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SOUTH AUSTRALIA- INVESTIGATOR STRAIT- CAPE BORDA- DEFENCE TRIALS.

Maritime operations Division of Defence and Technology are conducting a buoy based Radio Telemetry trial from 23rd March to 26th March 2002 approximately 5 nm. off Cape Borda throughout the day and night.
Two catamaran type surface buoys tethered together will radiate RF signals to shore based station at Cape Borda in the 2400 Mhz to 2463 Mhz frequency band.
The buoys will be located as follows

Buoy No. 1: Latitude: 35degrees 42 mins. 20 secs South
Longitude: 136 degrees 31 mins 34 secs .East

Buoy No 2: Latitude: 35 degrees 45 mins 10 secs South
Longitude: 136 degrees 30 mins 10 secs East
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They will be fitted with twin yellow cross marker/radar reflectors and two non-synchronised yellow flashing light. ( Fl. 3 secs.)
A surface craft "FALIE" will be used in deployment and recovery and will remain in the vicinity within 20 nm. for the full trial period
Mariners are advised to keep well clear of the site when navigating in the area.

Navy charts affected : Aus 343, 345, 346, and 444.

MICHAEL WRIGHT MLA. Minister for Transport, Sport & Recreation and Industial Relations

Adelaide 11th March 2002

TSA 2002/00309.