[TheList] Civil Defence frequencies and usage

Mon Aug 29 09:53:45 AEST 2016

Hi Chris,

speaking about the Waikato, RE HF, the only two CD/Councils I'm aware of 
using that are HF are Te Kuiti (Waitomo) and the Hamilton.  The Hamilton 
building is about to move, and they were considering dropping the HF 
(like most other councils seem to have done)  but given the little 
amount of work required (they already own the aerial) they're going to 
keep it.

The CD crews around the Waikato use VHF heavily, and have no plans on 
going full digital, as all of their repeaters are analog only.  I 
suspect this will be the case nationwide, unless a repeater fails, and 
isn't viable to fix.

Cheers,

Richard

On 2016-08-27 22:35, Chris wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> Just a bit curious as to the amount of activity on the Civil Defence
> frequencies and their usage.
> When they get used, how they get used, in what conditions do they get 
> activated.
> 
> Any one in Christchurch - during the earthquakes and aftermaths did
> they get used much, or did each agency tend to use their own networks
> and infrastructure.
> 
> This could apply nation wide, but more interested in particular to
> Wellington and Auckland.
> (Have they or will they go Digital)
> 
> There are a lot of repeater and simplex frequencies listed, but what
> would be better to listen to or have a radio on to get the critical
> info in the event of it being activated.
> 
> I know SAR use HF, but do Civil Defence too??
> 
> Any info would be really helpful
> 
> Thanks in advance,
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