& excerpts
from our Whatsapp Grp ...
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Look on the internet to find out what pots with radio-coms for 4*4 purposes
Do your homework before you
buy, install, speak on air, ask , complain !
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The ORRA website
http://www.orra.co.za
(For ORRA
can call: Rina Stander, 012 379 1715 (before 12pm).)
see also ...
Radio Sections of 4*4 Community Forum
eg
http://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/thr ... do=process
other internet sites ....
and , of course,
our own blossoming site !
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CONTACTS FOR RADIO Distibutors etc
Rameo of Rameo Radios.
+27 82 552 4440
... works out of RandPark Ridge
and is v. experienced radio guy
and a ham hobbyist ...
... also imports and distributes
assoc electronic goods etc.
+27 82 552 4440
Sam Spedding
Good reliable contact in Pretoria where I bought my VHF s ....
... v. reasonable 2nd hand w guarrantee...
Co name ‘ Active Electronics'
0126533244
0836004272
Eric Skeen in Klerksdorp. (018) 468-3013
runs REPCOM Radios is v experienced
and helpful and effectively and conveniently distributes and arranges installations around Gauteng.
Phone : (018) 468-3013
Note suppliers will ask for proof of license
(get from Rina at ORRA via 4*4AG)
before
handing over/ installing radio
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The VHF Radio channels to be
set up for your phone ...
(done by supplier) ...
• ORRA1 161.1500 TONE 131.8
• ORRA2 160.4500 TONE 131.8
• ORRA3 161.1500 TONE 118.8
• ORRA4 160.4500 TONE 118.8
• ORRA5 152.6825 TONE 131.8
• ORRA6 152.6825 TONE 118.8
• ORRA7 152.6825 TONE NONE
• ORRA8 161.1500 TONE NONE
• ORRA9 160.4500 TONE NONE
a group normally , conventionally
only use 1 channel during an event/outing
depending on other traffic in area
and establishing coms ...
... typically Ch 1 or 3 ...
If you switch your radio onto ‘Scan’
you will hear coms from all channels ...
... but only reply to your own callsign or group ....
... we are 44AG as group ...
and each has individual callsign/ name
eg our 44AG Radio Group List :
Richard Frost - AG33 - ICEMANZA
Chris De Wet - - Admin
Andre van Eeden - AG28
Flip Kotze - 1526 - Flipside
Johan Vosloo - no license
Eben Van Wyk - AG59/X267 - PPMJEDI
Chas Dean - Z273 - BushNomad
Shaun Niemand - X43
Steve Nuns - ZR6SG
Paul Venter - ?
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ORRA Radio License Application Procedure
viewtopic.php?f=15&t=166
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Other odd facts and stuff ...
Remember that if you are using the radio eg a hand-held inside your car
without an external antenna,
your range is limited as
hand-held is low power (Watts)
and enclosed in steel ( or Al
)cage of the car...
It is possible to get attachment to connect an external outside aerial
to a ‘hand- held’ radio and it
will greatly increase range but still much weaker than higher powered fixed unit.
29 MHz radio as well
by then ... case I need speak to the lesser beings out there ...
29MHz radio s are imo outdated
though quite a few folk still retain them ...
but you can use them speak to the lesser less advanced beings out there ...
VHF though is definitely the way to go
For VHF and 29MHz etc
a proper aerial setup
is even more impt
than phone brand etc
Aerials have to be specifically approp
to VHF or 29MHz.
I helps to have the aerials mounted to achieve height and ensure :
... well soldered/crimped connections enclosed in proper fittings
.... also lay the connecting coaxial cable
so that its not kinked or broken etc ...
(broken cable may short and cost you the radio itself)
... use rubber grommet to protect cable through bodywork access hole
... and rememrber ! you can only
connect and crimp the one end of cable AFTER. passing cable through drill-hole
in shell of car ...
What I have been told is that you may not talk on any handheld radio while driving, like a cell phone. A fixed radio
( perm installed in a vehicle)
is fine to use while driving in the eyes of the law
Turn radio OFF when parking etc ...
... ca flatten battery ...
Some radios can be co-ordinate
located by those who know how
(which I dont !)
etc etc
I will add to and update this
from time to time...
Please correct comment etc as approp
