looking for name of women on the road group and what chanels are mostly used on uhf
Salty said
10:15 PM Nov 18, 2015
I am new rv pilot..lol..would like to know uhf channels that are used by greynomads...plus emergency...plus all women on the road...can anyone help please...Salty
Happywanderer said
11:00 PM Nov 18, 2015
I stick to 40 Salty. The reason being I will always know what's up ahead, wide loads, accidents etc. I will know what's coming up behind me, trucks, b-doubles, roadtrains etc.
I presume if some came on you wanted to chat with. You would move to another number.
dorian said
04:25 AM Nov 19, 2015
looking for name of women on the road group and what chanels are mostly used on uhf
That would be Chanel No. 5.
Dougwe said
04:39 AM Nov 19, 2015
Welcome to the gang Salty, enjoy here and out in the playground, "good buddy"
"You got a copy ahead there Salty"
As Marj said, 40 is the best to sit on but 29 if travelling the Pacific Hwy in NSW. I actually scan, 5, 9, 11, 18, 22, 25, 29, 35, 40. Why, cos 5&35 are emergency channels. 9&11 are general call channels. 18 is used for caravaners/travellers. 22 is used by roadwork cruse a lot. 25 is used by some coach drivers and being an ex driver I like to 'spy' sometimes. 29 is trucky chanel on Pacific hwy ( they must think they are special ) :) 40 is the main trucky channel.
Always communicate with truckies to let them know you are aware of them if behind and you will work in with them as to not delay them for too long. They are working hard and have un realistic deadlines to meet, we don't.
You sound a Solo lady so can I suggest you either turn the UHF off or at least down as you come into big Towns and Cities due to the morons and language.
The main thing is have it on as much as possible and put a sign on the back of your rig saying "UHF 18/40" that way truckies or anyone else know you "have your ears on"
Another thing I would suggest if I may is, if you are a Solo and want to put your name on the back so anyone can say "you copy Salty" assuming you put Salty. If you want your first name also put a Male name. That way people think there is 2 of you.
There are heaps of very knowledgable solo ladies here on the forum as well as in the playground.
Keep Safe on the roads.
-- Edited by Dougwe on Thursday 19th of November 2015 04:40:40 AM
sandsmere said
06:24 AM Nov 19, 2015
dorian wrote:
looking for name of women on the road group and what chanels are mostly used on uhf
That would be Chanel No. 5.
Very good dorian.
Salty said
07:10 AM Nov 19, 2015
many thxs for answering, am 70 and this is my 1st RV though caravanned round Aussie never used the uhf before, great learning curve..lol..Salty
Salty said
07:26 AM Nov 19, 2015
what a wonderful lot of replies feels like great support family out there, I have just so much to learn, when I get my obligations out of the road , I would love to attend one of your meets. I will be clear of all after Feb I hope to be in the Canberra area at that time. Kindest Regards...Salty
Troopy - new avatar and handle lol - can I come to one of your bonfires?????
Sorry Salty - this is called off the topic when someone like me talks off the posted topic :)
haha sent you a PM
Radar said
08:48 PM Nov 19, 2015
29 is trucky chanel on Pacific hwy ( they must think they are special )
Dougwe hi
29 is used on the Sydney to the Gold Coast part of the Pacific Highway for a very good reason in that certain areas Kempsy to Coffs Harbour you will copy the guys up on the New England Highway from Armidale though to Tenterfield causing a lot of confusion which dates back to around the mid eighties when UHF was gaining popularity from AM CB.
Baz421 said
10:15 PM Nov 19, 2015
dorian wrote:
looking for name of women on the road group and what chanels are mostly used on uhf
That would be Chanel No. 5.
Naughty naughty Dorian I see what you are getting at here, BUT Ch5 is an emergency channel and I think it is not used/monitored very much now.
I can't find the reference for this off hand I think I printed it off and left it in the truck.
Any one add anything to this??
Aus-Kiwi said
12:43 AM Nov 20, 2015
Thing is move to another channel if your talking to some one if channel is busy..
Yes I must right down what each channel is used for ..
dorian said
07:47 AM Nov 20, 2015
Naughty naughty Dorian I see what you are getting at here, BUT Ch5 is an emergency channel and I think it is not used/monitored very much now.
Just in case there is any misconception, I was referring to this:
Great advice here. we just got a little GME after a nasty wide load experience on the Bruce. But I also discovered (the hard way) this about UHF. This is straight from Tekonsha brake people:
"Thank you for contacting Tech Support. It is entirely possible for a two way radio to affect the performance of a brake control. You will want to mount the radio (including antenna cable) and brake control, at least 12 inches apart from each other."
03_Troopy said
10:25 AM Nov 20, 2015
JandJ wrote:
Great advice here. we just got a little GME after a nasty wide load experience on the Bruce. But I also discovered (the hard way) this about UHF. This is straight from Tekonsha brake people:
"Thank you for contacting Tech Support. It is entirely possible for a two way radio to affect the performance of a brake control. You will want to mount the radio (including antenna cable) and brake control, at least 12 inches apart from each other."
It is possible I suppose, but highly unlikely if the UHF body is grounded properly and the cable is terminated properly.
Santa said
04:39 PM Nov 20, 2015
Very droll Dorian, bought a smile to my face.
I'm sure 99.99% of people would have picked up on it.
If you are looking for names of groups for women travellers salty, there are a few on facebook.
Aussie Women Travelling Solo is one.
Also Chicks Camping Crew is another one.
Salty said
08:27 AM Nov 22, 2015
Many thxs for the info, I am trying to dot all the i's and cross all the t's before heading for Victoria Monday week..need to get totally at ease behind my news wheels, plus good info is worth it's weight in gold, not too proud to learn from folk who know the right/best way to enjoy my final dip in my life's bucket list..lol..Salty
Salty said
08:35 AM Nov 22, 2015
will do...many thanks for your advice...Salty
jules47 said
02:39 PM Nov 22, 2015
Salty - if you are heading to Victoria from Tamworth take a detour to Greens Lake - go to the Greens Lake forum on this site and you will find a map. There are several GN's there at the moment, mostly parked to the right of the boat ramp, looking at the lake. Free camp, easy run to Melbourne from there, flushing toilet, no potable water, but the water in the toilets is good for washing etc. Happy Wanderer is there I believe, as well as Dougwe, Glenelg, Yeoeleven and others - they will make you most welcome, I am sure!
Salty said
12:06 AM Nov 23, 2015
Hi There, thanks for the info re Greens lake, but am running out of time really fast, I have to be back here to baby-sit the house for Christmas..lol..may be add to "Places to visit..Salty
rayn_boh said
09:00 PM Nov 23, 2015
woohoo DougeWe great advice, I always stay on 40 so I can be passed, & change down or a specific chanel on convoy
I am new rv pilot..lol..would like to know uhf channels that are used by greynomads...plus emergency...plus all women on the road...can anyone help please...Salty
I presume if some came on you wanted to chat with. You would move to another number.
That would be Chanel No. 5.
Welcome to the gang Salty, enjoy here and out in the playground, "good buddy"
"You got a copy ahead there Salty"
As Marj said, 40 is the best to sit on but 29 if travelling the Pacific Hwy in NSW. I actually scan, 5, 9, 11, 18, 22, 25, 29, 35, 40. Why, cos 5&35 are emergency channels. 9&11 are general call channels. 18 is used for caravaners/travellers. 22 is used by roadwork cruse a lot. 25 is used by some coach drivers and being an ex driver I like to 'spy' sometimes. 29 is trucky chanel on Pacific hwy ( they must think they are special ) :) 40 is the main trucky channel.
Always communicate with truckies to let them know you are aware of them if behind and you will work in with them as to not delay them for too long. They are working hard and have un realistic deadlines to meet, we don't.
You sound a Solo lady so can I suggest you either turn the UHF off or at least down as you come into big Towns and Cities due to the morons and language.
The main thing is have it on as much as possible and put a sign on the back of your rig saying "UHF 18/40" that way truckies or anyone else know you "have your ears on"
Another thing I would suggest if I may is, if you are a Solo and want to put your name on the back so anyone can say "you copy Salty" assuming you put Salty. If you want your first name also put a Male name. That way people think there is 2 of you.
There are heaps of very knowledgable solo ladies here on the forum as well as in the playground.
Keep Safe on the roads.
-- Edited by Dougwe on Thursday 19th of November 2015 04:40:40 AM
Very good dorian.
many thxs for answering, am 70 and this is my 1st RV though caravanned round Aussie never used the uhf before, great learning curve..lol..Salty
what a wonderful lot of replies feels like great support family out there, I have just so much to learn, when I get my obligations out of the road , I would love to attend one of your meets. I will be clear of all after Feb I hope to be in the Canberra area at that time. Kindest Regards...Salty
UHF CB Radio channels
Sorry Salty - this is called off the topic when someone like me talks off the posted topic :)
haha sent you a PM
29 is trucky chanel on Pacific hwy ( they must think they are special )
Dougwe hi
29 is used on the Sydney to the Gold Coast part of the Pacific Highway for a very good reason in that certain areas Kempsy to Coffs Harbour you will copy the guys up on the New England Highway from Armidale though to Tenterfield causing a lot of confusion which dates back to around the mid eighties when UHF was gaining popularity from AM CB.
Naughty naughty Dorian I see what you are getting at here, BUT Ch5 is an emergency channel and I think it is not used/monitored very much now.
I can't find the reference for this off hand I think I printed it off and left it in the truck.
Any one add anything to this??
Yes I must right down what each channel is used for ..
Just in case there is any misconception, I was referring to this:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chanel_No._5
Great advice here. we just got a little GME after a nasty wide load experience on the Bruce. But I also discovered (the hard way) this about UHF. This is straight from Tekonsha brake people:
"Thank you for contacting Tech Support. It is entirely possible for a two way radio to affect the performance of a brake control. You will want to mount the radio (including antenna cable) and brake control, at least 12 inches apart from each other."
It is possible I suppose, but highly unlikely if the UHF body is grounded properly and the cable is terminated properly.
Very droll Dorian, bought a smile to my face.
I'm sure 99.99% of people would have picked up on it.
www.australiasomuchtosee.com/uhfchannels.htm
Aussie Women Travelling Solo is one.
Also Chicks Camping Crew is another one.
Many thxs for the info, I am trying to dot all the i's and cross all the t's before heading for Victoria Monday week..need to get totally at ease behind my news wheels, plus good info is worth it's weight in gold, not too proud to learn from folk who know the right/best way to enjoy my final dip in my life's bucket list..lol..Salty
will do...many thanks for your advice...Salty
Hi There, thanks for the info re Greens lake, but am running out of time really fast, I have to be back here to baby-sit the house for Christmas..lol..may be add to "Places to visit..Salty
woohoo DougeWe great advice, I always stay on 40 so I can be passed, & change down or a specific chanel on convoy