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Re: UHF CB radios
Good luck with the trip, you lucky B********.
As for UHF channels, here are my tips;
Channel 18 is often used by the grey nomads (caravanners) and is a great source of general chat. They will often have their channel on the back of their caravan or fourbie, but 18 is the accepted channel.
Channel 40 is for truckies and other highway users. This is the best source of information, including road and traffic conditions, radar locations (often referred to as 'flash for cash') and whether there are any police on the roads (often referred to as 'dog box', 'bluey' or more colourful terms if they have a truckie pulled over) Be warned that the language on this channel can be colourful and very offensive, but it is also a great way to pass the time.
If you wish to join in, use the term, 'breaker' and they will call you up. You can also use this to see how far you can transmit, but asking for their locations. Some users think they run the world and wont give you any time of day, but others will be in for a long chat.
It would also pay to look on the various UHF radio sites to work out what repeater stations are in the area you will be driving. By using the repeaters, you will be able to transmit much further, but this channel is only for calling up mates and then moving to an unused channel. It is also used to call for help. Most outback police stations monitor channel 40 and also the repeater channel, so it would be a good idea to find this info out. Send me a pm with your route and I will find out for you.
Again, have a great trip.
--- BRETT72 - X235
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19/Sep/2007, 7:53 pm
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Re: UHF CB radios
Great details there Brett, I'll be in touch soon.
Thanks mate.
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Lance.....X491
Gotta Pop-Top
Now I've got an EXy
2005 ST II White Auto.
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19/Sep/2007, 11:10 pm
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Re: UHF CB radios
Posted by Nick2000 - Moved from another thread
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Hi,
I'm looking for buy CB radio for my X-trail. I was thinking about
Uniden UH095SX. Help please !! Any comments about this model ??
Nick
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18/Jan/2008, 7:20 pm
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Re: UHF CB radios
I have a UHO88sx and it has been very good. Fits in the dash very well
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18/Jan/2008, 8:06 pm
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Re: UHF CB radios
Thanks for advive guys. Now I have just check the prices and spec.
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19/Jan/2008, 8:52 am
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Re: UHF CB radios
quote:
Nick2000 wrote:
Thanks for advice guys. Now I have just check the prices and spec.
Nick, check the last reply on page 1 of this thread giving a link to a company that sells the Uniden model you're after and more. Their prices are pretty good.
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19/Jan/2008, 9:27 am
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Re: UHF CB radios
Hmmm... Only a newbie here, but a radio ham, and would like to correct the info regarding 3, 6, and 9db antennas. 
Please refer to this link. (best I've come across lately) to see the difference in coverage...
I use a 3db ground-independent, because I only want to hear (or talk to) folks nearby.
OTOH, you will see the big 6 and 9db antennas out west in the flat country, where there are few hills and long distance coverage is very important. I have sen a 12 db antenna on an outback ute, but he'd be in trouble going under a bridge...
http://www.olbis.com.au/ap_template/subcat_antennas.asp
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27/Jun/2008, 10:25 pm
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Re: UHF CB radios
quote:
Y WAIT wrote:
I have a UHO88sx and it has been very good. Fits in the dash very well
I also have a UH088 (uhf/vhf model) any tips on how and where to put it?
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X-Trail Ti T30 series II, 2004,
16" Cobalt rims (speedy wheels), Grandtrek AT3 (silica), Alutech front strut bar,
ARB Nudge Bar, complete underbody bash kit, Genuine tow bar, Genuine Roof Racks.
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2/Oct/2008, 11:34 am
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Re: UHF CB radios
I removed the flip down pocket just above the climate control dials and installed my UH095 in there. I screwed the units bracket to a hidden plastic strip which puts the radio pretty much in the right spot. The mic sits in the glove box and i plug it in as required.
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Rob & Deb (X366)
2004 White, Ti-L, 40mm spring lift, tinted windows, am/uhf radio, nudge bar + lights, full mats, side steps, towbar/rear step, strut bar, K&N filter, Iridium Plugs, TBS. Fridge slide and rear dual battery underway.
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2/Oct/2008, 4:28 pm
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