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HF Radios have traditionally been the best decision for outback communications if you intend to travel throughout remote regions of Australia.

Member - lyndon NT

Hi all
Me again! I had VKS send me some info a while ago (don't know where I put it) in regards to new stations comming on air? Can anyone give me info as to how I get these on to my Codan NGT? We live in Darwin.
Thanks Lyndon

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Reply By: Member - Fred B (NT) - Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 at 13:14

Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 at 13:14

Gooday Lyndon,
the Codan dealers in Darwin are RANms Communications at 36 Gardens Hill Cres. Stuart Park Ph. 89808980. When I got my Codan installed, they were $200 cheaper than anyone else in Darwin, and did a good job. MM me if you need more info.
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Follow Up By: Member - Fred B (NT) - Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 at 13:16

Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 at 13:16

P.S. The new frequencies are listed on the VKS737 web site. Frequencies

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Reply By: MEMBER - Darian (SA) - Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 at 13:16

Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 at 13:16

You might be referring to the new channels being approved for the network's use ? Channel 6 (6796khz) and channel 7 (10180khz). Can't say re owner configs on the NGT - my Barrett 950 was straight forward , thanks to some tips given to me.

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Follow Up By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 at 17:17

Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 at 17:17

I haven't used my HF for many months (maybe a year or more) as we haven't been on any remote trips.

However, when I got word of the 2 new channels, I thought it would be as easy as hitting the channel UP and DOWN buttons to locate the new frequencies and then be able to use them. Of course I lnew it would cost $$$$ to have them added to the auto-scroll function on my Barrett 550, but can't see why it has to be necessary?? Is it necessary or just desireable?
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Follow Up By: MEMBER - Darian (SA) - Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 at 17:51

Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 at 17:51

Sent a MM.

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Follow Up By: Stu & "Bob" - Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 at 17:56

Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 at 17:56

Dunno about an NGT, but my 9323's were easily done.

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Reply By: snailbait (Blue mntns) - Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 at 13:16

Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 at 13:16

Hi Lyndon NT
there is a couple of things you can do
1 Find a dealer who sells Codan NGT an also services them AND PAY

2 Join VKE237 HF RADIO CLUB AND they will do it for you free of charge

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Reply By: Member - lyndon NT - Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 at 14:10

Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 at 14:10

Thanks for the reply's. I think I will contact the folks at Stuart Park and see what they can do and what the costs involved are.
Don't wish to join another network at this stage as we aren't really travelling.
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Reply By: Stu & "Bob" - Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 at 17:47

Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 at 17:47

What type of NGT is it? Does it have the junction box?

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Follow Up By: Member - lyndon NT - Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 at 18:39

Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 at 18:39

Um, NFI. Bought it new 2 years ago. Know how to use it, but thats about it!
Cheers Lyndon

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Follow Up By: Stu & "Bob" - Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 at 18:49

Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 at 18:49

Does the mike plug into the big box, or is there a smaller box that the mike plugs into?

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Follow Up By: Member - lyndon NT - Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 at 19:35

Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 at 19:35

Not sure, will have to take a look. I think it goes to the big box. I thought there was only one box. Knowing my luck it only has one, every mans dream to have two :-)

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