Should Pradopoint members have a particular UHF channel

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

Hi guys,
I've read a few threads on UHF channels, and I know Channel 5 is the emergency channel, Channel 40 is the truckie (highway) channel etc, and certain channels are designated for convoys or conversations etc.....

Just wondering has Pradopoint got a nominated working channel for our trips/convoys or does it just depend on who is running the trip and other local issues?

I was thinking if it's practical we should have a designated pradopoint channel to make it easier to find each other? I was recently out at Ophir trying to find a local 4WD gathering and I had to call up on several channels until I stumbled upon the right channel. It was easy enough I suppose but would have been easier if I knew what channel they were on. I guess a decent briefing/info before any trip goes a long way.....

Just thought I would throw this out there for comment..... :roll:

[leachy_9 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close leachy_9]

Pradopoint WA usually uses channel 16.

Leachy

[Damien Parker Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Damien Parker]

We tend to use 16 or 17

[lc120_man Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close lc120_man]

http://www.campertrailers.org/ use channel 18, LCOOL uses 26
Channel 10 gets used by 4wds...


UHF CHANNEL GUIDE


Channels:

Channels 1 to 8 (and 31 to 38 ) are for repeaters. (these are sometimes called DUPLEX use)
Each repeater needs a pair of channels to work.

When on channel 1 repeater, channel 31 is also used up, 2 uses 32 – and 3 uses 33 – etc.
Avoid channels 31 to 38 for general use. If you are within range of a repeater, your voice could exceed 10,000sq km coverage and that repeater, could be made unusable – without your knowledge.

For general travelling use, we suggest the Repeater (REP) or Duplex (DUP) function be programmed permanently ‘ON’ at all times on channels 1 to 8.
Please avoid transmitting on all the above channels – unless you choose to access a repeater.

Calling channel 11 (allocated in law)
This channel is used to call another user who may be listening on the call channel (such as a friend). After contact you must move to another channel.
Most country operators sit on other general use channels. Scanning all channels is more useful to find these other operators.

Channels 22 & 23 are signalling and telemetry channels only. No voice is allowed. (allocated in law)

Channel 40 is used by highway vehicles and trucks. (firmly established by tradition)

Channel 18 is used by caravans and campers. (by courteous agreement)

Channel 10 is for 4WDrivers which is becoming more popular and is recommended officially in national parks. (by courteous agreement)

Channel 5 is for emergency repeaters (allocated in law)
(For locations please ask for a repeater list)

For other regions, scanning all channels is a far more effective way of locating other UHF users in an emergency.

General use channels are therefore 9 12 17 19 to 21 24 to 30 and 39.

Please note that major cities often have one channel that attracts rude and inconsiderate people but please do not judge your new UHF radio by these people.

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

i normally hang around on 14.

most qld trips we've either used 14 or 15 depend on traffic.

7 is the colourful channel in bris...

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

theres not enough of us in far north to use a particular channel!

joey

[djolsen4wdtours Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close djolsen4wdtours]

I recommend the use of channel 10 on single track stuff. This is the standard in the Simpson and other areas.

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

You will also find that channel 29 is used by trucks on the Pacific Hwy between Sydney & Brisbane

[lc120_man Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close lc120_man]

Re: Should Pradopoint members have a particular UHF channel

With PP GTG coming really soon, it's time to decide on the OFFICIAL PradoPoint UHF CHANNEL :!:
I would sugget using high numberred channels between 24-30 as they are seem free more often than the low numbered ones.. (At least down here in Vic)

I'll create a poll to make things easier.

[Snaga Wishing I was lost Find all posts View Profile Close Snaga]

Re: Should Pradopoint members have a particular UHF channel

With PP GTG coming really soon, it's time to decide on the OFFICIAL PradoPoint UHF CHANNEL :!:
I would sugget using high numberred channels between 24-30 as they are seem free more often than the low numbered ones.. (At least down here in Vic)

I'll create a poll to make things easier.

Doh!! Just read this after replying to your poll thread ops:

[Snaga Wishing I was lost Find all posts View Profile Close Snaga]

Re: Should Pradopoint members have a particular UHF channel

Calling channel 11 (allocated in law)
This channel is used to call another user who may be listening on the call channel (such as a friend). After contact you must move to another channel.

If only channel 11 was respected as a calling channel like it used to be... I would leave the radio on that channel all the time so in the event I did see a Prado with a PP sticker I could make a quick call and have a chat.
Trouble is farmers and work sites seem to think it's fair game for general use.
Last time I went to LCMP (for Xmas) the council road works lolly pop men were using ch 11 to communicate their traffic control on :evil:

Us QLD'ers have been using ch 15 but that's not on the list

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

Re: Should Pradopoint members have a particular UHF channel

Perhaps our Alice PP'ers can suggest a relatively clear range. Whatever we choose in QLD or VIC or ... may not be a good choice for in and around Alice. Each state/town seems to have its own quirky behaviour re channel use.

LFaR.

[Grey Nomad Member Find all posts View Profile Close Grey Nomad]

Re: Should Pradopoint members have a particular UHF channel

Hi all

To complete lc_120man's UHF channel listing, the CMCA (Motorhomers) have agreed to use channel 20 just like caravanners have agreed to use channel 18. So it may be a good idea to cross that one off the list as well.

Cheers - John

[lc120_man Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close lc120_man]

Re: Should Pradopoint members have a particular UHF channel

Perhaps our Alice PP'ers can suggest a relatively clear range. Whatever we choose in QLD or VIC or ... may not be a good choice for in and around Alice. Each state/town seems to have its own quirky behaviour re channel use.

LFaR.

The whole idea of the designated chanel is that PP people can contact each other easy enough. I.e If I am driving towards PP Meeting place and
happens to see PP sticker I might wan't try to chat to fellow PradoPointer on UHF, so the official chanell is the first one you woulld typicaly use to try estabilish contact...
Even if there are interference from other users on particular UHF channel you can always switch to next availble free channel, while still monitoring
the designated channel if you are expecting someone to join your group.

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

Re: Should Pradopoint members have a particular UHF channel

Perhaps our Alice PP'ers can suggest a relatively clear range. Whatever we choose in QLD or VIC or ... may not be a good choice for in and around Alice. Each state/town seems to have its own quirky behaviour re channel use.

LFaR.

The whole idea of the designated chanel is that PP people can contact each other easy enough. I.e If I am driving towards PP Meeting place and
happens to see PP sticker I might wan't try to chat to fellow PradoPointer on UHF, so the official chanell is the first one you woulld typicaly use to try estabilish contact...
Even if there are interference from other users on particular UHF channel you can always switch to next availble free channel, while still monitoring
the designated channel if you are expecting someone to join your group.

Hi Stan,

Yep, I understand the need to identify a channel. It just seems odd to me that folk with no prior knowledge of UHF-use in Alice should be voting. Not that I understand the idea of voting for a channel anyway. If a local says use channel X, then what is there to vote about... it's just a channel .

The vote is running and I will keenly await an outcome. .

Cheers,
LFaR.