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