Advice

BRAGGABB · Senior Member

RE: Advice

VKPORTABLE · Senior Member

PamWithers wrote:
Thanks Stewart. I have been so impressed by all the advice I am receiving. This is a great forum and people are willing to share the good advice to newbies and some of the not so newbie, we are allk learning what some of the CB Talk is for example.

I was, a long time ago going to do a few posts on radio and all things relating to it. I never got around to it. In the next few months my website should be up and running, and I am going to have a page or two there dedicated to such things.

Since I do all the coding by hand it takes me a little longer then those using web-site editors, at least I know every bit that makes the web-site tick and if something isn't right I know how to fix it... most times blankstare

I do a lot of portable radio operating - that is carting the (amateur) radio gear out to some chosen location and setting it up, either on a little table or sitting on dash of car depending on the weather and environment I'm in. This includes setting up antennas etc. I rather enjoy doing this, I find it challenging as no two spots are the same and you have to adapt your set-up in respect to where you are; Eg: Trees or no trees to string antennas from.

beiffe · Guru

Repeaters are normally used in the bush.
I have just spend three months in northern SA and we used the repeaters all the time.
Repeaters are in simple terms a radio that is situated on the top of the highest hill in the area and it receives (monitors) one channel say 4 and then "repeats" the message on 34. This enables them to TALK over the hills and receive messages etc in the valleys etc and transmit over greater distances.
This is why we should not use these channels when in the outback areas.
Always use above 10 and below 30 when talking to fellow travelers as there is nothing more annoying than when we were taking using repeaters and someone comes in and starts talking crap when there is an important discussion going on that could be important for life or safety.
When we were working out in the paddocks the only contact with the outside world was these repeaters so if you block one end there is no communication available for the farmers or others who rely on them.
The local people pay for this service and they should be expected to be given the courtesy of using them with out travelers talking about the kangaroo on the road or how many paddy melons they saw etc.
I always monitor channel 40 whilst on the road but only talk with large vehicles when they approach from behind. You can always turn the squelch up and the volume down so you only hear the people very close to you.
Regards
Brian

the rocket · Guru

Hi Pam, Welcome. Enjoy. Tassie is great. some people on here live in Tassie n it enriches your holiday when you call in for a cuppa. If you are near Bribie Island there are a few of us around for a cuppa if you get up this way. cheers.

petersumpters · Veteran Member

Hi Pam,welcome to the forum. So far,I believe you're enjoying your stay here. :)

BRAGGABB · Senior Member

Hi PETER

I don't get there till March next year . I am just trying to get organized.Pam

BRAGGABB · Senior Member

Trying to work out where I am going etc after the wedding at Evandale . Not all that keen on the Tourist bit. Thinking of heading down the East Coast to Hobart then what? any surjections. Pam

BRAGGABB · Senior Member

Hi Peter

Just reread your note and I think I miss read it the first time. Yes I like the Forum so far all have bee very helpful. Pam

jules47 · The Happy Helper

PamWithers wrote:
Trying to work out where I am going etc after the wedding at Evandale . Not all that keen on the Tourist bit. Thinking of heading down the East Coast to Hobart then what? any surjections. Pam

Port Arthur? - stay behind the Dunally pub - they had fires over the summer, and need visitors to support their rebuilding. Bruny Island? The big yellow boat ride is pretty exciting - up close and personal with cliffs, blowholes, bull seals!!!! Down through Franklin to Gordon, then up and across towards Huonville (good free camp at Judbury - just west of the town) - out to the Airwalk at Geeveston - down to ****le Creek - do a walk to East Cape - great spots. Over through Derwent Bridge to Queenstown, camp on the gravel oval, then up to Cradle Mountain, Hellyer Gorge, Wynyard, west to Greens Point, down to Arthur River, then across the top, slowly, taking in Burnie, Penguin ( the bakery-yum!), Ulverston - lovely little town - heaps of great places to see and things to do!!!

jules47 · The Happy Helper

the rocket wrote:
Hi Pam, Welcome. Enjoy. Tassie is great. some people on here live in Tassie n it enriches your holiday when you call in for a cuppa. If you are near Bribie Island there are a few of us around for a cuppa if you get up this way. cheers.

Hi the rocket - bit confused - you just posted the above on here, but on the "general" subforum, you asked about the Spirit of Tasmania? Are you in Qld or Tasmania???

take care

jules smile

BRAGGABB · Senior Member

Hi Julie

I am in NSW don't go to Tassie till March next year. I did ask question about what to do about the fridge but have that sorted now. I also ask advice on CB and that sorted as well. Now I am getting info on all the great spots to visit. Pam

BRAGGABB · Senior Member

Hi Julie

Gee you have it all mapped out thanks will check it out on the map. I will have my dog with me so it will stop me from doing a few things but I am sure I will more then make up for what I cannot see. Pam