HF Networks for Outback Traveler’s.
The Australian outback is a popular destination for travelers who want to see the real Australia and get off the beaten track,
However, the isolation of remote areas is a constant concern and regular communications can help to identify potential, hazards and ensure travelling safety.
There are several 4WD club networks operating on HF frequencies, that provide a safety network for people traversing through outback areas.
The VKS-737 4WD shortwave radio network provides a communication service for traveler’s including updates of the latest road conditions, weather forecasts, bushfire reports and a: messaging service for travelers throughout Australia's most remote areas. www.vks737.on.net
The network operates on 3995, 5455,6796,8022, 10180, 11612 and 14977Khz depending on the time of day, from base stations located in Perth WA, Derby WA, Darwin NT, Alice Springs NT, Charters Towers QLD, St Marys TAS, Newcastle NSW and Swan hill SA.
The VKE-237 HF radio club operates on 3890.5, 5135, 6790, 7899, 9985,11487, 12197, 14662 and 15972Khz. The club offers SMS, GPS tracking, phone patch and regular network skeds, operating from Wiluna WA, Alice Springs. NT, Sapphire QLD and Cobar NSW. www.hfradioclub.com.au
VMS-469 Reids Radio Data/ Bush Telegraph operates on 3995, 5455, 7899, 11612, and 14977Khz. The network offers HF email, phone patch and daily voice skeds. www.reidsradiodata.com.au
The Austravel HF Safety Network VMD 750 provides daily skeds, GPS tracking, HF SMS, phone patch and HF email services.
The network operates base stations form Alice springs NT, Casino NSW, Perth WA, Kununurra WA, and Shepparton VIC.
The network operates on 3175, 5127, 5270, 6793, 7652, 9323, 10203, 13910 and 17463 Khz. www.austravelsafetynet.org.au
The Australian HF Touring Club AXD-888 provides access to emergency services through base stations located in the Hunter Valley NSW, Sapphire QLD, Perth WA and Alice Springs NT.
The network operates on 3760, 3885; 5105, 5264, 5734, 6820, 6910, 7999, 8043, 8160, 11013.5, 11016.5, 11407, 11450, 12216,15890.5Khz. https://aussiehf.club
The Australian outback is a popular destination for travelers who want to see the real Australia and get off the beaten track,
However, the isolation of remote areas is a constant concern and regular communications can help to identify potential, hazards and ensure travelling safety.
There are several 4WD club networks operating on HF frequencies, that provide a safety network for people traversing through outback areas.
The VKS-737 4WD shortwave radio network provides a communication service for traveler’s including updates of the latest road conditions, weather forecasts, bushfire reports and a: messaging service for travelers throughout Australia's most remote areas. www.vks737.on.net
The network operates on 3995, 5455,6796,8022, 10180, 11612 and 14977Khz depending on the time of day, from base stations located in Perth WA, Derby WA, Darwin NT, Alice Springs NT, Charters Towers QLD, St Marys TAS, Newcastle NSW and Swan hill SA.
The VKE-237 HF radio club operates on 3890.5, 5135, 6790, 7899, 9985,11487, 12197, 14662 and 15972Khz. The club offers SMS, GPS tracking, phone patch and regular network skeds, operating from Wiluna WA, Alice Springs. NT, Sapphire QLD and Cobar NSW. www.hfradioclub.com.au
VMS-469 Reids Radio Data/ Bush Telegraph operates on 3995, 5455, 7899, 11612, and 14977Khz. The network offers HF email, phone patch and daily voice skeds. www.reidsradiodata.com.au
The Austravel HF Safety Network VMD 750 provides daily skeds, GPS tracking, HF SMS, phone patch and HF email services.
The network operates base stations form Alice springs NT, Casino NSW, Perth WA, Kununurra WA, and Shepparton VIC.
The network operates on 3175, 5127, 5270, 6793, 7652, 9323, 10203, 13910 and 17463 Khz. www.austravelsafetynet.org.au
The Australian HF Touring Club AXD-888 provides access to emergency services through base stations located in the Hunter Valley NSW, Sapphire QLD, Perth WA and Alice Springs NT.
The network operates on 3760, 3885; 5105, 5264, 5734, 6820, 6910, 7999, 8043, 8160, 11013.5, 11016.5, 11407, 11450, 12216,15890.5Khz. https://aussiehf.club
