Surf Life Saving NSW
Surf Life Saving NSW uses the NSW Public Safety Network (NSW PSN) for its radio communications, utilizing specific Talkgroup IDs (TGIDs) and Radio IDs (RIDs) assigned to its operations.
It coordinates and supports dedicated surf rescue volunteers and professional paid lifeguards across beaches throughout New South Wales.
| Talk Group ID | Description |
|---|---|
| 14501 | General Comms |
| 14502 | General Comms |
Surf Life Saving NSW Information
Role & Network Integration
Surf Life Saving NSW (SLS NSW) utilizes the NSW Public Safety Network (PSN)—formerly the NSW Government Radio Network (GRN)—to support coordination for both volunteer surf rescue operations and professional lifeguard services across coastal beaches throughout New South Wales.
Radio Identifiers (RIDs)
SLS NSW field radios utilize specific numbering blocks for operational unit tracking:
012600#– Surf Life Saving NSW units and regional assets2800###– Surf Life Saving NSW tactical and portable fleet IDs
Monitoring Tips & Configuration
- Scanner Compatibility: Ensure your scanner or software-defined radio setup supports Project 25 (P25) trunking (such as compatible Uniden SDS series or Whistler digital scanners).
- Control Channels: Program and tune into regional control channels active along coastal corridors (e.g., Illawarra, Sydney South, Wollongong, and regional coastal repeater sites).
- Activity Patterns: Expect significantly heightened channel traffic during weekends, public holidays, school holidays, and peak summer months when beach patrols and coastal rescue operations are operating at full capacity.