UHF radio channels

Submitted: Sunday, Jun 06, 2010 at 20:08

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UHF Radio

If you are considering a trip into Australia’s vast outback, then a UHF Radio is an important communications device to have. Besides the entertainment value, such as chatting with other travellers,

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Could someone tell me what UHF channels the NT and western qld road train drivers use. Just wanted to know so that when I see one closing from behind on a narrow road, I can inform the driver of my intention to pull over to let him pass safely.
Thanks Jon

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Reply By: Member - GREENDOG - Sunday, Jun 06, 2010 at 20:13

Sunday, Jun 06, 2010 at 20:13

CH 40 is the truckies channel.cheers GREENDOG

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Follow Up By: happytravelers - Sunday, Jun 06, 2010 at 20:42

Sunday, Jun 06, 2010 at 20:42

Thank you
Jon

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Reply By: Member - Doug T (NT) - Monday, Jun 07, 2010 at 08:39

Monday, Jun 07, 2010 at 08:39

happytravelers
Have a read of this link, you will gain some good info from it.

Heavy Vehicle Road Courtesy

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Follow Up By: Member - Doug T (NT) - Monday, Jun 07, 2010 at 08:45

Monday, Jun 07, 2010 at 08:45

And I might add...Don't wait until the truck has caught up to you before you apply the brakes to pull over, I have had cases where this has happened and for some unknown reason they seem to do this when there's an oncoming vehicle , that results in the truck also having to almost come to a stop, plan ahead and enjoy your caravaning.

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Follow Up By: MEMBER - Darian, SA - Monday, Jun 07, 2010 at 09:43

Monday, Jun 07, 2010 at 09:43

Agreed Doug - getting off the road really early lets you pick a good spot, and if there is a breeze, you can pick the dust free side of the road (avoiding use of the word Dusty, out of respect :-o)

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