UHF Channels Guide - Just thought people might be interested
UHF Channels Guide
1 to 8 - These channels, which are established by law, can be used when sending a signal to a repeater
which will help increase the communication distance
5 - This channel, which is established by law, can be used by anyone but only in an emergency situation
9 - Used for conversations
10 - Used by 4WD enthusiasts, clubs, convoys and in national parks
11 - Calling channel. This channel, which is established by law, is used to call or locate another station.
Parties will then switch to another channel to continue with their conversation
12 to 17 - Used for conversations
18 - Holiday maker’s communication channel (e.g. when in a convoy)
19 to 21 - Used for conversations
22 and 23 - These two channels are used for data transmissions and are established by law. Voice
transmissions are NOT allowed on these two channels
24 to 28 - Used for conversations
29 - Highway Communications which are mainly used by truck drivers and other highway users primarily
on the Pacific Hwy (NSW) & Bruce Hwy (Qld)
30 - Used for conversations
31 to 38 - These channels, which are established by law, are received by a repeater and retransmitted
on channels 1 to 8 to help increase the communication distance. Do not use
39 - Used for conversations
40 - Highway Communications which are mainly used by truck drivers and other highway users
