Codan X2 SSB Radio
Submitted: Friday, Mar 31, 2006 at 20:13
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Reto (Switz.)
Hi all
Another 2 weeks to go, before I start my 12 month trip around Australia. For emergency communication, I'm about to buy a
HF Radio.
Now I saw an advertisement for a
Codan X2 SSB Radio, Bushcomm SWE-100 Antenna and GME Electrophone PSA 1225 power supply
Is this equipment sufficient for emergency communication (for example on the Canning Stock or Anne Beadell Hwy.)?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Cheers from Switzerland
Reto
Reply By: Footloose - Saturday, Apr 01, 2006 at 00:57
Saturday, Apr 01, 2006 at 00:57
Hi Reto. The Codan X2 is suitable for emergency communications if it's fitted with the 737 frequencies. However the aerial and power supply are useless for travelling.
The ideal comms setup is a HF tranceiver (you'll be able to chat to other travellers , find out track and weather conditions etc ), a satphone for contacting specific organizations in an emergency (usually faster and more reliable than HF) and an EPIRB if everything else fails :)
As an absolute minimum get an EPIRB.
It's a great country but it can bite.
Have a wonderful trip.
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