tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70085633816671309872024-03-10T14:10:40.037+11:00NSW RADIO AND COMMUNICATIONS - by Michael BaileyRadio Communication frequencies inc Aircraft, Military, Amateur Radio, Shortwave and anything else that comes under the Radar in N.S.W. - by Michael BaileyMICHAEL BAILEYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605800158593872850noreply@blogger.comBlogger333125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008563381667130987.post-48095808790016166852024-03-10T10:19:00.008+11:002024-03-10T14:10:07.960+11:00WESTERN SYDNEY AIRPORT - BADGERYS CREEK AIRPORT (updated 10/03/2024)<p>Hello and welcome back.... Badgerys Creek Airport (Sydney Second Airport - WSI) also known as Nancy Bird Walton Airport<br /></p><p>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<br /></p><p>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 </p><p>The DAS Center (former Hewlett-Packard center) will be situated at the CDC site (Canberra Data Centre) at Eastern Creek (Roberts Rd)<br /></p><p>Providers will be CDC (owned by Infratil), Frequentis Australasia & Airservices Australia<br />
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TIMELINE<br />
2016 = Work Starts<br />
2020's = Stage One.. Single runway only (northeast/southwest
direction) and serve as a buffer to Sydney Airport. </p><p>Domestic,
International and Cargo will be supported</p><p>2026 = 1st runway in operation (prob around Nov/Dec)<br />
2050 = Stage 2.. 2 Runways (3.7km long - Parallel) will be operational.</p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8IEBV89Pp7jRZPxEuuERQ_BZZVy-9QscMkR4YOcSs8VO5efJnBgzQJiAaX_mJFKiGwo1lN0Zw__cIzSXQc-i_pYY7I75TWraA77CfkRiQeRlnugWPdL9PyMLUqU_WNAasp2h_hogQ4b4d3AJCQ9ScwXIak50izndk6avmjUfczCed_rvbWsX4ggR30w/s1504/MAP11.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="848" data-original-width="1504" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8IEBV89Pp7jRZPxEuuERQ_BZZVy-9QscMkR4YOcSs8VO5efJnBgzQJiAaX_mJFKiGwo1lN0Zw__cIzSXQc-i_pYY7I75TWraA77CfkRiQeRlnugWPdL9PyMLUqU_WNAasp2h_hogQ4b4d3AJCQ9ScwXIak50izndk6avmjUfczCed_rvbWsX4ggR30w/w640-h360/MAP11.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>** FREQUENCIES ** BADGERY'S CREEK **<br /></p><p>Construction Frequencies at the moment </p><p>Technical Equipment Building 1<br />R F Industries<br />506.6375<br />505.1625<br />505.5625<br />506.3375<br />506.0875<br />505.8375<br />506.9000<br /><br />Technical Equipment Building 2<br />R F Industries<br />506.5625<br />505.5875<br />506.1875<br />505.8500<br />507.3250<br />506.9375<br />505.1500<br /><br />462.9875 - BMD Urban<br />411.3125 - Marr Contracting<br />507.4875 - BTW Comms<br />507.9875 - BTW Comms</p><p>507.575 - Quasar Constructions<br /><br />Multiplex Constructions<br />509.5875<br />467.2000<br />509.9625<br />466.2000<br />471.6875<br />509.6625<br />462.0875<br />474.9875<br />472.1375</p><p>PSN / GRN (Public Safety Network) (Former - Government Radio Network)<br />420.2125<br />420.4625<br />420.7125<br />421.2125<br />421.4625<br />421.7125</p><p> </p><p>DAS CENTRE (Eastern Creek) <br /></p><p>493.900<br />494.300<br />500.350<br />507.5875<br />507.8375<br /><br />412.425 (Reds Global Rentals) (Security?)<br />471.275 (Reds Global Rentals) (Security?)<br />509.9375 (Reds Global Rentals) (Security?)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtDD_FkZqbIq_yFMw8-ZFsLL_q0TqtjKQK8e7JLsZSnsenYzQLjJ7zA1La32U32cfm5mubyrj2ZY4imZktjL1KXUCtUf0O_TFV-t6R36SP1wCa3NF4Fy4mHkS0JMPmqXOmljcA4-6oT4vDSAtJXVWi7e7AX5Yt3BggONEOx4xpoyUMl5zznuJEaIlLuAvF/s2000/CDC.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="2000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtDD_FkZqbIq_yFMw8-ZFsLL_q0TqtjKQK8e7JLsZSnsenYzQLjJ7zA1La32U32cfm5mubyrj2ZY4imZktjL1KXUCtUf0O_TFV-t6R36SP1wCa3NF4Fy4mHkS0JMPmqXOmljcA4-6oT4vDSAtJXVWi7e7AX5Yt3BggONEOx4xpoyUMl5zznuJEaIlLuAvF/w640-h426/CDC.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>CDC Centre (Eastern Creek)<br /><p><br /></p><p>LINKS</p><p><a href="https://www.westernsydney.com.au/your-airport/sydneys-new-airport" target="_blank">https://www.westernsydney.com.au/your-airport/sydneys-new-airport</a></p><p><a href="https://www.westernsydneyairport.gov.au/" target="_blank">https://www.westernsydneyairport.gov.au/</a> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYp19rfHnDWeWzT37Td9FbYApOHKBeh0t-PmEjcGGvj-45TfbRanjuYgLxumGY0IZmqYYoDs7ZtJS_yz7jTv76pp_1Mi31fHEZpJMKIwDAIfU9K_0KscmXCk_iANhjMClbokEDDbnHmJbPNCsQbX334UHG6a18oisDqN2-l-p38sejTDUWWTt71P9IvA/s800/AIRPORT3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYp19rfHnDWeWzT37Td9FbYApOHKBeh0t-PmEjcGGvj-45TfbRanjuYgLxumGY0IZmqYYoDs7ZtJS_yz7jTv76pp_1Mi31fHEZpJMKIwDAIfU9K_0KscmXCk_iANhjMClbokEDDbnHmJbPNCsQbX334UHG6a18oisDqN2-l-p38sejTDUWWTt71P9IvA/w640-h480/AIRPORT3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>#badgeryscreek</p><p>#sydney2ndairport</p><p>#nancybirdwalton</p><p>#westernsydneyairport</p><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/rate.cgi?ID=24346">Rate this site @ dxzone.com</a></div>MICHAEL BAILEYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605800158593872850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008563381667130987.post-16692747618963462952024-02-29T16:06:00.001+11:002024-02-29T16:06:23.851+11:00HELI-EXPO FLY IN (2024)<p>Love This, Be Sure To Play Up VERY Loud :)</p><p>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/f1JvKI6vn5M?si=dcjMPsgETdrTPT44" title="YouTube video player" width="650"></iframe> </p><p>#2024</p><p>#helicopterflyin</p><p>#heliexpo</p><p><br /></p><p>ANOTHER EXCELLENT VIDEO</p><p>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/N-fyek6VV54?si=d8MOrESQcKQNn3uR" title="YouTube video player" width="650"></iframe> </p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/rate.cgi?ID=24346">Rate this site @ dxzone.com</a></div>MICHAEL BAILEYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605800158593872850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008563381667130987.post-51513449394783546562024-02-20T17:58:00.007+11:002024-02-20T18:00:38.102+11:00MALAHIT DSP2 Portable ALL MODE SDR Receiver<p> Hello and Welcome Back... Interesting video showcasing the Malahit DSP2 SDR Radio...</p><p><br /></p><p>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/a2QkOP4IsFg?si=NKJ9-UiHbDXeCsCs" title="YouTube video player" width="650"></iframe> </p><p>#malahit</p><p>#sdrradio</p><p>#nswradio&communications</p><p><br /></p><p>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1_4wzXUwDQY?si=qwReiRabpTU6djE2" title="YouTube video player" width="650"></iframe> </p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/rate.cgi?ID=24346">Rate this site @ dxzone.com</a></div>MICHAEL BAILEYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605800158593872850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008563381667130987.post-91928076229224733442023-12-26T12:20:00.001+11:002023-12-26T12:21:46.542+11:00SYDNEY TO HOBART YACHT RACE 2023<p>Hello and welcome back... </p><p>This Boxing Day (Dec26th) will see a plethora
of Boats / Yachts hit Sydney Harbor in one of biggest events (kinda like
Bathurst1000 but for boats)...</p><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.<br />
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You can listen to the boats all the way to Tasmania on Shortwave (USB) & Marine Band<br />
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FREQUENCIES (Race Control Callsign = JBW)<br />
4483Khz USB (Shortwave)<br />
6516Khz USB (Shortwave)<br />
156.800 - Ch 16 (Distress, safety,calling)<br />
157.050/161.650 - Ch21 (Tasmania weather, port opps)<br />
157.075/161.675 - Ch81 (Tasmania Coastguard / rescue)<br />
156.650 - Ch 13 (Sydney Harbour Control / Traffic)<br /> </div>Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (Darling Point NSW)<br />4.4844<br />6.2284<br />6.5174 <br /><br />Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (Newport Beach NSW)<br />509.7875<br /><br />Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron (Milsons Point NSW)<br />412.4125<br /><br />
Race starts 1pm<br />
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Coverage on 7 Network / ABC TV<br />
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LINKS<br />
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<a href="http://www.rolexsydneyhobart.com/" target="_blank">http://www.rolexsydneyhobart.com/</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.rolexsydneyhobart.com/the-yachts/" target="_blank">http://www.rolexsydneyhobart.com/the-yachts/</a> (Boats, Sail No, Type) <br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/rshyr" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/rshyr</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/RolexSydneyHobart" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RolexSydneyHobart</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.rolexsydneyhobart.com/tracker/" target="_blank">http://www.rolexsydneyhobart.com/tracker/</a> (Yacht Tracker) <br />
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Please, Don't forget to shout me a coffee (see link top right corner)..
Any amount big or small is much appreciated and it keeps this site
happening :)<br />
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#SydneyHobartFrequencies<br />
#YachtRaceFrequencies<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/rate.cgi?ID=24346">Rate this site @ dxzone.com</a></div>MICHAEL BAILEYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605800158593872850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008563381667130987.post-31270403150412482552023-12-22T19:44:00.004+11:002023-12-22T19:46:06.296+11:00NEW RADIO SCANNER FOR CHRISTMAS?<p> Hello and Welcome Back... Did Santa Give You A New Scanner For Christmas?</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW35l28ynCX0b4CzG0fFy8gaKoTQ8cvGzvcfIHEmMTdc0A3E5DkoaemKTDQqc_WLsc6hoGJ80ydSnGhHlo9oAV17DmE0Zz2cf6fpL4S0Gs9fCTADJLsNLqRaLIc3-2WQn_qoLMn1jygHppIh36ogqJrgawxSStbaAycwVU7b6z810XWCRjiBG9E0Ii1q6R/s640/Uniden_BCD436PT.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="231" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW35l28ynCX0b4CzG0fFy8gaKoTQ8cvGzvcfIHEmMTdc0A3E5DkoaemKTDQqc_WLsc6hoGJ80ydSnGhHlo9oAV17DmE0Zz2cf6fpL4S0Gs9fCTADJLsNLqRaLIc3-2WQn_qoLMn1jygHppIh36ogqJrgawxSStbaAycwVU7b6z810XWCRjiBG9E0Ii1q6R/w232-h640/Uniden_BCD436PT.png" width="232" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>Not sure how to program it and just want to listen to the good stuff?</p><p>Let me do all the hard work for you. For a small charge, your scanner will be able to scan everything there is to scan, from Rural Fire Helicopters at a major fire, Ambulance racing to an accident, Surf Rescue pulling someone out of the surf & State Transit Buses, as someone throws a brick through their windscreen (yes, it does happen) and heaps more...</p><p>About the only thing you can't listen to is Police as they are digital encrypted. </p><p>This is how your scanner will be set out in 17 easy to use banks</p><p> </p><p>** BANKS ** (Full Scanner Program)<br /></p><p>01 = RURAL FIRE - inc
Aviation (Helicopters / Aircraft), Fireground, PMR (Private Mobile
Radio), NPWS (Nat Parks & Wildlife) & NSW Forestry</p><p>02 =
PSN (Public Safety Network) -
Ambulance, Fire & Rescue, RFS (Rural Fire), SES (State Emergency
Service), Marine Rescue, VRA (Vol Rescue Assoc), NPWS, State Rail, RTA,
& Heaps More..</p><p>03 = MEDICAL / RESCUE inc Air Medical, Community Medics, Surf Rescue (DMR enabled), Hospitals, VRA & More</p><p>04
= LOCAL - Shopping Centres, Jails, Bus Companys,(DMR needed) AM / UHF
CB, Badgerys Creek Airport, Entertainment Venues, Hillsong Church,
Media, Security, and heaps more..</p><p>05 = SYDNEY AIRPORT - Main Airport Comms</p><p>06 = SYDNEY AIRPORT COMPANYS - REX, Qantas, Virgin, Swissport, Cargo/Freight & More</p><p>07 = LOCAL AIRPORTS - Bankstown & Camden, Wollongong, CTAF NSW Wide & More...</p><p>08 = MILITARY - Richmond RAAF, Williamtown RAAF, UHF Milcom & More..</p><p>09 = MARINE RADIO - inc Marine Rescue, Marine Traffic </p><p>10 = TRANSPORT - Various Bus Companys (DMR Needed), Taxis, Trains inc Freight, Couriers, Sydney Ferries & More</p><p>11 = Orion Trunking Network - Connect Plus (DMR Needed) Bus Company's, Various Private Business & More</p><p>12 = Orion Trunking Network - Capmax Trunking (DMR Needed) - Various Business</p><p>13 = Orion DMR - Gencom (DMR Needed) - Mostly Central Coast Buisness</p><p>15 = Motor Racing - Eastern Creek Raceway (Cars, Camera & Officials (DMR / NXDN Needed)</p><p>16 = Motor Racing - Bathurst Race Track (Cars, Camera & Officials) (DMR / NXDN Needed)<br /><br />17 = FM Radio (good for testing antenna systems)</p><p> </p><p>HOW MUCH?</p><p>Option 1.. $50 (Post MicroSD Card) (436PT, 536PT, SDS100, SDS200)<br />
This option gets a Micro SD card sent to your address<br />
Please give me a 24 - 48 hours to modify the Master File, Transfer to
Card and Post (I will send you a email with your backup File)<br />
The card will be tailored to your area, all you have to do is plug the card into the radio and away you go.<br /><br />
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Option 2.. $50 (Meet Me) (396T / XT, 436PT, 536PT, SDS100, SDS200) (Springwood NSW & Surrounds)<br />
This method requires you to meet me at Springwood (or close by) and i will supply a Micro SD
(if needed) with the Masterfile that is tailored to your area, i will then install
the card / Program in your radio for you.<br />
It can take about 5-20 Mins to do.<br />
You can then enjoy the rest of your day..</p><p> </p><p>Option 3... $40 -
(Email) Masterfile Sent Via Email with step by step detailed
instructions (Suits Radios that use Freescan Program (396t / 396xt /
325p2) (You will need Freescan Running on your computer)<br /></p><p>Or Sentinal (436pt, 536pt, SDS100, SDS200) (You Copy the File to your Card)<br /></p><p>Or Proscan (396xt, 996p2, 325p2) (You will need Pro-Scan Running on your computer)<br /></p><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">For this Email version, you will need a Data Cable / Software that (hopefully) came with your radio.</div><p>
</p><p> </p><p>**NOTE = PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE <u>BEFORE</u> PROGRAMMING as I have spent time
programming only for people not bother to turn up...This way, It Slots you
into a time frame and gets programming Started.</p><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">*** HOW TO PAY ***<br />
</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">This Method uses Paypal, you don't need an account and takes about 30sec of your Time<br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div><p>2.
In the Notes section in 'Paypal', please state the its for 'Radio
Programming', and an address if sending Micro SD Card & Area of
Listening</p><p> </p><p>CONTACT = michael-bailey1708@hotmail.com <br /></p><p> </p><p>*Disclaimer - 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.<br />
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The setup is designed to get you started and then you can add, modify or delete to make it your own.<br />
This file is the same one i use so i know it works but sometimes things change.<br />
Please have patience as i will endeavor to fix any problems that should they arise.</p><p> </p><p>Hope To Hear From You Soon</p><p>Merry Christmas</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGymZISzUkEmxjwEBJbF3EkApX6kiFdoqrumnTbJHvTbRbgVI8CZXi6cv7MbXL8ZmNZNy80hGPzCEsYZ_XPu7JT3nn2nIon86iSBYAs-JiDKJIWMHicLDYEdbX2tSxu4sVmHNOboOFDBbG9hFiarVBSe-ZwFgJ9M5t3KRKn0PpF3s8vnI87wX3uGnAHoRO/s639/uniden-usds100-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="455" data-original-width="639" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGymZISzUkEmxjwEBJbF3EkApX6kiFdoqrumnTbJHvTbRbgVI8CZXi6cv7MbXL8ZmNZNy80hGPzCEsYZ_XPu7JT3nn2nIon86iSBYAs-JiDKJIWMHicLDYEdbX2tSxu4sVmHNOboOFDBbG9hFiarVBSe-ZwFgJ9M5t3KRKn0PpF3s8vnI87wX3uGnAHoRO/w640-h456/uniden-usds100-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <br /><p></p><p>#programascanner</p><p>#radioscanning</p><p>#programmingscanner</p><p>#uniden</p><p>#uniden436</p><p>#unidensds100<br /></p><p> </p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/rate.cgi?ID=24346">Rate this site @ dxzone.com</a></div>MICHAEL BAILEYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605800158593872850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008563381667130987.post-74477678099766581492023-12-11T14:42:00.004+11:002023-12-11T14:43:04.019+11:00A NEW Mystery US Military Signal Appeared<p> Hello and Welcome Back... Going To Try and Pick This Up.. Interesting..</p><p><br /></p>
<iframe width="650" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uIcUEkst0EY?si=Pl015fVDVmXP5bpM" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/rate.cgi?ID=24346">Rate this site @ dxzone.com</a></div>MICHAEL BAILEYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605800158593872850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008563381667130987.post-63954631816587696452023-11-13T17:07:00.002+11:002023-11-13T17:08:08.698+11:00QUANSHENG - UPDATED AIRBAND MODE<p>Hello and Welcome Back... Prob the cheapest Airband radio you can get.. My Quansheng came today, i ordered last Wednesday and it came today (Monday)... That's super fast and only cost me $20 something dollars..</p><p>Im going to try to flash the software sometime soon.. Good to see the Airband has had an update too</p><p><br /></p><p>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WR7dGj9ffgM?si=8tEXLb9O0pO077zz" title="YouTube video player" width="650"></iframe> </p><p>LINKS</p><p><a href="https://github.com/egzumer/uv-k5-firmware-custom/releases" target="_blank">https://github.com/egzumer/uv-k5-firmware-custom/releases</a> (Firmware) </p><p><a href="https://whosmatt.github.io/uvmod/" target="_blank">https://whosmatt.github.io/uvmod/</a> (UV Mod) </p><p>#quansheng</p><p>#nswradio&communications<br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/rate.cgi?ID=24346">Rate this site @ dxzone.com</a></div>MICHAEL BAILEYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605800158593872850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008563381667130987.post-72644630826318208612023-11-07T17:28:00.007+11:002023-11-07T17:29:22.980+11:00AUST DESERT TRAINS - Video<p> An Excellent Video, Very Well Done..</p><p><br /></p><p>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/N2bNo718dj8?si=7KYFnbjVZhcEV_HW" title="YouTube video player" width="650"></iframe> </p><p>#trainspotting</p><p>#nswradio&communications<br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/rate.cgi?ID=24346">Rate this site @ dxzone.com</a></div>MICHAEL BAILEYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605800158593872850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008563381667130987.post-46794576176405052872023-11-07T17:24:00.006+11:002023-11-07T17:25:12.849+11:00LIVE PLANE SPOTTING @ SYDNEY AIRPORT<p> </p><p>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uGl67Yg2yRE?si=15dWQxpeKeGDc1GZ" title="YouTube video player" width="650"></iframe> </p><p>#planespotting</p><p>#nswradio&communications<br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/rate.cgi?ID=24346">Rate this site @ dxzone.com</a></div>MICHAEL BAILEYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605800158593872850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008563381667130987.post-67012742627247677962023-11-07T13:28:00.006+11:002023-11-07T14:56:35.623+11:00INTERESTNG CONCEPT - THE Quansheng UV K5 (8)<p> Hello and Welcome Back.. Single Side Band on a handheld Chinese Radio? (18mhz - 1300mhz) Interesting.</p><p><br /></p><p>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8DE-YBfNScs?si=flKJxo9H7PeWTWc3" title="YouTube video player" width="650"></iframe> </p><p>To get the 18-1300mhz, you will need to 'hack' the software (links below).. Doing so will void waranty</p><p><br /></p><p>LINKS</p><p><a href="https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005005747378093.html" target="_blank">https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005005747378093.html</a> ($21 Aust dollars)</p><p><a href="https://github.com/spm81/Quansheng_UV-K5/blob/main/Firmware/UNIVERSAL%20FIRMWARE%20(%20All%20Radios%20-%20UV-K5%2C%20UV-K5(8)%2C%20UV-K6%2C%20UV-5R%20Plus%2C%20etc...)/Open%20Spectrum%20Firmware%20by%20facgi/uv-k5-firmware-fagci-mod-v1.1.2-SSB-lite-test.bin" target="_blank">https://github.com/spm81/Quansheng_UV-K5/blob/main/Firmware/UNIVERSAL%20FIRMWARE%20(%20All%20Radios%20-%20UV-K5%2C%20UV-K5(8)%2C%20UV-K6%2C%20UV-5R%20Plus%2C%20etc...)/Open%20Spectrum%20Firmware%20by%20facgi/uv-k5-firmware-fagci-mod-v1.1.2-SSB-lite-test.bin</a> (Update / Flash the firmware)</p><p><a href="http://en.qsfj.com/support/downloads/3268" target="_blank">http://en.qsfj.com/support/downloads/3268</a> (enable software update)</p><p>Huge thanks to 'OM0ET' for uploading this video</p><p><a href="https://whosmatt.github.io/uvmod/" target="_blank">https://whosmatt.github.io/uvmod/</a> (more firmware)<br /></p><p>A REVIEW</p><p>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WdoOkBDLV8A?si=q7hPFrSbKbLng0y5" title="YouTube video player" width="650"></iframe> </p><p>#quansheng</p><p>#hackedradio</p><p><br /></p><p>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2k6OfJtl234?si=MF0uRCdeENzogL5a" title="YouTube video player" width="650"></iframe> </p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/rate.cgi?ID=24346">Rate this site @ dxzone.com</a></div>MICHAEL BAILEYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605800158593872850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008563381667130987.post-50726533001120161932023-10-15T12:40:00.005+11:002023-10-15T12:45:18.798+11:00HOLSWORTHY ARMY BARRCKS (NSW)<p> Hello and Welcome Back... </p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiETH0G5Esl6uanWOloS6Nce8jretulPO5qGP9lWwSRqPvsWSTmQb1_DNeKjIFT96CuA5dxW-qtn_slzmwWWto4AisB2ly3zCKLGRVmZrGgZ9XRJDkMy2EZMNoL0RgZn6biWRgP2WcD25GzUuB4n1T96zIv0BfDuYhQr6T35Q0jUIIpGq8bUVFdhZJ4b8XM/s1219/holsworthy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="646" data-original-width="1219" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiETH0G5Esl6uanWOloS6Nce8jretulPO5qGP9lWwSRqPvsWSTmQb1_DNeKjIFT96CuA5dxW-qtn_slzmwWWto4AisB2ly3zCKLGRVmZrGgZ9XRJDkMy2EZMNoL0RgZn6biWRgP2WcD25GzUuB4n1T96zIv0BfDuYhQr6T35Q0jUIIpGq8bUVFdhZJ4b8XM/w640-h340/holsworthy.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div> <p></p><p>Holsworthy military base (ICAO: YSHW) is an Australian Army military barracks, located in the Heathcote National Park in Holsworthy approximately 25 km (16 mi) from the central business district, in south-western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. </p><p><br />The barracks is part of the Holsworthy military reserve, which is 22,000 ha (54,000-acre) training area and artillery range for the Australian Army.</p><p>Holsworthy Army Barracks is home to </p><p> 145 Signal Squadron<br /> 2nd Commando Regiment<br /> 6th Aviation Regiment<br /> 1st Health Support Battalion</p><p>Home to Blackhawk & Sea King helicopters.. Sadly the Taipan Helicopters are no longer.. <br /></p><p> </p><p>FREQUENCIES</p>72.350 - Agency Range (Primary)<br />77.825 - Army<br />82.400 - Agency Range (Secondary)<br />121.000 - 6 AVN RGT HQ (CTAF)<br />124.550 - Sydney Radar<br />132.900 - Holsworthy (Dept of Defence)<br />136.500 - Holsworthy (Dept of Defence)<br />150.9625 - Holsworthy (Dept of Defence)<br />151.025 - Holsworthy (Dept of Defence)<br />151.1625 - Holsworthy (Dept of Defence)<br />151.2125 - Holsworthy (Dept of Defence)<br />151.275 - Holsworthy (Dept of Defence)<br />161.200 - Dept Of Defence (Moorebank)<br />285.400 - Army<br />394.900 - Army<br />487.200 - Holsworthy (Dept of Defence)<br />490.5375 - Holsworthy<br />492.925 - Holsworthy Range Control<br /><p><br /></p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4r9LhLtWaN-uilFUmvT_IE4_x4yBuQP6m06YuPZkwERzbgG4G5BrIwo_kb80-GF8YYc5Si74E1zGQVkWYfEZIgBxGOPmU_BrFA2KKXpTOsOuU6a95DQd7YXKIsB-cDlK5FRwmU-JcrINxUbQFgG7-zGPfemNiAUF7EKgi_T7j5LbV2KCqKA8s-QPjdcaC/s4309/blackhawk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2874" data-original-width="4309" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4r9LhLtWaN-uilFUmvT_IE4_x4yBuQP6m06YuPZkwERzbgG4G5BrIwo_kb80-GF8YYc5Si74E1zGQVkWYfEZIgBxGOPmU_BrFA2KKXpTOsOuU6a95DQd7YXKIsB-cDlK5FRwmU-JcrINxUbQFgG7-zGPfemNiAUF7EKgi_T7j5LbV2KCqKA8s-QPjdcaC/w640-h426/blackhawk.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />#army<p></p><p>#armyfrequencies</p><p>#holsworthyfrequencies <br /></p><p>#NOTE - These frequencies are for military / aviation enthusiasts only. <br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/rate.cgi?ID=24346">Rate this site @ dxzone.com</a></div>MICHAEL BAILEYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605800158593872850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008563381667130987.post-20748458651447157032023-10-01T12:09:00.016+11:002023-10-01T13:12:56.770+11:00ARE YOU BUSHFIRE READY? <p> Hello and Welcome Back... Summer has come early this time around, and while i love the heat, so does Bushfires..</p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtKwdS-AXcqKMwTCpQgZ6ZoI0sg9dQIlrtZlhJ5yOV3_hMf__LNk6hGOw1VOA17xS6SonC21K-s1UQnle1z7hpuC50sw0dR1mqd-uJfqNgzSZV0LF-6GDwiUkOLRUdQlgWKVFT6Za-nDgEBF5lcWFFqYecPehXvxMXuc9N8jDXD33PZCw_fuGmzTqiLe2O/s4320/DSCN0290.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtKwdS-AXcqKMwTCpQgZ6ZoI0sg9dQIlrtZlhJ5yOV3_hMf__LNk6hGOw1VOA17xS6SonC21K-s1UQnle1z7hpuC50sw0dR1mqd-uJfqNgzSZV0LF-6GDwiUkOLRUdQlgWKVFT6Za-nDgEBF5lcWFFqYecPehXvxMXuc9N8jDXD33PZCw_fuGmzTqiLe2O/w640-h480/DSCN0290.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>(Winmalee Fires 2013) (above) <br /><p></p><p>I live in Springwood, bang smack in the middle (almost) of the Blue Mountains. </p><p>There have been several large bushfires in the Blue Mountains over the years, but the biggest and most scariest for me was the 2013 Winmalee fires.</p><p>It was a hot, windy day and i was getting ready to go pick my kids up from Winmalee High & Winmalee Public school around 2pm<br /></p><p>As I was about to leave, I heard a heap of sirens so I figured I would grab my scanner and a little birdie in my head told me to grab my camera as well... I'm Glad I Did<br /></p><p>As I was rounding the top of Hawkesbury rd, Springwood near the golf course, i could see a huge plume of smoke.. </p><p>This was the view (below)<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj907ymgZXX7XfoTz71gqUnP22T4UzIOVwKT_pS5soiA8W0mJv9KfuoudlyMoyaglfrYcLtMNWZH2UXvHnb5-HtXV-QGsGO4AgrgErEi4_yI2KFprLZ-QKC-HisThiLQ9Qmpo9nUTSKuet_MZhNdBDxXeS_53jMDPLEH2DZPPdFgGAu05TXnpvnJ8Yr08i-/s4320/2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj907ymgZXX7XfoTz71gqUnP22T4UzIOVwKT_pS5soiA8W0mJv9KfuoudlyMoyaglfrYcLtMNWZH2UXvHnb5-HtXV-QGsGO4AgrgErEi4_yI2KFprLZ-QKC-HisThiLQ9Qmpo9nUTSKuet_MZhNdBDxXeS_53jMDPLEH2DZPPdFgGAu05TXnpvnJ8Yr08i-/w640-h480/2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />My first thoughts were, 'Shit, My Kids Are In There Somewhere'... sadly, I didn't get to them.. It was to be 3-4 days before i would get to see my kids again..<br /><p></p><p>I made it to the bottom of the hill and that's where i was stuck as the road I was now on resembling a car park. The amount of Emergency Vehicles that was now flying past me was staggering..</p><p>I turned on the scanner to revealed the true horror, multiple 'Red' messages were coming through the speaker from both the RFS (Rural Fire) and Fire Brigade (Fire & Rescue) as one by one, various trucks from other suburbs were now flying past me.. </p><p>I tried to phone my wife but phones were out as the influx of people trying to contact love ones pushed the nearest phone tower to its limit.. So was internet, that was down too.. I sent multiple messages trying to let my wife know what was happening, who was at home, oblivious to what was going on<br /></p><p>This was the view from where i was parked (Below)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieFS9mPIDsjKU25TMhO2ZFlotJpP63ZpraHTWunLVZyq3RkyRQzuh1Pvkx4w_eq-szzXam4X_3TG_LUJVBEmkqq2bKHBMksWvmHrKPEIyYw3r0ikBR57YjEdnQZ2snG1qI3oaLGzMtNkMg9LNCm1aSnTgG0s2vT8iUGeqhnXccDwJs2lWEmuhhSoU4dK6l/s4320/3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieFS9mPIDsjKU25TMhO2ZFlotJpP63ZpraHTWunLVZyq3RkyRQzuh1Pvkx4w_eq-szzXam4X_3TG_LUJVBEmkqq2bKHBMksWvmHrKPEIyYw3r0ikBR57YjEdnQZ2snG1qI3oaLGzMtNkMg9LNCm1aSnTgG0s2vT8iUGeqhnXccDwJs2lWEmuhhSoU4dK6l/w640-h480/3.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Thankfully, one of my messages got through and my wife rang relatives who lived on the other side of the fire who picked up my kids before things really hit the fan..</p><p>From where I was, nobody knew how big this fire had spread in such a small space of time... I did, because my scanner was now, my only form of communication... I could hear what was happening, as it happened.. </p><p>In a Bushfire, never rely on the phone network as i just gets choked with messages, phone calls and internet all trying to get information, all at the same time.. <br /></p><p>Your scanner, when programmed correctly, is your only source of instant information that could mean life or death..</p><p>That day on 17th October 2013, 248 dwellings in Winmalee, Yellow Rock and surrounds were burnt to the ground, 193 houses were lost while another 109 houses were damaged.. Sadly 2 people died..</p><p>It all started when trees hit power-lines causing then to spark.. <br /></p><p> </p><p>So, What To Program?</p><p>The first thing I always program into my radio are the Air Frequencies as helicopter support are often the first real good 'Birds Eye' view on how big the fire is and where its heading..<br /></p><p>RFS (Rural Fire Service) has several helicopters & other large aircraft on standby at any given notice, those include Large Air Tankers, three fixing wing aircraft and seven helicopters including a CH-47 Chinook</p><p>119.100 (Wollongong, Bulli, Sydney)<br />118.150<br />123.450 (air to air chat)<br />123.650<br />124.250<br />124.450<br />128.700<br />130.550<br />132.350<br />132.550<br />133.200<br />134.375 (RAAF)<br />136.025 (RAAF)<br />152.8125 (Handhelds)<br />450.4125 (Comms) <br /></p><p> </p><p>Next is, National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) now known as 'Office of Environment & Heritage'<br /></p><p>Current Fleet</p><p>Parkair 1 (VH-NPX) - Aerospatiale AS 350B3 Helicopter<br />Parkair 2 (VH-NPD) - Eurocopter AS 350B3 Helicopter<br />Parkair 3 (VH-WDS) - Airbus Helicopters H125 Helicopter<br />Parkair 4 (VH-UAH) - Eurocopter AS 350B3 Helicopter<br />Parkair 5 (VH-ZHG) - Eurocopter AS 350B3 Helicopter<br />Parkair 6 (VH-TFV) - Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX Airplane<br />Parkair 7 (VH-TQV) - Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX Airplane</p><p>119.600 (Perisher)<br />122.850<br />123.850<br />124.050<br />125.450<br />130.650 (Mt Poppong/Howes Valley)<br />134.700</p><p>NPWS (Fireground)<br />161.175<br />161.1375<br />161.300<br />161.3125<br />162.525<br />162.6375<br />162.700</p><p> </p><p>Next thing I program is RFS Fireground channels as this get a good idea of whats happening on the ground.. Fire Ground is limited to 5w of power so you have to be fairly close to hear them..</p><p>161.1500 - Fireground 1<br />161.0625 - Fireground 2<br />161.0750 - Fireground 3<br />161.1125 - Fireground 4<br />161.0875 - Fireground 5<br />161.0375 - Fireground 6<br />161.0125 - Fireground 7<br />161.0500 - Fireground 8<br />161.1875 - Fireground 9<br />161.2125 - Fireground 10 (Baulkham Hills)<br />161.2250 - Fireground 11 (Blue Mountains)<br />161.2375 - Fireground 12 (Camden)<br />161.2500 - Fireground 13 (Campbelltown)<br />161.3375 - Fireground 14 (Gosford)<br />161.3625 - Fireground 15 (Hawkesbury)<br />161.3750 - Fireground 16 (Hornsby)<br />161.3875 - Fireground 17 (Liverpool)<br />161.4125 - Fireground 18 (Penrith / Blacktown)<br />161.4500 - Fireground 19 (Sutherland)<br />161.4625 - Fireground 20 (Waringah) <br /></p><p> Analogue/Digital Simplex<br />FG1 - 411.0125<br />FG2 - 411.0375<br />FG3 - 411.0625<br />FG4 - 411.0875<br />FG5 - 411.0125<br />FG6 - 411.0375<br />FG7 - 411.0625<br />FG8 - 411.0875<br /> <br />Analogue/Digital Repeater<br />R17 - 462.0625<br />R18 - 462.2875<br />R19 - 462.4250<br />R20 - 462.5250<br />R21 - 462.5375<br />R22 - 462.9000<br />R23 - 462.9625<br />R24 - 462.9875</p><p> </p><p>The view from my back door (once i got home)</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNTqLc-cRtFjQtkmHJMYnsEItFW8o7uLQUa5ee7iUGFqTXQvMDC0kOL_jw23icnG8kaT6AH0pFtD-EDkWtJWlrM5gCq0L6VmnkkTBBRJMWM0d95Kt6-wzblLgn_grSv9y2-RJp6vLhAlOrvk3rIcAU7zxTJRCHUDSNtRmy7vYwNssRBL-Sg-NW-rxwnfpj/s4320/4.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNTqLc-cRtFjQtkmHJMYnsEItFW8o7uLQUa5ee7iUGFqTXQvMDC0kOL_jw23icnG8kaT6AH0pFtD-EDkWtJWlrM5gCq0L6VmnkkTBBRJMWM0d95Kt6-wzblLgn_grSv9y2-RJp6vLhAlOrvk3rIcAU7zxTJRCHUDSNtRmy7vYwNssRBL-Sg-NW-rxwnfpj/w640-h480/4.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p> </p><p>Next on the list is NSW Forestry. </p><p></p><p>Forestry is not as big as NPWS in regards to firefighting but in a large Bushfire environment, Forestry will often get called in to help </p><p>NSW Wide 70.550<br />NSW Wide 72.650<br />Sydney 79.1125<br />NSW Wide 79.9375<br />NSW Wide 79.9375<br />ForestAir Helicopter - 132.550 (Bankstown Airport)<br />NSW Wide 150.700<br />NSW Wide 154.4125<br />NSW Wide 161.450<br />NSW Wide 426.0750<br />NSW Wide 426.300</p><p><br /></p><p></p><p>Rural Fire Misc Frequencies (NSW Wide - Portables/Handhelds)<br /></p>75.225<br />77.650<br />77.6625<br />77.8875<br />78.1625<br />415.525<br />422.6875<br />422.9375<br />426.0875<br />426.3375<br /><p><br />161.0125 - NSW Fire Service Headquarters (Homebush)<br />161.1500 - NSW Fire Service Headquarters (Homebush)<br />460.69375 - NSW Fire Service Headquarters (Homebush)</p><p><br /></p><p>RFS - PMR (Personal Mobile Radio)</p><table><tbody><tr><td>Kurrajong RFS</td><td>-</td><td>77.6625</td></tr><tr><td>Yetholme RFS</td><td>-</td><td>77.9125</td></tr><tr><td>Jews Mtn RFS</td><td>-</td><td>78.2125</td></tr><tr><td>Lithgow (Hassans Walls) RFS</td><td>-</td><td>78.2375</td></tr><tr><td>Terrey Hills RFS</td><td>-</td><td>78.7375</td></tr><tr><td>Hillside RFS</td><td>-</td><td>78.825</td></tr><tr><td>Glenorie RFS</td><td>-</td><td>78.825</td></tr><tr><td>Heathcote RFS</td><td>-</td><td>78.925</td></tr><tr><td>Razorback (Camden) RFS</td><td>-</td><td>78.9875</td></tr><tr><td>Homebush (Olympic Park)</td><td>-</td><td>161.0125</td></tr><tr><td>Hornsby Heights RFS</td><td>-</td><td>161.0375</td></tr><tr><td>Terrey Hills RFS</td><td>-</td><td>161.0625</td></tr><tr><td>Hillside RFS</td><td>-</td><td>161.0750</td></tr><tr><td>Glenorie RFS</td><td>-</td><td>161.0750</td></tr><tr><td>Prestons (Liverpool) RFS</td><td>-</td><td>161.0875</td></tr><tr><td>Heathcote RFS</td><td>-</td><td>161.1125</td></tr><tr><td>Homebush (Olympic Park)</td><td>-</td><td>161.150</td></tr><tr><td>Plumpton RFS</td><td>-</td><td>161.2125</td></tr><tr><td>Oberon RFS</td><td>-</td><td>161.2250</td></tr><tr><td>Wilberforce RFS</td><td>-</td><td>161.2375</td></tr><tr><td>Campbelltown RFS</td><td>-</td><td>161.250</td></tr><tr><td>Silverdale RFS</td><td>-</td><td>161.3375</td></tr><tr><td>Narellan RFS</td><td>-</td><td>161.3625</td></tr><tr><td>Regentville (Penrith) RFS</td><td>-</td><td>161.3875</td></tr><tr><td>Nattai RFS</td><td>-</td><td>161.400</td></tr><tr><td>Terrey Hills RFS</td><td>-</td><td>161.400</td></tr><tr><td>Kingswood RFS</td><td>-</td><td>461.04375</td></tr><tr><td>Lithgow RFS</td><td>-</td><td>461.31875</td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr></tbody></table>
<p></p><p><br /></p><p>And Lastly PSN (Public Safety Network) ex GRN (Government Radio Network) (P25)<br /></p><p><a href="https://www.nswpsn.com/home" target="_blank">https://www.nswpsn.com/home</a></p><p>Programming for PSN/GRN can be complicated as you will need to program Base Frequencies as well as TGID (ID Tags) that tell your scanner who using the radio..</p><p>The PSN can be complicated for new users or scanner lovers who have come back to scanning after a long time away from the radio...</p><p>I offer a service where I will program everything you need in case of emergency... and more.</p><p>In regards to PSN/GRN Programming, I use settings that make the radio more sensitive, COWs (Cell On Wheels) so your radio stays working while planned work or emergency's do things to the towers, I also have 35 years of scanning experience and I live in Springwood, Blue Mountains as the radio program I use to keep my friends and family safe is the same one I offer you..</p><p>Interested? See Here = <a href="http://scanradionsw.blogspot.com/2021/11/radio-programming-services-available.html" target="_blank">http://scanradionsw.blogspot.com/2021/11/radio-programming-services-available.html</a></p><p> </p><p>Have a Happy and Safe 2023/24 Summer and Always Be Prepared..and hope that 2013 never happens again..<br /></p><p> </p><p>EMERGENCY IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS (Video)<br /></p><p>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_-JVWEqSZJw?si=FuGoCpyhAhbWP_1n" title="YouTube video player" width="650"></iframe> </p><p><br /></p><p>All photos, Videos and information was by Michael Bailey - NSW Radio & Communications <br /></p><p>Springwood, Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia</p><p><br /></p><p>LINKS</p><p><a href="https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/" target="_blank">https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.nswpsn.com/home" target="_blank">https://www.nswpsn.com/home</a> </p><p><a href="https://globe.adsbexchange.com/" target="_blank">https://globe.adsbexchange.com/</a> (Watch Fire Aircraft Live)<br /></p><p><a href="https://scanradionsw.blogspot.com/2021/11/radio-programming-services-available.html" target="_blank">https://scanradionsw.blogspot.com/2021/11/radio-programming-services-available.html</a> </p><p><a href="https://scanradionsw.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">https://scanradionsw.blogspot.com/</a></p><p> <br /></p><p>#nswruralfire</p><p>#rfs</p><p>#2013winmalee</p><p>#bushfire</p><p>#2013winmaleebushfire</p><p>#rfsfrequencies</p><p>#nswbushfirefrequencies</p><p> </p><p>RAW FOOTAGE TAKEN BY MYSELF (It still gives me chills)<br /></p><p>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/o-oyQw7XMAk?si=jnilovI3ve07XToC" title="YouTube video player" width="650"></iframe> </p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/rate.cgi?ID=24346">Rate this site @ dxzone.com</a></div>MICHAEL BAILEYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605800158593872850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008563381667130987.post-47836524691497873232023-09-26T20:05:00.002+10:002023-09-26T20:05:15.795+10:00STRICTLY HAM TO CLOSE<p> Hello and Welcome Back... Sad news with the imminent closure of Victorian radio store 'Strictly Ham' to close..</p><p>One of my most Fav store to buy Diamond band antenna's, getting hard to find a decent store that doent sell fakes..</p><p>Read more about the closure HERE = <a href="https://www.strictlyham.com.au/retirement" target="_blank">https://www.strictlyham.com.au/retirement</a></p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCLtTtbVd4T-LM71VuZZ3kMqbTioNX1TVDHxbTHzj2G2ZOx3c1vs322wBPXeRoBG4qeDGD1-cqqTuzoz3ZOK1ebhiaHyOeFfWKZaE3DxSWEdvrBIvyCZBHhULnBIUvEvK0lGmN8HChRDOkRgbZj64Q1FZKfR3fWcT3AIIm3A98Rty5fUcOTvFMeqFuYQOd/s270/store.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="187" data-original-width="270" height="443" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCLtTtbVd4T-LM71VuZZ3kMqbTioNX1TVDHxbTHzj2G2ZOx3c1vs322wBPXeRoBG4qeDGD1-cqqTuzoz3ZOK1ebhiaHyOeFfWKZaE3DxSWEdvrBIvyCZBHhULnBIUvEvK0lGmN8HChRDOkRgbZj64Q1FZKfR3fWcT3AIIm3A98Rty5fUcOTvFMeqFuYQOd/w640-h443/store.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> #strictlyham<p></p><p>#nswradio&communication</p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/rate.cgi?ID=24346">Rate this site @ dxzone.com</a></div>MICHAEL BAILEYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605800158593872850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008563381667130987.post-24065934253568572692023-09-23T17:58:00.003+10:002023-09-23T18:04:27.326+10:00UNIDEN 325P2 (UBCD325P2) REVIEW<p> Hello and Welcome Back... I Finally managed to get my hands on a Uniden 325P2 Radio Scanner and have been playing with it for a week or so.. Here is My Thoughts.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnTuB7-4uqcO8cFvaP47qd3fEQJD7XGVrjFpmWVOlk514q9nljlYvMfuIRqv6Z0ijEDad3xPPNMbs-QWaWaUeNndyAt3LFjeFdVNdW-VhziXIDEoAhcKeMKH7P5FDnTqvhCQXvcerHZCvUJQ5cdnl3ixCTAx_Smvt63EetLbWeqlkhT6mup50LFFCtqFW6/s2465/radio2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2465" data-original-width="1920" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnTuB7-4uqcO8cFvaP47qd3fEQJD7XGVrjFpmWVOlk514q9nljlYvMfuIRqv6Z0ijEDad3xPPNMbs-QWaWaUeNndyAt3LFjeFdVNdW-VhziXIDEoAhcKeMKH7P5FDnTqvhCQXvcerHZCvUJQ5cdnl3ixCTAx_Smvt63EetLbWeqlkhT6mup50LFFCtqFW6/w498-h640/radio2.jpg" width="498" /></a></div><p>If this radio looks familiar, that's because its built using the same casing as Uniden UBC93XLT, Is this a good thing? Lets Find Out..</p><p>So, i'm guessing someone from Uniden seen that they had excess casings of an old scanner and decided to breath new life into the budget scanner market.. and so the 325P2 was born..</p><p>And it kinda works, almost..</p><p>Inside it has the same menu system as the 396T/XT which makes this radio compatible with Freescan software.. But that's where the resemblance to the 396XT ends. I was hoping that the 325P2 was a 396XT with added features but, sadly no.</p><p>For those who don't know, the 396XT has to one of the best scanners ever invented. The sensitivity of the 396XT is legendary, excellent for Airband, Military Scanning and just about anything you can throw at it so when i seen that the 325P2 had the same menu system, I remained hopeful that it had the same sensitivity as its little brother (396xt) Buuuut... Sadly no.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ4yeN-9as0nAE8u5hWJ2Kb-ucXAelvj1v1BJsGtX_0Fd333-eDFmqaEXOFnw8YjPpBsqwR9u-tfvvHZjM8RdQ2ssEdXo5cf_wZ5efdRABGSAEg9g_BMT0OXadnnnaE766OASNT8HEexU3Lzt_bEx64unubD0fLcfITLbihMzmxm4m0SVL1keW5fTtYDkc/s1920/radio3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1920" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ4yeN-9as0nAE8u5hWJ2Kb-ucXAelvj1v1BJsGtX_0Fd333-eDFmqaEXOFnw8YjPpBsqwR9u-tfvvHZjM8RdQ2ssEdXo5cf_wZ5efdRABGSAEg9g_BMT0OXadnnnaE766OASNT8HEexU3Lzt_bEx64unubD0fLcfITLbihMzmxm4m0SVL1keW5fTtYDkc/w640-h640/radio3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />(a Uniden 235P2 in the Wild) (Above) <br /><p></p><p>Firstly the 325P2 seems deaf.. Using the supplied antenna, i was surprised how it seemed to hardly pick anything up... Was it in the programming?</p><p>I switched to 2 different programming software to see if something was not right, I started with Freescan then went to Proscan (Proscan has better settings esp with DMR)</p><p>But nothing seemed to work so then i thought 'Antenna'</p><p>I hooked the radio up to my outdoor antnna and it started to receive better. I also noticed that the firmware was was behind (Use UBC VUP3 to update firmware) so i updated the firmware.. Not sure if its just me but i thought this update only made it more deaf..</p><p>Using the outdoor antenna seemed to be overkill so i looked at handheld antennas but was limited as the 325P2 uses a BNC connection and most of my handheld antennas are SMA.</p><p>I run a Diamond SRH771 on my 436PT and absolutely love it, its has to be my fav antenna but what to do with my 325P2?</p><p>So i decided to buy a BNC to SMA Female adapter so i could mate the Diamond antenna to the adapter and try that..annnnd.. IT WORKED</p><p>The 325PT burst into life, It was like a new radio.. It kinda looked funny with the adapter and a gap where the antenna connected so i got a couple of little washers to fill in the gap and some heat shrink and DONE.. now not only does it receive excellent, it looks good too.. Win Win</p><p><br /></p><p>GOOD POINTS</p><p>Large Screen and Well Lit</p><p>DMR (Digital Mobile Radio) Compatable<br /></p><p>NXDN Compatable</p><p>Phase 1 & 2 P25</p><p>Good Size (Fits Well Into Hand)<br /></p><p><br /></p><p>BAD POINTS</p><p>No Backlit Keypad</p><p>Seems Deaf without a Decent Antenna <br /></p><p>2 Battery's Only (Battery's tend to die quickly when using P25 /DMR)</p><p>Limited in Programming = Limit of 255 sites in PSN/GRN</p><p>Limited in Programming = limit to 20 groups for each bank</p><p>Limited in Programming = Limit to 500 TGIDs in Trunked P25 Sites Only</p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvolBlse9kFjASvQqZuYaf_vag6-iazpJlH6O8SCHpTe4YJtpLpkL7_ngWg0RrsPR3dZ0sGj0yiW23HYAg0mekDUwpdFLpx_vzYfpuyXfLF-qCElx8Hq5cEfV9cG0DRVTRr1cVG6S_qoldo8jGe_uRzLZ3zzK58wuNps4eeDp20vMqY3gzs2I1XguG7ttW/s1920/radio6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1856" data-original-width="1920" height="618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvolBlse9kFjASvQqZuYaf_vag6-iazpJlH6O8SCHpTe4YJtpLpkL7_ngWg0RrsPR3dZ0sGj0yiW23HYAg0mekDUwpdFLpx_vzYfpuyXfLF-qCElx8Hq5cEfV9cG0DRVTRr1cVG6S_qoldo8jGe_uRzLZ3zzK58wuNps4eeDp20vMqY3gzs2I1XguG7ttW/w640-h618/radio6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />(Only 2 battery's for this radio, 3 would have been better) (Above) Recommend Enloop Pro 4300mha batterys<p></p><p><br /></p><p>CONCLUSION</p><p>Should You Buy One Of These Radio's?</p><p>YES</p><p>Once you get a decent antenna (something with a bit of gain), some good battery's and programmed properly, its an excellent little radio.. The screen is easy to read, i wear reading glasses and even without my glasses, i can still see the screen.. The backlight is also excellent, i just wish it followed down to the keypad..</p><p>Sensitivity could be better, something as good as the 396xt would be the best and having 3 batterys for when the going get tough decoding P25 or DMR</p><p>MY SCORE = 7/10 </p><p>I Offer full radio Programming For The 325P2 to breath life into your radio (Link) = <a href="http://scanradionsw.blogspot.com/2021/11/radio-programming-services-available.html" target="_blank">http://scanradionsw.blogspot.com/2021/11/radio-programming-services-available.html</a><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip_vXkRW9qnTztIJTj3NIgW_S-hNcAt4q8p6R7B2LKYKfGPK06C4NZEm6KUGkgFwYKDffakSAa4SnE7ZCyYSbJFFMa2_upUkelSW-wjrbZi3f0tlYAYp-fnVlz4Fzq-KNu1nB8UjkuHFNqbnHwkPK2xaFVExqOoA3gSRwTFGSFltSrAlTXOoHOpr5vuiwG/s1987/radio4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1987" data-original-width="1176" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip_vXkRW9qnTztIJTj3NIgW_S-hNcAt4q8p6R7B2LKYKfGPK06C4NZEm6KUGkgFwYKDffakSAa4SnE7ZCyYSbJFFMa2_upUkelSW-wjrbZi3f0tlYAYp-fnVlz4Fzq-KNu1nB8UjkuHFNqbnHwkPK2xaFVExqOoA3gSRwTFGSFltSrAlTXOoHOpr5vuiwG/w378-h640/radio4.jpg" width="378" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju34mb1SU0oO2_7jHoE28PulpJh5-8Q5ejfbixVFhsH32H-CJm3sxhdtqdKmlWqa7Od6ge8NLxK9dTxFJmBH_quyxi1NN9cMveq41zHY2JOFDQNzMVUlI2O8GPw_YpMnxDmnqyjAl6-_Xp4oPBDJzkUYD63kBJ-xDN2QGnvkeYYPvsyid6ZCybkmMhKeEh/s2247/radio5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2247" data-original-width="1723" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju34mb1SU0oO2_7jHoE28PulpJh5-8Q5ejfbixVFhsH32H-CJm3sxhdtqdKmlWqa7Od6ge8NLxK9dTxFJmBH_quyxi1NN9cMveq41zHY2JOFDQNzMVUlI2O8GPw_YpMnxDmnqyjAl6-_Xp4oPBDJzkUYD63kBJ-xDN2QGnvkeYYPvsyid6ZCybkmMhKeEh/w490-h640/radio5.jpg" width="490" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>LINKS</p><p><a href="https://www.strictlyham.com.au/browse-by-type/antennas/handheld/handheld-antennas/diamond-srh-771" target="_blank">https://www.strictlyham.com.au/browse-by-type/antennas/handheld/handheld-antennas/diamond-srh-771</a> (Diamond SRH771 Antenna)</p><p><br /></p><p>#uniden325p2</p><p>#325p2review</p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/rate.cgi?ID=24346">Rate this site @ dxzone.com</a></div>MICHAEL BAILEYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605800158593872850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008563381667130987.post-28387231252633954402023-09-17T14:20:00.009+10:002023-09-17T14:39:53.642+10:00SLSA - SURF LIFE SAVING AUSTRALIA (South Coast - Newcastle)<p>Hello
and welcome back.... Surf Lifesaving NSW patrol season started on 16/09/23 for the 2023/24 Season so I thought i would update my database, South Coast to Newcastle (for now)...</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieT18XpJj691CmX0XnSUgF93NUUJIewIuTid9eQ5IwLu-DDD8fSbKDDbDcgGfiK4rO5XM8skln4g8S0pITj5M0z0TRzkB6NLttjzEzJXLANikvqFjUbpUvSsO7nFYdsWNTAYv169qx36ZND_EGzaET1-spe1lp1VCbe5JEiDXy3PFRzYkLBE9_-jI8oOq5/s1240/slsa%20helo%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1240" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieT18XpJj691CmX0XnSUgF93NUUJIewIuTid9eQ5IwLu-DDD8fSbKDDbDcgGfiK4rO5XM8skln4g8S0pITj5M0z0TRzkB6NLttjzEzJXLANikvqFjUbpUvSsO7nFYdsWNTAYv169qx36ZND_EGzaET1-spe1lp1VCbe5JEiDXy3PFRzYkLBE9_-jI8oOq5/w640-h258/slsa%20helo%201.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>FREQUENCIES... Most of these frequencies require DMR (Digital Mobile Radio) activated on your radio (cc = Colour Code)<br /></p><p>SLSA VHF 27.750000<br />Central Coast SLSA 464.725000<br />Central Coast SLSA 465.112500<br />Central Coast SLSA 467.337500<br />Central Coast SLSA 470.525000<br />Waverley / Bondi SLSA 471.200000 (Surfcom) (cc8)<br />Far South / Newcastle Coast 472.675000<br />Northern Beaches SLSA (Collaroy) 472.750000<br />South / North Coast SLSA 472.950000<br />Far South Coast (Bega) 473.250000<br />Central Coast SLSA 473.300000<br />Central Coast SLSA 473.425000<br />Waverley / Bondi SLSA 473.525000<br />Central Coast SLSA 473.575000<br />La Perouse SLSA 473.675000<br />Wollongong SLSA 473.800000<br />Central Coast SLSA 474.025000 (Wollongong Surfcom) (cc8)<br />Cronulla SLSA 474.050000<br />Central Coast SLSA 474.175000<br />Wollongong SLSA 474.250000<br />Northern Beaches SLSA (Manly) 474.725000 (cc7)<br />SLSA Helicopter Base (La Perouse) 474.862500<br />South Coast SLSA 474.987500<br />SLSA Helicopter Base (La Perouse) 475.100000<br />Central Coast / Newcastle SLSA 484.825000<br />Surf Lifesaving (Aust Wide) 484.950000<br />Surf Lifesaving (Aust Wide) 485.000000<br />South Coast SLSA (Maiua Bay) 485.137500<br />Central Coast SLSA 487.850000<br />Central Coast SLSA 488.625000<br />South / Central Coast SLSA 488.650000<br />South / Central Coast SLSA 489.225000<br />Central Coast SLSA 490.175000<br />Cronulla SLSA 490.575000<br />La Perouse SLSA 491.087500<br />Various SLSA (Bega) (Collaroy) 494.550000<br /></p><p>477.025 = UHF CB Ch 25 - Training & Patrols<br />477.150 = UHF CB Ch 30 - Training & Patrols</p><p> </p><p>WESTPAC RESCUE HELICOPTER </p><p>Westpac Rescue Helicopter Services runs several bases across NSW. Their main Northern site is at Broadmeadow (outside Newcastle) which is their Maintenance Facility. </p><p>Another's are (Lifesaver 21) @ La Perouse (Sydney), Belmont, Lismore & Tamworth & (Lifesaver 23) @ Moruya (South Coast)<br /></p><p>Surf Lifesaving (Aust Wide) 484.950000<br />Surf Lifesaving (Aust Wide) 485.000000</p><p>SLSA Helicopter Base (La Perouse) 475.100000</p><p>SLSA Helicopter Base (La Perouse) 474.862500</p><p>CODES<br />
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01 = on duty, available for tasking<br />
02 = on standby and available for tasking<br />
03 = on meal break<br />
04 = begin pack up patrol area<br />
05 = leaving beach, toilet break<br />
06 = entering water for training<br />
07 = unavailable to respond to calls<br />
08 = unable to be contacted<br />
09 = entering water to undertake rescue<br />
10 = lifeguard in trouble<br />
11 = search for missing person in water<br />
12 = search for missing person on land<br />
13 = mass rescue, many patients <br />
14 = deceased person<br />
15 = CPR incident <br />
16 = shark sighting <br />
17 = shark attack<br />
18 = indecent behaviour<br />
19 = undertaking first aid treatment<br />
20 = undertaking enforcement function<br />
21 = aircraft accident<br />
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Priority 1 = urgent task<br />
Priority 2 = non-urgent task<br />
Priority 3 = routine task</p><p> </p><p>LINKS </p><p>Sydney / Southern NSW = <a href="https://www.westpac.com.au/help/community/rescue/rescue-helicopters/" target="_blank">https://www.westpac.com.au/help/community/rescue/rescue-helicopters/</a></p><p>Northern NSW = <a href="https://www.lifesaver.org.au/" target="_blank">https://www.lifesaver.org.au/</a> </p><p>Magazine = <a href="https://rescuehelicopter.com.au/rescue-magazine/" target="_blank">https://rescuehelicopter.com.au/rescue-magazine/</a></p><p> </p><p> <br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8CjSmBk2BBDYc-l4d87ghvH_koIbv3dzm0aKjOVf8qqxDi9x20s_NDfz66TRlZYzfwbZgBBn4A9RV9VfYUB1FeNrh4e3udWYesqXMNwLefi_aUv95xkMgE87u1phV6DZcd_XkqijhmiKl1xYjDSyJgLF_6Yrz_G5pD1Wp1Q-oCY2D4UiKNTmbOWTMyv4I/s640/HELI%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8CjSmBk2BBDYc-l4d87ghvH_koIbv3dzm0aKjOVf8qqxDi9x20s_NDfz66TRlZYzfwbZgBBn4A9RV9VfYUB1FeNrh4e3udWYesqXMNwLefi_aUv95xkMgE87u1phV6DZcd_XkqijhmiKl1xYjDSyJgLF_6Yrz_G5pD1Wp1Q-oCY2D4UiKNTmbOWTMyv4I/w640-h426/HELI%201.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />#slsa<p></p><p>#westpacrescue</p><p>#nswslsa <br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/rate.cgi?ID=24346">Rate this site @ dxzone.com</a></div>MICHAEL BAILEYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605800158593872850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008563381667130987.post-24169393431759561062023-09-01T17:31:00.008+10:002023-09-01T17:32:41.131+10:00ATS120 SHORTWAVE RADIO - REVIEW<p> Found This Interesting... Worth Getting?</p><p><br /></p><p>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TqZTIdlQR5I?si=wm_T6hDZ3zR4DDv2" title="YouTube video player" width="650"></iframe> </p><p>#ats120</p><p>#shortwaveradio</p><p>#nswradio&communications<br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/rate.cgi?ID=24346">Rate this site @ dxzone.com</a></div>MICHAEL BAILEYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605800158593872850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008563381667130987.post-81192889829468002152023-08-19T16:56:00.012+10:002023-08-21T10:11:19.574+10:00HANDHELD SHOWDOWN - PSN/GRN P25 PHASE 2 COMPATABLE SCANNERS<p>Hello and Welcome Back... I thought i would do a review on the remaining available radio scanners that do Phase 2 (P25) PSN (Public Safety Network) / GRN (Government Radio Network) This is where you will find NSW Ambulance, Rural Fire, Fire & Rescue, SES, State Rail and heaps more (<a href="https://www.nswpsn.com/" target="_blank">See Full List Here</a>)</p><p>So, today, I Take a look (and listen) to the main drivers of Handheld Radio Scanning in 2023 before you pay out your hard earned cash<br /></p><p>Who will be our winner??</p><p>Sadly, The Uniden UBCD396XT will not feature in this showdown as this radio is Phase 1 only.. :(</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjekaaSg-pcGmMKX8wT3RQb30OeWy4DdpM4l_LZlSOaoD-0TTtYHo8penJtDcf8fBei0YX5wZ7ytysYN3YGcC7OjkDAbb69rPBMa5YU7fMqyFgaYW16GbsOqAz9uUjoTd494k7O1pNs-iVuy3Owaf9FhTBcZXMhJ3ZL2sGTN8Y1zBgB1eblIW4VsxOwSyhD/s2084/IMG_E0883.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2084" data-original-width="1499" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjekaaSg-pcGmMKX8wT3RQb30OeWy4DdpM4l_LZlSOaoD-0TTtYHo8penJtDcf8fBei0YX5wZ7ytysYN3YGcC7OjkDAbb69rPBMa5YU7fMqyFgaYW16GbsOqAz9uUjoTd494k7O1pNs-iVuy3Owaf9FhTBcZXMhJ3ZL2sGTN8Y1zBgB1eblIW4VsxOwSyhD/w460-h640/IMG_E0883.JPG" width="460" /></a></div>Uniden 396XT is a robust radio scanner that is excellent for Aviation / Military Listening (Above)<br /><p><br /></p><p>CONTESTANTS<br /></p><p>UNIDEN 396XT (N/A) (Phase 1 only)<br /></p><p>UNIDEN 325P2</p><p>UNIDEN BCD160DN (N/A) (No P25)<br /></p><p>UNIDEN 436PT</p><p>UNIDEN SDS100</p><p>WHISTLER WS1040 (N/A) (Yet To Test)</p><p><br /></p><p>*** UNIDEN 325P2 ***</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQD50zKVktW1_bT1YTo_MeimM-ZC9FOFx9sgLLzphFQl68brDCzdTr1iuC2C5U6qQ_IC3IYNLZSaJtUXWJPt-CnxUZTNe3NHPhhWahtTlUy03Aahuge8RaXMVSi1ElhkM74dZniu0NpZBslc4srtqfg-ItOXsHRoYv3ajq68VLRLMW6yKhrqM5a45cnBwQ/s640/Uniden_UBCD325P2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="319" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQD50zKVktW1_bT1YTo_MeimM-ZC9FOFx9sgLLzphFQl68brDCzdTr1iuC2C5U6qQ_IC3IYNLZSaJtUXWJPt-CnxUZTNe3NHPhhWahtTlUy03Aahuge8RaXMVSi1ElhkM74dZniu0NpZBslc4srtqfg-ItOXsHRoYv3ajq68VLRLMW6yKhrqM5a45cnBwQ/w320-h640/Uniden_UBCD325P2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>GOOD</p><p>* Robust Construction</p><p>* Phase 1 & 2</p><p>* DMR (Digital Mobile Radio) Compatible <br /></p><p>* Easy To Program (Proscan/Freescan)<br /></p><p>BAD</p><p>* Battery Life is Woeful </p><p>* No Backlight Keypad</p><p>* Limited to 255 sites on P25 <br /></p><p>The Uniden 325P2 is a remake of the UBC93XLT which is why these scanners still has the 2 battery configuration which is this radio's downfall. When you add power hungry P25 & DMR decoding, you need power to back it up... Most radios that do this decoding have 3 battery's, not this scanner. Battery problems aside, this scanner has the same inside architecture (Radio Menu) as the UBCD396XT so its fairly easy to program. </p><p>Reception on analog like Airband / Military Airband is excellent and is the last of the full analog type scanners as the SDS100 & 436PT use SDR (Software Defined Radio) as part of there reception..Prices for these radios have gone up substantially <br /></p><p><br /></p><p>*** UNDEN 463PT ***</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI0G36lIJ0kXBkGjDna_Y9hnHzRR1_LsFt1rTXDpPRZspAFBcIrzyrfdU3lLABcbfrCNizQ7cmQlfjofzIUwGbL_1lsVnkvyMFAFsAjzozZbZgpz950SCNzwzQlpZv6tfSwedWd-RNc6yIu6lvLlkE1ymqiRExgqVQAanNr3GGqnmUcE9OTIJkOlfgQC_4/s3264/IMG_E0927.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI0G36lIJ0kXBkGjDna_Y9hnHzRR1_LsFt1rTXDpPRZspAFBcIrzyrfdU3lLABcbfrCNizQ7cmQlfjofzIUwGbL_1lsVnkvyMFAFsAjzozZbZgpz950SCNzwzQlpZv6tfSwedWd-RNc6yIu6lvLlkE1ymqiRExgqVQAanNr3GGqnmUcE9OTIJkOlfgQC_4/w480-h640/IMG_E0927.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><p>GOOD</p><p>* Robust Construction</p><p>* Backlit Keypad</p><p>* Phase 1 & 2</p><p>* DMR / NXDN Compatible (Digital Mobile Radio / Next Generation Digital Narrowband)</p><p>* Micro SD Card (up to 32gb)</p><p>BAD</p><p>* Screen Is Hard To See In Sunlight</p><p>* Programming Is A Nightmare (Use Australian Version of Sentinal Software)<br /></p><p>* Reception Can Be Hit And Miss (does well with an External Outdoor Antenna)</p><p>* No Actual 'Scan / Hold' Button</p><p>* Speaker Is Prone To Burn Out If Up Too Loud (Don't turn up over 8, the speaker will burn out)</p><p>These radios are a hybrid of Analog and SDR (Software Defined Radio) have an extremely well build to them, it feels solid in your hand. Sometimes a bit deaf using an handheld antenna, hooking up to an outdoor antenna will give you the best results. The 436PT uses 3 battery configuration and can charge rechargeable battery's in the scanner. </p><p>The 436PT uses a Mirco SD card (up to 32gb) for it memory and is a very strong learning curb to program. Took me several months to nut out the various menu systems so if you like database type programming, you will do well with this radio. </p><p>One thing i noticed going from a cold environment to a warm environment (inside the house to outside in the sun) the screen tends to fog up..</p><p>Over all, an excellent scanning experience.. <br /></p><p><br /></p><p>*** SDS100 ***</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkqFgrkftKDC-YsL2h9MhBFyXXA4ij_Fcj0l1jIO55GuPIliPskE0kcIU9ZvDWMS62q5LqndkFkB5aJx2nlRWXunV_bYkL-5tHGA_zlWS1feUvWF54eRIrcRSvjoKccf2Iex6ZGqRIpWbJ5eNm2zXXvcz_D49MO1r9DOcvdna3yZOGcwtLZVNoS5VN3T5P/s3264/IMG_E0925.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkqFgrkftKDC-YsL2h9MhBFyXXA4ij_Fcj0l1jIO55GuPIliPskE0kcIU9ZvDWMS62q5LqndkFkB5aJx2nlRWXunV_bYkL-5tHGA_zlWS1feUvWF54eRIrcRSvjoKccf2Iex6ZGqRIpWbJ5eNm2zXXvcz_D49MO1r9DOcvdna3yZOGcwtLZVNoS5VN3T5P/w480-h640/IMG_E0925.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>GOOD</p><p>* Waterproof Construction</p><p>* Large Colour Screen </p><p>* Phase 1 & 2</p><p>* DMR / NXDN Compatible (Digital Mobile Radio / Next Generation Digital Narrowband)</p><p>* Micro SD Card (up to 32gb)</p><p>* Excellent For PSN/GRN Decoding<br /></p><p>BAD</p><p>* Antenna Socket Limited (only a few antennas will fit due to plastic rim protruding due to waterproofing) </p><p>* Battery Clip Prone To Snapping</p><p>* Side Recharging Port Prone To Breaking (USB Charging Port)</p><p>* Cold Solder Joint Problem</p><p>* Heats Up Like An Oven<br /></p><p>* Screen Is Hard To See In Sunlight</p><p>* Battery is Limited (Brick Style Battery, No AA Battery Option) <br /></p><p>* Programming Is A Nightmare (Use U.S Version of Sentinal Software)<br /></p><p>* Reception Can Be Hit And Miss (External Outdoor Antenna is recomended)</p><p>* No Actual 'Scan / Hold' Button </p><p>* Speaker is half hidden and sounds muffled (Don't turn up over 8, the speaker will burn out)<br /></p><p>The Uniden SDS100 is a full SDR (Software Defined Radio) radio scanner built into a waterproof housing. Sounds good on paper but sadly, has a heap of problems. To start, the antenna socked is protruded with a plastic type rim so only a select few antennas fit this radio without the use of a adapter and considering its a $1000 radio, its just a joke. Not only does it look stupid with a SMA to BNC adapter but is prone to easily snap if any pressure is put on it.. Out of 12 antenna's in my collection, only 2 fit and one sits on 2 threads hanging on for dear life<br /></p><p>Then there is the 'Cold Solder Joint' problem that plagues these radios. I know of 5 people who have had this happen to them. The Cold Solder Joint problem is where there are 2 main circuit boards joined together in the middle by a connector that can break very easy. What happens is, when in use, these radios heat up massively and the solder that holds the connector in place can snap if bumped or dropped and will have to be sent back to Uniden to get re-soldered (or if your handy with a soldering iron (and out of warranty))</p><p>Heat is also a issue as just running it for 30mins to 1 hour can see the screen and antenna socket get almost too hot to touch, one wonders what this does to the internal components of this radio as heat is the number one killer in computers</p><p>The side recharging port (USB) is also prone to breaking if too much pressure is applied as is the battery clip that holds the battery cover to the main unit. Numerous pages online of people who have gone with the 'pregnant' extended battery option only to have the clip break in half and is forced to use a rubber band to hold together their sub $1000 radio together. Thankfully you can get a clip made on a 3D printer that seems to work. One wonders why a metal type clip was not used?</p><p>On a good note, It does decode P25 PSN/GRN fairly well, I have set the hold for 4 seconds and that seems to work..<br /></p><p><br /></p><p>*** CONCLUSION ***</p><p>Other contenders for this showdown could include 'Whistler' WS1040' but i'm yet to play with one of these scanners so i can't add it..</p><p>At the end of the day, everyone is different.. Some people like a challenge and love spending hours and hours learning to program a new scanner and some people just want to turn it on and listen..</p><p>For me, i have been using radio scanners since i was 16 with my first being a 10ch Tandy (Realistic) scanner and i still had problems programming various new radios, seriously, they don't need to be this complicated. </p><p>My SDS100, I just want to throw out a window, I have owned i for a few weeks and its frustratingly deaf especially on Airband (analog) and don't even try using the handheld antenna, it hardly picks anything up while my 436pt sitting next to it with exact same antenna and using the same set-up programming is going nuts picking up heaps... I'm thinking of selling my SDS100 or doing some modifications, drilling / dremel the antenna socket out so its larger and cut the foam in half for the battery lid so less pressure on the battery clip or replace the clip with stronger built plastic ??<br /></p><p>I would have to recommend the Uniden 436PT as my go-to scanner of choice. </p><p>The 436PT, once programmed properly, is well build (i have dropped it a few times) radio scanner with heaps of features and with the right combination of programming / battery & antenna setup, its a win win.. </p><p>I recommend using Panasonic Enloop Pro (2450ma) AA batterys (4 pack coast $30 on Ebay) for extra goodness..</p><p>Hand Held Antenna's i recommend is the Nagoya NA-771 or the Diamond SRH771.. I have used both these antennas with excellent results</p><p>A FULL Scanner Program is Available Here = <a href="https://scanradionsw.blogspot.com/2021/11/radio-programming-services-available.html" target="_blank">https://scanradionsw.blogspot.com/2021/11/radio-programming-services-available.html</a><br /></p><p> </p><p>** WINNER ***</p><p>UNIDEN UBCD436PT <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXDD597G1Bn34kAXqCmvg8CMkq1sOGyj98XKR5N97lJ6Hxv1PoGVHChBVKfwJj5eQhXaQqFBwF81JjM4OYy_D5CWUQz3CtIapSSXpOuVOD1-DnPoouuK1cxE28t4AxkDg9kW3U_tkoS4Mc-YojrZu1hJnj0NUMcfsWZwSVmaXrFlwfF0WGYgXJFe-4x9DG/s3264/IMG_E0928.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXDD597G1Bn34kAXqCmvg8CMkq1sOGyj98XKR5N97lJ6Hxv1PoGVHChBVKfwJj5eQhXaQqFBwF81JjM4OYy_D5CWUQz3CtIapSSXpOuVOD1-DnPoouuK1cxE28t4AxkDg9kW3U_tkoS4Mc-YojrZu1hJnj0NUMcfsWZwSVmaXrFlwfF0WGYgXJFe-4x9DG/w480-h640/IMG_E0928.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>#uniden</p><p>#ubcd436</p><p>#sds100</p><p>#325p2</p><p>#396xt</p><p>#radioscanners<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>
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*** AVIATION ***</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZRiIafk6X7k49_ucZ4JO6QlKxvp8Fa9YJLzZ5pfzhoL3lzexjNOviaI3qAxUuo83A57hhFmu7HORPTQhFbRgdNOIWLCLAeOuhoCjTP4GmnNuK8JCUdC3iZ5Ezczz6HsugcgBHdaqcbN5ncyIi7oaZuturr_x7PjrZeQxyqu3BVZT_vPiFBo7Gv_auYZHO/s810/Chinook.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="599" data-original-width="810" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZRiIafk6X7k49_ucZ4JO6QlKxvp8Fa9YJLzZ5pfzhoL3lzexjNOviaI3qAxUuo83A57hhFmu7HORPTQhFbRgdNOIWLCLAeOuhoCjTP4GmnNuK8JCUdC3iZ5Ezczz6HsugcgBHdaqcbN5ncyIi7oaZuturr_x7PjrZeQxyqu3BVZT_vPiFBo7Gv_auYZHO/w640-h474/Chinook.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p> </p><p>Aircraft used by NSW Rural Fire<br />
</p>Large Air Tanker, three fixing wing aircraft and seven helicopters including a CH-47 Chinook<br /><ul><li>Fixed wing aircraft – bombers </li><li>Fixed wing aircraft (light) reconnaissance/air attack </li><li>Rotary aircraft – light helicopters </li><li>Rotary aircraft – medium helicopters </li><li>Rotary aircraft – heavy lift helicopters</li><li> BK 117 Helicopter (formerly Polair 5)</li><li> Air Crane Helicopter</li><li> L-100-30 (model 382G) C-130- Hercules (Thor)</li><li> DC 10 Air Tanker (Southern Belle) </li><li> Boeing 737 Large Air Tanker </li><li>CH74 Chinook Helicopter<br /></li></ul>
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<br />119.100 (Wollongong, Bulli, Sydney)<br />118.150</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">123.450 (air to air chat)<br />123.650<br />124.250<br />124.450<br />128.700<br />130.550<br />132.350<br />132.550<br />133.200</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">134.375 (RAAF)<br />
136.025 (RAAF)<br />
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McDermott Helicopters - 24.1545<br /><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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Rural Fire Services uses a mix of Analogue and Digital for Fireground<br />
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163.125 - Repeater 1 (NSW Wide)<br />
163.3875 - Repeater 2 (NSW Wide) <br />
163.4125 - Repeater 3 (NSW Wide)<br />
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161.1875 - Fireground 9<br />
161.2125 - Fireground 10 (Baulkham Hills)<br />
161.2250 - Fireground 11 (Blue Mountains)<br />
161.2375 - Fireground 12 (Camden)<br />
161.2500 - Fireground 13 (Campbelltown)<br />
161.3375 - Fireground 14 (Gosford)<br />
161.3625 - Fireground 15 (Hawkesbury)<br />
161.3750 - Fireground 16 (Hornsby)<br />
161.3875 - Fireground 17 (Liverpool)<br />
161.4125 - Fireground 18 (Penrith / Blacktown)<br />
161.4500 - Fireground 19 (Sutherland)<br />
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Analogue (simplex)<br />
FG1 - 411.01250 (110.9 PL)<br />
FG2 - 411.03750 (110.9 PL) <br />
FG3 - 411.06250 (110.9 PL) <br />
FG4 - 411.08750 (110.9 PL) <br />
FG5 - 411.01250 (225.7 PL) <br />
FG6 - 411.03750 (225.7 PL)<br />
FG7 - 411.06250 (225.7 PL)<br />
FG8 - 411.08750 (225.7 PL)<br />
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R17 - 462.06250 (110.9 PL)<br />
R18 - 462.28750 (110.9 PL) <br />
R19 - 462.42500 (110.9 PL)<br />
R20 - 462.52500 (110.9 PL) <br />
R21 - 462.53750 (110.9 PL) <br />
R22 - 462.90000 (110.9 PL)<br />
R23 - 462.96250 (110.9 PL)<br />
R24 - 462.98750 (110.9 PL)<br />
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FG09 - 411.01250 (200 NAC) <br />
FG10 - 411.03750 (200 NAC)<br />
FG11 - 411.06250 (200 NAC)<br />
FG12 - 411.08750 (200 NAC) <br />
FG13 - 411.01250 (201 NAC) <br />
FG14 - 411.03750 (201 NAC)<br />
FG15 - 411.06250 (201 NAC) <br />
FG16 - 411.08750 (201 NAC)<br />
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R25 - 462.06250 (200 NAC)<br />
R26 - 462.28750 (200 NAC) <br />
R27 - 462.42500 (200 NAC) <br />
R28 - 462.52500 (200 NAC)<br />
R29 - 462.53750 (200 NAC) <br />
R30 - 462.90000 (200 NAC) <br />
R31 - 462.96250 (200 NAC) <br />
R32 - 462.98750 (200 NAC)<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: green;">Green</span></i></b>: Medium Priority Message, Incident Stop Message<br />
<b><span style="color: blue;"><i>Blue</i></span></b>: High Priority Message, Incident/Operational Message<br />
<b><i>White</i></b>: Report of an Unknown Incident<br />
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<i><b>Emergency</b></i>: Life Threatening Event<br />
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<b><i>Code 2</i></b>: Called Off Incident (No Longer Required to Respond)<br />
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<b><i>Code 5</i></b>: Returned to Station<br />
<b><i>Code 6</i></b>: Entered Rural Fire Service Area<br />
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</div> <p>*** LINKS ***</p><p><a href="https://www.nafc.org.au/fleet/" target="_blank">https://www.nafc.org.au/fleet/</a> (Current Aircraft)</p><p><a href="https://www.nafc.org.au/" target="_blank">https://www.nafc.org.au/</a></p><p><a href="https://aerialfiremag.com/" target="_blank">https://aerialfiremag.com/</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/" target="_blank">https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/</a></p><p><a href="https://fireaviation.com/" target="_blank">https://fireaviation.com/</a> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg08X5iB-3Sc4z79B13kecFOT7X761hlruyb5Gx9VGZfLd5VBToe_lj5I8kZ8R3yWdzvTEslIcdjvTmZ8zEoNsw5CZW1cPMHEu2BahqNB-uufLqxYZw_xO1BvhT5sRP85NyWgplmVZDcjvV2ao40H6cEfN1OpPbuOOcuL8D60DlBkqMm1yCeWnzXEw-YXi7/s1182/heli1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="765" data-original-width="1182" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg08X5iB-3Sc4z79B13kecFOT7X761hlruyb5Gx9VGZfLd5VBToe_lj5I8kZ8R3yWdzvTEslIcdjvTmZ8zEoNsw5CZW1cPMHEu2BahqNB-uufLqxYZw_xO1BvhT5sRP85NyWgplmVZDcjvV2ao40H6cEfN1OpPbuOOcuL8D60DlBkqMm1yCeWnzXEw-YXi7/w640-h414/heli1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/rate.cgi?ID=24346">Rate this site @ dxzone.com</a></div>MICHAEL BAILEYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605800158593872850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008563381667130987.post-49929033729124977702023-07-27T16:17:00.005+10:002023-07-27T16:18:07.511+10:00NPWS - NATIONAL PARKS & WILDLIFE SERVICE (Office of Environment & Heritage)<p> Hello and Welcome Back... As predictions of a Hot Dry Summer for 2023-24 continue, now is a great time to program the scanner in readiness in case things turn bad..</p><p>National Parks & Wildlife Service (also known as Office Of Environment & Heritage (ACMA)) runs a fleet of helicopters & light aircraft around NSW for both Field Operations and Fire Fighting<br /></p><p> </p><p>Current Fleet</p><p>Parkair 1 (VH-NPX) - Aerospatiale AS 350B3 Helicopter<br />Parkair 2 (VH-NPD) - Eurocopter AS 350B3 Helicopter<br />Parkair 3 (VH-WDS) - Airbus Helicopters H125 Helicopter<br />Parkair 4 (VH-UAH) - Eurocopter AS 350B3 Helicopter<br />Parkair 5 (VH-ZHG) - Eurocopter AS 350B3 Helicopter<br />Parkair 6 (VH-TFV) - Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX Airplane<br />Parkair 7 (VH-TQV) - Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX Airplane</p><p> </p><p>FREQUENCIES</p><p>119.600 (Perisher)<br />122.850<br />123.850<br />124.050<br />125.450<br />130.650 (Mt Poppong/Howes Valley)<br />134.700</p><p>NSW Wide<br />161.175<br />161.1375<br />161.300<br />161.3125<br />162.525<br />162.6375<br />162.700</p><p><br /></p><p>Parkair 2 in flight (below)<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHHGWw_1nr3oeXUJpIkqM8qwjaSydPToyDyVon4okfc_oZ-Gx0lqkxkTq6eX8IRcxzmCGS7EMIENiwcNP1IIEetdWt2sdJ4RXOSY3Fb87Kj-PmSRg9LWOdE2O7aP-LOr13W9M2jLbZ62D_7a2fbXEgfssUW3SuEyvMhssr3ZNndxo2nKnSePAl-kI3CLwH/s1280/parkair%20helo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="872" data-original-width="1280" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHHGWw_1nr3oeXUJpIkqM8qwjaSydPToyDyVon4okfc_oZ-Gx0lqkxkTq6eX8IRcxzmCGS7EMIENiwcNP1IIEetdWt2sdJ4RXOSY3Fb87Kj-PmSRg9LWOdE2O7aP-LOr13W9M2jLbZ62D_7a2fbXEgfssUW3SuEyvMhssr3ZNndxo2nKnSePAl-kI3CLwH/w640-h436/parkair%20helo.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvq81A0zHBuCpx9kYA4Rc1A8e8IKKI_z0I2uQHB5-gmRdoxDJWRKyGZZG03bmg401hbFuwnLYN0xba9WYHt1El9JlKE9Q4noOuNbD4fTY8OEg6UjcJSsFImk7Ug9R7-BACFbwNuxi5O_lUq75SClqu_uYZ2zqXz4C6ghi5As0h9dNi9FMVY3GJ_AudLnwA/s1400/parkair%20plane.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="894" data-original-width="1400" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvq81A0zHBuCpx9kYA4Rc1A8e8IKKI_z0I2uQHB5-gmRdoxDJWRKyGZZG03bmg401hbFuwnLYN0xba9WYHt1El9JlKE9Q4noOuNbD4fTY8OEg6UjcJSsFImk7Ug9R7-BACFbwNuxi5O_lUq75SClqu_uYZ2zqXz4C6ghi5As0h9dNi9FMVY3GJ_AudLnwA/w640-h408/parkair%20plane.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Parkair 6 taking off (above)<br /><p>#npws</p><p>#npwsfrequencies<br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/rate.cgi?ID=24346">Rate this site @ dxzone.com</a></div>MICHAEL BAILEYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605800158593872850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008563381667130987.post-88509069117550343172023-06-24T10:59:00.004+10:002023-06-24T11:02:32.172+10:00AIR AFFAIRS <p>Hello and Welcome Back... If you use Flight Tracker, you may have seen these Learjets off the South & North coast of NSW usually in numbers of about 3 or so </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYxBR-jBJMMmjJppzgNcmPaIWaaTPbqQzbtWfRABpXlw0bhGrd8OKF4I1fgCKmiwdVGtr9mDtauQ1YivCOPsDo7825Np7RzO6VVb9C74joM6U7DswoFvzNfxUy0D8zpYzC8MmHDk9lfDE5-KrFZoqeixk2piei9PYcWLAKHVpc80g4HH6BsYKvyNenCHFQ/s2000/air2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="2000" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYxBR-jBJMMmjJppzgNcmPaIWaaTPbqQzbtWfRABpXlw0bhGrd8OKF4I1fgCKmiwdVGtr9mDtauQ1YivCOPsDo7825Np7RzO6VVb9C74joM6U7DswoFvzNfxUy0D8zpYzC8MmHDk9lfDE5-KrFZoqeixk2piei9PYcWLAKHVpc80g4HH6BsYKvyNenCHFQ/w640-h256/air2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Air Affairs Australia (AAA) are owned by Qinetiq, an Australian owned company used by Australian Air Force for Training, Bushfire, Transport of Officials & Aeromedical uses.</p><p>Head office is located on South Coast of NSW (Yerriyong, South Nowra)</p><p>I have seen them on Flightradar24, usually in 3 formation doing training off Newcastle coast..</p><p><br /></p><p>South Coast Base (below)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUo7ge-K8apoc2MW3kTfSm6sDgXpqsNIa9GQAjBbRADxseD4ZRLnHm6x1VdVPLerMIdWJhz_QpVVBF_9mo33MmvSr5UR0XTW7QqGqDbEAASk4wH3uazATZA9n1855D4EepSMS_DZdio26TSBdY3t9wzWDZI3aCdCzBekGyob7cIHQlMwgiz50Nb4JcGSt2/s2000/air%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="2000" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUo7ge-K8apoc2MW3kTfSm6sDgXpqsNIa9GQAjBbRADxseD4ZRLnHm6x1VdVPLerMIdWJhz_QpVVBF_9mo33MmvSr5UR0XTW7QqGqDbEAASk4wH3uazATZA9n1855D4EepSMS_DZdio26TSBdY3t9wzWDZI3aCdCzBekGyob7cIHQlMwgiz50Nb4JcGSt2/w640-h256/air%203.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSihoWpSEv0zyMPGKh8h_21lFeTO1EeYGyu-EQ2DKWkRjY8zm-dnEM3ElqEG2LDGlrOqo8Ihf_Ap7FU9-0z3zr6RXq38hnf-2SQtQqYeQ9lS9ZSUcJwIMurr0jjiTl9IAIyYRfPKZFExflEq5We2sblMSNcOFuwcugfq9tsthDnTShVYi-IrwdaejZXkOT/s930/air%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="574" data-original-width="930" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSihoWpSEv0zyMPGKh8h_21lFeTO1EeYGyu-EQ2DKWkRjY8zm-dnEM3ElqEG2LDGlrOqo8Ihf_Ap7FU9-0z3zr6RXq38hnf-2SQtQqYeQ9lS9ZSUcJwIMurr0jjiTl9IAIyYRfPKZFExflEq5We2sblMSNcOFuwcugfq9tsthDnTShVYi-IrwdaejZXkOT/w640-h396/air%201.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Air Affairs Australia owns and operates a fleet of special mission 30 & 60 series Learjet and Kingair aircraft..</p><p><br /></p><p>FREQUENCIES</p><p>130.625 (Aust Wide)<br />130.725 (Aust Wide)<br />131.125 (Aust Wide)<br />474.275 (Aust Wide)<br /><br />130.725 (Nowra Base)</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0N_Uw_bzYhfG0_Ct-128tZm081DAeXeiPUv3GN4eoQe9UozybLu3goo_8lXVr-TSVzk40ZjW03UaHlnwJXHO7CL0HDB6vg2Y0xCigSk-4Vi6lAOKH5DLUTnJ2XsmxR8ESC9Sv9BjoWWjwBjvDwkVTlqTL6s6-I64o1BmJYYdSeIuklxnPybD1DJbs3JKb/s1795/air%204.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="538" data-original-width="1795" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0N_Uw_bzYhfG0_Ct-128tZm081DAeXeiPUv3GN4eoQe9UozybLu3goo_8lXVr-TSVzk40ZjW03UaHlnwJXHO7CL0HDB6vg2Y0xCigSk-4Vi6lAOKH5DLUTnJ2XsmxR8ESC9Sv9BjoWWjwBjvDwkVTlqTL6s6-I64o1BmJYYdSeIuklxnPybD1DJbs3JKb/w640-h192/air%204.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p> </p><p>#airaffairs</p><p>#nswradio&communication<br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/rate.cgi?ID=24346">Rate this site @ dxzone.com</a></div>MICHAEL BAILEYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605800158593872850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008563381667130987.post-79191843803017224982023-05-11T17:30:00.003+10:002023-05-22T12:25:24.135+10:002 RAAF F35'S IN RICHMOND<p> Hello and Welcome Back... Been in a frenzy this afternoon as reports of 2 F35s RAAF aircraft were at Richmond RAAF base </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBl79_yvwqBtI3yZ13PtAxpvhi0_Tri5C8GF6Du3OIdPtQQeXDcwEOecDnFD3PDrwZrmgMrlegsZ1dLhpMiVYgrjP06HZZabFfeQENT5vuZ8MLCrq18NeEEeQLzkkqzbqBvh_HAshue_WJ--qa3nw7iRc1ZA5LzTjJaKGCBkQyr4pEe_j-OVydSC02eQ/s1193/f35s.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="657" data-original-width="1193" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBl79_yvwqBtI3yZ13PtAxpvhi0_Tri5C8GF6Du3OIdPtQQeXDcwEOecDnFD3PDrwZrmgMrlegsZ1dLhpMiVYgrjP06HZZabFfeQENT5vuZ8MLCrq18NeEEeQLzkkqzbqBvh_HAshue_WJ--qa3nw7iRc1ZA5LzTjJaKGCBkQyr4pEe_j-OVydSC02eQ/w640-h352/f35s.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>5 Mins later, 2 F35s came screaming over my house in the Blue Mountains, Sounds Wicked and Veeeery loud..</p><p>Found this post online..</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCQ6COtlXdOzHhpuulvLkAYW4g3mobgl9gORRJGzLCSkRoLQzV1IuINdUxDdDwtxwpGeUd-3xMaYjasjzcGv4ZdOctHTSnX8KHJeCCEBhohQ8r_vaAZilOU2Hte-mYFYGXSay7jzj6CG6Iykc58b-iUcSX6_sajIQ8OSgMTaryloCpfJXp3lG99dBN0A/s1280/POST%20RAAF.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCQ6COtlXdOzHhpuulvLkAYW4g3mobgl9gORRJGzLCSkRoLQzV1IuINdUxDdDwtxwpGeUd-3xMaYjasjzcGv4ZdOctHTSnX8KHJeCCEBhohQ8r_vaAZilOU2Hte-mYFYGXSay7jzj6CG6Iykc58b-iUcSX6_sajIQ8OSgMTaryloCpfJXp3lG99dBN0A/w480-h640/POST%20RAAF.png" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>Fired up the scanners, 436PT and UBC780.. These Frequency were active</p><p>238.600 - Raider (This Freq was very active with pilots talking to each other)</p><p>253.600 - Shogun</p><p>282.700 - Aqua23 (Lyrebird 11)<br /></p><p>383.175/ 382.675 - P25 AM = Re-Transmitting Richmond Tower</p><p>121.500 - Distress (someone making cat noises)</p><p>311.600 - Despot</p><p>301.100 - Baron</p><p>121.650 - Ground (Richmond)</p><p><br /></p><p>Also news that U.S president 'Joe Biden' is to visit Sydney on the 24th May (Opera House) (Cancelled)<br /></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/apr/26/joe-biden-to-visit-australia-in-may-as-sydney-hosts-2023-quad-leaders-summit" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/apr/26/joe-biden-to-visit-australia-in-may-as-sydney-hosts-2023-quad-leaders-summit</a> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9EhMhhLX6XUsbJa-c3VHvlG23wkZz7w3IQ97nNBHr7FF9Vd82_wFlN6l4k7AUuUy0qOa1e3rjkuvwVLKpRuePDXhmuaJVdXmUEe02kugszhto3JzBTOcTGRX63jk1sxjcwkPtdFyr3O1xHH-qWXseiBUvtzXWLMxL6UF0saSc1NfeBfcEMdwKalCX8w/s1000/F35%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="668" data-original-width="1000" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9EhMhhLX6XUsbJa-c3VHvlG23wkZz7w3IQ97nNBHr7FF9Vd82_wFlN6l4k7AUuUy0qOa1e3rjkuvwVLKpRuePDXhmuaJVdXmUEe02kugszhto3JzBTOcTGRX63jk1sxjcwkPtdFyr3O1xHH-qWXseiBUvtzXWLMxL6UF0saSc1NfeBfcEMdwKalCX8w/w640-h428/F35%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>#F35</p><p>#RAAFfrequencies</p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/rate.cgi?ID=24346">Rate this site @ dxzone.com</a></div>MICHAEL BAILEYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605800158593872850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008563381667130987.post-19029485785679097202023-05-04T16:46:00.002+10:002023-05-04T16:46:35.795+10:00HAI HELI-EXPO FLYING 2023<p> Hello and Welcome Back... Love This, Play Loud..</p><p>I streamed this to my TV with the sound pumped up.. My Neighbors Now Love Me ...</p><p>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5kyDWdVv4AE" title="YouTube video player" width="650"></iframe> </p><p>#heliflyin2023</p><p>#nswradio&communications</p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/rate.cgi?ID=24346">Rate this site @ dxzone.com</a></div>MICHAEL BAILEYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605800158593872850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008563381667130987.post-25912592195732671552023-04-17T16:05:00.006+10:002023-05-04T16:46:52.549+10:00PHASE 2 PSN (Public Safety Network) Ex GRN - IS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY<p> Hello and Welcome Back... Sad News for owners of Uniden 396T / XT
& 996P2 radio scanners as various reports online of Phase 2 PSN is currently
underway.</p><p>The Uniden 396T /XT & 996P2 models are Phase 1 Only (sadly)<br /></p><p>If
you own a Uniden 396T / XT or 996P2 and the PSN (Ex GRN - Government Radio Network) suddenly stops working,
its a high possibility that your local tower has switched to Phase 2</p><p>** What is Phase 2? **<br /></p><p>Phase 2 PSN (Public Safety Network) is UHF 6.25khz 2 Channel send/receive while PSN/GRN Phase 1 is 12.5khz single channel..</p><p>So, What Are Your Options?</p><p>The three choices are Uniden <br /></p><p>UBCD325P2, UBCD436PT (Handheld) / UBCD536PT (Desktop) & SDS100 (Handheld) / SDS200 (Desktop)<br /></p><p>The Uniden 325PT (handheld) is a basically a remake of the UBCD73XLT but redesigned.<br />
The main problem i encountered with the 325PT was the battery life.<br />
From the forums i read and the various comments, they all said the same
thing, the battery life is crap, like it lasted 3 hours on a set of AA
battery's kind of crap... But on a good note, It does DMR (Digital Mobile Radio) and Phase 2 PSN/GRN</p><p>OR</p><p>The other option is the UBCD436PT<br />
<br />
The first thing that gets you is the large screen and better battery usage but can be a bit steep in price.<br />
<br />
The 436pt takes 3 batterys, has DMR and Phase 2 PSN / GRN </p><p>I own one of these radios and highly recommend..<br /></p><p>OR</p><p>the SDS100 (Handheld) / SDS200 (Desktop) (The Best of the Best)</p><p>The
SDS100 runs purely on a SDR platform (Software Defined Radio) which is
why these radios can get very hot.. They are also cursed with the
dreaded 'Cold Solder Joint' problem = 2 large boards with a connector
joining the 2, the heat and movement breaks the solder that holds the
two boards together causing a breakdown.. Back to Uniden for repair of
if your handy with a soldering iron, a DIY project...The SDS200 Desktop Model doesn't have the cold solder problem.. Yay </p><p><br /></p><p>The 2 main
scanners, 436pt & the SDS models take a Micro SD card for their
memory while the 325P2 is programed similar to the 396xt, they even have
the same menu system...</p><p>I can supply you with a pre-programmed
card for your new 436PT or SDS100 which is tailored to your area or
interest and i live in NSW, so i know whats going on and use the same
program i give to you.. i also include COWs (Cell on Wheels) frequencies
for the PSN/GRN.. I even adjust radio setting so your radio picks up better on PSN<br /></p><p>For more info in getting your pre-programmed card, <a href="https://scanradionsw.blogspot.com/2021/11/radio-programming-services-available.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE..</a></p><p>Discounts apply for previous customers.. <br /></p><p>Enjoy Scanning..</p>Michael <div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/rate.cgi?ID=24346">Rate this site @ dxzone.com</a></div>MICHAEL BAILEYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605800158593872850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008563381667130987.post-76305239026652324162023-04-04T15:11:00.003+10:002023-05-04T16:47:09.776+10:00NUMBER STATIONS - SHORTWAVE RADIO<p>Hello and Welcome Back.. An Interesting Look at Number Stations on Shortwave Radio..</p><p>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cfv6nm4ykLY" title="YouTube video player" width="650"></iframe> </p><p>#shortwave</p><p>#whyfiles</p><p>#NSWRadio&Communication</p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/rate.cgi?ID=24346">Rate this site @ dxzone.com</a></div>MICHAEL BAILEYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605800158593872850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008563381667130987.post-44571970941996830462023-01-10T13:57:00.002+11:002023-02-24T15:48:54.934+11:00HOW TO = MASTERFILE - FROM EMAIL TO COMPUTER TO SCANNER<p> Hello and Welcome Back.. This video is for my customers who go with the 'Email Version' of programming their scanners.. (see here = <a href="https://scanradionsw.blogspot.com/2021/11/radio-programming-services-available.html" target="_blank">https://scanradionsw.blogspot.com/2021/11/radio-programming-services-available.html</a> )<br /></p><p>After receiving your Email Link, this video shows how to go from Email, To Computer then to Scanner in one easy step..</p><p><br /></p><p>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ta5xH4JY3E0" title="YouTube video player" width="650"></iframe> </p><p>Cheers</p><p>Michael..<br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/rate.cgi?ID=24346">Rate this site @ dxzone.com</a></div>MICHAEL BAILEYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605800158593872850noreply@blogger.com0