tv reception at yulara

weve already seen the rock,we stayed there for 3 weeks a few months back,now,we're flying our daughter over to show her around and love my night time tv..cheers TY.. Rod

Perhaps you could see it a second time... from a different personal perspective or... I dunno... something else? It just seems a shame to travel to such a place and watch TV.

Mike Harding

hello mike,im talking about night time tv,the days will be spent walking the valley of the winds etc. im not fit enough to climb the rock,but,weather permitting,my daughter will attempt it. she has been to the rock once but the climb was closed do to high winds...cheers.. Rod

Why do people have to justify how they spend their leisure time?

Why do others judge?

>Why do people have to justify how they spend their leisure time?

They don't; however some choose to do so.

>Why do others judge?

Because... when you post to these sort of sites on the internet, which are public forum, you should, indeed must, expect your post to be commented upon by others.

Mike Harding

Mikes post was genuine and taken in the right attitude.. i think i should have made it clear its night time tv,weve depleted our collection of dvds here,tv make a good change...rod

If you want to climb it, climb it as it is yours as well.

But make sure you are FIT !!!!

Oh dear, Colin

You make me laugh > out of respect for the locals <

Uluru is owned by the Locals. Remember? Gough Whitlam gave it back to the Mutijulu mob waaay back inthe '70's. If they didn't want you to climb it they would just say NO!

But there too much money involved so they go with the flow of the cash register.

> out of respect for the locals < LOL
Willem, that's my euphemism for not wanting to climb it, and possibly bring on a heart attack, I don't want my name on a plaque at the walk start at the base of the rock. ;-)

But the walk around the base is possibly more interesting any way, hell last time we did that a Gerry tourist slipped on the wet rock (the rock is fantastic during rain despite ill prepared tourists) and landed not far from us, the poor soul.
Colin.

Willem, although i agree with you most of the way....it is FREE to climb the rock so that part of your argument is null and void.

It only cost $25 to get into the Park.

if youre a NT living resident its free to enter the park...but for trhe rest of us its 25 per head [lasts 2 days] or the weekly pass but i dont know nhow much...

Yes but Dunco how many people would visit the rock if you couldnt climb it? I know I wouldnt have paid to go in or stayed if you couldnt climb it. I woud have just used my GCR permits to swing by and have a look before shooting off.
As said there is NOTHING stopping the climb to be closed if they wanted to.

You have to be kidding mate ?

I visited there and I had no intention of climbing it due to crook knees and a bad back. There were HUNDREDS of people out there when i was there and not too many of them climbed the bugger.

Why the hell would you just swing by and have a look...gees, it is a thing that we must check out as Australians. I suppose you just swing by and have a look at everything else in this great country ?

Be real old mate and don't talk drivel :-)

The entry fee is for every one over 16 it doesn't matter what part of the planet you come from, I was happy to pay it in January for the second time.

The reason the aboriginal people don't want you to climb the rock is because, every time someone gets hurt or worse they feel personally responsible, therefore they ask you not to, there are parts of the rock that are sacred sites, but the track to the top and the top are not. there is no reason you can't climb it.

As for TV reception I have no idea.

Cheers Steve.

they close the due to weather ,it was a beautifull calm day the last time we were there BUT it [the climb] was closed due to high winds at the summit...

it doesnt take much for them to close the climb believe me lol...they do notify you at the gate with a sign saying if the climb is open or not,and they tell you verbally before you part with your money....

still,if youre planning to see the rock and the olgas dont let this put you off. its MUCH bigger,larger,steeper than ANYTHING youve seen on tv about it...Seriously it IS the worlds largest rock and when you see it you will be awestruck...Rod

rredbeak,

"Seriously it IS the worlds largest rock and when you see it you will be awestruck..."

Agree about awestruck - not too sure about it being the largests rock. I thought that honour went to Mt. Augustus in Western Australia.

Cheers
Alan

i was under the impression its the worlds largest single rock,the americans claim theirs is the biggest single rock [theirs is carved walls of horse mounted war heroes,very impressive] but ayres rock takes the crown.its probable mt augustus is a series or rocks not one solid object.. mt conner at curtain springs is also larger than ayers rock but is not one single rock...thats what i was led to believe.. cheers.. Rod

Hope this sheds some light on the subject. In essence nether is proven to be the largest monolith.

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Mount Augustus

Mount AugustusMount Augustus stands 1105 m above sea level, or approximately 860 m above the surrounding plain, and covers an area of 47.95 km². It has a central ridge which is almost 8 km long. Mount Augustus is widely claimed to be the “world's largest monolith”,[2] but the claim does not originate from the geological literature, nor appears to be substantiated by any other scholarly research. The claim appears to have arisen out of long standing rivalry with Uluru, another unsubstantiated claimant for the title.


Geology
Mount Augustus is composed of sandstone and conglomerate, a formation known to geologists as the Mount Augustus Sandstone, which overlies older granite near its northern end.[3] The Mount Augustus Sandstone was deposited by ancient river systems and is somewhat younger than the 1.65 billion year old granite beneath. The originally horizontal sediments have been folded into an asymmetric anticline by later earth movements.


European history
Francis Thomas Gregory reached the summit on 3 June 1858 during his epic 107-day journey through the Gascoyne region, becoming the first recorded European to climb the mountain[citation needed]. Some weeks later he named the peak after his brother, Sir Augustus Charles Gregory (1819-1905). At the time Augustus was on his last expedition, an unsuccessful foray into western Queensland in an attempt to discover the whereabouts of Ludwig Leichhardt.[citation needed]


References
^ Naturebase WA Department of Environment and Conservation (accessed 10 April 2007)
^ "Mount Augustus - The largest monolith in the world" at www.smh.com.au (accessed 10 April 2007)
^ Muhling P.C. & Brakel A.T. 1985. Geology of the Bangemall Group — The evolution of an intracratonic Proterozoic basin. Western Australia Geological Survey, Bulletin 128, 266 p. GSWA download search

Cheers, Colin.

thats very impressive... ill do a google on the worlds largest monolith rock,there should be some very interresting results and claims LOL. I KNOW ive had many a discussion with my friend in Alabama over his claim his is the largest single rock.be interresting reading i bet.. cheers guys.. Rod

Sigh Duncs
you obvosly wernt paying attention while you were there then.
It is along a transit route to western Australia.
Iwould have swung past and had a look because I was going that way. The permit alows you passage through the park for free. The climb was closed when i got there so I paid entry fee to hang around (prob still didnt have to) till it opened.
You admit to not climbng it so you obviosly didnt see what i saw which was many peple climbing it ................. and enjoying it.
Climbing the rock is a huge drawcard and certainly less people would bother to visit if they coudlnt

TY Dennis,because of its location we cant expect more than that. At Curtain Springs [one hour down the road] theres NO tv and im told NO radio. but free camping lol... Our Daughter is house sitting for us while we travel,what better way to thank her ,show her the best known attraction we have... Cheers.. Rod

No worries Rod,
Just thinking back on it, they might have four channels. Very expensive place to stay but.
The 'atmosphere' at Curtain Springs bar and the meals make up for the lack of TV/Radio. I wonder if 'Uncle' is still there?
They also used to do tours of some sort to the top of Mount Conner.
Cheers,

yes,the tours are still going strong but Uncle i dont know im sorry...Rod

they have one channel tv and a internet connection in the bar but other than that theres no provision,atleast in 2008...i loved the outdoor eating area where the Emu would reach over your shoulder and help you eat your meal LOL. That bird loved everything on offer,it would even harass coach passengers outside in the petrol bowser area LOL..The Owner who took over the buisness in 1952 might be Uncle that Dennis is referring to.if so YES hes still there and still full of good stories.curtin springs is the only resturant where youre encouraged to sit and eat with the workers of the station,share in their stories and tell them something of yourself...

gidday Davoe,i bought the new winegard,its round and flat just like a dinner plate,its masthead preamped [makes a big difference].i assume youre refering to yulara ??? ill let ppl know after we get there,we're currently still in alice springs waiting for the henley on todd this coming saturday then we're off to the rock...cheers Rod

my post was a bit tongue in cheek. my TV is VHF only and as stated yulara repeater is UHF
my TV was at least 25 years old bu still worked alot of other places such as daly river

G'day ..

Might be a bit late with this reply .. but here it is anyway ...

Details of all Aussie TV transmitters are available on this web site ...

www.acma.gov.au/WEB?STANDARD/pc+PC_9150

If that's too long just go to the acma.gov.au site & navigate thru.

cheers .. G

good one cupie.. ty