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Repeaters
– a repeater system consists of a linked
transmitter/receiver combination installed in a
prominent location. The repeater is designed to
receive signals on a designated channel and
re-transmit them on another channel. Repeaters
are normally located on hills, mountains or tall
buildings.
SSB
– single sideband comes in three modes AM, USB
(upper side band) and LSB (lower side band).
The SSB is better for long distances and/or when
signals are weak as power is directed to one
sideband and the radiated power is increased.
Selcall
– this stands for selective calling to
selectively call a friend over the air. The
transceiver is factory programmed with its own
unique Selcall Identification Number (Ident).
This number identifies your radio from others in
your area. So you need to make your Ident known
to anyone who may need to call you with
Selcall. When your Ident number is called your
transceiver will beep to alert you.
Radphone
– or ‘radio telephone’ is where a connection is
made with the public telephone network from a
base station you call over a suitably equipped
HF radio. A service fee and call costs apply. A
selcall is made to the provider’s base station,
then key in the telephone number on the radio
interface
and commence the call when answered.
Conversations are not private.
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Related
Articles:
CB &
UHF Communication
What is the difference, and which is the best
suited to you. Contains a list of the
recommended channels, including emergency
channels.
HF
Radio
Information on HF Radios, their use in the
ouback for emergencies and how they can link to
the landline and mobile telephone networks.
Hand Held / Portable UHF
CB
Hand held
communications can be useful for caravanners to
assist in parking their rigs.
They are also useful for camping,
trekking, fishing and sporting events.
Public Telephones and
Phone Cards
Is
it safe and practical to use public telephones
or phone cards whilst travelling?
Internet Cafés & Wireless Internet via Laptops
What is available to travellers on the road to
provide internet access and email communication.
Contains information on all options.
Mobile Phone Connection
Choosing the right mobile is important to enable
you to "stay in touch" whilst travelling.
CDMA, 3G, Next G? Which is the best one?
Satellite Phones
Do you
need a one? How do they work? Can you hire
a Satellite phones? Are Satellite phones
expensive?
Distress Beacons and EPIRBS
What is an EPIRB? When do you need to
carry an EPIRB?
Also see:
Best Tow Vehicle
Different Types of Caravans
Hitches, Anti-Sway Bars & Chains
Fifth Wheelers
Caravan Reversing
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