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Rogue beer fridge caught by Telstra ‘robot’
How data analysis drives interference out of NextG network.
A beer fridge in north-east Victoria is the latest victim of an increasingly-sophisticated software “robot” employed by Telstra to identify things that interfere with its mobile network. . .
The Age: Emergency communications system blackout sparks fears
Inquiry to learn lessons from the Warrnambool exchange fire – Report
Telstra exchange fire cost spirals above $20m
CFA brigades to go digital
Radio to the rescue after quake
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Digital radio to the rescue
Feds urged to retain Telstra copper in NBN world
“The Victorian Government has urged its Federal counterpart to consider running Telstra’s copper and NBN fibre networks side-by-side until the latter proves its credentials to stay online in an emergency.”
Telstra exchange fire cost $408,000 a day
Fighting fires using radio communication article about updates to NSW RFS radio systems.
The Age – State risks worst fires since Black Saturday
West Mountain Radio Fall 2012 Newsletter contains an interesting article on “Battery Back-Up Power During An Emergency”
Winlink used to call for help for crew of Bounty replica sunk during hurricane Sandy
“…Faunt told the ARRL that the Bounty crew tried various methods, including a satellite phone, to call for help, “but we got nothing when tried calling out on HF. We tried calling the Maritime Mobile Net, but nothing was out there. We had Winlink on the ship that we used for e-mail and accessing the Internet to post to blogs and to Facebook, and we finally found an e-mail address for the Coast Guard. As a last-ditch effort, we used Winlink to e-mail the Coast Guard for help. Within an hour, we heard a C-130 plane, and later, a helicopter overhead.” According to Faunt, it was Walbridge, as master of the ship, who sent out the distress message…”
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Radio delays hit firefighters
Radio network won’t be ready for fire season
NSW firefighters seek chunky phones
Illinois statewide simulated emergency test
Victoria’s First State Bushfire Plan developed with the Country Fire Authority, the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, the Department of Sustainability and Environment and the Fire Services Commissioner.
US FCC Paper: Uses and Capabilities of Amateur Radio Service Communications in Emergencies and Disaster Relief
Why Ham Radio is still Handy
Paul Whitaker VK3DPW has edited the US Earthquake forum from last year – ( 4 Hours) – down to 6 min. of clips that concern Amateur Radio in Emergency service use.
AA Radio delivers major installation project for Country Fire Authority, Victoria
Hams: We’re good in a disaster – UK Radio Society boss
Amateur Radio Club Drills for Emergency Preparedness