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6-2 HF SSB transceiver user guide

RFDS and Telstra services

This section applies to Australian services only.

Your transceiver has been customised for operation into the

following remote area safety services:

• the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS, 6-2)

• Telstra (6-7).

Channel frequencies for both services are already set up in

your transceiver.

This section briefly covers the services offered by each

organisation and details the procedures required to use these

services.

RFDS

The RFDS is a vital communications link in the Australian

outback. Apart from maintaining contact and a listening

watch for medical services, the organisation also provides

general communication facilities that include radiotelephone

and lettergram services.

Each base station is given a unique range of channel

frequencies, some of which may be used to provide a day and

night communications watch for medical aid and assistance.

It is most important before setting out on a trip or entering an

area covered by a base station that you know the listening

watch frequencies and operating times. Your calls may never

be heard if you have chosen the wrong channel to send a call

for help.