One of the things that I've noticed from time to time are vans with a sign on the back that says something like:
"Peter and Marie - UHF Ch. 44"
Now, the last CB that I owned was a 27mhz AM/SSB job way back when they were (a) illegal and (b) legal but licences were required. And back then they were mostly used in much the same way as Facebook or Twitter is used these days - abusive trolls out to disrupt the service as much as possible.
How is the service used these days? Which channel(s) do you tend to use for standby comms and chatting and so on? And if there's a dedicated call channel still why would Peter and Marie have a channel listed on their sign?
Thanks.
Cupie said
12:39 AM Oct 20, 2015
Hi ...
have a look at this link for a table of the UHF channel allocations.
If you google UHF Channels in Australia you will find several of these tables.
Most of us listen to ch 40 for truckies chatter ... terrible language in the larger towns/ cities but usually OK elsewhere. Good for when a roadtrain/semi is about to pass you.
Caravanners usually use ch 18 for general van stuff, but some like to choose one of the other channels for their own purposes.
mjt57 said
01:00 AM Oct 20, 2015
That caravan channel is used for Marine Rescue in NSW as well. Probably not a good idea to use it there, would it?
There are others in the range but they have all this stuff that looks to be WAY over my head...
-- Edited by mjt57 on Tuesday 20th of October 2015 01:42:01 AM
mjt57 said
01:43 AM Oct 20, 2015
Also, could someone recommend a decent website which explains what all the jargon means, and how they apply to the various channels. Some are simplex, others duplex. I roughtly understand that. ie. simplex is direct radio to radio comms, whilst duplex usually allows concurrent two way comms via repeaters, etc..
But I'm not sure how this applies in the practical use of a CB radio.
Thanks
Desert Dweller said
05:17 AM Oct 20, 2015
mjt57 wrote:
Also, could someone recommend a decent website which explains what all the jargon means, and how they apply to the various channels. Some are simplex, others duplex. I roughtly understand that. ie. simplex is direct radio to radio comms, whilst duplex usually allows concurrent two way comms via repeaters, etc..
But I'm not sure how this applies in the practical use of a CB radio.
Looks like my link's not working. Jus go to ExploreOz & type UHF radio usage in the search box.
-- Edited by Desert Dweller on Tuesday 20th of October 2015 05:19:56 AM
-- Edited by Desert Dweller on Tuesday 20th of October 2015 05:25:10 AM
WobblyNut said
06:25 AM Oct 20, 2015
having used cb from day one in Aussie , I am still learning from em.
when 'they' (th law) took one out , we went straight back to th workshop
& had another fitted at JRT.
I use 29 - Pacific Hwy & 40 Truckies
If I want to call up a MH - 20 , caravan 18
Most of th time I just listen , I get a general idea of whats happening , but it Does help,
if you know th locations i.e carbon black , steps & stairs & th more you listen , you will
pick up th jargon. Those hand helds are useful . I used em going to Darwin in a car , a
couple of months back & we use them with our local bush fire Brigade , limited range though.
Dougwe said
06:59 AM Oct 20, 2015
C Q, C Q, C Q to the Chanel .....anyone got a copy. PV1 sitting on the side.....and so on.
I agree with all above. I was heavily involved in the good old days of CB ( C.R.E.S.T. ) and remember the days well. R I.....hide the gear....grab the spider off the roof, quick. Sliding in between channels etc . Yep, good days were those :)
Now, I have a GME fitted to the collie and wouldn't be without it. As said, great to listen to or chat to the 'big' boys and girls so they can keep on moving with minimal interruption to their day.
Keep Safe out there good buddy. (this sort of 'lingo' isn't used much these days, if at all) I slip occasionally.
NeilandRaine said
07:09 AM Oct 20, 2015
I use one, would never be without it, a must in my opinion. One thing that always amuses me is when someone gets on the air to report the location of police.
Do they think the Police don't have CB's. The fact that Police listen in should be remembered if you ever have a problem.
03_Troopy said
11:08 AM Oct 20, 2015
The police do have CBs, but they are busy monitoring their own channels anyway. But nothing wrong with getting a heads up from a friendly trucky, or doing the same for them. flash for cash your side in a couple of k. Grub in the scrub northbound in the swamp hehe.
sandsmere said
01:05 PM Oct 20, 2015
Just remember to keep ell clear of those wobblies towing vans mate.
Also, could someone recommend a decent website which explains what all the jargon means, and how they apply to the various channels. Some are simplex, others duplex. I roughtly understand that. ie. simplex is direct radio to radio comms, whilst duplex usually allows concurrent two way comms via repeaters, etc..
But I'm not sure how this applies in the practical use of a CB radio.
Looks like my link's not working. Jus go to ExploreOz & type UHF radio usage in the search box.
-- Edited by Desert Dweller on Tuesday 20th of October 2015 05:19:56 AM
-- Edited by Desert Dweller on Tuesday 20th of October 2015 05:25:10 AM
mjt57 said
02:55 PM Oct 20, 2015
Been browsing the Uniden site to get an idea as to what's out there. I'm not brand fussy or anything.
There are a few handhelds with 5w power. I wonder how they'd go "in car" versus a built in set with external antenna?
Me, being a slackarse and tightarse and dreading the thought of running cables through the new car am looking for the cheap and easy way out. Although one particular model, with accessories would cost as much as some of the in-car models.
PeterD said
04:03 PM Oct 20, 2015
mjt57 wrote:
simplex is direct radio to radio comms, whilst duplex usually allows concurrent two way comms via repeaters, etc..
People get the terminology wrong with repeaters, even the manufacturers do, they call the repeater channels "duplex channels." The correct meaning of duplex communications is that you can talk to each other simultaneously, for example mobile telephones are duplex communication. The correct terminology for communication through repeaters is "two frequency simplex." It is simplex communication because only one party can talk at a time through the repeater.
deverall11 said
05:58 PM Oct 20, 2015
mjt57 wrote:
One of the things that I've noticed from time to time are vans with a sign on the back that says something like:
"Peter and Marie - UHF Ch. 44"
......
Wish when Peter and Marie or whoever it may be choose to put such signage on the back of their van or M/H that they actually TURN ON their radios. So many time we have come up behind a caravan and called out to let them they are about to be overtaken only to be met by silence.
Larry
Rock said
09:19 PM Oct 20, 2015
We have 2 portable 5 watt units. The limited range is good as we only want to hear what is close to us (road trains/wide loads etc). Have a good Aussie one and a cheap Chinee one. Both are great. Buying one is an advantage- not turning it on is stoopid if one is advertising on the back of the van.
mjt57 said
12:09 PM Oct 21, 2015
Maybe they're simply ignoring you. To acknowledge the call may mean that they have to do something about whatever it is you're telling them.
Such as to either speed up or pull over...
RodLainie said
04:00 PM Oct 21, 2015
Hi mjt57
We have both the Uniden in car and a portable and do not drive without it on
The portable will only work in a line of sight so put it on the dash but I think you should go the Uniden in car set up
Take Care
Rod
One of the things that I've noticed from time to time are vans with a sign on the back that says something like:
"Peter and Marie - UHF Ch. 44"
Now, the last CB that I owned was a 27mhz AM/SSB job way back when they were (a) illegal and (b) legal but licences were required. And back then they were mostly used in much the same way as Facebook or Twitter is used these days - abusive trolls out to disrupt the service as much as possible.
How is the service used these days? Which channel(s) do you tend to use for standby comms and chatting and so on? And if there's a dedicated call channel still why would Peter and Marie have a channel listed on their sign?
Thanks.
Hi ...
have a look at this link for a table of the UHF channel allocations.
http://www.australiasomuchtosee.com/uhfchannels.htm
If you google UHF Channels in Australia you will find several of these tables.
Most of us listen to ch 40 for truckies chatter ... terrible language in the larger towns/ cities but usually OK elsewhere. Good for when a roadtrain/semi is about to pass you.
Caravanners usually use ch 18 for general van stuff, but some like to choose one of the other channels for their own purposes.
That caravan channel is used for Marine Rescue in NSW as well. Probably not a good idea to use it there, would it?
Anyway, looking at a Uniden.
http://www.uniden.com.au/AUSTRALIA/p_uh7760nb_index.asp
What are these like?
There are others in the range but they have all this stuff that looks to be WAY over my head...
-- Edited by mjt57 on Tuesday 20th of October 2015 01:42:01 AM
But I'm not sure how this applies in the practical use of a CB radio.
Thanks
This one is pretty comprehensive. http://exploreoz.com/Vehicle/Accessories/UHFRa
Looks like my link's not working. Jus go to ExploreOz & type UHF radio usage in the search box.
-- Edited by Desert Dweller on Tuesday 20th of October 2015 05:19:56 AM
-- Edited by Desert Dweller on Tuesday 20th of October 2015 05:25:10 AM
having used cb from day one in Aussie , I am still learning from em.
when 'they' (th law) took one out , we went straight back to th workshop
& had another fitted at JRT.
I use 29 - Pacific Hwy & 40 Truckies
If I want to call up a MH - 20 , caravan 18
Most of th time I just listen , I get a general idea of whats happening , but it Does help,
if you know th locations i.e carbon black , steps & stairs & th more you listen , you will
pick up th jargon. Those hand helds are useful . I used em going to Darwin in a car , a
couple of months back & we use them with our local bush fire Brigade , limited range though.
I agree with all above. I was heavily involved in the good old days of CB ( C.R.E.S.T. ) and remember the days well. R I.....hide the gear....grab the spider off the roof, quick. Sliding in between channels etc . Yep, good days were those :)
Now, I have a GME fitted to the collie and wouldn't be without it. As said, great to listen to or chat to the 'big' boys and girls so they can keep on moving with minimal interruption to their day.
Keep Safe out there good buddy. (this sort of 'lingo' isn't used much these days, if at all) I slip occasionally.
Do they think the Police don't have CB's. The fact that Police listen in should be remembered if you ever have a problem.
Just remember to keep ell clear of those wobblies towing vans mate.
They're shockers.
There are a few handhelds with 5w power. I wonder how they'd go "in car" versus a built in set with external antenna?
Me, being a slackarse and tightarse and dreading the thought of running cables through the new car am looking for the cheap and easy way out. Although one particular model, with accessories would cost as much as some of the in-car models.
People get the terminology wrong with repeaters, even the manufacturers do, they call the repeater channels "duplex channels." The correct meaning of duplex communications is that you can talk to each other simultaneously, for example mobile telephones are duplex communication. The correct terminology for communication through repeaters is "two frequency simplex." It is simplex communication because only one party can talk at a time through the repeater.
Wish when Peter and Marie or whoever it may be choose to put such signage on the back of their van or M/H that they actually TURN ON their radios. So many time we have come up behind a caravan and called out to let them they are about to be overtaken only to be met by silence.
Larry
Such as to either speed up or pull over...
We have both the Uniden in car and a portable and do not drive without it on
The portable will only work in a line of sight so put it on the dash but I think you should go the Uniden in car set up
Take Care
Rod