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Originally Posted by TheInterceptor
I have read about the web and some sites say the same. Im going to be fitting a 27mhz AM SSB radio to my vehicles, some mates of mine said they will too as we have use for it (not because the internet says so).
I have the right antenna on its way and access to a SWR meter...so it'll work mint 
UHF simply does not have the range. Apparently theres a local repeater (in town), and another one two towns up, but still the airwaves remain quiet (except the odd passer by on weekends). Even with the addition of a 5ft antenna.
Can always use both anyway...27mhz for car to car + long distance and UHF ch40 for highway use.
Only yesterday on UHF ch40 i received a warning for an undercover cop rolling down the highway in none other than a Prado (first UC ive ever seen in such a vehicle).. it does have its occasional merits!
Ill just see how it goes anyway. |
UHF will always kill 27meg for range, so long as there's nothing interupting the signal, like hills
On the flats UHF can be heard from Truck to Truck for up to 30kms.