powered' antenna's in the menu using this antenna. The second SMA (middle) covers the whole band including 'Shortwave' and is the one i use, rather than swapping antennas all the time. You could have 2 antennas connected and switch during radio listening with the little LED light on the top of the radio letting you know which antenna is in use (Green = Normal / Blue = Hi-Z)

Be sure to use an outdoor antenna if you can, it really brings your radio listening to a new level.

There are 6 pages of menu systems on this radio and can get real confusing in no time. I highly recommend getting the book The Radio Today Guide - Malahit Receiver DSP2 to help you learn about the menu systems. (see below)

One of the menu settings in this radio is the wicked FM Radio 'Retro' screen which you activate by pressing the waterfall feature twice.I have gone through and named each station and it now looks like this (below)

How Cool Is That?

I'm using an outdoor antenna which is nothing special. Its just a Bandspanner (Mobile One) ripoff on my patio roof. Being that the patio is metal, the roof acts as a ground-plane and picks up extremely well, add to the fact that there is a built in amplifier in this radio, Signals come in very well.

Airband comes in excellent as does AM radio.

I have the 'Preamp' enabled and 'RF Gain' set to 20. 

From my house in Springwood, i have been able to listen to AM radio stations like i did when i was a little boy. Back in 1983, i was 13yo and was a real handful (ask my mum) so most weekends, i would go to my nan's to give my mum a break. While i was at my nan's, she would let me listen to her old transistor radio that only had 2 bands (AM & Shortwave). I would lay awake at night slowly turning the dial to see what i could pick up. Back in those days, i could hear 3XY (Melbourne), 4ZR (Roma, QLD) & 6AD (Adelaide, S.A). Fast forward today, with the Preamp on and RF gain set to 20, these are the stations i have been able to pick up so far, clear enough to be able to hear songs and station announcements and match them with online stations

1323Khz = 5DN (Cruise) South Aust
918Khz = 4VL (Charleville) QLD
1071Khz = 3EL (Maryborough) VIC
1278Khz = 3EE (Magic) Melbourne, VIC
936Khz = 7ZR ABC Hobart, Tasmania
1044Khz = 5AU/5CS (Port Pirie) S.A
1242Khz = 3GV (Sale) Victoria

This was done from Springwood, NSW.. Pretty Good with just using a Mobile One Bandspanner Antenna ripoff

The Malahit DSP2 also has various decoders hidden in the software like 'FT8', 'RTTY' & 'CW DEC'. The pic below shows FT8 decoding on Shortwave with hits from 'VK5COL' (South Aust) & 'VK3AXI' (Victoria)

One hopes that future software enables DMR (Digital Mobile Radio)

Another cool feature is when you  connect your radio up to a computer and following the steps in 'Radio Today Guide' Book (Link Below) you can use the radio to connect to your computer and run via HDSDR software and have your computer run the radio (see below)

CONCLUSION

At $500 Australian, it wasn't a easy purchase for me. I sold my UBCD536pt Desktop scanner to fund this radio. Add another $50 for import taxes thanks to Gerry Harvey who had a whinge that people buying stuff cheaper online was harming his business (pathetic) and its a costly buy. 

Did I Regret Buying This Radio

No, Its been a great ride listening to Shortwave, Airband, FM, AM radio thanks to the built in Preamp, it makes all the difference and sets it apart from other radios.

Back in the day, i had brought a Realistic Desktop radio and set up a TV Amplifier to see how far i could pick up. It had variable gain so once you locked onto a decent frequency, you turned the gain up and listen to see where they were broadcasting from. One station i picked up was 'Centrepoint' Information Radio. This station was only around 5w and was meant for visitors to the tower that could tune in via a radio and hear different points of interest in Sydney as seen from said tower. Meanwhile back in Springwood, I locked onto a faint channel on FM around 88mhz and cranked up the amp. Sure enough, I was listening to their station. I sent Centrepoint a message to let them know that i could hear them and the reply was one of shock that their info channel could be heard so far away.

Having a Preamp on a radio like the Malahit DSP2 is a game-changer, all in one well made, well constructed portable radio without the need for a computer.. Its a Win Win

Highly Recommend  9/10

LINKS

https://www.amazon.com.au/Radio-Today-guide-Malahit-receiver/dp/B0CWYMPLW9/ref=asc_df_B0CWYMPLW9/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=649975794423&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5914628496421787&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1000286&hvtargid=pla-2281582526079&psc=1&mcid=5c2b5050eee43ac4b08a20b5e4f21a17 (The Radio Today Guide To The Malahit DSP2)

 

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006002813127.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.0.0.6e1862e6o1DqbY&gps-id=pcStoreLeaderboard&scm=1007.22922.271278.0&scm_id=1007.22922.271278.0&scm-url=1007.22922.271278.0&pvid=0b0bf482-b59c-42bf-9ede-1af00691b590&_t=gps-id:pcStoreLeaderboard,scm-url:1007.22922.271278.0,pvid:0b0bf482-b59c-42bf-9ede-1af00691b590,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238110%231995&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21AUD%21495.15%21485.21%21%21%21323.73%21317.23%21%402101c5a717184330106932653ef0fb%2112000035270386090%21rec%21AU%21%21ABBuy (BUY RADIO (I Used Deepelec, Aliexpress) (Took 1 week to get to me) (be sure to search for Ver 2.4)

 

#malahitdsp2

#malahit

BALLINA / BYRON GATEWAY AIRPORT (YBNA)

 FREQUENCIES

120.300  Brisbane Centre
121.300  Lighting
124.200  CTAF / Tower
126.050  Ground (Brisbane Centre)
129.050  Virgin Air
129.525  Pelair
130.125  Jetstar
130.750  Qantas
131.000  Airservices Aust
131.450  Mills Oakley Lawyers
131.550  SITA
134.800  AWIS (Weather)

412.850  Airservices Aust
413.350  Airservices Aust
426.325  Airservices Aust
465.600  Virgin Air
466.175  Qantas
495.075  REX (Regional Express)
500.7875 Airservices Aust
505.175  Jetstar
505.475  Jetstar

 

LINKS 

https://ballinabyronairport.com.au/ 

 

#ballinaairportfrequencies

#ballinabyronairport

#airportfrequencies

#nswradio&communications

 

ARMIDALE AIRPORT NSW (YARM)

 FREQUENCIES

125.750 Brisbane Centre
127.500 CTAF / Tower
131.650 Qantaslink
134.750 AWIS (Weather)
135.550 REX (Regional Express)

411.750 Airport Comms
494.950 Qantaslink

 

LINKS

https://www.armidaleregional.nsw.gov.au/our-region/transport/armidale-regional-airport 

http://www.armidaleairport.com/

 

#armidaleairportfrequencies

#armidaleairport

#nswradio&communications

ALBURY AIRPORT NSW (YMAY)

 FREQUENCIES

115.600  ATIS
121.800  SMC (Ground)
122.800  Hazair Agriculture Services
123.250  CTAF (Tower)
125.200  Melbourne Centre
126.450  REX (Regional Express)
129.125  Aust Flight Handling
130.050  Virgin Air
130.375  Virgin Air
130.625  Fuel Services
131.650  Qantaslink
133.850  ATIS
134.525  AWIS (Weather)

484.950  Qantas
485.075  Virgin Air
495.125  REX (Regional Express)

NOTES = Bird Hazard 

LINKS 

https://www.flyalbury.com.au/

 

#alburyairportfrequencies

#alburyairport

#nswradio&communication

 

 

 

 

UNIDEN UBCD536PT - A REVIEW

 Hello and Welcome Back... Probably The Most Enjoyable Scanner I Have Come Across..

 

 

The Uniden 536PT is one of those rare scanners that just about has everything. Big brother to the Uniden UBCD436PT (Handheld), the 536PT is a hybrid of Analog & Digital SDR (Software Defined Radio) Technology. What that means, is that analog frequencies like Airband, Marine, ect, ect is just as achievable as Digital P25 networks in a Desktop / Mobile Radio.

Connect a 536PT to an outdoor antenna and the sky's the limit. The sensitivity of this radio being a Base / Desktop unit is excellent. 

One thing i noted is how heavy this scanner is, its very solid. The main radio is housed in a metal housing for desktop use but unscrew the 4 screws at the back and it becomes a mobile scanner that will fit into a regular din sized car slot, just like a car radio. (The 536PT without its outer casing (below)

The 536pt in the nude (without its outer cover).. aka Scanner Porn (above) hahaha

Like the 436PT, its memory is provided by a 4-32gb memory card which slots into the front of the unit. I noticed that you have to angle the small card on a downward angle or the card will lodge into a small space that's just above where the slot and cover meet and over time, will damage your card. Once the card is in place, you have to push the card a little further until you hear a click as it will then lock it into place.

Also on the front of the radio is a 'Mini USB' socket. You can get the scanner to talk to the Sentinal software using this Mini USB but i find its easier to just take the card out, put it into a SD card adapter and use Sentinal that way, once finished, just slot the card back in its place.

The front of the Uniden UBCD536PT with Micro SD card in place (above)

On the back of the 536PT there is an Antenna (BNC) Connector , Extension Speaker socket, USB Connector, 9 Pin Remote / GPS Plug, and 2 Power plug connectors (House & Auto)

The back of the Uniden 536PT (below)

The USB plug is weird. Its suppose to drive a WI-FI dongle so it can connect to a wireless set-up but no idea how to do this, or what dongle you can use. (anybody know??) 

There was also a Mobile APP, that using this method, you could use your scanner while out and about as long as you have a WiFi connection. The scanner stays connected at home and using the App, you could be in your car, at work, ect, ect and be able to operate your scanner remotely.. allegedly.

The best part of this scanner is the 9 pin Remote / GPS plug. You can remotely connect this scanner to your computer and using ProScan software, operating the scanner remotely with a mock scanner face. (see pic below)

This setup took me a while to workout but is excellent once you have it up and running.

The first thing you will need is the ProScan Software Program up and running. Next, you will need some cables to connect the scanner to your computer. 

I use 2 cables. One is a Null Modem Cable (9 Pin Female to 9 pin Female).. It has to be a Null Modem cable or it wont work. 

I was using just a 9 pin cable adapter to USB and spent many hours of swearing and hair pulling to realize i was doing something wrong. Turns out there a difference between a Null Modem Cable and an ordinary adapter cable, who knew, who knew ???. Turns out the Null Modem Cable allows the path to return as well as send out which makes all the difference. (thanks to 'Michael James' for explaining it to me)

The other cable i use is the 9 pin (male) to USB. It has to have a Prolific chip in the lead for it to work which then means that you will need a driver for your computer so the lead (Prolific) can talk to the computer. 

You will find the driver here = Download and save to your computer

Here's where it can get tricky. 

Every time your computer does a windows update, it will rewrite over the driver for the Prolific lead and suddenly your lead no longer works and you will see a message like this (see below)

So what you need to do is tell the computer to allow the previous driver to work .. 

This is how =

Download the Driver HERE and save it somewhere where you will find it.

Double click the driver file that you just downloaded and let the program run, it will put the driver to where it has to go...

Next, go to windows control panel and click on 'Hardware & Sound' (you can also put in 'Device Manager' in the windows search bar, bottom left of windows)

Click on Device Manager

Click on 'Ports & LPT'

Right click and select 'Properties', click on 'Driver' then 'Update Driver' 

A new window will open 'How Do You Want To Search For Drivers'

Click on 'Browse My Computer'

The click on 'Let Me Pick From a List of Available Drivers'

Look for the driver dated 25/10/2008 

Double Click 25/10/2008

It will install the driver and click 'Close'

If you check the Device Manager 'Ports & LPT' it should have changed to (pic below)

 

Now that the lead is talking to the computer and is working, we now need to open Proscan.

Once open, go to 'Scanner Type' in the drop down link and select 'UBCD536PT', click 'OK'

Next, on the front of your scanner, go into the scanner menu by pressing the 'Menu' button on the front of your scanner. Scroll to 'Set Your Location', press 'E Yes', scroll to 'Set Up GPS', Press E Yes, scroll to 'Set Serial Port', press E Yes, scroll to '115200bps', press E Yes... Now just keep pressing 'Menu' button to exit.

Next, in Proscan, go to 'Comm Port' and a new window will open (see below)

Be sure that your 'Baud Rate' in ProScan is set to 115200 as it is above.

Next, set Port to 'None' and press 'Refresh'.. This will clear the port

Next, press 'Auto Detect' and it should show whats available like the pic below

Click on the '5 (or what ever port is available on your computer) Available UBCD536-PT 115200' line and it will highlight Blue, then click on 'Set Selected Available Port' and then press 'Close'

The window in ProScan should now be active. If not, go to Device Manger in your computer and make sure your lead is active. Also try plugging the lead in and out, sometimes, it takes a few goes. Also try shutting down the computer and re-starting as the drive for the prolific lead may not work until you do this.

The Uniden UBCD536PT decoding P25 Digital (above)

MY OPINION

I Love this scanner. 

I have owned in the past, a Uniden 396XT, a Uniden 325P2, Uniden 436PT (still got it) & Uniden SDS100. 

Although, the Uniden 536PT is quiet heavy and is used as a desktop scanner, Its become my favorite radio. 

I have it hooked up to an outdoor antenna, nothing special, just a Pactel Scanner Antenna on a Z mount on my patio roof. The metal roof acts as a ground-plane which helps. I have had this antenna plugged into my 436PT and while I get good results, I was blown away by the reception on the 536PT. 

The sensitivity on Airband (analog) and P25 (digital) PSN (Public Safety Network) decoding goes hand in hand. I am very pleased with this radio. I highly Recommend using an outdoor antenna to really get the best from this radio.

The UBCD536PT also decodes DMR (Digital Mobile Radio) and NXDN using unlock keys from Uniden website.

Bad Points?..  None Really. If i had to be picky, i would like the buttons on the front of the radio to be bigger but that's about it.. 

Its an excellent radio 10/10

The Uniden UBCD536PT in the Wild (above)

Hope this helps

Michael @ NSW Radio & Communications

P.S If you do happen to buy one of these excellent radios, i can program it for you so you can get the best from your most excellent radio

Programming Links Here = https://scanradionsw.blogspot.com/2021/11/radio-programming-services-available.html

 

#uniden

#unidenprogramming

#programscanner

#programmingradioscanner

#uniden536pt

#ubcd536pt

#unidenreview

#radioscannerreview

SEARCH FUNCTION ON YOUR SCANNER (Whats In My Scanner)

 Hello and Welcome Back... The search function on your radio scanner is a great way to find new frequencies.

Sometimes, scanners like Uniden have their own pre-programmed search banks (called 'Service Search') like Airband, Marine, UHF CB , etc, etc, but its more fun to do it yourself

You will find the 'Custom Search' in the menu system of your scanner

This is how mine is set out..

BANK

1 = VHF LOW (30-55mhz) Searching through the 30-50mhz band (use NFM or FM) has military users as well as older baby monitors which can make your house bugged as they are often very sensitive. I had a neighbor once who was using a older style baby monitor and being that the house was open plan, you could hear everything. Frequency was around 48mhz

2 = VHF LOW 2 (55-87.5mhz) Continuing bank 1, 55-87mhz (NFM) range covers NPWS (77.700mhz) which is an old frequency but i sometimes hear it from time to time, also some military use this band as well as kids toys/walky talky's (around the 55mhz) range.

3 = AIR BAND (108-137mhz) (AM / 8.33mhz steps) Chat channels are fun to find, usually 123.450 but i have found some around 126mhz as well. I once found a chat frequency , to what sounded like a Flying School teaching the fine basics of flying with some choice words spoken when things went wrong. (from the students)

4 = MARINE (156-162.050mhz) (NFM / 5Khz steps) Ships to Shore, Shore to Ships and ... Pirates

5 = MILITARY UHF1 (225-300mhz) (AM) (5Khz steps) I find its better to break up the military satellite band, that way you can concentrate on a small portion at a time. Sunrise & sunset is a good time to go searching. I have picked up many Russian users who are using this band (and Bank 6) chatting away (in Russian) from my place in Blue Mountains (NSW) coming in strong for around 30 mins before fading. Interesting Listening

6 = MILITARY UHF2 (300-380mhz) (AM) (5khz steps) Continuing on from Bank 5... Lots of interesting listening, its just getting the timing right, Sunrise / Sunset is the best time. Outdoor antenna works wonders.

7 = MILITARY UHF3 (380-400mhz) (NFM) (5Khz steps) Following on from banks 5 & 6. Sometimes hear p25 links on this band from Military Traffic

8 = FM RADIO (88-107.9MHZ) (FMB = FM Broadcast Band) Excellent for testing for range if your using an outdoor antenna. From my place in Blue Mountains, i can get radio station 2ST (Bowral) in the Southern Highlands on a good day.

9 = UHF (450-500mhz) (FMN) (6.25khz steps) great for finding hidden frequencies / users and once you find something interesting, use the ACMA page search to narrow down the frequency. I have found various Bus company's / Taxis who go under a different name (usually just someones name, Eg John Smith = West Sydney Taxi's). In the ACMA page, under 'Find', change to 'Registrations' enter the frequency found and in the 'Where' box, change to 'Mhz' and it will give you all the users for that frequency.

10 (0) = UHF CB (476.425 - 477.4125) (NFM) (6.25Khz) Only if your really bored, you can listen to the idiots arguing who has the best antenna and how they have more power and everyone else is just ...Mud

And that's it. That's how i set out my 'Custom Search' in my Uniden 436PT (Handheld) & MY 536PT (Desktop)

Always use an Outdoor Antenna if you can, it opens the door to a whole new world..

Enjoy

#unidensearch

#uniden

#radioscanner

#scanner

SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW

 Hello and welcome back.... The Sydney Royal Easter Show Has started for Another Year.. 

Located at Homebush, NSW, The Royal Easter Show starts 22nd March and ends 2nd April

The Royal Agricultural Society runs the Royal Easter Show

 

FREQUENCIES

Royal Agricultural Society (Portables)    471.2875
Royal Agricultural Society    -    472.4000
Royal Agricultural Society    -    487.0000
Royal Agricultural Society    -    505.1125
Royal Agricultural Society    -    506.5375
Royal Agricultural Society    -    507.1250
Royal Agricultural Society    -    507.5000
Royal Agricultural Society    -    507.9875

Strong presence from St John Ambulance

St John Ambulance    -    412.1000
St John Ambulance    -    460.0250
St John Ambulance    -    465.9875 (main ch / very active)
St John Ambulance    -    470.1500
St John Ambulance    -    470.4000
St John Ambulance    -    805.1375

Listen To Show Radio =  https://showradio.aftrs.edu.au/listen-live/

 

LINKS

https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/sydneyroyaleastershow 

https://www.eastershow.com.au/

https://showradio.aftrs.edu.au/ 

 

#royaleastershow

#nswradio&communications

WESTERN SYDNEY AIRPORT - BADGERYS CREEK AIRPORT (updated 26/09/2024)

Hello and welcome back.... Badgerys Creek Airport (Sydney Second Airport - WSI) also known as Nancy Bird Walton Airport

Situated at Badgerys Creek NSW (postcode 2555), This airport will have no control tower and will be the first in Australia to do so in 2026

Instead, it will have a DAS (Digital Aerodrome Services) which involves having a Data center at Eastern Creek that will run hi-definition cameras / sensors with a little help from AI

The DAS Center (former Hewlett-Packard center) will be situated at the CDC site (Canberra Data Centre) at Eastern Creek (Roberts Rd)

Providers will be CDC (owned by Infratil), Frequentis Australasia & Airservices Australia


TIMELINE
2016 = Work Starts
2020's  = Stage One..  Single runway only (northeast/southwest direction) and serve as a buffer to Sydney Airport. 

Domestic, International and Cargo will be supported

2026 = 1st runway in operation (prob around Nov/Dec)
2050 = Stage 2.. 2 Runways (3.7km long - Parallel) will be operational.

 

 

**  FREQUENCIES  ** BADGERY'S CREEK **

Airservices ARFF Station (New)
415.4875
415.5375
422.6750
422.9000
426.1250

Technical Equipment Building 1
R F Industries
506.6375
505.1625
505.5625
506.3375
506.0875
505.8375
506.9000

Technical Equipment Building 2
R F Industries
506.5625
505.5875
506.1875
505.8500
507.3250
506.9375
505.1500

462.9875 - BMD Urban
411.3125 - Marr Contracting
507.4875 - BTW Comms
507.9875 - BTW Comms

507.575 - Quasar Constructions

Multiplex Constructions
509.5875
467.2000
509.9625
466.2000
471.6875
509.6625
462.0875
474.9875
472.1375

PSN / GRN  (Public Safety Network) (Former - Government Radio Network)
420.2125
420.4625
420.7125
421.2125
421.4625
421.7125

 

DAS CENTRE (Eastern Creek)

493.900
494.300
500.350
507.5875
507.8375

412.425 (Reds Global Rentals) (Security?)
471.275 (Reds Global Rentals) (Security?)
509.9375 (Reds Global Rentals) (Security?)

CDC Centre (Eastern Creek)

LINKS

https://www.westernsydney.com.au/your-airport/sydneys-new-airport

https://www.westernsydneyairport.gov.au/ 

#badgeryscreek

#sydney2ndairport

#nancybirdwalton

#westernsydneyairport

HELI-EXPO FLY IN (2024)

Love This, Be Sure To Play Up VERY Loud :)

 

#2024

#helicopterflyin

#heliexpo

ANOTHER EXCELLENT VIDEO

 

MALAHIT DSP2 Portable ALL MODE SDR Receiver

 Hello and Welcome Back... Interesting video showcasing the Malahit DSP2 SDR Radio...

 

#malahit

#sdrradio

#nswradio&communications