Australian UHF CB Radio Channels

Effective communications with others whether camping, hiking, four-wheel driving or touring can certainly enhance the experience, prevent people getting lost and avert an emergency. For emergencies, effective communications has the very real implications to resolve an emergency, prevent or reduce harm and even save lives.

Channel Functions

CHANNEL NUMBER

CHANNEL USE

5 & 35

Use only in ermergencies - Heavy fines apply for mis-use.

9 Open for general use

10 4WD clubs, convoys in national parks etc

11 - 12

Calling channel to locate each other / friends, to establish initial contact and choose another channel.

12 - 17

Open for general use

18 Caravan & campers convoy

19 - 21

Open for general use

22 & 23

Telemetry only, for signelling and robots.

24 - 28

Open for general use

26 - 29

Transport between Brisbane and Sydnes, Pacific Highway / Motorway and Bruce Highway (NSW / QLD).

30 Local Broadcast for Rural Fire Service (RFS) etc.

39 Open for general use

40 Truckers, oversized vehicales and transport, road safety.

49 - 60

Open for general use

61 - 63

Guard channels - not available for use.

64 - 70

Open for general use

79 & 80

Open for general use

1 - 8

DUPLEX OPERATION CHANNELS

31 - 38

To extend communications if Local Repeater is in the area.

41 - 48

Up to 60 to 70 kilometres.

5 & 35

Repeater output / input.