EMCOMM - Emergency Communications is a is a proud supporter of
Channel Six CB Repeater Launched
The small community of Blackwood in Victoria's Nth West, has received
a UHF CB Repeater for use by the local community and surrounding
towns.
The Country Fire Authority, State Emergency Service, Ambulance and
Police are the big winners being able to liaise with each other and the
community on the equipment provided free of charge by Site Access &
Emcomm - Emergency Communications.
Mobile phone coverage is almost non existent in the
region and this new service allows everyone to communicate with each other
using low cost and readily available UHF CB Equipment
Local emergency
personal have commented on how much easier it will be for the community and
passers by to report life threatening situations via UHF CB when mobile phone coverage is unavailable, as well as making it easier for hikers who
come in to difficulty in the local forrests to raise the alarm for help
should the need arise. This equipment Will Save Lives.
A spokesperson
speaking on behalf of Site Access and Emcomm said 'The companies were
happy to help the local community with this equipment, and hope to help more
communities around the state, but with the high setup and ongoing licensing and
site costs, we are unable to provide as many repeaters as we would
like"
Site Access and Emcomm already provide a number of UHF CB
repeaters across Victoria including Melbourne and intend to expand their
repeater network when funds become available
To submit a submission to
have a UHF CB repeater provided in your area or to donate,
send your details to cbproject@emcomm.com.au |