uhf radios

Submitted: Sunday, Oct 03, 2004 at 16:20

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I am planning to go to chambers pillar area and also plenty highway will my uhf radio be sufficient?

Reply By: Member - AndrewPatrol - Sunday, Oct 03, 2004 at 16:57

Sunday, Oct 03, 2004 at 16:57

If on your own, probably not (even in a group its not). Cosider hiring a satphone or HF radio. Don't forget your responsibility to your family members if the unforseen happens. Its starting to get very warm up there so also take plenty of water. Check the menu's on this site for more info.

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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Sunday, Oct 03, 2004 at 17:18

Sunday, Oct 03, 2004 at 17:18

Sus out the archives, theres about a trillion threads on radios and remote travel

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Reply By: Member - Stillthinkinaboutit - Sunday, Oct 03, 2004 at 18:25

Sunday, Oct 03, 2004 at 18:25

Your UHF will be fine on the Plenty Highway and Chambers Pillar.
Lots of travellers in both of these areas. If camping at Chambers Pillar, get in early, the camping area can fill up pretty quickly.

Regards,
Mark

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Follow Up By: Phil G - Sunday, Oct 03, 2004 at 21:22

Sunday, Oct 03, 2004 at 21:22

I agree with Mark - don't need HF or satphone on those two tracks.

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Follow Up By: Member - Cocka - Sunday, Oct 03, 2004 at 21:41

Sunday, Oct 03, 2004 at 21:41

I reacon UHF is fine but know how to use it and it's limitations, and know the repeater stations in the area, it's a big help and extra precaution. There's a list of them here on this site.
Don't go there in the heat of summer though, it'll cook your brain + the vehicle.
The Plentys an Ok rough road, the track into Chambers has lots steep short sandhills - watch oncoming traffic on the ridges.
Make sure the waters topped up, you'll be ok if you take it easy.

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