Mobile coverage disappears fast once you leave the coast. A UHF CB radio keeps you in touch with your group, other travellers and road trains on remote highways.
Why UHF matters
- Convoys: coordinate tracks, recoveries and stops
- Overtaking road trains: truck drivers often monitor UHF and can let you know when it is clear
- Campgrounds and stations: many use UHF channels for information
- Backup: a way to call nearby vehicles when there is no phone signal
The GME XRS 4WD pack
GME is an Australian name in UHF radio. The XRS 4WD pack bundles the radio and an antenna, and our kits add a vehicle-specific bonnet mount:
UHF etiquette basics
- Channel 40 is commonly used by trucks on highways
- Channels 5 and 35 are reserved for emergencies; do not chat on them
- Keep conversations short and clear
Why Black Venom 4x4
- Aussie owned and operated, dispatched from our Sydney HQ
- Fitting at 3/1 Holbeche Road, Arndell Park NSW 2148
- WhatsApp +61 439 205 292 (Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm, Sat 8am–2pm)