Bad Language (swearing) on UHF

[Simmo67 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Simmo67]

Hi guys - Ive done a search and I am pretty sure this topic is not covered.

I've got a cheap set of Digitalk handheld UHF's which are great for bushwalking/general campsite stuff. I would like to "invest" in a decent UHF base unit for the Prado :P but the bad language (swearing) that is sometimes heard upsets the wife - particularly if the kids are in the car ops:

Personally, bad language does not offend me, but I don't want to spend lots of money on a base unit if I have to turn it off all the time

From what I can make out - the foul language mostly pops up in the cities/towns or on the highways - not so much from campers/4WDers enjoying themselves :?:

Just thought I would throw this out there for any comments/suggestions/advice.

regards

[Signature035 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Signature035]

Hi Simmo67,

The language occurs on the call channels, particularly CH 1 (here in Syd) its really concerning (its not just the language, its the topics) and the wife won't have the UHF on scan when the kids are in the car.
I primarily use it when travelling with friends, then we adopt a channel and all sit on that channel (either 18 or 28 ). I also have a sticker on the back of the Camper (UHF CH18) so when I am travelling if someone wants to, or needs to they can call me up.
Also great when the kids want to go for a bit of a wander, I also have a couple of handhelds, great insurance.
My thoughts.
PS I have a GME 3440.

[Yota Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Yota]

Mount an extension speaker above the drivers door, at ear height. That way you can have the volume turned right down while listening to the road(truckies) channel.

[jeff s Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close jeff s]

Yep, you get that unfortunately.

You wont get it on an organised 4X4 trip with friends, but you will get it around town on scan, or on truck channels.

But you will learn many things from gynacological terms to ummm gynacology... :?

Mine doesnt turn on in the car till we are with a group on a particular channel, but even then you may need to change up or down if you drive into someone elses range who uses colourful language.
or if on a cross country jaunt I will be either on 40 (truck) or 18? (caravan), just to here road reports etc, (blue lights)
but only on the open road.
most times if it is colourful it will pass with a pair of trucks going the other way.

Must say tho, when on 40 and away from cities, they are pretty good. You even get an incite to the way they respond to/ respect other road users. If you take on some of the learning you can get from a professional driver, you can notice bad drivers. you can be a better (read more aware) driver.. and the road users start to fall into catagories. from sensible to down right reckless.
EG. if you are about to line up a truck on a gravel road you can just call on the UHF. he will most likely give you the go ahead and even make it easier for you.
Case in point. We were going south on the strezeleki track SA. caught up to a truck coming from moomba gas. The road is made from fist sized rocks that like to jump up and it throws dust up to form a blinding wall. 1 call and he obliged."White tanker heading south from moomba, mind if we pass?" And in a way i did not expect. the wind was blowing left to right, making visibility very poor on the usual over taking side, He mentioned this so moved his truck to the right to leave a clear sight down the left,(wrong) side of the road. perfect vision and in the circumstances was greatly appreciated. After I cleared his from bumper, he moved back in. No one had to drive blind. It opened my eyes..
In a remote areas, actions like this could mean the difference between a trouble free trip and potental disasters. Hats off to him.
They do know things other than swear words...




Jeff.

[MTpockets Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close MTpockets]

I agree with the bad language, but like most of you I only use the radio when with my club or friends. Sometimes scan channel 4o for traffic updates from truckies.
I have the remote speaker and mine is set in my headrest (between seat and headrest) sits there nicely, and I am the only one who hears it, and if the wife needs to hear it I move the speaker to the section where the drink holders are in the console.
Works for me :wink:

[Simmo67 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Simmo67]

Bad Language on UHF

Thanks for all your responses out there.



I suppose UHF is a bit like some of these forums. We need selective hearing sometimes or we may get upset :shock:

[Yota Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Yota]

I use the small rectangular speaker from GME, its alot clearer than any built in speaker and can be heard clearly at a lower volume. A cheap speaker may be crackly and harder to hear.

[MTpockets Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close MTpockets]

yep thats the one 8)

[Simmo67 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Simmo67]

Bad Language

I guess I'll get a base unit then.







and 3 sets of ear muffs