Volume 35 Number 5 October 2013 - Nissan Patrol Club of South

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Volume 35 Number 5
October
2013
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Nissan Patrol Club of South Australia Inc
Established 1979
ADDRESSES
CLUB
Nissan Patrol Club of South Australia
Inc
PO Box 153
KILKENNY
SA
5009
President:
Helen Richards
8374 0678
Vice-President:
Colin Goodrich
8536 4439
Secretary:
Craig Wood
8387 8108
Treasurer:
Marina Langer
8381 5415
Minute Secretary:
Christine Robinson
8248 1186
Trips Officer:
Angelo Tsirbas
0422 698 805
Public Relations Officer:
Kathy Grigg
8266 3664
Editor:
Don Grigg
8266 3664
Membership Officer:
Tricia Goodrich
8536 4439
Librarians:
Pauline &
Jim Byfield
8264 5648
Property Officer:
Brian Robinson
8248 1186
Past President
Marina Langer
8381 5415
Committee Members:
Jeffrey Schapel
8271 7756
Wayne Dunn
8265 2165
FWDSA Delegates:
Brian Cook
8258 1250
Wayne Dunn
8265 2165
Allan Langer
8381 5415
Driver Training Unit Delegate:
Dave Richards
8374 0678
Web master:
Rod Kitto
8298 4126
Fund Raiser
Dallas Dunn
8265 2165
Driver Trainer/Assessor:
Dave Richards
8374 0678
Auditor:
Kevin Osborn
8337 6410
MAGAZINE
Don Grigg
12 Cheringar Blvd
DERNANCOURT SA 5075
Phone:
Email:
8266 3664
[email protected]
WEB ADDRESS
www.nissanpatrolclubsa.org
Email: [email protected]
Magazine Sub-Committee:
Mail Out
Tech Talk
Don Grigg
Peter Stewart
CLUB
MEETINGS are held at the
Challa Gardens Primary School, Humphries
Terrace (off Torrens Road), Kilkenny on the
first Thursday of every month except
January. Meetings commence at 7.30 pm.
The Nissan Patrol Club is a member of
Four Wheel Drive SA Inc (FWDSA), which
is a member of Four Wheel Drive Australia
Pty Ltd (formerly the Australian National
Four Wheel Drive Council Inc (ANFWDC)).
UHF Channel 21 is recognised as the
official Club radio channel.
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COMING EVENTS
Well it is that time of the year again where we are compelled to think about next year.
Members will find additional loose leaves in this magazine which give notice of the
December AGM, allow you to nominate members for committee positions and also
renew your membership.
For me this is my penultimate magazine as I retire this year from my role as editor, after
a four year stint. Yes that means that the job is available in 2014. On-the-job training will
be provided to my successor, and she/he gets the Club copy of MS Publisher to hold.
In the meantime there are quite a few events in the next three months, so read on and
enjoy!
Dates
Details
Leader
Confirmation
Date
19 - 20 Oct 2013
Coorong cleanup - see advert P17
Dave & Helen
Richards
12 Oct 2013
25 Oct 2013
Grease Arts Theatre 53 Angas St
Jeff Schapel
Adelaide 8:00pm - coffee after at
Milano - see advert P19 June Patrolling
Closed
8 -10 Nov 2013
Training at Morgan
Dave & Helen
Richards
1 Nov 2013
24 Nov 2013
Family Picnic - see advert P20
President
22 Dec 2013
Breakfast in the park
President
24 - 27 Jan 2014
Murbko Lagoon - Australia Day
weekend see advert in December
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President
18 - 25 Apr 2014
Easter
Otway Club combined trip
Angelo Tsirbas 11 Apr 2014
25 Apr - 23 May
2014
Venus Bay - Fishing
Janice Lamkin
26 Apr - 2 May
2014
Victorian High Country -Immediately
Wayne &
following Otway's Easter Trip. See P21 Dallas Dunn
June Patrolling for proposed itinerary
5 Jul 2014
35th Anniversary Celebration Dinner 6:30 pm at the Belair Park Country
Club - see advert P8
Don
30 YEARS AGO
LADIES’ DRIVING DAY SUNDAY 3RD JULY 1983
The cold, wet wintery conditions did not prevent the Wuttkes, (with Bernice as Trip
Leader), Beytheins (less Trevor), Talbolts, Collins’s, Schapels, Thompsons, Morris’s,
Rolly and Peter Lutz from assembling at the Morphett Vale Squash Courts for what was
to prove a very enjoyable outing.
After Bernice had briefed the ladies, they herded their husbands and children into their
respective vehicles and headed off. Bitumen roads rapidly gave way to gravel and within
a few miles the girls were engaging their free-wheelers hubs before plunging into a fun
looking stretch of slippery mud track. However, despite the best efforts of the drivers, the
vehicles all refused to become stuck, although I saw several vehicles which were
definitely not pointing in the direction that their drivers would have liked.
After successfully fording the Onkaparinga River at Noarlunga and making the steep
climb on the other side, the girls took us to the Chapel Vale Winery for lunch stop. Here
we four-wheel-drivers were definitely made to feel like second rate citizens by being
asked by the Winery owners to remove our vehicles from their car park. However, we did
have a very enjoyable lunch break in their picnic area, and I for one enjoyed my bottle of
Southern Vales Nerve Tonic with several other sufferers of the left hand seat.
Bernice led our lovely ladies down a variety of tracks and roads through the Southern
Vales area after lunch, and included visits to Elysium and lastly Wirra Wirra Wineries,
where the party broke up at approximately 4:30pm.
Our thanks to Bernice and her co-pilot Dennis for a really pleasant and enjoyable day
and don’t be disappointed girls, next time hubby bogs the 4WD, he might let you jump
out in the mud with the shovel if you really think that the trip lacked that little something.
John Morris (NPC 002)
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Trip Reports, photos, and any items of interest are all welcome. Please forward to the Editor. Contact
details on page 3.
THE DEADLINE FOR DECEMBER ISSUE IS 22 NOVEMBER 2013
Views and opinions expressed in this magazine are not those of the Nissan Patrol Club of SA, unless specific
reference is made to the article
Front cover is a February 2011 adaptation from Marie Schultz’s 2003 original concept.
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Mar 2014
7 Feb 2014
Sub-committee 4 May 2014
All participants must register their name and vehicle registration on the trip sheet, or advise the trip leader of their
participation. Registration is required to comply with the Club’s public liability insurance policy. Visitors are welcome
to join most trips and social events; simply register your name on the sheet in the trip folder or see the Trips Officer.
Visitors must also sign the Club “Warning” forms if participating on a trip.
All participants must confirm with the designated Trip Leader by the Confirmation Date that they still wish to attend the
event or trip. Failure to do so will indicate to the Trip Leader that you do NOT wish to participate.
If at the last minute you are unable to join a trip for which you have registered, please make every endeavour to
advise either the trip leader or someone else joining the trip. This will ensure the group is not held up waiting for a
non-arrival.
The Club recommends that members have RAA membership to cover mechanical
breakdowns on Club trips, and ambulance cover from the SA Ambulance Service or your
private health insurer to cover medical emergencies.
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The President’s Points
Hi Patrollers,
We well are into the year 2013 now.
Thank you again for the volunteers who manned the FWDSA stand at the
CCIASA at the Wayville Showgrounds.
The Peake weekend was attended by a lot of our new members. Dave
was able to do some club training, e.g. snatch strapping, key stall starts and general
safety of 4WDriving. Everyone enjoyed themselves, made new friends and left the
weekend with a little more knowledge about their vehicle and its capabilities.
Kathy Grigg organised a day trip to Milang which was well attended. A market at
Macclesfield which served morning tea was the start of a great day ahead. Visiting the
Turtle Farm and Lunch at the Port Milang Historic Railway. This was followed by a walk
around town, visit to the local cemetery and then off to the Angus Plains Estate Winery
for tastings and afternoon tea consisting of coffee or tea and scones. (There is a write up
in this edition of the magazine.)
Well we have a busy few months ahead with the Octoberfest Weekend at Willangi, the
Cleanup Australia Weekend at the Coorong (See the information in this magazine), the
musical “Grease” at the Arts Theatre followed by coffee at Cafe Milano at the end of
October.
November is the Training weekend at Morgan and at the end of the month our Family
Picnic with Father Christmas on the 24th looks like it will be a great turn out.
Our Sub-Committee are busy preparing and organising for our 35 th Anniversary in 2014.
There is a trip folder on the table. Make sure your names are down to secure a place.
This will be a great “Night to Remember.”
Well that about all I have for you now........
As always a parting message..........
Humour is contagious... Laughter is infectious... Both are good for your health.
Happy travels,
Your club president,
Helen Richards (364)
Date
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General Meeting Guest Speaker or Activity
October 3
Helen Vonow, Collections Manager, DENR—Plants of the desert
Last opportunity to submit your photographs to the Secretary for the
Photographic competition
November 7
Photographic competition
December 5
AGM – Wine & Cheese - Free raffle and committee positions
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Nissan Patrol Club of SA Inc.
Established 1979 - 35 years of four wheel driving in 2014
President: Helen Richards Secretary/Public Officer: Craig Wood
www.nissanpatrolclubsa.org
Current and past members are cordially invited to attend the
Nissan Patrol Club
th
35 Anniversary
Celebration Dinner
Enjoy an evening of great company, good food and
friendly conversation
Saturday, 5 July 2014 at 6:30pm
Belair Park Country Club (Garden Room)
Upper Sturt Rd, Belair SA
The meal will consist of
Entrée
Choice of two main courses
Dessert
Tea or Coffee.
Included is a complimentary glass of bubbly for the Club toast and a commemorative
tasting glass bearing the club logo and anniversary years.
There will be prizes for quiz winners.
The cost is $50 per person
Bring along or send us your club memorabilia/photos and/or submit other ideas for the
night.
Accommodation is available at the adjacent Belair Caravan Park - Phone:(08) 8278 3540
Please reserve this date in your diary and indicate your intention to
attend by:
either email to [email protected]
or phone to Jeff/Jeanene on 82717756.
Your early reply is essential as numbers are limited.
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unit 4/27 Oaklands Rd - Somerton Park
PO Box 796 Brighton SA 5048
www.batterydiscounters.com.au
CHEAPEST BATTERIES TO SUIT
ALL CARS & 4WDs IN ADELAIDE
Peter & Rick's Auto Workshop
14 Provident Avenue
Glynde SA 5070
Ph: 08 8365 5100
Support the businesses that support the Club
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Peake Sand and Social
17 - 18 AUG 2013
Most
people
including
Dave and I had arrived at
Peake the night before.
The following morning a
few were setting up as
breakfast was made and
the camp came to life.
In all there were eight cars
and thirteen people in
attendance. A decision was
made that Dave Richards
would take the whole group
to participate in some
recovery
training,
stall
stops/key starts and safety
procedures. After reducing
tyre pressures the group
headed out to the dunes.
The sand was damp and
Back row- Chris Johnson, Andrew Jackson, Julie Roe, Da- tracks from the motor bikes
that had preceded us were
vid Roe, Barrie Nixon & Shane Martin.
Centre row- David Richards, Phil Standley ,Gary Pitt, Cait- clearly visible. After some
discussion
about
tyre
lin Williams, Helen Richards.
pressures, the group was
Front row- Mitchell Jackson & Denise Hanson.
away.
There were various levels
of experience within the group and everyone appeared to enjoy the challenge of
conquering the sand hills. This weekend we had a lot of new comers, and Dave enjoyed
the training session with them.
We headed out to drive up the “Widow Maker”.
This seemed rather daunting for some of our
group, but this quickly changed as everyone
attempted the climb and made it over; even
Shane with the help of the Max Trax. We then
went back for lunch and met Andrew and
Mitchell who had just arrived and set up camp.
After lunch we hit the dunes again for some
more fun and adventures.
Happy hour on Saturday night was enjoyed by
all, sitting around the campfire and discussing
the events of the day. The dunes which were
conquered, or the “one” dune which got away.
Sunday morning dawned. With breakfast out the
▼ Max Trax - you have done it again!
Phil makes the perfect happy hour host
way, all participants enjoyed the
challenges presented by mastering the
hills that had eluded them on Saturday.
For the newbie’s, it was a weekend of
getting to know their vehicle, safety and
learning new ways of negotiating the
sand.
Lunch time soon arrived and then the
pack up began. The rain had arrived just
as we were packing up, but it did not dull
our weekend as I am sure that we all took
home some good memories and lots of
sand in our 4WDs.
Story and pictures Helen Richards (364)
▼ Almost “Oh what a feeling - Nissan!”
Shane and Barrie take the pressure off!
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DAY TRIP TO MILANG
the encrustations, leaving them vulnerable to predators.
The students rallied to help these turtles, and experimented
with various methods to remove the encrustations. They
also worked to raise awareness of the plight of the Ecosystem.
Although all is now well, the students are
continuing with this project.
We were shown the “Turtle Shed”, where rescued turtles
are being cared for, and an outside pond where there are
turtles waiting to be released, now that the river and lake
are once again healthy.
After this eye-opening experience, we headed to the Milang
Historic Railway Station for lunch.
SUNDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 2013
Spring was at its best on Sunday 18th
September 2013 when a group of Nissan
Club members and some friends (27 people
in all) met at Macclesfield Institute for a day's
outing organised by Kathy Grigg.
After looking at the crafts and goodies on
sale in the Institute, and partaking of a cup of
coffee, we set out to travel as a convoy to
Milang.
Our first stop was at the Eastern Fleurieu
School – Milang campus. We were met by
Amanda Vivian who has been in charge of
The meeting place
the
environmental
work
undertaken by the students.
We were shown a DVD of
the devastation to the
environment caused by the
drought in the Murray
Darling Basin.
We saw
images of 2009, when the
fresh water dried up, leaving
jetties and boats high and
dry.
As the salt water
replaced the fresh water, the
aquatic life suffered.
As
they
hibernated,
turtles
became
encrusted
with
▼ Turtle shells encrusted with
skeletons of salt water tube worms
▲ Eastern Fleurieu School – Milang campus
Amanda Vivian is the tall lady in the checkered shirt at the left
We settled into
an
ancient
railway carriage
for
a
threecourse
homecooked meal of
Minestrone soup,
roast beef or
honey chicken,
and cake with tea
or coffee.
This
was all made and
served
by
volunteers, with
the profits going
to maintain the
station buildings.
After lunch we
colonies of salt water
tube worms, and awoke
to find they could not
move their limbs etc.
Some, who had their
limbs extended from
their shells, could not
retract them because of
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checked out the craft carriage, then
headed for a brisk walk along the
foreshore and back along the main
street. We needed this exercise after
the large delicious meal.
Back to our vehicles, we drove to the
Milang cemetery, where there were
many graves dating back to the 1800s,
and Anzac memorabilia.
Our event filled day then took us via
Langhorne Creek to the Angas Plains
Wines Winery. Here we were able to
Driving forces - past and present (or President?)
sample the local wines made by this
family-run winery.
We decided on
afternoon tea at the Winery, with delicious brewed coffee and homemade scones, jam
and cream (for those who fancied them).
Time to say farewell. Most of us were quite tired after such a packed day. It is so
pleasant to play tourist in our own “back yard”. Thank you Kathy (and Don) for putting so
much thought into this outing.
Longer life for fruit and vegetables.
Plants use ethylene as a hormone. One of its actions is to ripen fruit.
Apples for example give off one of the highest amounts of ethylene gas therefore it is
best to store them away from other produce. Keep them in a paper bag, cardboard box
or a green plastic bag in a cool dark place or in the fridge.
Green plastic food bags such as 'Fresh and Crisp' contain a mineral which draws out
ethylene gas. They are available from any supermarket in packets of 10 for $3. The
beauty is they can be washed and reused up to 10 times.
Carrots and Parsnips.
Wrap about 5 or 6 (depending on size) in a wet cloth e.g. 'Chux'. Put the bundle in a
green plastic bag. Expel the air and securely fasten with a rubber band or twist tie.
These bundles can be stored in a cool dark place or in the fridge. Check regularly to re
-dampen the cloth and remove any that may be spoiling especially if not in fridge.
Celery.
Cut fresh celery into manageable lengths. Wash and wrap individually in damp paper
towel. Then tightly in AL foil (foil can be reused later to wrap potatoes to cook in the
fire). Then in a green plastic bag, expel the air and secure. Place in fridge. Celery will
stay crisp for a week.
Alternatively carrots and celery can be cut into slices or rounds ready for eating raw or
cooking and stored in a container covered with water. Kept in the fridge they will stay
fresh and crisp for days.
Happy camping.
Diana Bradshaw (NPC 378)
Is your car killing you with benzene?
Visitors Mike and Mary and Pauline ▲
Story by Pauline (NPC 319) Pictures by Jim(319), Helen(364)
Kudremitchie Outstation for hire
The Toyota Landcruiser Club holds the lease to Kudremitchie outstation which is situated 23 klm
east of Coongie lakes. The outstation has been the subject of an ongoing maintenance program
and is an ideal location for those who wish to spend a few days around Coongie and in the
Innaminka region generally. There are 3 bedrooms, and large enclosed verandahs, partially
refurbished kitchen, shower area and a deep drop toilet. Rainwater tanks generally carry water
(non potable) and the Cooper creek is just out the back door for canoeing and fishing
The area around the station is also suitable for campers, tents or even caravans.
Members of affiliated Club are welcome to use this facilities for a small fee of $10 per night
which helps with the ongoing maintenance.
Enquiries to Steve Golley of TLCC at [email protected]
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Marie (NPC 400) referred an article to me on the above topic which had been
published in the F100 Club news letter. It is based on an 2011 e-mail message which
claims that dangerous levels of a cancer-causing chemical (benzene) are released
from the plastic surfaces of car interiors. The e-mail recommends opening the
vehicle's windows to remove the benzene before using the air conditioner.
Like a lot of things that circulate on the internet, “They ain’t necessarily so!”
The American Cancer Society has analysed the claim and have given a point-by-point
comparison between the claims and the facts. They conclude that, “Although
benzene is linked to leukemia, very little research has looked at whether the
interior surfaces of cars release dangerous amounts of benzene, and the
information that is available does not support the e-mail's claims.”
Read the whole story at http://www.cancer.org/cancer/news/expertvoices/
post/2011/07/19/is-your-car-killing-you-with-benzene.aspx
Editor
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Patrol 3.0 Diesel Earthing Problem Fix
Dave (NPC 364) “un-earthed” the following article from a mate who subscribes to an
online forum within http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/. Dave bought his earth strap from
Supercheap Auto as a battery cable with pre-terminated lugs on both ends for under
$20. He has fitted it as per the instructions below and says that it has fixed a number of
intermittent electrical faults.
Coorong Clean Up 19 - 20 October 2013
There are a multitude of problems that can be fixed with this additional strap.
With GU4 2005 model the Nissan dealers will put an additional earthing strap
from the body of the vehicle to the chassis. Unfortunately my dealer did not
remove the rust proofing bitumen first so it never had a good contact to the metal
chassis.
For those who are attending this year’s cleanup, we will all meet up at the 28 Mile
Crossing campsite. You can turn off the highway go along the Old Coach Road to the
28 Mile crossing. Some members may be already there. Please let us know when you
are coming up, so we can look out for you.
Equipment which may be useful is ropes to tie down rubbish, secateurs, handsaws
gloves and spades or shovels. Rubbish bags, gloves will be supplied as well as a
sharps container.
Personal- hats, sunscreen, sunglasses and spray for insects. You will need to be self
sufficient. There is a drop toilet on site.
We will have a list of tasks prepared, and depending on tide conditions we may be
able to do a beach run as well. We will also have time for some leisurely activity such
as fishing, or a nice walk. Saturday night we will hold our “Happy Hour”. Sunday work
will cease at about 2:00pm to allow us to dump the rubbish at the Meningie Transfer
Station which closes at 4:00pm. Channel 21 is the club’s designated call channel so if
you need to contact each other please use this channel. Camping fees are waived for
the campground.
Looking forward to seeing you there and hope you have a great time.
Earthing straps pre made with connectors already crimped can be obtained from
just about any auto store. They range in cost from $10 - $20 so it's a cheap fix.
Dave & Helen Richards (364)
Nissan Patrol Reference Document
EARTHING ISSUES
Most of us with ZD3.0s will notice that you can start getting electrical problems
over the years. In my case it was within the first 6 months when the cruise control
started resetting itself.
Has been known to fix the following issues, but is not limited to;
Cruise control reset
Keyless remote not working properly or at all
Sub tank light coming on for no reason
Radio reception greatly improved
Dimming head lights when motor slows down
Instrument cluster issues
Here’s one a forum member (chat)
did earlier
The ZD3.0 is particularly
sensitive to current drawer so
you should always clean your
battery terminals. Some think
it’s because it has more
electronics than the 4.2.
Here!
Map by courtesy of RAA and Limestone Coast Tourism Inc
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80 channel carrier frequency
MHz
DGG 25/9/2013
Ch 80
Ch 40
Ch 79
Ch 39
Ch 78
Ch 38
40 channel - 25kHz spacing
Ch 40
Ch 39
Ch 38
40 channel carrier frequency
MHz
80 channel carrier frequency
MHz
Ch 77
Ch 24
Ch 23
Ch 22
Ch 21
Ch 60
80 channel - 12.5kHz spacing
40 channel - 25kHz spacing
476.4250
80 channel carrier frequency
MHz
80 channel - 12.5kHz spacing
Ch 64
Ch 24
Ch 23
Ch 22
Ch 21
40 channel carrier frequency
MHz
Ch 43
Ch 3
Ch 42
Ch 2
Ch 41
476.4250
Ch 1
476.9125
476.4500
80 channel - 12.5kHz spacing
476.9250
Ch 3
477.3375
476.9250
477.3500
476.4375
Ch 2
477.3500
476.4500
Ch 1
477.3625
476.9500
476.9500
477.3750
476.4625
476.4750
40 channel - 25kHz spacing
477.3750
476.4750
40 channel carrier frequency
MHz
477.3875
476.9750
476.9750
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477.4000
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477.4125
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477.0000
Don (NPC 260)
477.0125
Members who were at the June 2012 general meeting may recall our guest speaker
Anthony Chan from Electric Bug who gave us a talk on 80 Channel UHF CB Radios and
their interoperability with the 40 Channel (Ch) sets.
Anthony made the following points:The radio frequency spectrum management authority created the new “80” channels
using the same UHF bandwidth as that which was allocated to the existing 40 channels
by halving the bandwidth from 25kHz per channel to 12.5kHz per channel and retained
the same carrier frequencies for channels 1 to 40. See the diagram on the page opposite
for a truncated view of this arrangement. This allocation allows 80 and 40 channel radio
sets to interwork on channels numbered 1 - 40.
There are some consequences in using this mixed regime.
Volume Because this is frequency modulation an 80 channel set transmitting within
12.5kHz deviation on a compatible channel to be received on a 40 set will sound quieter
than the same transmission from a 40 set with 25kHz deviation.
Clipping A 25kHz channel transmission of some words e.g. “Stop” received on a
12.5kHz set may be clipped and sound like “Op”.
Interference If you look at the diagram to the right and assume that an 80 channel set is
transmitting on Ch 42, then there are components of this transmission which overlap with
and will be received as noise by both channels 2 and 3 on an old 40 Ch receiver.
Similarly if a 40 Ch set transmits on Ch 2 an 80 Ch set will receive the Ch 2 transmission
and also unwanted components on Ch 41 and Ch 42. If the 80 Ch set is tuned to Ch 2 all
is well but if it is tuned to Ch 41 or Ch 42 it is going to receive interference on both of
these. This is called “splattering”.
Anthony predicted that annoyance to users caused by “splattering” as the population of
80 Ch CB sets built up, would be the major factor in driving the 40 Ch set owners to
upgrade, rather than the legislated sunset clause. (Anthony was unable to recall the date
of the sunset clause on the night.)
Since then I have looked at the “Radiocommunications (Citizen Band Radio Stations)
Class Licence 2002, as amended, made under sections 132 (1) and 135 of the
Radiocommunications Act 1992 [This compilation was prepared on 27 July 2011
taking into account amendments up to Radiocommunications (Citizen Band Radio
Stations) Class Licence Variation 2011 (No. 2)]
My reading of this is that 25kHz wide transmissions may continue on Ch 1 to 21 and 24
to 40 “until and including 30 June 2017” Hence we have just under four years before
we have to legally stop using 40 Ch sets.
However, there is an interesting peculiarity in the 80 Ch frequency assignments which
can be seen in the middle rows of data on the page opposite.
The 25kHz bandwidths have been retained for Ch 23 and Ch 24, which are designated
data channels (non-voice), in the new 80 Ch scheme. This has removed Ch 61, Ch 62
and Ch 63 from the scheme. In reality we have a 77 channel system.
It occurs to me that as the data channels 23 and 24 on a 40 Ch set can be legally used
after 30 Jun 2017, these sets could be used to build a very low cost data network, for
example, a monitoring and control system for remote equipment on a farm.
Relationship between 40 Ch and 80 Ch radio frequencies
80 (77?) Ch UHF CB Radio Information
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Many of you would have visited Farina.
Heather (NPC 132) spotted this article in
The Senior News dated July 2013, P6,
which can also be read online at http://
www.thesenior.com.au/News/DigitalPaper/South-Australia
Family Christmas
Picnic with Santa
SUNDAY 24 NOVEMBER
Commencing 10.00 am
Father Christmas
has been booked to arrive
after lunch
For Santa’s sack;
please bring a
present to the value
of $10-$20 for your
child/children or
grandchildren.
Please remember
to wrap and mark
the gift with the
child’s name.
Location:
Hazelwood Park
(Northern Side)
The Club will be providing
cool drinks, sparkling wine,
lollies and ice creams.
Please BYO food, chairs
etc. to ensure you have a
happy day.
*Remember to place your name on the
“Trips list” for catering purposes! (Did we mention Bubbly??)
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FOR SALE
Black Widow storage drawer system, suit GU Patrol, with fridge slide, tabletop. Extra
table, cargo barrier with shelf and divider. All hardware and fitting instructions. Almost
new. $2700.00 ono. Contact Brian 0414 422 545
In-Vehicle Battery Charger 12V 25A, solar compatible - $400 (cost $630). Single
person Kayak, as new, includes two piece paddle, portage wheels and PFD - $400.
Contact Bob Johnson 0438 264 519
Nissan Patrol Club sticker: Large circle $2.20.
Nissan Patrol Club cloth badges: $3.00
Nissan Patrol Club Key Rings: $5.00
Water Bottles: Light stainless steel, $8.00 each or 2 for $15.00. Contact Marina.
Orders will be taken at meetings:
Please ensure that you clearly state the item and size
required.
All orders must be accompanied by payment.
Contact Jeanene
REMEMBER - when disposing of your old vehicle, please
remove your club stickers, as the person you sell it to may not be
as concerned with the do’s and don’ts of four wheel driving as you
are and therefore will give the Club a bad name.
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