Satphones Vs HF Radio – A Real Experience
This article was submitted to VKS-737 and demonstrates the possible pitfalls that a SatPhone user could be faced with when trying to summon help. It was an actual incident that occurred in the Victorian High Country, involving a group of 4WD Club Members on one…
Trouble With Tent Pegs In Hard Ground
Here’s a handy hint from Kevin (Mobile 2456) about how to deal with tent pegs in hard ground…
25 Years And Still Going Strong!
25 years ago on the 30th November 1993 the first VKS-737 Radio Network Licence was issued by the Spectrum Management Agency, the forerunner of the present Australian Communications and Media Authority. The licence which was in the name of the SA Association of Four Wheel…
2018 Codan Raffle Winners!
Congratulations !! Codan Envoy Raffle Winners 1st prize Codan Envoy Explorer Package Bob & Marion Branson, Mobile 0342 from QLD 2nd prize Minelab Go-Find 66 Charlie & Cheryl Savage, Mobile 1777 from VIC 3rd prize Minelab Go-find 44 Ian & Joyce Parsons, Mobile 0451 from…
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