Can I still use a 40 channel UHF CB?

40-channel CBs remain legal. CB radio use is widespread, but courtesy and legalities aren’t well known. In February 2017, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) very quietly reversed its decision to make 40-channel UHF radios illegal from June 2017.

What UHF channel do truckers use?

channel 40
Truck drivers traditionally use channel 40 for driver to driver conversations but recently UHF channel 35, which is shared with the emergency frequency in the Wagin zone, has become the frequency of choice for truckie banter.

Are UHF radios legal?

It’s not illegal to use a UHF or CB radio while driving And people are becoming concerned. They needn’t be, the laws around this stuff are pretty clear cut and that is that you can use a UHF or CB radio while driving… as long as you’re still considered to be in proper control of your vehicle.

Are Baofeng radios banned in Australia?

ALL Baofeng Radios Are Illegal To Use In Australia. Most of these radios come in Illegally and are Programmed with Police and other frequencies that interfere with licensed users and Public Safety Radios. These Radios are Dangerous.

Do 40 channel UHF still work?

Both the 40 and 80 channel uhf can work anywhere, including places with little to no infrastructure to transmit the signal.

Which UHF channel should I use?

Users should be aware that UHF CB channels 31 to 38 and 71 to 78 are the ‘input’ channels for repeaters. Users should avoid using these channels to avoid interfering with repeaters. If a repeater is to be used, switch to 1–8 or 41–48 and press the duplex button.

How far can a 5w UHF radio transmit?

Car, Boat, & Other Radios (Mobile & Fixed-Mount)

Average Range Guidelines *
Wattage	Flat Open Terrain (miles)	Suburban Locations (miles)
4 watts (UHF)	4 – 6	2½ – 4½
5 watts (VHF)	4½ – 6	2 – 4
12 watt CB SSB (HF)	8 – 15	5 – 8

What’s the difference between a 40 channel and 80 channel UHF?

Whether you are using the 40 or 80 channel uhf radio, you need to know which channels you can use and what the purpose of each channel is for. The accepted use of the channels are as follows: Channels 9, 12-17, 19-21, 24-28, 30, 39, 49-60, 64-70, 79 and 80: General chat channels, simplex use

How many channels are there on a UHF radio?

The UHF radio occupies the 477MHz band, and in total, possesses 80 channels of communications for various uses. These channels are generally available to the public, but not all channels can be used by anyone for any reason. Significant penalties for misuse of channels may apply.

What’s the price of a portable UHF radio?

Pricing can vary on the features and quality of the product. Handheld uhf radios are portable and range from as little as $40 to over $400, while in car uhf radios can range from $100 to over $600. What to features to look for when choosing your UHF?

Can a 40 channel radio talk to an 80 channel Radio?

An 80 channel UHF can communicate with someone who has a 40 channel UHF (using only the first 40 channels of course), and vice versa. The only issue here is that due to the difference in bandwidths, the person on the 80 channel may sound quiet and be difficult to hear to the person using the 40 channel.

Can I still use a 40 channel UHF CB? 40-channel CBs remain legal. CB radio use is widespread, but courtesy and legalities aren’t well known. In February 2017, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) very quietly reversed its decision to make 40-channel UHF radios illegal from June 2017. What UHF channel do truckers use?…