National Standard Operating Procedures - Jul 2022
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Radio Operations - NSOP<br />
Section 1– Patrol Operations<br />
Version Number: 1.0<br />
Effective Date: 1 October 2021<br />
Review Date: 31 <strong>Jul</strong>y 2023<br />
Document Owner: <strong>National</strong> Lifesaving Manager<br />
1.0 PURPOSE<br />
To outline the recommended maintenance procedures for SLS radios.<br />
2.0 SCOPE<br />
All surf lifesaving clubs and services.<br />
3.0 REQUIREMENTS<br />
Required PPE<br />
N/A<br />
Awards/Licenses<br />
N/A<br />
Training<br />
N/A<br />
Other<br />
N/A<br />
Equipment<br />
N/A<br />
4.0 INTRODUCTION<br />
Good radio communication is vital for surf lifesaving patrol and service to operate effectively.<br />
SLSNZ and its regions have various radio networks around the country, using various radio<br />
suppliers. SLSNZ owns specific private frequencies to allow our clubs and service to operate without<br />
interruption or worries if using public VHF channels.<br />
It is critical that all SLSNZ clubs and services have radios which allow mission critical information to<br />
transmit from lifeguards on the beach or in IRBs to either local patrol towers or to SurfCom.<br />
5.0 PROCEDURES<br />
Radio Servicing/Preventative Maintenance<br />
All radio equipment shall be regularly serviced by a SLSNZ endorsed service agent – to ensure the<br />
integrity of equipment and lifesaving service provision.<br />
Equipment needs to be checked for (at a minimum):<br />
• Channel/frequency assignment<br />
• General condition of radio<br />
• Battery condition<br />
• Transmit power levels<br />
• Correct CTCSS number and format<br />
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