Latest S.A. Scanning News

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New SAGRN mobile radios on the way
Added 26/9/07

With production of the Motorola MCS2000 radios ceasing some time ago, agencies looking for new mobile radios to operate on the SA-GRN have now started installing the Motorola XTL 2500 digital trunking radio. These radios are APCO25 compliant and are therefore capable of digital operation should that be required in the future.

Motorola XTL 2500 specifications

New Motorola XTL2500 digital mobile radio fitted to a DEH fire appliance

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Dick Smith Trunking Scanner may not work on the SAGRN
Added 13/12/06

It has come to our attention that the DTS96 Portable trunk tracking scanner sold by Dick Smith Electronics may not work correctly on the SAGRN. This particular radio needs to be connected to a computer and software to facilitate correct programming of the trunking base and offset frequencies, without these entered the scanner will not trunk track. Unfortunately it seems that currently there is no software that supports this scanner and previous versions made for the Pro96 (US version) do not recognise this Australian model.

If you are looking at purchasing this scanner with the intention of using it to monitor the South Australian or NSW Government Radio Networks I would reconsider. Until someone develops some software that is compatible with this radio you will not be able to program it for these networks.

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Uniden Release the UBCD996T Digital Base / Mobile Scanner
Added 2/8/06

The Uniden UBCD996T Digital Scanner is the Mobile or Base version of the ever popular UBCD396T handheld digital scanner released just before Christmas. In many ways the Uniden UBCD996T scanner has all of the same features of the UBCD396T scanner with a few added features such as GPS control allowing systems to automatically be turned on and off as you pass in and out of geographical areas.

The UBCD996T is especially designed for in dash mounting and comes with a mounting bracket for mounting in a standard in dash DIN sized hole.

The Uniden UBCD996T has the same 6000 Channel Memories as its handheld partner the UBCD396T with dynamic memory allocation for up to 500 Systems.

The display of the Uniden UBCD996T is interchangeable by the push of a button from a red to a green display allowing it to fit in with your standard dash display in the vehicle.

Trunk Tracker IV technology allows reception of APCO Digital transmissions, APCO P25 Digital Trunk systems, APCO16 mixed mode (Analogue / Digital) Motorola trunk systems, EDACS and LTR trunking as well as all of the original PMR frequencies scanners were designed for.

Multi-Site Trunking allows system channels to be shared across multiple sites for efficient control channel only monitoring of networks such as the NSW and SA GRN systems.

Frequency Range: 25 – 512 MHz, 764- 776 MHz, 794 – 806 MHz, 806 – 956 MHz, 1240 – 1300 MHz.

Close Call R.F. Capture Technology included as standard allowing the scanner to detect and lock onto nearby transmissions making it ideal for use at large events such as concerts.

Uniden has once again included pre-programmed service searches for:
Police
CB Radio
UHF CB Radio
Marine
TV Broadcast
Railroad
FM Broadcast
Air

Full Alpha Tagging allows all channels systems and talkgroups to have a name assigned to them for easy identification.

100 Quick Keys for fast access to pre programmed systems.

Temporary Lockout. A new feature that allows you to lock channels and talkgroups out. Turn the scanner off and back on again and the lockouts can be cleared from the memory.

PC Software Interface with free software available from Unidens website allow easy programming and remote control of the unit from a computer and for back up of saved systems.

Subtone (CTCSS & DCS) Rapid Decode

GPS Support (Requires an external compatible GPS receiver.

Point of Interest Alert allows alerting of pre-programmed locations for anything you require to know including Radio Base sites (know when your driving under a repeater your listening to), Red Light Cameras, Speed Cameras, Black Spots or any location of choice.

GPS Display Mode displays information such as distance to a place of interest, time to reach it, your speed and your current position.

 

EMCOM Communications offer a special deal on the UBCD996T

Normal Price: (GST inc.) $999.00

Sale Price (GST inc.) $949.00

This scanner includes free shipping. Limited initial numbers available. Get your order in now.
 

Dick Smith Electronics lower the price on the UBCD396T
Added 1/4/06

The Following information was from an email recently sent out from Dick Smith Electronics.

 

More information is available here

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Bureau of Meteorology H.F. radio
Marine Weather Broadcasts On-line Survey
Added 2/3/06

The Bureau of Meteorology is conducting a survey to gather information on the usefulness of its HF marine weather broadcasts and ways to improve the service.

If you are a mariner who uses HF radio to receive weather forecasts and warnings from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology's transmitters at Charleville (call sign VMC) and Wiluna (call sign VMW) we would appreciate your time in completing a short on-line survey.

To access the survey please click-on the link below.

Survey

If you wish to complete the survey off-line and post to the Bureau separately, you can do so by downloading and printing a copy below (40kb). Please note that you must download Adobe Acrobat Reader (available free from ADOBE) to open the PDF file .

PDF Document

Why are we seeking feedback?

The Bureau of Meteorology commenced this service on 1 July 2002 to replace coast radio station broadcasts. A new system was commissioned by the Bureau to provide a dedicated weather service for mariners. This system provides both automated voice and radiofax broadcasts.

We are keen to hear from all users of the Bureau's marine HF radio service about its usefulness and any suggestions you may have to improve or enhance it.

Please note. This survey closes on 31 March 2006.

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New C.F.S. VHF Channels now in use
Added 20/12/05

The Country Fire Service has recently reallocated all of the VHF fire ground frequencies to avoid possible interference from neighboring brigades and groups.

Aircraft operating fire incidents will use 132.550mhz this year.