Can a 27Mhz CB Radio talk to a UHF set?

No. Totally different frequency bands.

No,cheers GREENDOG

There are two types of CB radios in Australia - 27MHz AM/SSB and 477MHz FM - both having 40 channels.

But they're on totally different bands and there is now way to talk between them.

Virtually everyone uses UHF these days. The sound quality is much better and you can talk long distances use repeaters on hilltops.

I think Uniden made one model that allowed you to talk on either band.

Shaggydog

Just wait a tick. The 27Mhz HF set may be worth hanging on to. We (the family) just recently put them back into our cars (two sons and ours). We got sick and tired of losing comms in the hills and over long distances. Yes You can get comms for long distances on UHF using repeaters. BUT How many repeaters are there in the Simpson. UHF is good for close comms but its not reliable over distances. Only reliable if you can "see" the other car.

Are you like us? Travel mainly with just a few friends or relatives, then see what they have and it may be advantageous to put it in your car.

UHF is a bit of a must because most including truckies and farmers do have it and you can even break in on one of those colourful language conversations if you need help.

Sound quality is a combination of both the radio quality and mode used. AM can be quite good but it is more susceptible to static and interference from storms and bad spark leads. FM is excellent and can handle storms and bad spark plugs heaps easier. SSB is the worst but it will allow you to communicate over a much greater distance than the other two modes.

Phil