UHF and Codan NGT

Thanks Alastair I would have hoped my supplier knew this when I requested, but obviously not.

Cheers
Dave

The 3031 Crosspatch doesn't give the NGT VHF/UHF capabilities. It is a simple patch that lets you use your handheld UHF to access the NGT while away from the vehicle. Could be a handy addition for some. You still need a separate UHF transceiver be it fixed or handheld.

Per the Codan site ...
"Codan’s leading edge 3031 crosspatch is an effective and affordable solution to extend a VHF/UHF network’s reach beyond the horizon. By connecting the 3031 Crosspatch to a Codan NGT transceiver, you can carry ‘HF on your belt’ while you’re away from a base or vehicle using a VHF/UHF handset."

Isn't that what Pinko said?

No. The original poster was led to believe that his NGT would give him access to the UHF network. In other words he assumed that he wouldn't need to get a separate UHF transceiver, but would be able to communicate with other UHF users (trucks other road users etc) just using his NGT.
What the 3031 Crosspatch does is give him access to the HF network while away from his vehicle - using a UHF handheld. Of course if he has a UHF handheld then he can use it to access the UHF network anyway, taking into consideration the distance limitations of the typical handheld UHF.

Thanks

Thats fine ... It is a shame that whoever sold him the NGT didn't explain all this to him in the first place.

Thanks for the insight all and yes it is a shame as what I asked for was to be able to communicate to UHF as well as HF. Interestingly the supplier has not returned my emails however the invoice states it has EB-1 Advanced Pack installed.