Codan X2 SSB Radio

Greetings

I suggest you go here VKS737 HF radio network if have not already been there.

I suspect the codan you mention may be an early model and not really suitable unless you are an experienced HF user.

For your reference new HF (100 watts PEP) radios for vehicle use are between AUS$3500.00 and AUS$4000.00. This includes and auto tune HF antenna.

Regards

Paul

HI Reto, Maybe a Sat phone may be better but i'm definately no expert. i hope you are going to communicate with the forum here when youare on you trip. I hope you have a memorable time here. Michael

Also take an EPIRB on 121.5/243MHz. These cost $250 Aus and fit in your shirt pocket.

Just in case all else fails. Every year several people die in the outback because no-one knew they were lost/bogged/injured etc.

VERY cheap insurance.

Which city are you leaving from ?

Mike

Hi Reto. The Codan X2 is suitable for emergency communications if it's fitted with the 737 frequencies. However the aerial and power supply are useless for travelling.
The ideal comms setup is a HF tranceiver (you'll be able to chat to other travellers , find out track and weather conditions etc ), a satphone for contacting specific organizations in an emergency (usually faster and more reliable than HF) and an EPIRB if everything else fails :)

As an absolute minimum get an EPIRB.

It's a great country but it can bite.
Have a wonderful trip.