CB/UHF radio usage

[SiKiD_01]

hello,

i just did a search for this, radio usage. i cant find anything on this. maybe i'm retarded or something when it comes to the search button.

anyway, can anyone help me out, i havent had much to do with using radios. i'm thinking theres a code or a set of rules that go along with this.

i have a radio sitting in my room, install is not much, but actually using it??? maybe more hassle than its worth?

so if any one can help me out, even a little, itd be great.

if any has a link to a thread, please let me know.

i know that some people abuse the use of the radios, as there may also be others listening in on the same channel etc. i just dont want to sound like a baboon when i have the thing put in.

thanks again.

[Fieldsy]

Its pritty simple just don't swear, you can use "over" after saying something but most ppl don't and you can use "out" to end a conversation but most don't. their is no need to use call signs but I supose you could. most of all don't stress say what you need to say and dont sit on the PTT and all will be cool

[Thor]

every so often on one of the channels (can't remember which) they have a recording of a guy telling you what the different ch's are for.
ch5 and 35 (think this is aus wide) are emergency only!
ch 40 is truckies, and thing 1&22 is telementry??
anyway most people that socialise on them everynight in brissie use ch 7. join in and talk crap.. sometimes they say interesting stuff that isn't in a bizzare voice, repeated many times, and in a drawn out voice!
just say 'breaker' and then just jump into the convo!!

[SiKiD_01]

thanks for the info guys.

so apart from the channels mentioned, channel 5 and 35 (emergency), and ch 40 for truckies, there are no designated channels, are there?

someone told me you should do a channel check before you decide to use that channel. i spose to see if anyone else is using the channel?

someone once gave me the impression that there is a certain way of using the radio etc, but unless you're in the sas or something, then theres really no need for any specifics, seeing as your only with a bunch of morons (mates)?

too easy. thanks again. "out"...

[bogged]

wire it up, turn on get radio check, and listen in for few days, you will pick it up from there.

[LowRanger]

You also need to know about repeater useage on UHF.Normally used on channels 1-8. What happens is that you actually transmit and receive on different frequencies when the repeater/duplex button is pushed.Your signal will go to a repeater tower in your area,then be retransmitted on the frequency that you are listening on and hence cover a much larger area,you can find out more about repeaters and their location in your area and around Australia at this URL http://www.exploroz.com/Interact/UHFRepeatersIndex.asp

Also you can search this site for more useful information on UHF in general as well as general communications.Hope that this is of some help.After 30 years of playing with radio,the best advice I can give is Just be yourself,don't be a smartarse,and don't let the d**kheads suck you in.

[rocknferoza]

Channel 29 is also a truckies channel

[40 lover]

press the button, then talk

i think you can work that out for yourself eh

[murcod]

Just bought a UHF handheld that came with the following on an info sheet:

1-8 (and 31-38) are for repeaters

11 Calling channel (allocated by law) used to call another user who may be listening to the call channel

22 & 23 signalling and telemetry only

40 highway & trucks (tradition)

18 caravans and campers (courteous agreement)

10 4WDer's use (courteous agreement)

5 emergency repeaters (allocated by law)

General use channels: 9, 12-17, 19-21, 24-30 and 39.

[grumpy221]

anyway most people that socialise on them everynight in brissie use ch 7. join in and talk crap..

channel 7 & 2 have repeaters means u can use them in duplex mode and get a lot of coverage mmmchannel 7 repeater is on mt cootha ch 2 is at wavell hts I only have a .5 watt hand held and can use this but uasually there is crap all over them so it aint worth it

[marin]

http://www.acbro.org/

try this if you want to kearn what its all about

[Ralf the RR]

So now I know what to say, what should I buy?
A hand held unit or a permanent mounted thing.

I'm leaning towards something like a Uniden UH012 style, just for the extra output/range.
The truck has a roof console that used to have a CB of some sort, but now it contains the stereo (and a hole where the stereo should go).
Still has the aerial.

I do like the idea of a handheld that can be mounted on the dash.
No cords. Removeable for walking around.
Their range seems limited to about 3K, and they cost as little as $40.

So open to opinions.

[murcod]

I bought a GME tx610 last week (1W hand held) and must say I'm a bit disappointed with the volume level out of it. Even up flat out I had trouble hearing the guys I was out with.

Ended up having it sitting on the seat between my legs so I could hear it.... then I forgot when I got home and got out the Feroza to hear it go crashing onto the driveway. I was going to take it back and try to swap it, but not now the case is marked.....

[GeneralFubashi]

hrm, i have 2 tx610s and on the lowest volume setting, its too loud in a quiet room, and the loud volume setting i can hear people over the noise of the series 3 landy whilst going down the hiway.

maybe you better get yours checked.

[murcod]

Interesting..... I was having so much trouble hearing one of the guys that I had the volume on 7 and even holding it up next to my head I could barely make him out. The other guys said he was softer through their units but they could still hear him.

And, no, there's nothing wrong with my hearing! I have it tested yearly as part of my job.