Emergency & Safety of Life Communications
Making A Difference
Services we provide to the community
LAND RADIO MONITORING SERVICES
Our volunteers maintain a vigilant listening service for emergency and safety-related calls on the citizen band radio network.
Our volunteer radio operators then inform the appropriate service or agency, such as emergency or utility services, which are required to respond to incidents reported to us.
Additionally, we offer radio equipment checks and weather updates upon request.
Contact us on UHF CB channels 5 & 35.
Our terrestrial monitoring stations are situated in:
Goodna, Rockhampton, and Jimboomba (as needed).
Marine Radio Qualifications
A Marine Radio Licence is necessary for operating Marine VHF Radios (Short Range - SROCP) and/or MF/HF Radios (Long Range - LROCP).
Our volunteers are available to help you acquire your marine radio license.
Current pricing:
Individuals: $150
Discounts are available for Pensioners/Groups/Non-profits.
Minimum age requirement: 16 years
Available locations: Brisbane & Rockhampton
MARINE RADIO MONITORING SERVICES
Our volunteers maintain a vigilant watch for emergency and safety of life calls along the Brisbane and Bremer Rivers, extending to Moreton Bay.
In addition, we offer radio equipment checks and weather updates upon request. We have four dedicated AIS receiving stations situated at Shorncliffe, Goodna, Southport, and South Bank. These stations collect vessel information, which is then displayed on the MarineTraffic live map, covering Moreton Bay, the Gold Coast & Northern NSW, as well as the Brisbane & Bremer Rivers.
For contact, reach out to us on VHF Marine 16.
Our marine-based monitoring station is positioned at Goodna.
Community Engagement
Our organization conducts public displays and information booths at local community events. We provide training for both general and commercial radio users, covering proper radio usage and basic communication protocols.
Additionally, we supply portable repeaters, radio gear, and portable Wi-Fi internet equipment to establish communication and safety support for events requiring such services.
Our volunteers are eager to offer guidance and training on radio communications for both events and private use. We also possess a diverse set of skills in programming and troubleshooting radio-related issues.