RV FEATURE
The unit is attached to the transmission tunnel
on the passenger side of our Land Cruiser with
the hand piece attached to the dash between
the stereo headset and the glovebox. It is
hardwired into the electrical system. The aerial
is located on the front left of the bull bar and
out of direct sight of the driver.
CHANNEL 40
We keep our use to a minimum. I don’t have the
set on during non-towing periods, but as soon
as I hitch up and hit the road, the set is turned
on and generally tuned in to channel 40, the
truck channel. I want to be in touch with these
guys as soon as I see them on outback roads.
A friendly call-up to let them know what you
intend to do helps these professional drivers
through their day without having to worry
about ‘another bloody caravanner’. I also want
to communicate with wide-load escorts, so
channel 40 is the one.
On channel 40, call the truck driver up and
let him know that you see him and wish to
overtake when it’s safe. After the manoeuvre,
thank the driver.
When a driver wants to overtake you, it’s
important to maintain your current speed
without slowing down until he is overtaking you.
CHANNEL 18
Channel 18 is generally the caravanning channel.
Remember that there are potentially a lot of
people listening to your conversation so it might
be a good idea to go up or down a channel for a
private conversation.
It is also important when using channel 18 to
keep conversations to a minimum because there
may be other users who have more important
things to get out there. Besides, no one wants
to know what you had for dinner last night.
CHANNELS 5 AND 35
Channels 5 and 35 are for emergency use only
– do not use these channels.
KIDS
Supervision of children is needed when they
are using a UHF radio. Undesirables in the
community can hear their conversations and
also talk freely to the children as well.
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