Here is a list I got from the Sydney Branch web site, it was in pdf but I am not able to find it. My dogs ate a full cd folder full of great radio information I used this one at school as bs for being slack but this time it did happen 2 Pointer Dogs ate a cd folder full of premo radio information that took a few years to collect and collate. I think it is God's way of saying you may not pay on the day but you will pay in the end and it was my dogs day to pay up for me hi ; - )
SLSC Radio Channels in use at 21/9/06
SY (all) 1 484.950 484.950 Helicopter Syd Metro and RNP
SY (all) 2 485.000 485.000 Simplex for beach to Lifeguards Syd Metro and RNP
SY (Bondi rep) 3 471.200 103.5 476.400 103.5 Bondi repeater CH 74, refer to network diagram for beaches Syd Metro and RNP
SY Bondi rep 4 467.550 103.5 458.050 103.5 Adjacent repeater, Maddens Plain repeater Ch 75, RNP
SY Bondi rep 5 472.950 141.3 478.150 141.3 Adjacent Branch, Bilgola repeater CH 71 RNP
SY Maddens Plain rep. 3 467.550 103.5 458.050 103.5 Maddens Plain repeater Ch 75 , refer to network diagram for beaches
SY Maddens Plain rep. 4 471.200 103.5 476.400 103.5 Adjacent repeater, Bondi repeater Ch 74,
SY Maddens Plain rep. 5 489.225 131.8 484.025 131.8 Adjacent Branch, Saddleback repeater CH 82
SY (all) 9 484.825 103.5 484.825 103.5 Patrol activities Syd Metro and RNP
SY (all) 18 484.825 103.5 484.825 103.5 interclub activities
SY (all) 25 477.025 477.025 UHF CB Ch 25, Training and patrols Syd Metro and RNP
SY (all) 30 477.150 477.150 UHF CB Ch 30, Training and patrols Syd Metro and RNP
SY (all) 74 471.200 103.5 476.400 103.5 Bondi repeater. Previously Ch 3
SY (all) 75 467.550 103.5 458.050 103.5 Maddens Plain repeater. New repeater
SY (all) 76 spare
SY (all) 77 spare
SY (all) 82 489.225 131.8 484.025 131.8 Saddleback repeater for back up and coordination with South Coast or Illawarra CC
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
All Radio communications and usage is as outlined in the Radio Operators Certificate. This is
however subject to changes relative to the Australian Communications Authority.
These guidelines are for best practice based on the state call sign strategy and Radio Operators
Certificate training package.
If you are unsure what to say at any time, revert to plain English and help will get to you.
Policy
• Radios must be turned on at all times whilst on patrol.
• If a radio is not working satisfactorily or there is damage to the set or aerial, it must be
reported to the Patrol Captain, Club Captain or Club radio officer for replacement and/or
repair.
• A radio check should be undertaken at the commencement of each patrol.
• Radios are for operational information only
• Do not use personal names unless absolutely necessary
• Difficult text must be spelt using the Phonetic alphabet using the pro words ‘I SPELL’
• All efforts should be made to minimise radio traffic with the use of alternative means of
communication such as telephones, signal flags, air horns and whistles.
• Never refer to anyone as dead. Always refer to them as "The Casualty" – you never know
who can hear the channel
SurfCom
All radio bases in each Branch will now be called Surfcom in line with all other states’
radio communication standards. To differentiate between the bases the location can be
added after Surfcom. E.g. Surfcom Warringah or Surfcom Sydney.
SurfCom is housed at Coastguard Solander in Kurnell and is located at Prince Charles Parade (Corner of Ward Street), Kurnell.
RWC - Jetskis
RWC units are now to hold the call sign “Support” (example – Support 1). Allocated by the Branch and numbered geographically North – South (example Support 1 – Support 3 determined by coverage North – South)
Surf Life Saving Call Signs
To ensure a consistent and standardised form of communication across NSW the following call signs are to be used by and for all Radio Communications
SurfCom - All radio command centres
CLUB
Units .........................Call-sign
Patrol Captain or Patrol Base Club Name Patrol
Patrol or Radio Tower Club Name Tower
Roving Foot Patrol Club Name Roving
Patrol IRB - Club Name IRB
Roving Patrol by vehicle Club Name Mobile
BRANCH
Branch Position ......... Call-sign
Branch Duty Officer Lifesaver 10
Branch Duty Officer 2 or Other Lifesaver 11
Branch Duty Officer 3 or Other Lifesaver 14
Rescue Water Craft Services (Jetski)
Unit .................Call-sign
Branch RWC 1 Support 1
Branch RWC 2 Support 2
Branch RWC 3 Support 3
Branch RWC 4 Support 4
Branch RWC 5 Support 5
Note: Each Branch should allocate its RWC call-signs numbered 1-5 geographically (by patrol area)
from the North-South.
SLSNSW
State Position .........................Call-sign
Operations Manager/Lifesaving Officer NSW 14
Director of Lifesaving NSW 11
Support Service Advisor NSW 12
Patrol Services Advisor NSW 13
State Duty Officer NSW 10
Helicopter/s
Unit . . Call-sign
Sydney Westpac Helicopter Lifesaver 1
N/A Lifesaver 2
Woollongong Helicopter Lifesaver 3
Lismore Helicopter Lifesaver 4
SLSQ Gold Coast Helicopter Lifesaver 5
Hunter Helicopter Westpac 1
Hunter Helicopter Westpac 3
Radio Transmission Quality Checks – For use by Clubs/SurfCom
SIGNAL STRENGTH REPORT ON READABILITY
LOUD – STRENGTH 5 CLEAR
GOOD – STRENGTH 4 READABLE
WEAK – STRENGTH 3 UNREADABLE
VERY WEAK – STRENGTH 2 DISTORTED
FADING – STRENGTH 1 WITH INTERFERENCE
Example: “Reading you Strength 3, with Interference over”.
SLSNSW Communications network:
COMPLIANCE: ACA C tick
CHANNELS: 100 minimum
CHANNEL SELECTION: Push button / twist dial with preferred LCD display
CHANNEL SPACING: 25kHz
OUPUT POWER: 4.0 -5.0W hand helds, 25.0W for base units
BATTERY LIFE: Preferred NiMH cells with intelligent chargers
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: CTCSS support, 1 minute time out, 5 digit minimum Trailing ANI 5 tone
CCIR 40ms, Optional Selcall & national service, repair and parts 7 year / b