UHF CB Radio 10 Tips

UHF CB Radio 10 Tips, this video has some much requested information about general use of UHF CB Radios when hitting the tracks and trails.

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[AussieKnivesAndStuff]

Good video mate, here are a few more important tips:
1) Press the talk button and wait 1/2 a second before you talk, so the first word of your conversations is not cut off.
2) If you have a lot to say, only talk for about 15 seconds max, than take a 2 or 3 second break before continuing to talk. This allows someone to cut in, in an emergency.
3) Learn the phonetic alphabet, or have it on a laminated card near the radio.

[simonclemence]

In Victoria Police we were taught to hold the microphone next to your mouth but facing sideways not front on. This side on placement means you have close and full voice volume without the muffle and interference of your own breath. Also wait one second after you push the talk button before you talk or you'll 'clip' the start of your conversation.

[muzzaball]

Over AND out is the worst thing to say and just shows everyone that you are a beginner, well certainly if you moved up into HF or professional comms. Over is what you say at the end of your current trans, during a conversation, and out is what you say when you are signing off. As far as UHF with the boys in a convoy - no one really cares lol. Thanks for an entertaining video Ronny. Cheers mate.

[-Awareness]

Duplex mode is very important if you’re stuck by yourself in the bush and need to get an emergency call out... i speak from experience...

[middo]

Just thought i'd point out that you got "over and out" wrong.
I'm a pilot and part of my licensing is a radio telephony operators license.
"over" means (i have finished talking and am waiting on a response)
"out" means (i have finished talking and I'm not waiting on a response) or (i'v left the conversation)
so "over and out" is a conflicting statement.

[johnperz]

Don't know about Australia, but here in the US, many CBs can receive broadcasts from our National Weather Service, including emergency alerts such as flash flooding and tornadoes. I personally think that's a feature every buyer should look for

[ceriops]

All great tips. Just for your knowledge. "Over and out" is often misused, it should be "over", or "out". Keep up the good work Ronny

[tonydawnwright]

Hi Ronny, great videos, love your camping vids. A great tip to for everyone, when out bush, in an emergency situation, utilise duplex function as this will provide (as mentioned in vid) additional range and pick up farmers and mines etc, to seek help.

[radiojared]

Among other problems with this video, holding your radio higher does not have the same effect as switching to a longer antenna. Height does help, but when dealing with antennas the difference is in the gain produced by how long the antenna is compared to the wavelength of the frequency that you are tx'ing on.

[brucehutchings]

Do not use "over and out" its either over or it is out.
Over means I have finished what I need to say I await you response
Out means I have finished communication no need for a response.

[puzzlecraft]

FUN FACT Did you know: A vehicle mounted antenna transmits from the centre of the antenna not the top -thin antenna are for line of site/range -thick antenna are for hills and 4wd tracks where you dont need range but you need comunictation over a track or hill.

[dannybarnes]

Very nicely done. Located here in South Carolina and a former LEO. If you would like some other codes, please let me know. Law Enforcement uses some of the same 10 codes. Can get rather interesting at times. Checking to see if we use UHF CB radios here in the states. This was the first I have heard of these.

[Ken]

We say breaker then the channel we're on. Breaker 1-9 only applies to channel 19. Usually it's just shortened to just break though. Break 1-9, break 4-0, break 2-6, etc.

[electropad]

Wish this video was around when I first got my uhf radios. Very very useful video!

[izegrimcreations]

"Over and out" has always bugged me when used in the same sentence. "Over" means you're done talking and you expect a response. "Out" means you're done talking and you're not expecting a response. You really shouldn't use both at the same time.

[Wheelabarraback]

Very well presented ! Don’t forget never transmit on the repeater inputs . You may not know you are in range of a repeater and you will cause a lot of interference to those who use them. Channels 31-38 and 71-78: Duplex channels (input).
05/35 is emergency.
The higher gain of the antenna is good for open country. Low gain is best for mountainous country.
Breaker 19 is an American radio slang term for their 27meg call channel . Channel 19 .

[OutandAboutwithTrev]

Great with your tip about Duplex use, Don't use channel 1 to 8 but the most important thing is don't use the channels, 31 to 38 as these are input channels. Many times people using these channels are heard on the repeaters but no-one can tell them their conversation is being heard all over the place. Nice video though mate....I've use HF / UHF radios for years and still use em.

[SALTYCOMBATDIVER-ExInstructor]

like always, outfreakingstanding! Only things I have to say is you can do long distances on lower output but things need to be ideal (good terrain which typically equates to elevation coupled with little to no interference). I have made perfectly intelligible transmissions/receptions over several miles in the US Rockies. Another thing is duplex isn't limited to obscure towers, my rig is also capable of functioning as a repeater for the purpose of emergency communications network. Despite those two things, definitely a better job addressing this issue than I could do. Great Job!

[mrdilligaf]

Not a expert here but bit of experience with HF and UHF. My favourite radio would have to be a GME and second best Uniden. Both well made quality units, a little dearer but very reliable. Don't buy one of the cheaper brands below the price of these as there seems to be a lot of problems with them from people who have bought them. Just make sure it's a quality brand radio!!!Buy a good aerial. The radio will only ever be as good as the aeriel you use. A good "all round" aeriel is usually about 6 - 7db gain. Good video and enjoyed watching!!!!

[jhutch]

I also wanted to add that in the air, or at sea, when calling out a life and death problem people will call out a MAYDAY. When needed non life threatening assistance they will call out PAN PAN in the air, or PON PON at sea. When a land radio operator is needing immediate assistance he or she will call out BREAK BREAK. Save the BREAK stuff for emergencies. If you want to create a pause in another's communications then just call out STATION.