Callsign Octo 1 ?
-
- Posts: 672
- Joined: Thu Aug 14, 2008 8:22 pm
Callsign Octo 1 ?
Today, callsign "Octo 1" was heard asking for a radio check from Sydney Firecomms.
A friend in NSWFR suggested it might be a unit testing an Octocopter for use in remote assist situations. One has been seen flying around the Light Horse Interchange recently.
I was also told MFB used one recently to help guide a crane in the recovery of the truck that crashed on the Bolte Bridge.
Mike
A friend in NSWFR suggested it might be a unit testing an Octocopter for use in remote assist situations. One has been seen flying around the Light Horse Interchange recently.
I was also told MFB used one recently to help guide a crane in the recovery of the truck that crashed on the Bolte Bridge.
Mike
Re: Callsign Octo 1 ?
isnt Octo the small tiny type boat they use for HazMat jobs in the water ?
Happily Scanning Since 1983
-
- Posts: 672
- Joined: Thu Aug 14, 2008 8:22 pm
Re: Callsign Octo 1 ?
I asked the same question Garry, but was told there is no such boat anymore. You may be right though. Hoping someone here can confirm it.Garry wrote:isnt Octo the small tiny type boat they use for HazMat jobs in the water ?
Mike
Re: Callsign Octo 1 ?
someone better tell 260 Station, there is one sitting in their yard
Happily Scanning Since 1983
-
- Posts: 431
- Joined: Thu Sep 04, 2008 10:47 pm
- Location: Far South Coast NSW
Re: Callsign Octo 1 ?
They aren't training octopuses to put out fires are they. They would be cheaper than people.
Re: Callsign Octo 1 ?
Mike,Mike Alpha wrote:I asked the same question Garry, but was told there is no such boat anymore. You may be right though. Hoping someone here can confirm it.Garry wrote:isnt Octo the small tiny type boat they use for HazMat jobs in the water ?
Mike
"Marine 1" Was sold off last year, but FRNSW still do have boats dotted around the state for Hazmat Jobs in in-land waterways. They use to . . . but I don't know if it is still in service or if it has been retired, but they use to have a Large Zodiac Type Boat in Sydney which used the callsign "Otter".
The boat would have to be close to 10 or more years old now, and may have been retired due to age
JAFO
VK2FGQ
UBCD369XT, UBCD536-PT, UBCD436-PT
VK2FGQ
UBCD369XT, UBCD536-PT, UBCD436-PT
- Mr Flibble
- Site Admin
- Posts: 87
- Joined: Wed May 12, 2010 9:33 pm
Re: Callsign Octo 1 ?
I'll ask the Manager for OpsComms on Monday and post back results.
Re: Callsign Octo 1 ?
Could well be correct Mike. I know the Melbourne Metro fire guys just got an octocopter for doing fire ground surveillance.
- Mr Flibble
- Site Admin
- Posts: 87
- Joined: Wed May 12, 2010 9:33 pm
Re: Callsign Octo 1 ?
Sorry I completely forgot to write back. OCTO1 was used as a strike team callsign.
-
- Posts: 672
- Joined: Thu Aug 14, 2008 8:22 pm
Re: Callsign Octo 1 ?
OK. NotedAlpha Juliet wrote:Sorry I completely forgot to write back. OCTO1 was used as a strike team callsign.