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Figure 8.1. Map of Australia with the grey area indicating grid-connected regions
(after ESAA, 2002).
8.4.2 Radio telephone services
Remote area subscribers in Australia are provided with photovoltaic-powered radio
telephones to link them to the nearest repeater. These small stand-alone systems
comprise:
x photovoltaic panels (one or two standard size), normally pole mounted
x single 12 V battery
x transmitter circuitry and aerial.
The load is variable, but can be controlled by the consumers, if they are adequately
informed. Consumer education also reduces the level of availability required, and
hence the system cost.
In addition to the Telecom network systems described above, many independent
UHF, VHF and microwave radio operators, such as the military, the police and
businesses use photovoltaic power.
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