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Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Phone Tower Failure - A Towering triumph, 06/12/2017
... mobile phones... are thrilled at the success of their campaign to scupper a mobile phone... to scupper a mobile phone tower in their beloved Mayona Road reserve ...People power has spoken, and Montmorency residents are thrilled at the success of their campaign to scupper a mobile phone tower in their beloved Mayona Road reserve.News article 1 page, black text.montmorency, mayona road montmorency, vodafone, mobile phones, phone towers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Division on phone towers, 04/10/2017
... mobile phones... in Montmorency could soon have a giant mobile phone tower built... Mayona Road in Montmorency could soon have a giant mobile phone ...Residents living near bushland off Mayona Road in Montmorency could soon have a giant mobile phone tower built in their neighbourhood.News article 1 page, black text.montmorency, mobile phones, mayona road montmorency, phone towers -
Clunes Museum
Mixed media - DOCUMENTS, Coloma Sister City Festival Files
... -Siggers mobile phone. To be downloaded and typed up........ Curzon-Siggers mobile phone. To be downloaded and typed up ...Interview by James Curzon-Siggers with Tim Hayes re the origin and history of Coloma Day annual celebrations in Clunes.Arch Lever File Audio file is contained on James Curzon-Siggers mobile phone. To be downloaded and typed up.....coloma day, festival, sister city -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Calendar Stand - Desk, Office Equipment
... dating computers and mobile phones.... computers and mobile phones. Used by residents of the Kiewa Valley ...ukv 257 Used to remind the user of the day and date. Pre dating computers and mobile phones.Used by residents of the Kiewa Valley especially in the office.Black tin ramp with two holes and an oval hole cut at the front to fit a steel frame for paper sheets.Embossed on the front 'Bunch of Dates'office equipment, calendar stand -
Melbourne Athenaeum Archives
Theatre Poster, An Evening with Ricky Jay (magic)by Jerry Crevat Entertainment performed at Athenaeum Theatre Two, Melbourne commencing 21 October 1995
... by Mobiler phone by Eriscon ,Mobilenet Digital and Tenth Melbourne... by Mobiler phone by Eriscon ,Mobilenet Digital and Tenth Melbourne ...this performance was part of the Melbourne international Festival of the arts 1995.This show and festival was sponsoured by Mobiler phone by Eriscon ,Mobilenet Digital and Tenth Melbourne Festival blue and white A4 flyerthis performance was in association with David Roth as Cheif assistant and Matt Silver Production stage manger melbourne international festival of the arts, an evening with ricky jay, ricky jay, athenauem 2 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Maiden speech, Julian HILL MP, Sep 2016
... of folder with hand written mobile phone number. Julian was an ex... inserted on inside of folder with hand written mobile phone number ...White folder with dark green back containing copy of Julian HILL, MP's first speech. Business card inserted on inside of folder with hand written mobile phone number. Julian was an ex councillor and Mayor of Port Phillip.commonwealth government, julian hill -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Colonial Tramcar Restaurant, ""The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant", 1/1990
... of a Telecom Mobile Phone on board for late bookings. ... of a Telecom Mobile Phone on board for late bookings. Yields ...Pamphlet for ""The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant" providing details of prices, contact details and general information about the experience. Dated Jan. 1990. A note of interest is the provision of a Telecom Mobile Phone on board for late bookings. Yields information about ""The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant" and its services in 1990.Pamphlet - double sided printed - one side in Mandarin.tramways, colonial tramcar restaurant, restaurant tram, bands -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Be Alert and don't get hurt, 2009
... about the use of music and mobile phones distracting people... the use of music and mobile phones distracting people. Part ...Produced to warn people using trams, trains and traffic about the use of music and mobile phones distracting people. Part of National Rail Safety Week for 2209. Has logos for GHD, Fulton Hogan, Coleman Rail, PTSV, V/line, ARA, Transfield and Yarra Trams.Demonstrates rail safety postersA4 colour poster titled - Be Alert and don't get hurtsafety, posters, phones, yarra trams, railways, rail safety -
Expression Australia
Papaers, Information (Relating to the Deaf)
... ), Hearing Aids and Mobile Phones, Audio-Psycho-Phonology...), Hearing Aids and Mobile Phones, Audio-Psycho-Phonology ...This binders contains a collection of papers with information on a range of Deaf related subjects: Hearing Loss In Paget's Disease of Bone, Hearing Aids, Access Issues (for the Deaf), Hearing Aids and Mobile Phones, Audio-Psycho-Phonology, Medications used in treatment of Meniere's Disease, Perfect Pitch, Musicians earplugs and Monitors, etcWhite A4 Binder containing papers -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Yarra Trams, "Mobile Mania", c2005
... driver on a mobile phone pulling up quickly for a car... Mania" with a cartoon of a tram driver on a mobile phone pulling ...Full colour poster A2 sized printed on a vinyl plasticized based sheet titled "Mobile Mania" with a cartoon of a tram driver on a mobile phone pulling up quickly for a car on the tracks and an employee safety message. Prepared for employee use. No reference who did the cartoon. See also Reg Item 1235 for a similar cartoon style.trams, tramways, yarra trams, posters, safety -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Colour, 1991?
... , a bar and café, currency exchange, a choice of mobile phone..., a bar and café, currency exchange, a choice of mobile phone ...The centre is at the main dock gate (Corry Road) within easy walking distance of most ships on North Shore. Facilities include a Flying Angel Centre with free Wifi & computer access, a bar and café, currency exchange, a choice of mobile phone & internet cards, pool table, chapel, gift shop, clothes shop and lounge area. Belfast is one of the many centres from the Mission to Seafarers network around the world.Mission located in the docks in Belfast North Ireland. Behind is the St Joseph's Church Sailortown.mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, belfast, north ireland, ports -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO SALEYARDS COLLECTION: MOBILE PHONE NUMBERS
... BENDIGO SALEYARDS COLLECTION: MOBILE PHONE NUMBERS...Bendigo Saleyards Collection - Mobile Phone Numbers...Two yellow ruled pages with mobile phone numbers of Adams... - Mobile Phone Numbers Adams Neil Belot Frank Cooke Carl Hardwick ...Two yellow ruled pages with mobile phone numbers of Adams Neil, Belot Frank, Cooke Carl, Hardwick Gary, Llewellyn, O'Sullivan Gavin, ?onkervitch Tony, Scaiff Ken, Turner Wil, Wheadons truck, Pollocks truck, Wignalls K Jnr & Snr, Harry Cuffe, David Hudson, Ian Nichols, Nevins Luke, Nevins Chris and Ron Hayfield.bendigo, council, cattle markets, bendigo saleyards collection - mobile phone numbers, adams neil, belot frank, cooke carl, hardwick gary, llewellyn, o'sullivan gavin, ?onkervitch tony, scaiff ken, turner wil, wheadons truck, pollocks truck, wignalls k jnr & snr, harry cuffe, david hudson, ian nichols, nevins luke, nevins chris, ron hayfield -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Motorola "Bag Phone"
... ) than more conventional mobile phones of the time. Bag Phones...) than more conventional mobile phones of the time. Bag Phones ...Motorola introduced the Bag Phone in 1988. These phones offered more durability and higher power output (up to 3 watts) than more conventional mobile phones of the time. Bag Phones were expensive to purchase and operate. They became available within the Department in the early 1990s but their use was very restricted to staff like fire communications duty officers. Senior regional managers also had bag phones. Bag Phones were also bulky and heavy and were often known as "The Brick". The 12 volt sealed lead-acid rechargeable battery provided up to 2.5 hours of talk time and 48 hours of standby time. They were replaced from the mid 1990s by smaller, analogue flip-phones with lighter Nicad batteries manufactured by companies like Nokia. The mobile phone network was patchy in country Victoria where two main telecommunications companies operated - Telstra and Optus.Motorola Bag Phone with handsetOptus 018 594 510 No battery Includes handset, aerial and 12 volt car-charger jack in vinyl bagforests commission victoria (fcv), communications -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image Set of 4, Paul Mong, 21/09/2019 12:00:00 AM
... at St Aidans Drive prior to the Cavalcade using a mobile phone... at St Aidans Drive prior to the Cavalcade using a mobile phone ...Set of four digital images of the 2019 Tramcar Showcase by Paul Mong on 21/9/2019. .1 - a view of the trams lined up at St Aidans Drive prior to the Cavalcade using a mobile phone panorama feature with tram 38 in the centre. .2 - as above but with tram 13 in the centre. .3 - Group photo of the traffic staff and helpers on the day. .4 - Line of up of trams prior to the Cavalcade.trams, tramways, btm, tramcar showcase, events, cavalcade, wendouree parade, tram 13, tram 38, tram 26 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Bookmark, Yarra Trams, "TramTracker", c2011
... holding a mobile phone with dog paw marks, Yarra Trams symbol... a mobile phone with dog paw marks, Yarra Trams symbol and contact ...Bookmark, folded card board sheet with two small strip magnets to keep a page - featuring the TramTracker symbol and dog holding a mobile phone with dog paw marks, Yarra Trams symbol and contact information on the rear. Not known who made the item. Issued by Yarra Trams c 2011 as no mention of the Android application but does have Yarra Trams IV revised symbol. Two copies held.trams, tramways, yarra trams, bookmarks, tramtracker -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Yarra Trams, "Defensive Driving", 8/10/2004 12:00:00 AM
... distractions such as mobile phones and driving in adverse conditions... distractions such as mobile phones and driving in adverse conditions ...Instruction - 12 page A5 book folded from A4 sheets, not stapled, by Yarra Trams titled "Defensive Driving", dated 8/10/2004, Version 2. Gives definitions, training, driving skills, safety checks, risk taking, assessment and refresher training. Details specific driving practices when driving trams including distractions such as mobile phones and driving in adverse conditions. See Reg Item 5362 for the M>Tram version.trams, tramways, yarra trams, driver training, training, safety -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Morse key, C 1930
... of communication such as amateur radio, mobile phones and communication... of communication such as amateur radio, mobile phones and communication ...The Morse telegraph system had its beginnings in 1836 when Samuel Morse, Alfred Vail and Joseph Henry developed an early model of the system. There are a number of variations on the machine but the operating system is very similar in all and the language is a standardised international code which has been in operation since the 1860's. Morse code consists of five elements, dots, dashes, and gaps of one , three and seven units in length. It is still in use to this day and has been applied to other systems of communication such as amateur radio, mobile phones and communication systems for disabled people. This particular telegraph key possibly has post office or naval origins.Morse code was an important invention in world communication systems and this machine therefore has important social and research significance. It is useful as an interpretive item.This instrument sits on a black rectangular base of black bakelite. The mechanism ids held in place by three larger metal screws and two smaller ones on the upright section from the base.The movable part is metal with the attached handle a similar black material as the base.ADMY.PATT No 7681 KEY MORSE SERN PL 23780 Rocker Front contact. Lift @ turn on one of the screws on the bar.history of warrnambool, rocker telegraph, telegraph key, morse code -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Card, Kruse Collection: University of Ballarat: Performing Arts Students; Third Year Graduating Company, "Maelstrom", 1997
... with a generation lost in a world of mobile phones, electronic gadgets... with a generation lost in a world of mobile phones, electronic gadgets ...What was distinct about the Performing Arts Course at the University of Ballarat is it had students from a wide range of back grounds with an age range from 17 to 53 years. Students are keen to not only act but to write, design, direct, production manage, stage manage, design lighting and sound and create their own theatre. They also take responsibility for a large percentage of the decision making and administration. Artistic Director and Course Co-ordinator was Peter Tulloch. Card advertises the University of Ballarat 3rd Year Performing Arts Graduating Company's presentation of "Maelstrom". Writer Chris Dickins was commissioned by the graduates to write this contemporary piece. "Maelstrom" deals with a generation lost in a world of mobile phones, electronic gadgets, bright lights and gambling phenomenon.Postcard, black, with illustration on one side and written information on reverse in maroon and whiteSymbol of Malthouse theatre.performing arts, write, design, direct, production manage, stage manage, lighting and sound, training, acting credits, skills, peter tulloch, director and co-ordinator, directing, third years, 1997, third year graduating company, maelstrom, chris dickins, contemporary piece, lost generation, malthouse, kruse collection -
National Communication Museum
Equipment - Payphone
... , incorporating solar charging, mobile charging and Wi-fi access..., incorporating solar charging, mobile charging and Wi-fi access ...Since their Australian introduction in the early 20th century, public telephones have undergone several design iterations; diversifying methods of payment from coin to card, incorporating solar charging, mobile charging and Wi-fi access and of course, mitigation against vandalism. This model, a coin-operated Gold Phone, replaced the easily pilfered Red Phone and was succeeded by the Blue Phone in the 1990s. Although the prevalence of public telephones has decreased alongside the increase in mobile phone usage, public telephones remain under Telstra’s universal service obligation as vital communications infrastructure for low-income citizens and those needing to communicate in disasters. According to the Conversation, 13 million calls are made annually from public payphones, 200,000 of which are to triple zero.Orange plastic cased public payphone with button dials on face.public telephone, payphone, public services, telecom -
National Communication Museum
Equipment - Ericofon, Ericsson, 1950s
... phone, and later mobile phone, by several decades. The ‘cobra... phone, and later mobile phone, by several decades. The ‘cobra ...The Ericofon was the first commercially successful telephone which incorporated both handle and dial within a single unit. Manufactured by the Swedish company Ericsson, and available for lease from the Postmaster-General’s Department, the streamlined design has been praised for anticipating the cordless phone, and later mobile phone, by several decades. The ‘cobra’ design was formulated in the 1940s and manufactured in the 1950s; Australian cases were likely made in the L M Ericsson Broadmeadows factory. Although new thermoplastic technology allowed for a bolder aesthetic than traditional black Bakelite telephones, Ericofon sales accounted for only 4% of the market and it never enjoyed popularity with Australian subscribers. The design did, however, spark a conceptual shift whereby the telephone “was seen more as a consumer product than merely an extension of telephony” (Ericsson).Clear plastic telephone casing inside which are coloured electrical wires. Telephone has a broad base that contains the dial, mouthpiece and cord with cream plastic coated wall plug attached at rear. Handle tapers in a curve to a stylised squared earpiece. Dial underneath is a rotary dial with red disconnection button in the centre. telephone, design, domestic, ericsson, industrial design -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Victorian Government, "tramTRACKER", 2012 - 2013
... with the bassett and mobile phone cut around advising how you can get... on Android. .4 - fold out pamphlet with the bassett and mobile phone ...Set of four documents or pamphlets concerning Yarra Trams "tramTRACKER" system featuring Yarra Trams logos, tram trackers logos, PTV logo. .1 - A4 pamphlet - yellow background - advising how you could get tramTracker - 6 different ways. .2 - A4 pamphlet - blue background - advising now available on Android and additional features. .3 - hanging rail item - "please take me" advising now available on Android. .4 - fold out pamphlet with the bassett and mobile phone cut around advising how you can get and use TramTracker. Two copies of .1 and .2 and three copies of .3 and .4trams, tramways, yarra trams, tramtracker -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Tram crashes rise on crowded roads”, 3/07/2019 12:00:00 AM
... to Transport Safety Victoria annual safety report. Mobile phones... to Transport Safety Victoria annual safety report. Mobile phones ...Newspaper clippings titled: “Tram crashes rise on crowded roads” Newspaper clipping from the Age 3/7/2019 by Timna Jacks & Rachael Eddie Trams crashing into pedestrians at highest rate for 5 years, up from 35 in 2014 to 51 in 2018 according to Transport Safety Victoria annual safety report. Mobile phones and headphones considered to be major distraction for pedestrians. More than 70% of crashes caused by cars turning or merging onto tram tracks. 15% increase in number of times trams crashed into cars or trucks with 1122 incidents reported. Total number of people falling has nearly doubled from 180 in 2014 to 380 in 2018. Refer to htd3242doc.pdf for the 2018 Transport Safety Victoria statisticstrams, tramways, statistics, annual reports, accidents, rail safety, ptsv -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Hat, Hard Yakka, 2015
... No: CC2XZ8/LAY No: 10609/SQNCOR FARLEY/(broad arrow)/[Mobile Phone... No: 10609/SQNCOR FARLEY/(broad arrow)/[Mobile Phone Number]/NSN ...This hat is part of a General Purpose Uniform issued by the Australian Airforce to Bernard Farley during service. This uniform type was developed in 2014 and replaced camouflage as the uniform worn during general base duties and in non-warlike environments. Although a camouflage pattern, this design is not intended for use as camouflage. This item has social significance, as an item of uniform worn by Warrnambool RSL community member and Secretary (2019), Bernard Farley during service with the Australian Airforce. The item is a representative example of current Airforce General Purpose Uniform and is in excellent condition. As a set, the uniform has aesthetic significance in it’s design, incorporating GPU uniform design from the Army alongside the colours and motifs of the Australian Airforce. General Purpose Uniform (GPU) hat in Airforce colours of blue and grey in camouflage pattern. Broad brim hat with black plastic cord end fastener on a blue cotton cord. Plastic tag on interior of hat lining with printed inscriptions.Inscription on tag: “Hard Yakka/AUSTRALIA/AUGUST 2015/PO No: CC2XZ8/LAY No: 10609/SQNCOR FARLEY/(broad arrow)/[Mobile Phone Number]/NSN: 8415-66-161-4051/SIZE: M 56cm/NAME:” Inscription on reverse of tag: “PM KEYS No:/75% COTTON/25% POLYESTER/CARE INSTRUCTIONS/HAND WASH IN COLD/WATER WITH MILD/DETERGENT RISE/WELL DO NOT WRING/TUMBLE DRY OR/DRYCLEAN (X)/DRIP DRY IN SHADE”camouflage, airforce, uniform, general purpose uniform, australian defence force -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
Base station radio with handset, Mid 1980s
... of separate technologies such as 4G mobile phones, high-capacity... of separate technologies such as 4G mobile phones, high-capacity ...After the 1939 bushfires, the Forests Commission invested heavily in a radically new communications network. After suffering some inevitable delays due to the War, radio VL3AA switched into full operation in October 1945 proudly beaming out 200 watts across the State. But by today’s standards, the technology was primitive and the reception poor unless the user was on a high point somewhere. The radio signal was "line-of-sight" and bounced between fire towers and relay transmitters across the mountains back to the District offices. The more secure and versatile State Mobile Radio (SMR) digital trunk system came into operation in about 1995. Upgraded Tait Radios were purchased in 2014 after recommendations of the 2009 Bushfires Royal Commission. But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 4G mobile phones, high-capacity and light-weight lithium batteries, Wi-Fi, the ever-expanding internet, cloud data storage, digital cameras, GPS, personal organisers and hundreds of supporting Apps into powerful smartphones and tablets which revolutionised bushfire communications from the mid-2000s.Base station radio with handsetRC-4B Amalgamated Wireless Australiabushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv) -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
Portable UHF Radio - Sawtron / Kyodo, c 1980s
... . But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 4G mobile phones, high.... But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 4G mobile phones, high ...After the 1939 bushfires, the Forests Commission invested heavily in a radically new communications network. After suffering some inevitable delays due to the War, radio VL3AA switched into full operation in October 1945 proudly beaming out 200 watts across the State. But by today’s standards, the technology was primitive and the reception poor unless the user was on a high point somewhere. The radio signal was "line-of-sight" and bounced between fire towers and relay transmitters across the mountains back to the District offices. Rapid improvements in technology led to various models of bulky handheld portables with heavy batteries that always seemed to go flat. In fact, batteries were a constant impediment at bushfires. The more secure and versatile State Mobile Radio (SMR) digital trunk system came into operation in about 1995. Upgraded Tait Radios were purchased in 2014 after recommendations of the 2009 Bushfires Royal Commission. But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 4G mobile phones, high-capacity and light-weight lithium batteries, Wi-Fi, the ever-expanding internet, cloud data storage, digital cameras, GPS, personal organisers and hundreds of supporting Apps into powerful smartphones and tablets which revolutionised bushfire communications from the mid-2000s.Portable UHF Radio with leather carrying case and strap. Charging station. Kyodo Model KC-1109 MOYHU Whitfieldbushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv) -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Vehicle - VY Acclaim sedan, 2002
... transmission lever and handbrake.[2] There is also a new mobile phone... lever and handbrake.[2] There is also a new mobile phone power ...The front and rear of the body had minor restyling, with new front grille, headlights and taillights. The interior has been significantly upgraded. Interior upgrade includes a new instrument panel, centre console and steering wheel and new design transmission lever and handbrake.[2] There is also a new mobile phone power outlet under the centre console. The new instrument cluster features a large multi-function digital display (single or triple-window, depending on model), which displays information such as radio station display, PRND321 gear selected indicator, trip computer with stopwatch function, service reminders and a help facility. Standard features (on some models) now include "twilight sentinel" - automatic headlamp control, programmable headlamps off time delay, high feature Blaupunkt audio systems, road-speed sensitive intermittent wipers and passenger airbags. The VY Series II update added cruise control, front power windows variable front seat lumbar support, and revised interior trims. A 245 kW (329 hp) V8 was introduced to sports variants and a sportier repositioning of the Calais model. This repositioning included a subtle body kit, the option of a 235 kW V8 in place of the previous 225 kW (302 hp) and a firmer suspension tune (known as FE 1.5) that was not as stiff as the FE2 suspension on sports variants. Released in September 2002 and produced until August 2004 (with a Series II released in August 2003), the VY series was the first major design departure (both inside and out) of the third generation Commodore range released in August 1997. It launched at the same time as the Ford Falcon (BA).VY Holden 4 door sedan white paint with grey fabric upholsteryLion and stone emblem grille centre, V6 badge on mudguards, Commodore badge on boot LHS, Lion and stone badge on boot centre, Acclaim badge RHS of boot lidvehicle, commodore, car -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Radiophone STC, 1983
... . But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 5G mobile phones, high.... But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 5G mobile phones, high ...After the 1939 bushfires, the Forests Commission Victoria invested heavily in a radically new communications network. After suffering some inevitable delays due to the war, radio VL3AA switched into full operation in October 1945 proudly beaming out 200 watts across the State. But by today’s standards, the technology was primitive and the reception poor unless the user was on a high point somewhere. The radio signal was "line-of-sight" and bounced between fire towers and relay transmitters across the mountains back to the District offices. The advent of solid-state electronics in the 1960s replaced the more delicate valve sets which enabled greater use of vehicle mounted radios. The Commission continued to research, develop and build new radios at its many workshops around Victoria. The network was supported by a large team of skilled radio technicians. The more secure and versatile State Mobile Radio (SMR) digital trunk system came into operation in about 1995. Upgraded Tait Radios were purchased in 2014 after recommendations of the 2009 Bushfires Royal Commission. But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 5G mobile phones, high-capacity and light-weight lithium batteries, Wi-Fi, the ever-expanding internet, cloud data storage, digital cameras, GPS, personal organisers and hundreds of supporting Apps into powerful smartphones and tablets which revolutionised bushfire communications from the mid-2000s. Radio with handsetSTC - Standard Telephones and Cables Ltdbushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv) -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Phillips FM 828 Radio, 1983
... . But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 5G mobile phones, high.... But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 5G mobile phones, high ...After the 1939 bushfires, the Forests Commission Victoria invested heavily in a radically new communications network. After suffering some inevitable delays due to the war, radio VL3AA switched into full operation in October 1945 proudly beaming out 200 watts across the State. But by today’s standards, the technology was primitive and the reception poor unless the user was on a high point somewhere. The radio signal was "line-of-sight" and bounced between fire towers and relay transmitters across the mountains back to the District offices. The advent of solid-state electronics in the 1960s replaced the more delicate valve sets which enabled greater use of vehicle mounted radios. The Commission continued to research, develop and build new radios at its many workshops around Victoria. The network was supported by a large team of skilled radio technicians. The more secure and versatile State Mobile Radio (SMR) digital trunk system came into operation in about 1995. Upgraded Tait Radios were purchased in 2014 after recommendations of the 2009 Bushfires Royal Commission. But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 5G mobile phones, high-capacity and light-weight lithium batteries, Wi-Fi, the ever-expanding internet, cloud data storage, digital cameras, GPS, personal organisers and hundreds of supporting Apps into powerful smartphones and tablets which revolutionised bushfire communications from the mid-2000s. Aircraft radio with handsetCentral Gippsland Region 09/067bushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv) -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Phillips FM 828 Radio, 1983
... . But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 5G mobile phones, high.... But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 5G mobile phones, high ...After the 1939 bushfires, the Forests Commission Victoria invested heavily in a radically new communications network. After suffering some inevitable delays due to the war, radio VL3AA switched into full operation in October 1945 proudly beaming out 200 watts across the State. But by today’s standards, the technology was primitive and the reception poor unless the user was on a high point somewhere. The radio signal was "line-of-sight" and bounced between fire towers and relay transmitters across the mountains back to the District offices. The advent of solid-state electronics in the 1960s replaced the more delicate valve sets which enabled greater use of vehicle mounted radios. The Commission continued to research, develop and build new radios at its many workshops around Victoria. The network was supported by a large team of skilled radio technicians. The more secure and versatile State Mobile Radio (SMR) digital trunk system came into operation in about 1995. Upgraded Tait Radios were purchased in 2014 after recommendations of the 2009 Bushfires Royal Commission. But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 5G mobile phones, high-capacity and light-weight lithium batteries, Wi-Fi, the ever-expanding internet, cloud data storage, digital cameras, GPS, personal organisers and hundreds of supporting Apps into powerful smartphones and tablets which revolutionised bushfire communications from the mid-2000s. Radio with handsetMt Hickey remote radio sitebushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv) -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Motorola Syntax radio
... . But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 5G mobile phones, high.... But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 5G mobile phones, high ...After the 1939 bushfires, the Forests Commission Victoria invested heavily in a radically new communications network. After suffering some inevitable delays due to the war, radio VL3AA switched into full operation in October 1945 proudly beaming out 200 watts across the State. But by today’s standards, the technology was primitive and the reception poor unless the user was on a high point somewhere. The radio signal was "line-of-sight" and bounced between fire towers and relay transmitters across the mountains back to the District offices. The advent of solid-state electronics in the 1960s replaced the more delicate valve sets which enabled greater use of vehicle mounted radios. The Commission continued to research, develop and build new radios at its many workshops around Victoria. The network was supported by a large team of skilled radio technicians. The more secure and versatile State Mobile Radio (SMR) digital trunk system came into operation in about 1995. Upgraded Tait Radios were purchased in 2014 after recommendations of the 2009 Bushfires Royal Commission. But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 5G mobile phones, high-capacity and light-weight lithium batteries, Wi-Fi, the ever-expanding internet, cloud data storage, digital cameras, GPS, personal organisers and hundreds of supporting Apps into powerful smartphones and tablets which revolutionised bushfire communications from the mid-2000s. Radio with handsetConservation Forests and Lands Colac Region 09/209bushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv)