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TeeBee7 · Mar 23rd, 2005, 10:09 AM

Thanks Tod,

I can see this thingy being quite useful

TOM

snoopy · Mar 23rd, 2005, 10:20 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyB

We tend to tune into Channel 22 on our drives. And channel 25 as backup/alternate if 22 is being used/static etc.

Also stay off channel 31 to 38 these are repeater channels. Also channel 22 and 23 is not for voice, but data, so it would be advisable to stay off this as well, especially in rural areas as the farmers use these channels to control pumps and gates around their properties.

Mini2v · Mar 23rd, 2005, 10:57 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by snoopy

Also stay off channel 31 to 38 these are repeater channels. Also channel 22 and 23 is not for voice, but data, so it would be advisable to stay off this as well, especially in rural areas as the farmers use these channels to control pumps and gates around their properties.

That's interesting, I didn't know about 22 and 23, I know a lot of 4WD Clubs use 15 and if you come across a Great Divide Tours convoy, you will find us on 16, but we are very friendly. The best advice i can give is, don't stake your life on a radio call, just in case you miss one. Other than that, used properly and that means not too much crappy chatter, they can be very very useful when in a convoy of two or 42 MINI's

Vic

poki · Mar 23rd, 2005, 11:25 AM

at the risk of lookin a fool, whats a repeater channel?

Mini2v · Mar 23rd, 2005, 11:40 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by poki

at the risk of lookin a fool, whats a repeater channel?

Sensible question,UHF radio (and any radio for that matter) only has a certain range, ( the more power output the longer the range, the higher the aerial the longer the range) My 4Wd units have 5 watts of power and when mated to a 2 metre aerial (which costs over $250 i might add) on the bull bar, in the desert Regions of Australia i can get up to 25 kilometres of range. Of course i have had a lot more when on high spots, remember UHF works only on line of sight. (I won't get into DB gains on aerials and how this changes the wave of the radio signal) Anyway, to get better range out of UHF radios because they are used for all sorts of reasons in the country, there are towers built all around the place with a booster or repeater. Your signal goes into one of these repeaters and can be repeated through several other towers/repeaters, the end result is you can get upwards of 200 kilometres of range. Now I don't use these, so i may be a little wrong from here, but you broadcast on channells 1-8 and they receive on channels 30-38 up the line (I think?) Certain areas have certain UHF channels allocated to them, so you need to know what channel the repeater is on for the area you pass throgh if you intend to use them, and the person you are calling needs to know you will be trying to call them so they can monitor the corresponding repeater channel to receive your call.

there is a list of repater channels for all over Australia on the following website www.exploroz.com.au

Hope this helps a little.

vic

poki · Mar 23rd, 2005, 11:57 AM

Thanks Vic

Definately don't want to be transmitting my rubbish 200kms so I will just stay away from them.

minigolf · Mar 23rd, 2005, 12:38 PM

Crikey this is getting pretty complicated. Where's Al, he has a good story about a radio call from me.

I need to get a better radio I reckon, any recommendations, sensible ones, I don't really want to spend $400, around $100 would be great, or less, if possible.

TeeBee7 · Mar 23rd, 2005, 12:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf

I need to get a better radio I reckon, any recommendations, sensible ones, I don't really want to spend $400, around $100 would be great, or less, if possible.

Have a look at ebay

TOM

Tit · Mar 23rd, 2005, 01:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf

Crikey this is getting pretty complicated. Where's Al, he has a good story about a radio call from me.

I need to get a better radio I reckon, any recommendations, sensible ones, I don't really want to spend $400, around $100 would be great, or less, if possible.

They usually come in pairs don't they Liam....if the ones you are looking at do, you want to go halves??

MorrisSCooper · Mar 23rd, 2005, 01:41 PM

Some more info
Citizen Band
2 way Radio

minigolf · Mar 23rd, 2005, 09:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tit

They usually come in pairs don't they Liam....if the ones you are looking at do, you want to go halves??

Sounds like a plan I guess. I'll check out eBay too.

minigolf · Mar 24th, 2005, 04:49 AM

Here's some eBay options ... digitech any good?

#1 http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....21085 22&rd=1

#2 http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....15854 66&rd=1

#3 http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....15122 74&rd=1

#4 http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....12869 60&rd=1

#5 http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....22158 33&rd=1

I reckon #5 looks the goods ... anyone?

Tit · Mar 24th, 2005, 04:55 AM

yes....chargers for both is a good thing...

minigolf · Mar 24th, 2005, 05:24 AM

Want me to start bidding Tiaan ... 50/50?

Tit · Mar 24th, 2005, 05:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf

Want me to start bidding Tiaan ... 50/50?

righto....on number 5, or different ones?

Tit · Mar 24th, 2005, 05:32 AM

hey hey....can you bid on this too?

we could wear them while we are driving!!!

minigolf · Mar 24th, 2005, 05:34 AM

Yeah #5, I think there might have been a few others with this seller, so I'll see if there's any cheaper starting options.

Tit · Mar 24th, 2005, 05:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf

Yeah #5, I think there might have been a few others with this seller, so I'll see if there's any cheaper starting options.

Righto....I trust ya....even more than I trust myself when it comes to my wallet...

minigolf · Mar 24th, 2005, 05:38 AM

YAY, go us!

TeeBee7 · Mar 24th, 2005, 10:41 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf

Here's some eBay options ... digitech any good?

I reckon #5 looks the goods ... anyone?

That's the one I just got, haven't used it in anger yet, but it seems fine!

TOM

Mar 23rd, 2005, 12:38 PM	#27 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:39 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Crikey this is getting pretty complicated. Where's Al, he has a good story about a radio call from me. I need to get a better radio I reckon, any recommendations, sensible ones, I don't really want to spend $400, around $100 would be great, or less, if possible. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Mar 23rd, 2005, 01:41 PM	#30 (permalink)
MorrisSCooper Renovate me! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central Coast NSW Local Time: 06:39 AM Posts: 247 Offline	Some more info Citizen Band 2 way Radio ==== Waht hapens if you use the spel chek button====

Mar 23rd, 2005, 09:34 PM	#31 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:39 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tit They usually come in pairs don't they Liam....if the ones you are looking at do, you want to go halves?? Sounds like a plan I guess. I'll check out eBay too. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Mar 24th, 2005, 04:49 AM	#32 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:39 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Here's some eBay options ... digitech any good? #1 http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....21085 22&rd=1 #2 http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....15854 66&rd=1 #3 http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....15122 74&rd=1 #4 http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....12869 60&rd=1 #5 http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....22158 33&rd=1 I reckon #5 looks the goods ... anyone? Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Mar 24th, 2005, 05:24 AM	#34 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:39 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Want me to start bidding Tiaan ... 50/50? Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

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Mar 23rd, 2005, 10:09 AM	#21
TeeBee7 ♥peace&love♥ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Annandale, Sydney Local Time: 06:39 AM Posts: 1,990 Offline	Thanks Tod, I can see this thingy being quite useful TOM

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Mar 23rd, 2005, 10:20 AM	#22 (permalink)
snoopy MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: au Local Time: 06:39 AM Posts: 1,149 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyB We tend to tune into Channel 22 on our drives. And channel 25 as backup/alternate if 22 is being used/static etc. Also stay off channel 31 to 38 these are repeater channels. Also channel 22 and 23 is not for voice, but data, so it would be advisable to stay off this as well, especially in rural areas as the farmers use these channels to control pumps and gates around their properties.

Mar 23rd, 2005, 10:57 AM	#23 (permalink)
Mini2v MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern Beaches Syd Local Time: 07:39 AM Posts: 1,099 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by snoopy Also stay off channel 31 to 38 these are repeater channels. Also channel 22 and 23 is not for voice, but data, so it would be advisable to stay off this as well, especially in rural areas as the farmers use these channels to control pumps and gates around their properties. That's interesting, I didn't know about 22 and 23, I know a lot of 4WD Clubs use 15 and if you come across a Great Divide Tours convoy, you will find us on 16, but we are very friendly. The best advice i can give is, don't stake your life on a radio call, just in case you miss one. Other than that, used properly and that means not too much crappy chatter, they can be very very useful when in a convoy of two or 42 MINI's Vic

Mar 23rd, 2005, 11:25 AM	#24 (permalink)
poki Whatev. Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 07:39 AM Posts: 2,885 Offline	at the risk of lookin a fool, whats a repeater channel?

Mar 23rd, 2005, 11:40 AM	#25 (permalink)
Mini2v MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern Beaches Syd Local Time: 07:39 AM Posts: 1,099 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by poki at the risk of lookin a fool, whats a repeater channel? Sensible question,UHF radio (and any radio for that matter) only has a certain range, ( the more power output the longer the range, the higher the aerial the longer the range) My 4Wd units have 5 watts of power and when mated to a 2 metre aerial (which costs over $250 i might add) on the bull bar, in the desert Regions of Australia i can get up to 25 kilometres of range. Of course i have had a lot more when on high spots, remember UHF works only on line of sight. (I won't get into DB gains on aerials and how this changes the wave of the radio signal) Anyway, to get better range out of UHF radios because they are used for all sorts of reasons in the country, there are towers built all around the place with a booster or repeater. Your signal goes into one of these repeaters and can be repeated through several other towers/repeaters, the end result is you can get upwards of 200 kilometres of range. Now I don't use these, so i may be a little wrong from here, but you broadcast on channells 1-8 and they receive on channels 30-38 up the line (I think?) Certain areas have certain UHF channels allocated to them, so you need to know what channel the repeater is on for the area you pass throgh if you intend to use them, and the person you are calling needs to know you will be trying to call them so they can monitor the corresponding repeater channel to receive your call. there is a list of repater channels for all over Australia on the following website www.exploroz.com.au Hope this helps a little. vic

Mar 23rd, 2005, 11:57 AM	#26 (permalink)
poki Whatev. Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 07:39 AM Posts: 2,885 Offline	Thanks Vic Definately don't want to be transmitting my rubbish 200kms so I will just stay away from them.

Mar 23rd, 2005, 12:43 PM	#28 (permalink)
TeeBee7 ♥peace&love♥ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Annandale, Sydney Local Time: 06:39 AM Posts: 1,990 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf I need to get a better radio I reckon, any recommendations, sensible ones, I don't really want to spend $400, around $100 would be great, or less, if possible. Have a look at ebay TOM

Mar 23rd, 2005, 01:18 PM	#29 (permalink)
Tit Still kickin' along Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:39 AM Posts: 3,087 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf Crikey this is getting pretty complicated. Where's Al, he has a good story about a radio call from me. I need to get a better radio I reckon, any recommendations, sensible ones, I don't really want to spend $400, around $100 would be great, or less, if possible. They usually come in pairs don't they Liam....if the ones you are looking at do, you want to go halves??

Mar 24th, 2005, 04:55 AM	#33 (permalink)
Tit Still kickin' along Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:39 AM Posts: 3,087 Offline	yes....chargers for both is a good thing...

Mar 24th, 2005, 05:27 AM	#35 (permalink)
Tit Still kickin' along Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:39 AM Posts: 3,087 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf Want me to start bidding Tiaan ... 50/50? righto....on number 5, or different ones?

Mar 24th, 2005, 05:32 AM	#36 (permalink)
Tit Still kickin' along Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:39 AM Posts: 3,087 Offline	hey hey....can you bid on this too? we could wear them while we are driving!!!

Mar 24th, 2005, 05:34 AM	#37 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:39 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Yeah #5, I think there might have been a few others with this seller, so I'll see if there's any cheaper starting options. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Mar 24th, 2005, 05:36 AM	#38 (permalink)
Tit Still kickin' along Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:39 AM Posts: 3,087 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf Yeah #5, I think there might have been a few others with this seller, so I'll see if there's any cheaper starting options. Righto....I trust ya....even more than I trust myself when it comes to my wallet...

Mar 24th, 2005, 05:38 AM	#39 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:39 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	YAY, go us! Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Mar 24th, 2005, 10:41 AM	#40 (permalink)
TeeBee7 ♥peace&love♥ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Annandale, Sydney Local Time: 06:39 AM Posts: 1,990 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf Here's some eBay options ... digitech any good? I reckon #5 looks the goods ... anyone? That's the one I just got, haven't used it in anger yet, but it seems fine! TOM

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