CB radios which channel?

[Dilan]

Hey guys,

We have a four car convoy going on an interstate drive. We will be using CB radios. Just wondering what channels should we use/not use for communicating.

I understand that:
Channel 40 is truck channel
Channel 5 is emergency channel

[superpursuit83]

Or I think chanel 3 and 33 are for emergency if its UHF (Duplex). Otherwise any channel thats clear mate.

I have had my own channel for too long now and have forgotten

[Smoke Pursuit]

Channel 30s a good one to use in a convoy, thats what we use.

[HOON69]

CH16 is a frequently used channel for cruising etc

[KITBAG]

Hope this will help
channel allocations:
Several channels are set aside for special uses.
These are:
Channel 8 Road Channel (AM)
Channel 9 Emergency Channel (AM)
Channel 11 Call Channel (AM)
Channel 16 Call Channel (SSB)
Channel 35 Unofficial Call Channel (SSB)

[351EL]

I would stick to channel 40 so you know what is going on up the road.
If you wanted to talk alot I would just go down one till your finished.
If you talk for a long time on channel 40 you will get abused quickly.

[Keepleft]

Originally Posted by superpursuit83

Or I think chanel 3 and 33 are for emergency if its UHF (Duplex). Otherwise any channel thats clear mate.

No no no!! On the UHF service, channel 05 is the Commonwealth allocated CBRS Emergency channel. Channel 35 must also be kept clear as this is the repeater input!

So in an emergency where other methods fail, a user should try both SIMPLEX operation on 05, or DUPLEX/REPEATER operation - done by sitting on 05 and then pressing the DUP/REP button to 'ON'.

The WA and SA driver handbooks have this civil defence measure/advice.

* One can try for other repeaters too, and ask for help that way if 05/35 is unanswered.

I have had my own channel for too long now and have forgotten

This much is true:-)

In relation to HF's 27Mhz service, member 87 XF-AU11 has that information correct. I find most folk on UHF.

Nationally on UHF, channel 40 is the recognised 'Road Channel', though the truckies don't like 'continual personal chatter' on it, it is one purely for listening and reporting issues per member 351's post. Warn females as to potential language on that one too.

Here in NSW an exception to 40 prevails on the Pacific Highway where 29 is used. 40 remains for all other NSW roads including the New England. I don't know how that came about in history, but regardless, I hear vehicle traffic on both 29 and 40 on UHF when on the Pacific Highway, therefore a UHF's SCAN function can be handy.

The Caravan Association folk are known to have members sit on I think 18 or similar, you will often see signs on the back of caravans vis "UHF-18". The Newcastle STOCKTON sand-dune travellers might use a particular channel too. On approach to the Watagan State Forrest, folk are alerted to listen to Channel 08 on 27Mhz for logging trucks.

http://www.andrewscom.com.au/site-section-02.htm

[cowboy]

Bear in mind also that alot of farms along the way will have their own station chosen and a radio always on in the house, so watch your language if you choose random channels, there could be kiddies listening.

[CAMS290]

Originally Posted by HOON69

CH16 is a frequently used channel for cruising etc

And channel 15 is the express channel for all the wan**&g cowboys that frequent highway 31 (Hume).

If you want a laugh flick it over when your on the Hume.