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RFDS HF Services in other areas of Australia
The Central, Queensland and South East Sections of the RFDS also operate HF services similar to our own. Details of these services can be obtained by contacting the relevant Base below:
| RFDS Central Operations | |
| Port Augusta, South Australia | (08) 8642 2044 |
| Alice Springs, Northern Territory | (08) 8952 1033 |
| RFDS South Eastern Operations | |
| Broken Hill, New South Wales | (08) 8080 1777 |
| RFDS Queensland Section | |
| Cairns, Queensland | (07) 4053 1952 |
| Mount Isa | (07) 4743 2800 |
| Charleville | (07) 4654 1233 |
| Rockhampton | (07) 4921 2221 |
| Townsville | (07) 4775 3111 |
Commercial Radio – Telephone
For those needing services, the following examples and contact numbers will be of assistance.
Australian National 4WD Club radio network (08) 9455 4288
HF Radio Hire
HF Radios may be hired from a number of sources in Western Australia.
Some of the companies are listed below; however you should refer to the Yellow Pages under the heading, “Radio” for full information on suppliers.
| McKays Communications | 1300 656 186 |
| WA CB & Communications Centre | (08) 9221 3800 |
| Roger Williams | (08) 9451 7588 |
| Airwaves Rental | (08) 9242 2354 |
| Allcom Belmont | (08) 9479 4997 |
| Terlin Outbacker Communications | (08) 9445 4288 |
Last Updated: 28/08/2007