I'm glad you said that as my next question was going to be which frequencies are being used by most.
All information necessary is here:
http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/bi...radio-use/citizens-band-radio/cbinfosheet.pdf
Channel 19 is the mobile (Truckers) calling channel
Channel 9 was the channel reserved for emergency calls. This was monitored by members of REACT but is not monitored much or at all in most parts of the UK.
Channel 14 was/is the normal calling channel.
It is normal practice to make contact on the calling channel then move to a free channel to carry on the contact.
I monitor Channel 19 (UK & EU) while on the move and pass on road problems if I come across them.
Suggestion: Why don't we monitor CH 14 (EU) for other Motorhomers on sites, or when wilding and CH 19 (EU) on the move?
John
Citizens' Band (CB) Radio Licensing Update
From 8 December 2006, it will no longer be necessary to hold a Wireless Telegraphy (WT) Act licence in order to operate Citizens’ Band Radio equipment, providing that the equipment is operated in accordance with the WT (Exemption) (Amendment) Regulations 2006.
CB users share spectrum which is in a frequency band managed by the Ministry of Defence (MOD). This use is secondary to that of the MOD (the primary spectrum user) and it should be noted that CB users must be prepared to accept incoming interference caused by continuing use of this spectrum by the MOD.
Please note: users must understand that CB radio equipment shall be operated on a 'non-interference, non-protected' basis; that is, it shall not cause harmful interference to, and shall not claim protection from, other radio services.
