CB Channels used in Canada
Discussion in 'Canadian Truckers Forum' started by ParkRanger, Apr 11, 2009.
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And here I thought I had bad breath was why no one would talk to me when I was up in the great white north
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P.S. Wanna buy a nice programmable* radio?
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Although the VHF radio frequencies are public-use, they are assigned by Industry Canada. This means that, in theory, if you want to use an assigned channel (eg., Bob's Log Hauling, Whitecourt 123.123 MHz (fictitious)) that hasn't been listed on your licence you are supposed to get authorization from the assigned party or Industry Canada. In practice most shops will install the frequency if you need it, i.e., you are hauling on "their" road. Generally the only time someone might complain is if the channel is being abused; too much non-related traffic, excessive profanity, etc. The assigned companies themselves don't charge for access, but the radio shops do charge for their work.
If there is a frequency you know you will need (your favourite hunting spot, etc.), but isn't on any of the appendices listed below then get permission/approval/buy the programmer a Timmies.
Of course a programmable radio avoids this problem. If a person had such a thing.
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When applying for your licence, you should request the following licence appendices:
- Appendix 1 to obtain the Alberta forest industry frequencies.
- Appendices 6 and RR to obtain the British Columbia forest industry frequencies.
- Appendix B1 to obtain the basic package of 10 VHF frequencies for general mobile-only use.
Land mobile / aeronautical / maritime - Spectrum management and telecommunicationsLast edited: Nov 21, 2017
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get a portable uv82 off ebay for $40
works fine for fsr's and such, program it yourself with a laptop -
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