RADIO EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE & SERVICING

PURPOSE
To outline the recommended maintenance procedures for SLS radios.

POLICY STATEMENT
All radio equipment shall be regularly serviced by an SLSQ endorsed service agent – to ensure the integrity of equipment and lifesaving service provision.

Radio Programming/Frequencies
All radios shall be programmed only by SLSQ endorsed licensed technician/agent as per SLSQ specifications and allocations. Radio frequencies schedules are maintained by SLSQ and are provided only to approved radio service agents. They shall not be provided to other clubs/services or other bodies/ persons. No alterations to radio programming shall be undertaken without SLSQ authorisation – to ensure adherence to licenses and to ensure radio channels are correctly documented (SLSQ).

Club and Branches must ensure that radios are kept in an appropriate condition so that services can operate effectively.

REFERENCE
Radio Ordering, Specifications and Maintenance document: LINK