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Telstra have provided the following information to assist with this system -

For support and advice, Telstra's Wireless Data Support Team is available on 125 111. You will receive excellent advice in the greatest majority of situations.
The Support Team's busiest time is between 11am and 2pm weekdays, so to minimise wait time, it may be beneficial to contact them outside of these hours. They operate 7 days a week from approximately 7am till 9pm (EST).
They can help configure services and give advice on any problems you may be having. Please ensure you have your computer on and connected. If you are calling from your mobile phone, inform the team member of this. They may be able to call you back to assist you.

Latest News on Mobile Broadband Timed Blocks

Telstra now advise Mobile Internet timed blocks have been amended. Blocks are now 5 minutes in lieu of 15 minutes. However, if you over use your monthly time limit, the overuse will be charged in 5 minute blocks.

Telstra Next-G, CDMA update.
Click on the images to check the latest news, updates and FAQ on this new technology.

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Telstra Wireless Hot Spot Network Telstras' network of Wireless Hot Spots at selected hotels, Starbucks stores, McDonalds Restaurants and Qantas Club Lounges ensures access to valuable business information at locations across Australia.
Remember, you can also keep working wirelessly, even after you've left a Telstra Wireless Hot Spot. While high-speed access is available at Telstra Wireless Hot Spots, wireless access (at slightly slower speeds) is also available via Telstras' GPRS and CDMA 1x networks. You'll need to have a dual mode device*. Contact Telstra for hardware and software requirements. Additional info here. * Available where coverage allows. Wireless access away from a Telstra Wireless Hot Spot is charged at applicable GPRS/CDMA mobile rates.

If you are wanting info on Satphone services contact Telstra on 1800 632 995. Or click here for Telstra Mobile Satellite.

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GPS way points If you wish to program "way points" into your GPS here is a useful site to gain your Lat and Long data. Just fill in the required info. www.ga.gov.au/map/names
Any changes to the GPS system can be obtained from www.anzlic.org.au/icsm/icsmmain.htm

Repeater Station locations An interactive listing of all licensed Australian UHF CB repeaters, that can be searched by clicking on a location on a map, by town name or postcode, by call sign or by state. Site users can update the current operational status, and link to maps of the repeater locations are provided. Thanks Nigel

Radio Talk VKS 737 Radio Network, a division of the Australian National 4WD Radio Network Inc have kindly provided detailed documents in relation to two way radio use. These documents are in PDF format and you will need Adobe Reader®. If you do not have Adobe Reader® click the link below. It' free. Our thanks to Management and Team at VKS 737 for this information

Communication System comparison

HF Radio essentials

Profile of the VKS 737 Radio Network

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