Preamble
Welcome to the March 1998 Internet Edition of Network News. There has been a great deal of Network expansion and changes taking place over the past few months so it has been decided to bring the "May" issue forward a couple of months to keep members informed of the changes before they start off on their middle of the year travels.
The first important change is the relocation of the Gosford Base to its new home at Firefly on the NSW Mid - North Coast. Firefly is just west of Nabiac which is about 30km south of Taree (314km north of Sydney) on the Pacific Highway.
Unlike Gosford, the new base is located well away from residential areas and is not be subject to the usual local noise and interference that previously degraded the incoming HF signals.
The only change that members will notice with the move will be improved quality of communications, everything else, except the telephone and fax numbers, will remain the same.
The main Network expansion has been the addition of new remote controlled transceivers and telephone interconnection units at the Alice Springs, Perth and St Marys bases.
The new equipment will allow Base Station operators to take control of any base station should the need arise, ie if a member in Western South Australia is speaking with St Marys Base and having trouble then, at the push of a button, the operator can switch on the Perth Base, hopefully resulting in better communications.
The new equipment will also allow members to make telephone calls through the bases to family and friends. Initially we will be providing telephone services through Alice Springs and Perth, this is in conjunction to our existing service through the Gosford Base. Details of the new services appear later in the newsletter.
Another new benefit to members comes from our recent joining of forces with the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia - Western Operations. The initial benefit is the ability of members to make direct emergency contact with the RFDS control centre at Jandakot Airport via our base stations.
For those with basic radios it will be a matter of contacting the base operator who will then make the link up with RFDS. For those with Selcall equipped radios is will be as simple as calling Selcall Number 0511 through Perth Base or 0811 through Alice Springs Base. It is planned to have the Selcall facility available through Adelaide and St Marys bases later this year.
The Selcall number xx11 has been reserved for all future interconnects to give a common number to call RFDS regardless of which interconnect the call is made through.
Members contacting Firefly Base with medical emergencies will still be connected to the RFDS Base at Broken Hill.
Adelaide Base.
Interconnect - Beacon 0699
Selcall 0601 Duty
Operator
1
Selcall 0602 Duty
Operator
2
Selcall 0606 Customs Watch
(Canberra)
Selcall 0611 RFDS Western
Operations
Selcall 0691 Network
Coordinator
Selcall 0692 Deputy Network
Coordinator
Selcall 0694 Worldcare
Assistance
Services
Selcall 0697 SA Police
Switchboard.
Selcall 0698 SA Police Emergency Calls
Note: All non listed Selcall numbers in the block 0601 to 0699 are used for member telephone interconnection services.
Operators:
* 0601 Colin Brown
(08) 8356 9641
* 0602 Harry Erdmann
(08)
8296 8530
Beacon Calls:
24 hours a day.
Voice Call Schedules:
1730 - 1800hrs Central Standard Time (April to October)
1830 - 1900hrs Daylight Saving Time (November to March)
Skeds initially commence on 5455kHz then move to the other Network frequencies. During heavy traffic periods the sked may extend past the published time and/or may be assisted by Alice Springs and St Marys Bases. Other frequencies and sked times are available on request to the duty operator.
Reports:
* Northern & Western South Australian Road Condition Report.
Road
reports from other areas are given when deemed necessary.
* Weather Reports and Warnings for all Australian States.
Selcall Operating Hours (SA
Time):
0900 to 2000hrs (subject to operator availability).
Emergency Calls (Selcall):
Emergency Calls using Selcall to Police, RFDS etc are available 24
hours a day.
Note: All non listed Selcall numbers in the block 0601 to 0699 are used for member telephone interconnection services.
Communication Quips
This is a transcript of a radio conversation of a US naval ship with Canadian authorities off the coast of Newfoundland in October 1995.
Americans: Please divert your course 15 degrees to the north to avoid a collision.
Canadians: Recommend you divert YOUR course 15 degrees to the south to avoid collision.
Americans: This is the captain of a US navy ship. I say again, divert YOUR course.
Canadians: No. I say again you divert YOUR course.
Americans: This is the aircraft carrier USS Missouri, we are a large warship of the US navy. Divert your course NOW.
Canadians: This is a lighthouse. Your
call.
The Worldwide Ute News Club is a
non-profit
hobby club formed in January 1995 to promote the sharing of info about
the shortwave utility hobby. For further information please refer to the
club web page at:
http://www.gem.net/~berri/wun
Alice Springs Base.
Selcall 0003 with Selective Beacon.
Interconnect - Beacon 0899
Selcall 0801 Duty
Operator
1
Selcall 0802 Duty
Operator
2
Selcall 0803 Duty
Operator
3
Selcall 0804 Duty
Operator
4
Selcall 0806 Customs Service
Selcall 0811 RFDS Western
Operations
Selcall 0810 Bushfire Council
NT
Selcall 0891 Network
Coordinator
Selcall 0892 Deputy Network
Coordinator
Selcall 0894 Worldcare
Assistance
Services
Selcall 0897 SA Police
Switchboard
Selcall 0898 SA Police
EMERGENCY
CALLS
Note: All non listed Selcall numbers in the block 0801 to 0899 are used for member telephone interconnection services.
Operators:
* Ken & Carmen Metcalfe [08] 8952 3479 (also Selcall 0801)
Via Interconnect
* 0802 Terry
Hobbs
[08] 8952 8558h [08] 8953 1799w
* 0803 Jol Fleming
[08] 8952 3359w
* 0804 Popeye Solomon
[08]
8952 6067
Base Selcall Operating Hours (NT
Time):
* 0600 to 0800 hours All Freq.
* 1000 to 1300 hours All Freq.
* 2000 to 2359 hours All Freq.
Base Voice Operating Hours (NT
Time):
* 0800 to 0900 hours 5455kHz.
* 1300 to 1400 hours 8022kHz
* 1800 to 1930 hours 5455kHz.
Base Station Closures (NT
Time):
* 1400 to 1800 hours.
* 0000 to 0600 hours.
Voice Call Schedules (NT Time):
* 0800, 1300 and 1800 hours.
Emergency Calls (Selcall):
Emergency Calls using Selcall to Police, RFDS etc are available
through
the Interconnect 24 hrs a day.
Skeds initially commence on 5455kHz then move to the other Network frequencies. During heavy traffic periods the sked may extend past the published time and/or may be assisted by the other bases.
Reports:
* Northern Territory weather reports provided by the Bureau of
Meteorology
(NT Regional Office). Daily at 0800 & 0855 on 5455kHz, Friday at
1900hrs
on 5455kHz. The weather reports are received daily at around 0750hrs
from
Darwin. These reports are broadcast on both our Network frequencies as
well as those of the Bushfire Council of NT.
* Road conditions compiled by the NT Police Communications Section.
During the wet season these reports are broadcast at the same time as
the
weather reports. These reports are upgraded daily.
* Northern & Western South Australian Road Condition Report.
Broadcast at same times as weather report.
* Bushfire Danger Index Warnings.
The Alice Springs Base also monitors the Bushfire Council of NT frequencies and provides support, including after-hours and weekends, for that organisation.
Selcall 0090 with Selective
Beacon
Basic Beacon 0099
Operators:
Derek & Jeanine Barnard of Penta
Comstat. Telephone (02) 6559
1888
Fax (02) 6559 1885
Selcall Operating Hours (NSW
time):
0700 to 2200 hours.
Beacon Calls:
24 hours a day.
Emergency Selcall Service:
24 hours a day.
Tone Call (RFDS Emergency
Call):
0700 to 2200hrs - 5455, 8022 & 11612kHz only.
Members listening on 8022kHz
would
no doubt have heard conversations taking place between users with
callsigns
such as "Grace II", "Born Free", "Island Mercy" etc. These callsigns
belong
to sailing vessels and vehicles involved with the
Coastlands
Ministry
which operates out of Bowen
in Far North Queensland.
What is Coastlands Ministry?
Coastlands is a Christ Centred Maritime Ministry committed to
reaching
the remote island nations of the world.
There are many isolated communities in the island nations of this world that can only be reached by sea or air. The churches and leadership in these places are often overlooked when it comes to receiving visiting ministry and assistance. Most churches in Australia enjoy regular visiting ministry with the Pastors being able to pick up a phone and call their peers when needing advice or encouragement.
Coastlands is a facilitating organisation networking with those who
have the common goal of ministering in these island communities.
They provide support to the missionaries who travel to these
communities
by ocean going boats and yachts. The primary aim of these missionaries
is preaching ministry, bible distribution, humanitarian aid, practical
projects and generally encouraging the churches in the island nations.
One key is being able to maintain a good relationship with skippers and crew through their communications station set up at Bowen. They have a selection of HF frequencies which are scanned 24 hours a day. Through the use of Selcall as well as a telephone interconnect they are able to provide continuous communication. When the base is not manned the interconnect automatically connects through to the duty operator.
The base provides regular daily schedules from 0800 to 0845 and from 1600 to 1645 (Queensland time) for position reporting and weather forecasts and is an excellent time for people to share and deal with any difficulties they are having.
The regular operators at Coastlands Base are:
* Wendy Ive
* John Rogers
VKS-737 members are requested to keep traffic to a minimum on 8022kHz during these periods to ensure that essential traffic such as weather warnings etc can be passed onto to vessels at sea.
As well as providing the vital communications link, they, as an organisation, have networked together various people with skills in electronics, communications, engineering, medical and pastoral care skills to help with needs as they arise.
Every member of Coastlands is sent from a local church and is encouraged to continue to relate to their own pastor and congregation while out on outreach. Because of their telephone interconnect they are able to do so freely.
January to April is used as a time for skippers, family and crew to prepare vessels for outreach. This is due to the fact that it is safer to be back in home port during these months because of the danger of cyclones during this period. This preparation time is used for maintenance, crew training, resource gathering, ministering in supporting churches and occasionally resting.
Most outreaches commence around April and last up to six months, utilising the trade winds to reach various isolated islands in the South Pacific.
If you would like further information on the activities of the Coastlands Ministry please write to:
Pastor
John Robertshaw
PO Box 707
Bowen, Queensland. 4805.
Interconnect - Beacon 0599
Selcall 0501 Duty
Operator
1
Selcall 0502 Duty
Operator
2
Selcall 0503 Duty
Operator
3
Selcall 0506 Customs
Watch
(Canberra)
Selcall 0511 RFDS Western
Operations
Selcall 0591 Network
Coordinator
Selcall 0592 Deputy Network
Coordinator
Selcall 0594 Worldcare
Assistance
Services
Selcall 0597 SA Police
Switchboard
Selcall 0598 SA Police
Emergency
Calls
Note: All non listed Selcall numbers in the block 0601 to 0699 are used for member telephone interconnection services.
Operators:
* 0501 Terry, Lin &
Tamar
Clinch. [08] 9455
4288
[08] 9455 4289 Fax. [0414] 53 2070
Mobile
* 0502 Robert
Wilson
[08] 9250 4290
* 0503 Jack Coleman [08]
9339 4487
Voice Operating Hours (WA
Time):
The base operates in limited voice scanning mode between 0800 &
1700 Monday to Friday, if you do not get through please try again later.
Voice Call Schedules (WA Time):
0730 to 0800 (from base) Monday to Friday
1630 to 1700 (from base) Monday to Friday
0730 to 0800 (via interconnect) Sat, Sun, Holidays.
0730 to 0800 (via interconnect) Sat, Sun, Holidays.
1900 to 1930 (via interconnect) 7 days
Selcall Operating Hours (WA
Time):
0800 to 2100 hours (For genuine Emergency Calls the base operates 24
hours a day)
Beacon Calls:
Available 24 hours a day.
On Saturday 7th March 1998 the Alice Springs Base logged its 2000th contact since commencing operation on the 3rd of May 1997. The contact was made at 7:23pm (Northern Territory time) with Steve - Victor 29 at Gippsland in Victoria.
Congratulations to Ken & Carmen for the effort that they have put
into running the base. I wonder how long it will them to make the next
2000 contacts?
Are you looking for:
* a new 4WD,
* wheels and tyres,
* accessories for your vehicle,
* camping equipment,
* caravans and camper trailers,
* GPS and communication equipment,
* any outdoor adventure activity product,
* boats and fishing equipment.
Would you like to meet some of the VKS737 team?
If so you should visit our stand at the 1998 4WD and Outdoor Shows when they come to your area:
Brisbane. July 17,18, 19.
Sydney. August 14, 15, 16.
Adelaide. October 23, 24, 25.
Perth. November 20, 21, 22.
For further details about the 4WD and
Outdoor
Shows contact Chris
Osborne or Bob
Schrader on
1800 50 4445 or fax 08 9401
5935.
On Sunday 22nd February the Australian National 4WD Radio Network set up a display at the Wandin Field Day held at Wandin Park approximately 40km east of Melbourne.
The event was extremely successful with around 80 commercial exhibitors and 20 4WD Clubs taking part. The show attracted around 10,000 visitors (and created quite a major traffic jam on the roads leading to the venue). It was good to meet up with those Network members who visited the display - it is nice to be able to put faces to the callsigns.
The Radio Network display was situated among the 4WD Club sites and we wish to thank all of those club members who made us feel so welcome at the event, and also helped the Network by displaying information and encouraging visitors to join the Network. It was a good example of how the AN4WDRN, the ANFWDC and the 4WD Clubs through the VAFWDC are working together.
Thanks must go to Steve & Heather Scroope, Steve Charles, Ian Lacey, John & Rosemary Wood, & Steve Johnston for their work in both manning the display as well preparation for the event.
Thanks also to John Davis and all of the members of the Land Rover Owners Club of Victoria for inviting us to take part in such a successful event and we are looking forward to the show next year.
Selcall 0043 with Selective Beacon
Interconnect - Beacon 0799
Selcall 0701 Duty
Operator
1
Selcall 0702 Duty
Operator
2
Selcall 0706 Customs Watch
(Canberra)
Selcall 0711 RFDS Western
Operations
Selcall 0791 Network
Coordinator
Selcall 0792 Deputy Network
Coordinator
Selcall 0794 Worldcare
Assistance
Services
Selcall 0797 SA Police
Switchboard
Selcall 0798 SA Police
Emergency
Calls
Note: All non listed Selcall numbers in
the
block 0701 to 0799 are used for member telephone interconnection
services
Operators:
* 0701 Michael, Gerald &
Wendy
Aulich [03] 6372 2283 Fax [03] 6372 2777
* 0702 Warren Speers [03] 6374
2274
Beacon Calls:
Available 24 hours a day.
Voice Call Schedules: (Tasmanian
Time)
1930 to 2030 hours Summer Time. 1900 to 2000 hours
Winter
Time
Skeds initially commence on 11612kHz then move to the other Network frequencies. During heavy traffic periods the sked may extend past the published time and/or may be assisted by the other bases.
Emergency Calls (Selcall):
Emergency Calls using Selcall to Police, RFDS etc are available 24
hours a day.
A repeater is basically two UHF transceivers connected back to back,
located in a location chosen to provide an extension of the operating
range
of UHF CB.
The repeater "listens" 30 channels up from the allocated
repeater
channel and then retransmits the signal on the allocated repeater
channel.
There are eight channels designated for repeater use as listed below.
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To use a repeater you must first switch your UHF CB to the desired channel 1 to 8 then you must select Duplex or Repeater mode. Your radio will now listen on the selected frequency. When you operate the Press to Talk, your radio will automatically move up 30 channels to the correct repeater input channel.
If you forget to select Duplex or Repeater mode, pressing the Press to Talk will result in you transmitting on the Repeater output channel and possibly cause interference to other users. Repeater channels are not to be used for single frequency (simplex) communications in locations that are designated as Repeater coverage areas.
Repeater channels may be used for single frequency (simplex) communications in areas where they are not allocated for repeater use. Channels 5 and 35, however, are dedicated for Emergency Communications only.
A list of Australian UHF Repeater locations is listed below. This list has been compiled from information received from ACBRO and is believed to be accurate as at January 1997. ACBRO would appreciate notification by users of any errors or omissions.
New South Wales
Channel 1
| Belbora | Bingara | Brewarrinna | Broken Hill | Charlestown | Corowa |
| Deniliquin | Dubbo | Grenfell | Guyra | Harden | Jindabyne |
| Kirrawee | Kyogle | Merriwa | Moonbi | Mt Eagle | Nimmitabel |
| Nyngan | Rylestone | Sydney | Ulladulla | Wagga | Walgett |
| Wilcannia |
Channel 2
| Bega/Eden | Broken Hill | Byron Bay | Cangai | Gloucester | Gunnedah |
| Inverell | Khancoban | Kurrajong | Mt Lambie | Narrabri | Nowra |
| Parkes | Pt Macquarie | Thredbo | Walbundrie | Walcha | Wanaaring |
Channel 3
| Armidale | Blacktown | Braidwood | Casino | Dungog | Griffith |
| Hay | Manilla | Mt Kophi | Moree | Murrurundi | Orange |
| Tenterfield | Tabramura |
Channel 4
| Armidale | Banora Point | Broken Hill | Cooma | Coonabarabran | Girard |
| Goulburn | Hay | Kandos | Mt Wandera | Muswellbrook | Nabiac |
| Ogunbi | Penrith | Tullibigeal | Warialda | Young |
Channel 5 EMERGENCY Repeaters
| Bellingen | Bourke | Charlestown | Corowa | East River | Goulburn |
| Katoomba | Jindabyne | Mt Gunderbooka | Mt Talbingo | Mt Tallabong | Narromine |
| Sydney (North) | Tamworth | Tenterfield |
Channel 6
| Bonshaw | Bowral | Coffs Harbour | Glengary | Lithgow | Mallanganee |
| Mt Robert | Mumbulla Mtn | Narrabri | Narromine | Oakey | Snowy Mtns |
| Sugarloaf Range | Talarno | Walcha |
Channel 7
| Bombala | Booral | Buckombill Hill | Cowra | Glen Innes | Glen Lyon |
| Milton | Nundle | Chatswood | Walcha |
Channel 8
| Bathurst | Cobar | Condoblin | Eucumbene | Glen Innes | Grafton |
| Gresford | Kariong | Kempsey | Merimbula | Narrandera | Illawarra |
| Tooleybuc | Tomewin | Uralla | Walcha |
Northern Territory
Channel 1
| 85km SE Alice | 90km N Alice | Darwin | Double Hill | Milingimbi |
Channel 2
| Garibaldi Stn | 150k NNE Alice |
Channel 3
| 325km NE Alice | 185k SSW Alice | Mistake Ck Stn |
Channel 4
| 70km S Alice | 110km S Alice |
Channel 5 EMERGENCY Repeaters
| Alice Springs |
Channel 6
| 120km SW Alice |
Channel 7
| Alice Springs | 85km SE Alice |
Channel 8
| None Allocated |
Queensland
Channel 1
| Barcaldine | Bathurst Head | Charters Towers | Collinsville | Hannaford | Hughendon |
| Imbil | Inglewood | Innesfail | Middlemount | Mt Archer | Mt Bassett |
| Mt Cotton | Mt Hope | Mt Owenee | Mt Perry | St Annes Range | Townsville |
| Twin Hills | Windorah |
Channel 2
| Aranyi South | Bowen | Broadsound Rge | Conango Range | Drummond Rge | Gladstone |
| Glendon | Glenlyon | Gunalda | Julia Creek | Laura | Mt Cordelia |
| Mt Kynoch | Tambo | Taroom | Quilpie | Wavell Heights |
Channel 3
| Charters Towers | Chinchilla | Edward River | Gold Coast | Kilcoy | Monto |
| Mt Beau Brimmel | Mt Inkerman | Mt Isa | Mt William | Springsure | Tinana |
Channel 4
| Cannonvale | Darling Downs | Double Island Pt | Eidsvold | Expedition Rge | Goodiwindi |
| Ipswich | Jericho | Moranbah | Rockhampton | SlopingHummock | Townsville |
Channel 5 EMERGENCY Repeaters
| Biloela | Charters Towers | Clermont | Commodore Pk | Darling Downs | Mt Cordelia |
| Mt Glorious | Mt Goonanaman | Mt Wolvi | Rockhampton | Springbrook |
Channel 6
| 90km sw Blackall | Blackdown | Bergen | Clermont | Ipswich | Mackay |
| Mundubbera | Mt Janet | Mt North Iron | Palardo Hill | Police Mtn | Sea View Rge |
| Tambo | Thargomindah | Wilkes Knob | Yan Yean |
Channel 7
| Banana Ridge | East Blackall | Clermont | Esk | Fraser Island | Gympie |
| Mt Cootha | Mt England | Mt Hutton | Mt Mercer | Mt Slowcombe | Mt Watalgan |
| Towers Hill | Warwick |
Channel 8
| Amiens | Atherton | Barkly Downs | Blackall | Charters Towers | Comminglah |
| Emerald | Ghost Hill | Mt Brisbane | Mt Peanga | Nebo | Noondoo |
| Ocean View | Rockhampton |
South Australia
Channel 1
| Adelaide North | Carrieton | Ceduna | Crystal Brook | Leigh Creek | Oodnadatta |
Channel 2
| Bordertown | Cleve | Kingoonya | Myponga | Orroroo |
Channel 3
| Adelaide | Blinman | Moonta | Pt Augusta | Pt Elliot | Yunta |
Channel 4
| Kangaroo Island | Lake Gairdner | Leigh Creek | Lucindale | Nuriootpa | Pt Pirie |
Channel 5 EMERGENCY Repeaters
| Adelaide | Crystal Brook | Eudunda | Penola | Woomera |
Channel 6
| Coonalpyn | Elliston | Kangaroo Island | 120k W Pt Aug | Renmark | Snowtown |
| Tarcoola | Wilpena |
Channel 7
| Clare | Cockburn | Hawker | Kyancutta | Mt Gambier | Streaky Bay |
| Warooka |
Channel 8
| Burra | Coober Pedy | Murray Bridge | Oodnadatta | Pt Giles | Quorn |
| Tumby Bay | Yalata |
Tasmania
Channel 1
| Devonport | Flinders Island | Grasstree Hill |
Channel 2
| Herring Back | Launceston |
Channel 3
| Ben Lommand |
Channel 4
| Millers Bluff |
Channel 5 EMERGENCY Repeaters
| Fingerpost Hill | Hobart |
Channel 6
| Mt Lloyd | Mt Paul | St Valentines Pk |
Channel 7
| Barren Tier | Mt Victoria |
Channel 8
| Burnie | St Marys | Table Mountain |
Victoria
Channel 1
| Apsley | Eildon | Melbourne | Omeo | Penshurst | St Arnaud |
| Walhalla |
Channel 2
| Ballarat | Mt Kerang | Mansfield | Moe | Pyalong |
Channel 3
| Aberfeldy | Falls Creek | Horsham | Melbourne | Mt Wombat | Weeaproinah |
| Yelta |
Channel 4
| Ararat | Bendigo | Hawkesdale | Marambingo Hill | Traralgon | Wodonga |
Channel 5 EMERGENCY Repeaters
| Ballarat | Mansfield | Melbourne | Ruffy |
Channel 6
| Echucha | Healesville | Mt Concorde | Mt Fatigue | Mt Seldom Seen | Mt William |
| Swan Hill | Wangandry |
Channel 7
| Ballarat | Bendigo | Melbourne | Mt Bolton | Mt Gordon | Mt Granya |
| Mt Shadwell | Shepparton |
Channel 8
| Cavendish | Mt Alexander | Mt Cann | Mt Porepunkah | Mt Terrible | Safety Beach |
Western Australia
Channel 1
| Collie | Denmark | Geraldton | Kambalda | Katanning | Kellerberrin |
| Leonora | Mia Mia Station | Perth | Poison Hills | Warakuma | Wickham |
Channel 2
| Bindoon | Bunbury | Carnamah | Lyndon Station | Merredin | Mt Charlotte |
| Mt McLure | Walpole |
Channel 3
| Albany | Bardoc | Carlotta | Nannup | Roleystone |
Channel 4
| Cranbrook | Dinninup | Esperance | Lancelin | Kulin | Newman |
Channel 5 EMERGENCY Repeaters
| Orange Grove | Mt Barker | Perth |
Channel 6
| Albany | Darkan | Margaret River | Mt Lesueur | Mt Solus | Wyalkatchem |
Channel 7
| Augusta | Bridgetown | Coolgardie | Mt Bakewell | Pinjarra East | Stirling Ranges |
Channel 8
| Kalamunda | Mt Saddleback | Quinorlup | Ravensthorpe | West Manjimup |
Australian Capital Territory
Channel 1
| Canberra |
Channel 2
| Issacs Ridge |
Channel 3
| None Allocated |
Channel 4
| None Allocated |
Channel 5 EMERGENCY Repeaters
| None Allocated |
Channel 6
| None Allocated |
Channel 7
| Mt Ginini |
Channel 8
| Isaacs Ridge |
Members are reminded that the RFDS bases at Broken Hill (NSW) and Jandakot (WA) provide direct support to members via our bases.
The RFDS relies on support from the public to fund their invaluable service and members are encouraged to make donations to this very valuable cause.
[See Review here]
Do you
* Want to put Faces to Callsigns?
* Meet New People?
* Renew Acquaintances?
* Have a relaxing weekend in a bush setting?
Then you should come along to one of the Australian National 4WD Radio Network Jamborees at various locations around Australia on the weekend of September 5th & 6th 1998.
These events will be open to all members of the VKS-737 Network as well as to any member of the public that may wish to find out more about the operation of the VKS-737 Network.
Full information about the events will be included in the next issue of Network News, however if you would like further information in the mean time contact the following Jamboree organisers:
NSW: Mervyn
Vessey
[02] 9484 6861
NT:
Terry Hobbs [08]
8953
1799
Qld:
To be advised
SA:
Kryn Buitendyk [08]
8258
2005
Tas:
Michael Aulich [03]
6372
2283
Vic:
Peter Greenham [0414] 85
4100
WA:
Terry Clinch [08] 9455
4288
"Travel all over the Countryside
...."
Mike and Mal Leyland were
familiar
faces on our TV sets back in the 1970's and 80's, and they had an
occupation
that many of us dreamt about.
In response to viewer's letters and questions they "Travelled all over the Countrvside", with their families, showing us interesting places, people, occupations and hobbies. They made about 150 TV programs which were screened, and often repeated, over many years. Their down to earth Boy-Next-Door" presentation satisfied the latent traveller in most of us.
For some, Mike and Mal's TV program "Ask the Leyland Brothers", stimulated such a desire to travel and see the country, that they bought a 4WD and hit the road. I sometimes wonder how many people joined 4WD Clubs because of their TV programs.
The Leylands have been satirized on occasions, and, although it's somewhat cruel at times, it could be taken as a measure of their success -- there have been many subsequent TV programs that have followed, using the format they pioneered.
But There's More!
Many may not realise that prior to their TV programs the Leyland
Brothers
made a number of travel adventure films and wrote a number of books.
These
adventures took place in the 1960's.
Their philosophy for these travels was very simple; they sat down and thought about something no-one had done before; they then went and did it.
"Down the Darling"
In 1963 they navigated the full length of the Darling River in a
tinnie"
with an outboard motor. The trip started in Mungindi in Queensland
and finished at Mildura in Victoria - a distance of about 2300
kilometres.
The trip took two and a half months.
They made a documentary called "Down the Darling" and wrote a book
called "Great Ugly River".
"Wheels Across a Wilderness"
In 1966 they took two Land Rovers and a trailer from Steep Point in
Western Australia across the centre of the continent to Cape Byron in
NSW.
It was the first time that vehicles had travelled from the western extremity of the continent (Steep Point), due east across the Gibson Desert to Ayers Rock, then across the Simpson Desert to Birdsville, then onto the eastern extremity of the continent (Cape Byron).
This three and a half month trip resulted in a film called "Wheels Across a Wilderness" and a book titled "Where Dead Men Lie". The film shows a slice of life as it was in the outback about thirty years ago, and even in that fairly short time it is surprising how different many things are from today.
The film includes;
* Shipwrecks, with skeletons still in evidence.
* "Shellbrick" production at Shark Bay.
* Aboriginal rock carvings and paintings.
* The (then) ghost town of Wiluna.
* An overgrown and little used Gunbarrel Highway.
* Torrential rain at Ayers Rock, with waterfalls cascading down the
side, and the original camp ground where all the roads became rivers.
* Old Andado Station - 30 years ago, and the trials and tribulations
of crossing the Simpson Desert without the French Line or the Rig Road.
* Birdsville as it used to be, over thirty years ago. Some of the
advantages
we take for granted today, which they didn't have thirty years ago, are
evident in the film, they include:
The comfort, performance and reliability of modern 4WDs, modern
radio
communication, GPS units, travelling long distances over an extended
period
without credit cards or modern banking facilities, and much more.
"Open Boat to Adventure"
In 1968,'69 Mike and Mal undertook their next adventure - to sail an
18 ft. open boat around the coast from Darwin to Sydney.
On this six month journey they followed the coast of Arnhem Land and
the Gulf of Carpentaria to the tip of Cape York. They then sailed down
the east coast of Australia to Sydney through very stormy seas.
The film of this adventure is titled "Open Boat to Adventure" the
book
is called "Untamed Coast".
So, Why am I Writing This?
These films were not shown in regular theatres, they did the rounds
of town halls and such venues for some time, often with Mike and Mal in
attendance.
Some footage from these three adventures has been shown on TV from
time to time, but probably not for many years. It would be great if all
three films were available on video, but this is not the case with "Down
the Darling" and "Wheels Across a Wilderness".
The high cost of transferring old film stock to video, plus the
thoughts
of some is that the material is "old hat" is a barrier. It's difficult
to gauge whether there is sufficient interest to cover the cost of
transferring
the film to video. So, I come to my selfish reason for writing this
article.
I haven't seen these films for over 25 years. I'd like to see them again
and have a video copy, wouldn't you?
There needs to be a minimum of about two hundred video copies made
to keep the price at a reasonable level of about $30.00 per copy.
Let's start with: "Wheels
Across a Wilderness"
If you would be interested in purchasing
a
copy of "Wheels Across a Wilderness" at approx. $30 please telephone Jim
on (O3) 9761 1234, or Fax him on (03) 9761 1231.
During the later half of 1997 members of National Parks and Wildlife, stationed at Port Augusta (SA) have commenced upgrading of the Dalhousie camp ground area. The upgrade to date has included:
* The ECO hut has been relocated to a position away from the main spring area.
* The demolition of the old sheds adjacent to the main springs and their replacement with a new colour-bonded shed situated near the stock yards.
* A new tank has been installed at the toilet block.
* There is now a day visitor park in the area.
* A new camping area set 200 metres back from the main springs has been set up. To denote the camping area bollarding has been commenced- wires are to be strung between the posts. To give a natural appearance and to represent European settlement bridge timbers have been used in preference to treated pine in the construction.
* The old camp area is being rehabilitated.
* A bore has been installed at Three O'Clock Creek camp area.
* To prevent storm water and debris from been washed into the main spring, a contour has been created by a grader. This should allow for seeds to be trapped and resulting in natural revegetation.
* Materials have been stocked piled in readiness for completion of the project in March this year.
Plans for future work include
- fire dishes to be installed in the new camping area.
- new toilet block with special disposal of effluent.
The Australian National 4WD Radio Network Inc. now has its own Internet Web Page which is located at:
The page is provided with the compliments of Sofcom Internet Publishers who also operate the 4WD Internet Magazine. They also provide a database of all Australian and Overseas 4WD Clubs and links to 4WD sites worldwide.
The page provides details of the Network as well as copies of Network News and News Releases from the past 12 months.
E-mail to the VKS-737 Network can be sent to: vks737@camtech.net.au
As part of the ever increasing range of benefits available to members we now have telephone interconnects available at all of our bases to allow members to make telephone calls while travelling.
The Firefly base is an operator connected system which allows members to contact any telephone number in Australia. Alice Springs has similar facilities when the base is manned, while Perth provides a similar service during business hours.
To use the above facilities members pay a monthly subscription fee ($20 first month and $10 each additional month) plus a connection fee of $2 per call and $1 per minute for all calls.
For those members with radios equipped with Selcall we also have "Preset Number" semi-automatic dialling through the Adelaide, Alice Springs, Perth and St Marys bases.
To use this system members pay a monthly subscription fee ($20 first month and $10 each additional month) for each preset number reserved plus a call charge of $1 per minute.
The service is limited to around 60 users maximum on any interconnect as the remaining numbers are allocated to emergency calls to Police, RFDS etc.
Members wishing to use the telephone service can obtain further
details
from the Base Operators or from the Network Coordinator.
Any members of the Network who are in Adelaide on Sunday 5th of July 1998 are invited to attend a organ concert/film afternoon at the Capri Theatre at Goodwood. The cost is $6 per person which includes afternoon tea/coffee. The concert is a fundraiser for the Theatre Organ Society of SA Ladies Auxiliary and is being publicised through groups such as the Australian National 4WD Radio Network Inc.
The concert will commence at 1:30pm with an organ recital by four of Adelaide's leading theatre organists playing the mighty WurliTzer Organ (see Network News August 1997), this will be followed by the film "Brassed Off".
Even though the theatre holds 822 people it is expected (as in previous concerts) that there will be no tickets available at the door - please book early if you wish to attend. Tickets can be obtained from the Secretary TOSA, PO Box 307, Goodwood. SA. 5034 (please enclose a Stamped Self Addressed Envelope for the return of your tickets). Please make cheques payable to TOSA.
Tickets may also be purchased from the Capri Ticket Office from the beginning of May.
The following companies are known to be actively encouraging membership of the Australian National 4WD Radio Network Inc.
If you are looking to purchase equipment, or require work to be done on your vehicle, radio etc please give one of the listed dealers the opportunity to give you a quote.
Let them know you saw their listing in Network News, and identify yourself using your 1998 Membership Card / Licence Authority.
ADELAIDE (SA)
Adventure Camping & Off-Road Trailers.
(08) 8276 5666
Manufacturers, Sales & Service of Camper Trailers.
Douglas Mawson Institute of TAFE,
Marleston
Campus. (08) 8226 0634, (08) 8336 1147
after
hours
Competency Based Driver Training Courses.
Competency Based Radio Training Courses.
Elco
Communications.
(08) 8373 4199
Service & upgrades to Codan HF Radios. Icom CB Radios. Terlin
Outbacker
Aerials.
Electric Bug. (08)
8346 9234
Barrett HF Radio. GME, Icom, Pearce Simpson, Philips & Uniden
CB.
Garmin GPS. Car Alarms. Kenwood, Philips & Pioneer Car Stereo.
Exciters Auto
Striping
(018) 82 1437
Graphic Design, Signwriting, Vehicle Striping.
Independant Battery
Distributors
(08) 8260 6111 (Pooraka)
(08) 8296 6311 (Mitchell Park)
Batteries for: Automotive, Commercial, Industrial, Marine.
Johnston
Electronics. (08) 8287
1061
fax 8287 0422
Barrett & Scout HF Radios. Terlin Outbacker Aerials. SGC Antenna
Tuners, GME & Philips CB Radios. Garmin & Magellan GPS. Jenal
Communications
Selcall Microphones. Bushcomm & Moonraker Antennas.
Service & Upgrades to most makes of HF Radios.
Kryn Buitendyk
(08)
8250 2365 fax 8250 2299
The Australian Chuckwagon. Custom Steel Fabrication, Antenna
Mountings.
Overhead & Radio Consoles, 4WD Accessories.
Multicom Communications Pty
Ltd.
(08) 8271 8300
Q-Mac HF Radios, Eagle GPS, Telstra Mini-sat Products, Trane &
Trane and Nera Satellite Telephones
ICOM CB, Marine & Aviation Radios. Motorola Premium Dealer.
Off Road Action 4WD Training
Centre
(08) 8326 4001, (08) 8268 1896
Australian National Training Authority approved Basic Four Wheel
Driver
Training Courses
On All Four (08)
8263
9729
Australian National Training Authority approved Competency Based One
- On - One 4WD Driver Training. Basic Skills Level through to
Trips.
ALICE SPRINGS (NT)
Alice Tinting.
(08)
8953 0983
Signwriting, Vehicle Striping.
Battery City. (08)
8953 1799
Automotive & Motorcycle Batteries.
BP The Gap. (08)
8952
3154
Auto Repairs, 4 cents per litre off all fuel for VKS-737 members,
Deli
Goods.
Codan
Communications.
(08) 8955 5455
Barrett & Codan HF Radios. Supply & Maintenance of: HF, VHF,
UHF & Satellite Systems. Remote HF Receiving & Transmitting.
Mobile
Telephones & Accessories, CB Radios. Clarion Car Audio Products.
Emergency
Beacons.
Country Diesel
Maintenance.
(08) 8952 1712
4WD Servicing, Repairs, & Tuning, Caravan & Trailer Repairs,
Welding & Fabrication. Mobile Workshop.
Farmer
Electronics.
(08) 8952 2388
Barrett, Q-Mac, Icom & Scout HF Radios. GME, Uniden, Icom CB
Radios.
Optus Satellite Telephones. Denon, Sherwood & Clarion Car Audio.
Dick
Smith stockist. Garmin GPS, GME EPIRB's. Service to most brands.
J & A
Spareparts.
(08) 8952 3359, fax (08) 8953 0109
4WD parts & accessories. Outback travel awareness - Local
Information.
Discount to AN4WDRN members.
ALBURY (NSW)
Independant Battery
Distributors
(02) 6021 3278
Batteries for: Automotive, Commercial, Industrial, Marine.
AUSTRALIA WIDE
4WD Owners Card.
(1800)
06 6957
4WD Discount Scheme for members through a Network of Dealers
Australia
Wide. Discount Accommodation Australia Wide. 4WD Vehicle Insurance
Worldcare Assistance
Services.
(1800) 63 6313
Australia Wide 4WD & Conventional Vehicle Breakdown &
Recovery
Assistance. Worldwide Medical Assistance.
Legal, Property & Business Assistance.
BALLARAT (Vic)
Independant Battery
Distributors
(03) 5331 7155 mobile (015) 51 9350
Batteries for: Automotive, Commercial, Industrial, Marine.
BRISBANE (Qld)
Mobile Australia.
(07)
3279 5577
Barrett, Codan & Scout HF Radios. Terlin Aerials. GME CB Radios,
Moonraker Antennas.
CAIRNS (Qld)
Billabong Takeaway - Shell
Roadhouse.
(07) 4055 3066 (Clifton Beach)
2nd last Roadhouse North of Cairns. Meals at Discount Rates to
VKS-737
members. Agent for Elco Communications.
Elco
Communications.
(07) 4037 0300 fax (07) 4037 0311
Service & upgrades to Codan HF Radios. Icom CB
Radios. Terlin Outbacker Aerials.
CEDUNA (SA)
Gillard Outback
Communications.
(08) 8625 2796
Barrett & Scout HF Radios. Terlin Outbacker Aerials. SGC Antenna
Tuners. GME & Philips CB Radios.
Garmin & Magellan GPS. Jenal Communications Selcall Microphones.
Bushcomm & Moonraker Antennas.
DARWIN (NT)
Independant Battery
Distributors
(08) 8981 6911
Batteries for: Automotive, Commercial, Industrial, Marine.
ESPERANCE (WA)
GIS
Communications.
(08) 9071 5188
Barrett & Codan HF Radios. Terlin Aerials. Philips & Uniden
CB Radios. Optus Satellite Telephones.
FINGAL (Tas)
North East Communications & Elect
Services.
(03) 6374 2274 mobile 0419 37 1405
HF, VHF, & UHF Radios & Receivers. Icom,
Barrett, Codan, GME Electrophone, Tait & Kyodo.
GARBUTT (QLD)
Independant Battery
Distributors
(07) 4779 8077
Batteries for: Automotive, Commercial, Industrial, Marine.
GAWLER (SA)
Northern
Communications.
(08) 8522 6081
Repairs to: CB, HF and commercial radios. Car & home audio
equipment.
Computers.
GEELONG (Vic)
Independant Battery
Distributors
(03) 5221 8803
Batteries for: Automotive, Commercial, Industrial, Marine.
GERALDTON (WA)
Geraldton TV & Radio Services
Co.
(08) 9964 2777
Communications Specialists. Terlin Aerials
GORDONVALE (QLD)
Independant Battery
Distributors
(07) 4056 1772
Batteries for: Automotive, Commercial, Industrial, Marine.
HOBART (Tas)
Desmond
Communications. (03) 6228 1331.
Communications for Land, Marine & Aviation.
Barrett, Codan , Q-Mac, JRC & Furuno HF Radios. Terlin Aerials.
Moonraker Antennas. Garmin GPS. GME, Uniden, Sawtron & Kyodo CB
Radios.
Optus Satellite Telephones.
Independant Battery
Distributors
(03) 6234 3021
Batteries for: Automotive, Commercial, Industrial, Marine.
HUNTER VALLEY (NSW)
Industrial Commercial & Marine. (02)
4930
0344, (018) 68 5267 mobile
Communication Servicing & Engineering.
JANDAKOT (WA)
Independant Battery
Distributors
(08) 9417 7033
Batteries for: Automotive, Commercial, Industrial, Marine.
JUNEE (NSW)
Independant Battery
Distributors
(02) 6924 1288
Batteries for: Automotive, Commercial, Industrial, Marine.
KALGOORLIE (WA)
GIS Communications. (08) 9021
8610
Barrett & Codan HF Radios. Terlin Outbacker Aerials. Philips
&
Uniden CB Radios. Optus Satellite Telephones.
Rodger Williams
Communications.
(08) 9093 4443
Barrett & Codan HF Radios. Terlin Aerials. Satellite Telephones.
LAUNCESTON (Tas)
Marcom & Watson
Group
(03) 6331 2711 fax (03) 6331 6332
Codan HF Radios. Suppliers and installers of all Radio
Communications
and Paging equipment.
LOBETHAL (SA)
Bridgestone Tyres - Lobethal
Motors
(08) 8389 6436
Independent Tyre Dealer - All major brands stocked. Wheel Alignment
and Balancing.
MACKAY (QLD)
Independant Battery
Distributors
(07) 4957 6111
Batteries for: Automotive, Commercial, Industrial, Marine.
MAREEBA (QLD)
Independant Battery
Distributors
(07) 4092 1659
Batteries for: Automotive, Commercial, Industrial, Marine.
MELBOURNE (Vic)
4WD Connections.
(03)
9439 6122
4WD Accessories & Specialist Service. Camping Equipment. CB
Radios.
Magellan GPS.
Independant Battery
Distributors
(03) 9364 8077 (Sunshine) Fax (03)
9311
7882
(03) 9781 1551 (Frankston)
(03) 9546 1116 (Springvale)
(03) 9729 9522 (Bayswater)
(03) 9583 5893 (Mentone)
Batteries for: Automotive, Commercial, Industrial, Marine.
Just
Communications.
0414 85 4100
Barrett, Codan & Q-Mac HF Radios. GME & Uniden CB Radios.
Satellite
Telephones.
Kaymar 4WD
Accessories.
(03) 9870 4419
Full range of 4WD accessories including Jack Holders, Telescopic
Lights,
Recovery Kits, Camping Lights, Spare Wheel Carriers, Jerry Can Holders.
Long Distance
Communications.
(03) 9511 4362
Codan & Q-Mac HF Radios. GME CB Radios. Garmin GPS.
Morgan Electronic
Services.
(03) 9844 1756
Q-Mac HF Radios. GME CB Radios. Garmin GPS.
Time
Plus Pty Ltd. (03) 9380 4172, (03) 9380
4942
Barrett, Codan & Q-Mac HF Radios, GME, Icom & Uniden CB
Radios.
Consoles for 4WD Vehicles.
MILPERRA (NSW)
Independant Battery
Distributors
(02) 9774 5671, 9772 3979. Fax (02) 9774 4943
Batteries for: Automotive, Commercial, Industrial, Marine.
MORWELL (Vic)
Independant Battery
Distributors
(03) 0513 9993
Batteries for: Automotive, Commercial, Industrial, Marine.
Mt DRUITT (NSW)
Independant Battery
Distributors
(02) 9832 2543
Batteries for: Automotive, Commercial, Industrial, Marine.
Mt ISA (QLD)
Independant Battery
Distributors
(07) 4743 6555
Batteries for: Automotive, Commercial, Industrial, Marine.
MURRAY BRIDGE (SA)
Bushcomm Pty Ltd.
(08)
8532 5110
HF Base Station and Portable Antennas.
D Edwards 4WD &
Marine
(08) 8531 0148
Quality 4WD, Marine & Watersport Accessories. ARB, TJM,
Flexiglass,
Gitsham, Milford. Savage Aluminum Boats.
ORANGE (NSW)
Independant Battery
Distributors
(02) 6361 2850
Batteries for: Automotive, Commercial, Industrial, Marine.
PERTH (WA)
Allcom
Communications.
(08) 9479 4997
Codan & Q-Mac HF Radios. Bushcomm Antennas. Terlin Outbacker
Aerials.
GME & Uniden CB Radios. Garmin GPS.
ARB 4x4
Accessories.
(08) 9244 3553
4WD Vehicle Accessories, 4WD Vehicle Servicing. Radio / Storage
Consoles.
Barrett, Codan & Q-Mac HF Radios. Terlin Aerials. GME & Uniden
CB Radios. Garmin GPS.
Barrett
Communications. (08) 9434 1700
Sales, Service & Installation of: Barrett HF Radios, Terlin
Aerials.
Beta Products.
(08)
9573 1316
Barrett & Codan HF Radios. Terlin Aerials. GME CB Radios. Garmin
GPS. Jenal Communications Selcall Microphones. Service &
Installation
of most makes of radios. Telephone Interconnection Services.
Debon
Communications. (08) 9306 3740
Sales & Service of HF & UHF Radios throughout Metropolitan
Perth & the Goldfields. Telstra MiniSat Satellite Telephones.
Jenal
Communications.
(08) 9370 5533
Manufacturers of Selcall Boards & Microphones for HF radios.
Magellan
GPS Systems / PHM Survey Centre. (08) 9444
0233 (1800 64 4033 Interstate)
Magellan & NovAtel GPS. Nikon Total Stations. MicroCOMM-M
Satellite
Telephones.
Q-Mac Electronics Pty
Ltd.
(08) 9443 9336
HF Radio Manufacturers
Rodger Williams
Communications.
(08) 9451 7588
Barrett & Codan HF Radios. Terlin Aerials.
Satellite Telephones.
Terlin
"Outbacker" Aerials. (08) 9455
4288
Base station and mobile antennas for: Amateur Radio, Citizens Band,
Commercial, RFDS, Penta Comstat, Telstra, VKS-737.
SGC Antenna Tuners
PIALBA (QLD)
Independant Battery
Distributors
(07) 4124 2013
Batteries for: Automotive, Commercial, Industrial, Marine.
ROSEBERY (NSW)
Independant Battery
Distributors
(02) 9310 1579
Batteries for: Automotive, Commercial, Industrial, Marine.
SEVEN HILLS (NSW)
Independant Battery
Distributors
(02) 9624 4433
Batteries for: Automotive, Commercial, Industrial, Marine.
SYDNEY (NSW)
Auswide
Communications.
(02) 9907 9509
Specialising in HF Radio Telephone Interconnects & HFSSB
Transceivers.
Codan & Scout HF Radios.
Philip
Collins
& Associates. (02) 9416 8799
Barrett, Codan, Icom & Q-Mac HF Radios. Terlin Aerials.
Moonraker
Antennas. GME CB Radios. Radphone 2000 Interconnect Equipment. Telstra
Satellite Telephones.
Phoenix HF Communications Pty
Ltd.
(02) 9544 6355
Barrett & SEA HF Radios and Antenna Tuners. Terlin, Moonraker
&
Bushcomm Antennas. GME UHF CB. Service & Upgrades to most
commercial
HF brands including Wagner.
TAMWORTH (NSW)
Signal One Communications Pty
Ltd.
(02) 6766 6806
Communications Sales & Service: Barrett HF Radios, Tait VHF
&
UHF Radios, GME CB Radios, Garmin GPS. RFI Antennas.
Independant Battery
Distributors
(018) 66 0204
Batteries for: Automotive, Commercial, Industrial, Marine.
TARCOOLA (SA)
Wally Spackman.
(08)
8672 2039
Barrett & Scout HF Radios. Terlin Aerials. SGC Antenna Tuners,
GME & Philips CB Radios. Garmin & Magellan GPS. Jenal
Communications
Selcall Microphones. Bushcomm & Moonraker Antennas.
TELEGRAPH POINT (NSW)
Independant Battery
Distributors
(02) 6585 0045
Batteries for: Automotive, Commercial, Industrial, Marine.
TENNANT CREEK (NT)
Territory Communications
Services.
(08) 8962 2661
Barrett, Codan, Q-Mac & Scout HF Radios, Terlin Aerials. GME CB,
Garmin GPS. Optus Satellite Telephones.
Hire of HF Radio & Satellite Telephones.
TOOWOOMBA (QLD)
Independant Battery
Distributors
(07) 4632 6806
Batteries for: Automotive, Commercial, Industrial, Marine.
WHYALLA (SA)
TH & SA Beck Outback
Communications.
(08) 8645 4615
Barrett & Scout HF Radios. Terlin Aerials. SGC Antenna Tuners.
GME & Philips CB Radios. Garmin & Magellan GPS. Jenal
Communications
Selcall Microphones. Bushcomm & Moonraker Antennas.
WINDSOR (NSW)
Independant Battery
Distributors
(02) 4577 3769
Batteries for: Automotive, Commercial, Industrial, Marine.
WOLLONGONG (NSW)
Independant Battery
Distributors
(02) 4228 9949
Batteries for: Automotive, Commercial, Industrial, Marine.
WYNNUM (QLD)
Independant Battery Distributors (07) 3396
4806 Fax (07) 3348 7566
Batteries for: Automotive, Commercial, Industrial, Marine.
Committee:
Chairman/Network Coordinator: Steve
Johnston. [08] 8287 1061 Fax [08] 8287 1255
Vice Chairman: John
Wood. [08] 8265 5190 Fax [08] 8395 1718
Secretary / Public Officer: Steve
Charles. [08] 8325 0383 Fax [08] 8325 0383
Treasurer: Mary
Charles. [08] 8325 0383 Fax [08] 8325 0383
Committee Member: Ro
Franceschini. [08] 8270 1073
Committee Member: Kryn Buitendyk. [08] 8258 2005
Fax [08] 8250 2299
Committee Member: Dave Lomman. [08] 8566 2387
Auditor: Paul Finlay. [08] 8264 5001
Fax [08] 8300 8475
Patron: Anne Beadell [08] 8524 6594
Representatives/Delegates:
ACBRO: Lloyd Rover. [08] 8293 4258 Fax
[08] 8373 4239
ACRM: Phil Richards. [08] 8522 6081
Fax
[08] 8523 0921
ANFWDC: Lee
Smith. [08] 8264 7980 Fax [08] 8395 3136
Australian Customs Service: Alex Kelsall. [08] 8447 9263
Fax [08] 8447 9270
CARES: Bruce Chesterfield. [08] 9344 1786
Northern Territory: Ken Metcalfe. [08] 8952 3479
Fax [08] 8952 3479
Northern Territory: Terry
Hobbs. [08] 8953 1799 Fax [08] 8953 0799
NSW / ACT: Peter James. [02] 9482 2198 Fax
[02] 9476 2302
NSW / ACT 4WD Association: Mervyn Vessey. [02] 9484
6861
Fax [02] 9484 6861
Queensland:
SA Police: Peter Collise. [08] 8207
4499
Fax [08] 8207 4525
Tasmania: Michael
Aulich. [03] 6372 2283 Fax [03] 6372 2777
The 4WD Owners Card: Rod
Schipp. [07] 3219 9577 Fax [07] 3841 3966
Tread Lightly Australia: Jan
Scudamore. [07] 3379 9129 Fax [07] 3379 1679
Victoria: Peter
Greenham. [03] 9873 4142 Fax [03] 9872 4229
Victoria: John
Cullen. [03] 9380 4172 Fax [03] 9387 0401
Western Australia: Terry
Clinch. [08] 9455 4288 Fax [08] 9455 4289
Western SA: Bronte Gillard. [08] 8625 2796
Fax [08] 8625 2440
Worldcare Assistance Services: Paul McGregor. [07] 3371
0144 Fax [07] 3870 0541
Adelaide Base: Colin & Jean Brown. [08] 8356
9641
Alice Springs Base: Ken & Carmen Metcalfe. [08] 8952
3479 Fax [08] 8952 3479
Firefly Base: Derek & Jeanine Barnard. [02] 6559
1888
Fax [02] 6559 1885
Perth Base: Terry, Linda & Tamar Clinch. [08] 9455
4288 Fax [08] 9455 4289
St. Mary=92s Base: Michael, Gerald & Wendy Aulich.
[03]
6372 2283 Fax [08] 6372 2777
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