For the first time, he turned his attention to radios for cars when he was actively corresponding with users of the portal
http://www.drive2.ru/
, where there are always a lot of fans of automotive technology
and autotourists, plus there are often drivers of commercial vehicles. And now I really
I think that buying a walkie-talkie is a very important attribute of the driver's safety and the friendly support of neighbors downstream.
Often walkie-talkies for truckers is the only means of communication on the road, in an emergency. There may be no towers on the track mobile operators, postal stations, as in the 19th century, are more common, but ... . A walkie-talkie for truckers is a more reliable (and inexpensive) means of communication.
Radio frequency for truckers
- 27 135 MHz. This is channel 15. BUT. One important thing to know. The ranged channel is always number 15, but on different models radios, it can be in different grids and have different letters.
On radios Megajet (Megadzhet) and radios Alan (Midland) Channel 15, the truckers' channel is located differently. In order not to be mistaken, check with the seller.
The track can hide its dangers and surprises. For example, in the early 90s, it was generally very dangerous to transport goods on “scows” along deserted roads, and films were made on this topic and paperback books were written. In that difficult and in our no more simple time, the walkie-talkie acted for the trucker as a means of warning of danger and a way of laying the route so that the valuable cargo arrived at its destination safe and sound. And sometimes a weapon no less effective than a shotgun or a pistol.
What kind of walkie-talkie is better to choose for a trucker, so as not to “stuck” with a millionth load on the platform? Let's take a closer look. Walkie-talkies for truckers operate in the civilian frequency range of 27 MHz (exactly - 27, 135 MHz) it is also called the 15th channel of the grid "C". When using a walkie-talkie, the mode is used amplitude modulation. These are the two main conditions for choosing a walkie-talkie for the track. All radio stations of the civilian range or as they are called CBS range (27 MHz) are divided into car radios and portable ones.
For truckers, who are always 2 in the car, it is recommended to have both types. A car walkie-talkie for long-distance communication, it is more powerful, and a walkie-talkie is for communication between drivers when they get off the truck, or as a backup. For communication on the route is used 15 mesh channel"C" in AM mode, or amplitude modulation, so when choosing a walkie-talkie, it is imperative to look at the support for AM mode. It should be added that some car radios only work in FM mode, and such a radio will be useless on the highway. Radios with FM can only be used as taxi radios.
Having settled on a car walkie-talkie as the main walkie-talkie for truckers, some of the most popular models can be distinguished.
Alan 100 Plus car radio very often bought by truckers. The ease of use of this walkie-talkie, small size, and low price are of decisive importance. Suitable for small towns and small distances due to low power.
Car radios Megajet MJ-100, Megajet MJ-200, Megajet MJ-200Plus andMegajet MJ-300- have a power rating twice as high as that of the Alan 100, although the price of these walkie-talkies is not much higher. These models are also quite simple, but in addition they have the ability to work on both European and Russian (-5 kHz) frequency grids. These models of walkie-talkies are very fond of truck drivers for their reliability and simplicity. The radio stations have a non-volatile memory (after turning off the radio, all settings are saved), which is a very convenient feature.
Alan 78 Plus car radio has approximately the same price as the Megajet MJ-300, but slightly higher in power (10 W). You will be especially pleased with the non-volatile memory of the car radio - so you don’t have to mess around with the settings a lot. The number of functions will also satisfy any whim. 400 channels allows you to use this model as a walkie-talkie for a taxi.
Now let's go through portable authorizations. From car / wearable walkie-talkies, we can recommend a CB radio Alan 42. This walkie-talkie can operate on the frequency of truckers and has the most suitable configuration of the attached equipment and complete set. It can be used both as a portable CB radio and as a full-fledged mobile radio station by connecting it to the on-board network through the car's cigarette lighter and connecting an external car antenna to it.
So, you have purchased a MegaJet radio station, installed it in your car. And now the most interesting thing is left for you - to configure it. But how to do that? The method of arbitrary pressing of the buttons will not work. Reading instructions that are replete with scientific radio engineering terms is also not very interesting and takes time. We offer you a short article with practical tips for setting up your radio station:
- The first step is to switch the radio to 240 channel mode. To do this, enter the combination "AM / FM -> ON";
- If you press the buttons incorrectly, you can reset all settings, you need to press "CH9 -> ON" to reset the settings, the screen will display "Reset";
- To switch to the Russian grid, you need to dial the combination "DW / M2-> ON". After that, you can see on the screen that the frequencies end with 0. On the Euro grid, the frequencies end with 5, please note that most often drivers and truckers use the European band grid;
- You can check the radio in this way by turning on, for example, the channel for truckers C15E AM at a frequency of 27.135, where “C” is the grid, “15” is the channel number, “E” is the European band grid, “AM” is amplitude modulation;
- You can set up the antenna yourself. You can install the original antenna or purchase another brand that is compatible with your radio.
To fully configure your radio, in any case, you need to read the instructions or take the help of specialists.
But if you do not want to deal with the manual or you simply do not have time for this, then we suggest using the services of our specialists in setting up and programming radio stations. They will do the job professionally. short time, will give you valuable recommendations and tips for use.
What frequency do truckers operate and what radio station should I buy?What is a car radio for truckers? What is the frequency of truckers on the radio? How to choose the right walkie-talkie for truckers? Such questions are often asked by car enthusiasts who want to buy a car radio, but do not know which car radio model to choose.
So, let's look into this issue. Radio stations for truckers operate in a certain frequency range. This frequency range is called the CB (CB) range (from a combination of the words Citizens band - civilian range). This is the frequency range of 27 MHz. It is used in Russia, Europe and other countries of the world. In the world and in Russia, truckers operate on channel 15 in the 27 MHz frequency range .
What is channel 15 truckers?
This is a specific frequency in the 27 MHz band, which is assigned the channel number 15 in a specific grid(What is a frequency grid will be described below). Depending on the country, the frequency of the trucker channel may vary. In Russia, the frequency of the trucker channel is 27.135 MHz . Exactly at the same frequency they work in many countries of the world. But there are exceptions. In Ukraine, Belarus, Poland and Finland, the frequency is used 27.130 MHz . But this is also channel 15. The frequency offset is only 5 kHz. In almost all countries of the world, the trucker channel operates in the mode AM – amplitude modulation. Usually in a radio station there are two types of modulation AM (amplitude) and FM (frequency). Frequency modulation can be denoted by the Latin letters FM. You don't have to worry about modulation. It's just a way to encode sound so that it can be transmitted using radio waves. Just remember that truckers in Russia use AM modulation. (There is evidence that FM modulation is used beyond the Urals)
Above we wrote that the frequencies of truckers in different countries can be different and shifted by 5 kHz. And the channel is still number 15. If you plan to travel to countries where the frequency of 27.130 MHz is used, then you need to buy a walkie-talkie that has the function of switching 0/5 or in another way they say switching between Russian and European grids. You can just ask the seller if the walkie-talkie has zeros and fives. By analogy with the frequencies 27.130 and 27.135 MHz - "zero" or "five" is the last digit of the frequency.
What is a frequency grid in a radio station?
When you decide to buy a trucker radio station, you will have to deal with such a thing as a "grid". The frequency range of 27 MHz is conditionally divided into groups of frequencies (channels). One such group contains 40 channels (or 40 frequencies). All this is done for ease of use. After all, it is easier to remember the channel number than the frequency. This group of 40 channels is called the "grid". Each grid has a letter name - A, B, C, D, E, etc. up to 10 grids. Sometimes there may be only one grid in the walkie-talkie, and there may be three or more grids. It should be noted that there are models of radio stations in which one grid may contain not 40, but 45 channels. These 5 extra channels are sometimes called "holes". But mostly, in walkie-talkies for truckers in grids of 40 channels.
How to find out in which grid the trucker channel is located?
If there is only one grid in the walkie-talkie, then you should not puzzle over how to find the truckers' channel. You just put channel 15 and go. If the walkie-talkie has a lot of grids, then you will need to find out in which grid on your walkie-talkie the trucker channel is located. It can be grid C, D or E. Each manufacturer marks channels differently and this creates some difficulties for beginners. To keep it simple, ask the salesperson what grid the truckers work on. For example, on the Alan 78 Plus radio it is mesh C, MegaJet MJ-600, MJ-600 Plus is mesh D, on the MegaJet MJ-3031M Turbo radio it is mesh E. Better ask the seller. If you are well versed in technology and the radio has functionality display the frequency and channel, then switch the radio to the frequency display mode and set the desired trucker frequency to 27.135 MHz.
How much do car radios cost?
How much does a walkie-talkie cost in a car? It depends primarily on the manufacturer and the country where they are produced. And it also depends on the quality of the components of a particular model and the number of working functions. The most expensive radio stations are amateur models with an extended number of functions (Ham radio). Most of the features in these walkie-talkies are never used by ordinary users or truck drivers. Their price can be from 12,000 - 15,000 rubles to 30,000 and more. There are simple radios with a minimum of functions. Such models are cheaper, although it is not a fact that they are bad. Their price starts from 3000 r.
Which radio station for truckers to choose?
Below is a list of currently popular models. Among them there are very simple and inexpensive ones, but there are also multifunctional ones with a higher price tag. Amateur walkie-talkies are not represented here.
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These radio stations appeared not very long ago, but have already managed to gain popularity among motorists. Track radio stations are a brand of the VectorCom company and are produced in high-tech production. Each walkie-talkie has a warranty card with a one-year warranty. They break very rarely. Repairs carried out in-house service center. Let's consider Truck radio stations. These walkie-talkies are distinguished by a low price combined with excellent quality.
A person who is little familiar with the rules of civil radio traffic (and generally knows little about the existence of any rules in this area) often does not think at what frequencies, he, as an ordinary citizen Russian Federation can communicate.
These questions come later, when the unpacked walkie-talkie is in our hands and we are trying to figure it out. And it’s good if, trying to figure it out, we don’t tune our walkie-talkies to any waves that come across, starting to test them (here we are talking about walkie-talkies that have technical capability work at special frequencies, if you have a “soap box” that works only at PMR frequencies, you should not worry about tuning or compliance with the law)! The article is dedicated to radio exchange beginners, the same as the author of the article himself, and talks about some of the basics!
On what frequencies can civilians communicate in Russia?
First of all, you need to understand that this moment only 3 frequency ranges (PMR/ MW/ LPD) are allocated for civil communications in Russia, and each frequency range has its own nuances. Which, however, we will not describe in detail, confining ourselves to brief information.
PMR/ PM: 446.00000 MHz - 446.10000 MHz / 12.5 kHz step. The maximum allowable output power of transmitters is 0.5 W. PMR is used in many European countries to meet a wide variety of needs of the civilian population. In Russia, the PMR band has been officially allowed for free radio traffic since 2005. To communicate on the PMR band, a special license is NOT required. It is widespread to sell cheap walkie-talkies that operate exclusively on the PMR band. The PMR band has 8 channels in total:
Beginning of range: 446.00000 MHz
1 channel: 446.00625 MHz
Channel 2: 446.01875 MHz
3 channel: 446.03125 MHz
4 channel: 446.04375 MHz
Channel 5: 446.05625 MHz
6 channel: 446.06875 MHz
Channel 7: 446.08125 MHz
Channel 8: 446.09375 MHz (Used only for calling or transmitting a distress signal.)
End of range: 446.10000 MHz
A message in PMR can be transmitted over several kilometers, depending on the transmission conditions (city, forest, field, etc.). However, a rare case of signal transmission at 535.8 km (From Great Britain to the Netherlands) is known, but this became possible due to the rarest anomaly for this range of wave propagation over long distances. To ensure good communication over long distances, line-of-sight conditions are necessary, theoretically you may well be heard from a balloon or ISS station, but the more rugged the terrain, the less the range achieved.
LPD: 433.075 MHz - 434.775 MHz (25 kHz step) The maximum allowable output power of transmitters is 10 mW or less. A radio frequency range for low power devices that is allowed for free use in many countries with some restrictions.
LPD frequencies for 69 channel radio.
Channel number - frequency in MHz:
01 — 433.0750
02 — 433.1000
03 — 433.1250
04 — 433.1500
05 — 433.1750
06 — 433.2000
07 — 433.2250
08 — 433.2500
09 — 433.2750
10 — 433.3000
11 — 433.3250
12 — 433.3500
13 — 433.3750
14 — 433.4000
15 — 433.4250
16 — 433.4500
17 — 433.4750
18 — 433.5000
19 — 433.5250
20 — 433.5500
21 — 433.5750
22 — 433.6000
23 — 433.6250
24 — 433.6500
25 — 433.6750
26 — 433.7000
27 — 433.7250
28 — 433.7500
29 — 433.7750
30 — 433.8000
31 — 433.8250
32 — 433.8500
33 — 433.8750
34 — 433.9000
35 - 433.9250 (The frequency at which the key fobs of car alarms operate, if you hold down the PTT, you can muffle the signal with all the consequences. We strongly do not recommend doing such things).
36 — 433.9500
37 — 433.9750
38 — 434.0000
39 — 434.0250
40 — 434.0500
41 — 434.0750
42 — 434.1000
43 — 434.1250
44 — 434.1500
45 — 434.1750
46 — 434.2000
47 — 434.2250
48 — 434.2500
49 — 434.2750
50 — 434.3000
51 — 434.3250
52 — 434.3500
53 — 434.3750
54 — 434.4000
55 — 434.4250
56 — 434.4500
57 — 434.4750
58 — 434.5000
59 — 434.5250
60 — 434.5500
61 — 434.5750
62 — 434.6000
63 — 434.6250
64 — 434.6500
65 — 434.6750
66 — 434.7000
67 — 434.7250
68 — 434.7500
69 — 434.7750
LPD frequencies for 8 channel radio.
Channel number - frequency in MHz / correspondence to channels on a walkie-talkie with 69 channels:
01 — 433.0750 / 1
02 — 433.1000 /2
03 — 433.2000 /6
04 — 433.3000 /10
05 — 433.3500 /12
06 — 433.4750 /17
07 — 433.6250 /23
08 — 433.8000 /30
CB: C - B (output power of radio stations up to 10 W does not require registration in the Russian Federation) - is used for civilian radio communications. There are quite a few areas of application, for example, to establish communication between buildings, cars, surface transport.
It has an advantage over PMR and LPD bands when it comes to use in the forest and rough terrain, but PMR and LPD are more suitable for the city, this is due to the wavelength.
In addition to the frequencies themselves, the CB band also uses a grid consisting of an alphanumeric code. Here are some useful radio frequencies in the CB (CBC) band: The frequency of 27.135 MHz C15EA can be called the main car frequency Russia. This is a calling frequency on which not only truckers communicate, but also everyone who has a radio station in a car throughout Russia.
Frequency 27.225 MHz (22nd channel of grid C) is the channel of motorists of the 4X4 club.
Not a big conclusion on the given civil frequencies.
The conclusion, in general, is from the same newcomer who got information from the Internet. As I understand it (correct in the comments if I'm wrong), if your walkie-talkies are suitable in all parameters (outgoing signal strength, antenna design, etc.) so much that they do not need to be registered and you follow all the rules of radio traffic while trying to no one do not interfere, you can safely use these waves! If there are problems with the parameters of the radio, it should be registered. At the same time, again, as I understand it, they will sew it artificially, limiting the exceeded indicators. You can of course use the radio at your own risk. At the same time, we are strictly forbidden to use other frequencies for transmission! That is, you can’t even just clamp the tangent on them, because. it can interfere with work various services! An exception may be a distress signal, that is, if your life is in danger and you are trying to contact at least someone to save you. This action will be within the law.
In conclusion, let's touch on the topic of radio amateurs a little. How to officially become a radio amateur, get class, license and register your call sign you will find on the Internet. We note that we, as ordinary citizens, are also prohibited from using the frequencies of official radio amateurs for communication. If you officially join the ranks of radio amateurs, go through all the necessary procedures, you will be able to use 144.000 MHz - 146.000 MHz - civilian radio communications for licensed radio amateurs, and not just like that, but according to the rules.
I hope that the information provided here was useful to you! And if you have something to say on this topic, write comments and share your experience!
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The work of drivers of long-distance flights, most often, takes place alone. Almost the only way truckers communicate on the road is a walkie-talkie. It allows the driver to take a little break from the hardships of the road. Advertisements for the sale of this indispensable device can be found in every corner of the country.
For a long time a walkie-talkie for a trucker has taken its rightful place in the truck close to the radio. In addition to truckers, it is used by taxi drivers, drivers of minibuses, as well as ordinary people who travel for a long time and often in their own car in the regions of our country.
A trip on an unfamiliar road and unknown cities, which accompanies the transportation of goods, will be much easier if you use long-haul drivers as a "landmark". Having settled down behind their cars, you can be sure that all the rules are observed. traffic. How do truckers learn in advance about unscheduled traffic police raids, highway repairs or good detours? All this happens with the help of a walkie-talkie.
Trucker frequency
The civilian range of truckers' walkie-talkies are the CB frequencies - 27 MHz, or rather the frequency of 27.135 MHz.
Channels for truckers
For truck drivers, there is a special 15th grid channel "C" operating in AM mode. This should be taken into account when buying your own walkie-talkie, as some of these devices can only receive information in FM mode, which means that it will not be possible to use them in the necessary negotiations.
Trucker Communication: Antenna for Walkie Talkie
The size of the antenna has a big impact on the range of the signal. When installing it on high cars, it is necessary to take into account the presence of road objects that it can touch. If the antenna is installed correctly, then it can be safely used on the road, without fear of unforeseen circumstances or traffic police raids that may occur along the way.
What exactly are truckers talking about on their own walkie-talkies? Do they discuss the vicissitudes of life or their hard work? Do they remember the abandoned house or rejoice at the next flight? Anyone who installs a walkie-talkie for a trucker in their car can get answers to these questions.
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