I see a lot of Aussie Land Cruisers running this style of antenna. Is this basically their version of a CB radio or something totally different?
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It's the oz version of GMRS we have in the the US. Limited to 5W and basically UHF CB. Being UHF it has rather limited range.
The antenna for UHF 5W are quite nutty looking given the low power. I guess they need to 'look the part' on the roobar
Overpriced for what it all is. Getting a HAM license and having that in a group or family group is cheaper and considerably better.
On my oz patrol I run a yaesu 7900 and have my antenna spring mounted NMO on the roof rack. With 50W and reasonable height, it makes a great base station radio when camped and don't need to stare at an antenna bouncing around in my field of vision all the time.
cheers,
george.
The antenna for UHF 5W are quite nutty looking given the low power. I guess they need to 'look the part' on the roobar
ZCG ZN3-77-11 Heavy Duty 6.6dBi UHF CB Black Bullbar Antenna
ZCG Scalar Heavy Duty 6 6dBi UHF CB Antenna Ultra Durable Copper Element Design Full UHF 477MHz 80 channel radio band Quick removable whip interchangable Ground independent no metal ground plane is necessary Full copper radiator design 100 Australian made
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Overpriced for what it all is. Getting a HAM license and having that in a group or family group is cheaper and considerably better.
On my oz patrol I run a yaesu 7900 and have my antenna spring mounted NMO on the roof rack. With 50W and reasonable height, it makes a great base station radio when camped and don't need to stare at an antenna bouncing around in my field of vision all the time.
cheers,
george.
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Thanks for the information.It's the oz version of GMRS we have in the the US. Limited to 5W and basically UHF CB. Being UHF it has rather limited range.
The antenna for UHF 5W are quite nutty looking given the low power. I guess they need to 'look the part' on the roobar
ZCG ZN3-77-11 Heavy Duty 6.6dBi UHF CB Black Bullbar Antenna
ZCG Scalar Heavy Duty 6 6dBi UHF CB Antenna Ultra Durable Copper Element Design Full UHF 477MHz 80 channel radio band Quick removable whip interchangable Ground independent no metal ground plane is necessary Full copper radiator design 100 Australian madewww.prestigecom.net.au
Overpriced for what it all is. Getting a HAM license and having that in a group or family group is cheaper and considerably better.
On my oz patrol I run a yaesu 7900 and have my antenna spring mounted NMO on the roof rack. With 50W and reasonable height, it makes a great base station radio when camped and don't need to stare at an antenna bouncing around in my field of vision all the time.
cheers,
george.
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