Handheld UHF Radio

Hand Held / Portable UHF CB

Hand held transceivers are useful for camping, trekking, fishing and sporting events. The antenna is built into the device and modern hand held transceivers now have numerous features.

Such features may include a rechargeable battery packs, charging cradle, 12V car charger, headset, a squelch system which is used to eliminate annoying background noise when there are no signals present, call function, voice activated operation for hand-free use, LCD screen that displays modes of operation.

For caravanners, a handset for the passenger in addition to the vehicle transceiver, is useful for communication when attempting to park your van. It is courtesy to select another channel other than 18 or 40 on which to communicate whilst doing so.

Low powered UHF CB two way radio – 2 klm range in open space with no building interference

High powered UHF CB two way radio – 5 klm range in open space with no building interference.

Some familiar brand names for hand held UHF radio transceivers are GME, Uniden and Icom.

See also:

Different Types of Caravans

Hitches, Anti-Sway Bars & Chains

Fifth Wheelers

Caravan Reversing

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