Published Resources Details
Journal Article
- Title
- Telecommunication facilities between W.A. and the Eastern states
- In
- Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Australia
- Imprint
- vol. 37, no. 9, Sep 1965, pp. 219-231
- ISBN/ISSN
- 0020-3319
- Description
Paper No. 1934, presented before the Engineering Conference, 1965, in Perth from 5th to 9th April, 1965.
Mr. F. L. C. Taylor BSc AMIEAust is Supervising Engineer, Transmission and Line Planning Section, Planning Branch, Headquarters, P.M.G.'s Department.
Mr. J. A. Huston BA BE AMIEAust is Group Engineer, Plant Branch, P.M.G.'s Department, Western Australia.
Mr. G. E. J. Sayer BE(Hons) AMIEAust is Group Engineer, Planning Section, P.M.G.'s Department, Western Australia.
Mr. Huston and Mr. Sayer were on temporary transfer to Headquarters Lines Section at the time of preparation of the paper.- Abstract
This paper discusses the planning, design and operational features of a major Post Office project involving the reconstruction of over 1,000 miles of aerial trunk route between Port Augusta and Kalgoorlie. The project employs a number of constructional techniques not previously used in Australia. These methods, which have resulted in large savings in manipulative effort, are described and illustrated. The electrical and mechanical design aspects of the project are also discussed. In addition, the telecommunication requirements between Perth and the Eastern States are reviewed, and the planning for the future provision of a new high-capacity broadband system between Perth and Adelaide is described. Such a system will provide adequate telephone, telegraph or data channels, plus a television relay channel when required.