Truckies radio info
UHF Inputs to Repeaters : are Channels 31 to 38 the Outputs are 1 to 8
It makes me laugh how Truckies complain about people interfering with their conversations on Channels 31 to 38 it is about time they were set straight about the Inputs to the Repeaters. So I will start that the Outputs to the Repeaters are 1 to 8 and the Input to those Repeaters are 31 to 38 so therefore the Truckies are actually interfering with the Input to those Repeaters and they are committing a Federal offense so maybe if they all took the time to go to the AMCA web site and look up and understand the use of a CB Radio they may not cause the interference they are !
And as a CB operator and the holder of a Amateur Licence another concern is the use of Channel 35 which is the Input to the Emergency Channel and Truckies repeatably use this Channel at a great risk to the Public in a situation of an emergency that may arise.
ACMA Information can be obtain from the link below:
http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_1265#compliance
Use of citizen band radio repeater stations
Under the class licence system, CB radio stations may operate through a CB repeater station in the UHF band.
Because UHF CB repeater stations are usually located at hilltop radiocommunication sites, their frequencies are co-ordinated with the frequencies of other radiocommunications services to prevent interference. They are required to be covered under separate apparatus licences, not a class licence.
When in range of a repeater station, CB operators must only use the repeater’s assigned channels for the purpose of operating through that repeater.
Channels 1 to 8 are designated as repeater output channels, with channels 31 to 38 the corresponding designated repeater input channels. For example, a repeater that transmits on Channel 1 will always receive on Channel 31. When operated in duplex/repeater mode, the CB radio automatically selects corresponding transmit/receive frequencies.
Repeater channels may be used for single frequency communications where they are not used in the locality for repeaters. Channels 5 and 35, however, are dedicated for emergency communications only.Milly SYD 07 CB Operator : )
October 15th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
It is true!! Day upon day we get the same thing happening. We often ask nicely and explain that channels 31 to 38 are channels that are inputs but sometimes you get the cowboy that doesn’t care.
Well done Milly SYD
October 16th, 2009 at 11:35 am
You have a fair point, however maybe don’t start it with, “it makes me laugh how truckies complain” !!!
Your publishing an article in a truckie paper, and open with an insult, then wonder why some wont listen to you….
October 24th, 2009 at 8:33 am
I wrote it “makes me laugh how Truckies complain” because it does
Recently an article was read out to me on SYD07 from a Magazine that a Truck Driver was complaining about people time and time again interfering with his conversations on channels 35 to 38
And I have explained it to many of Truck Drivers over the year from some only to be abused me with foul language and others are very nice and come to channel 7 as they enjoy the conversation and participate.
What I don’t understand is how can people operate their CB Radios and not understand the rules however they all understand what Channel 40 is don’t they, however when it comes to interfering with the Repeaters or the Emergency Channel they don’t know
So if a Truck runs off the road, “don’t they even know they can call for help on Channel 5″ like this is a very important piece of information for them to know “don’t you think”
There are many People that give up their spare time to “stand by” to report any emergencies and they do save many lives. However how many have been lost because of interference from a Truck Driver having a chat on the INPUT Channel 35 ?
I think every Truck Drive should have instructions given to them with clear understanding don’t YOU think ?
And maybe they should take the time to listen, because it may just save a life !