Ronnie, with your HF consider bonding the vehicle; i.e.using copper braid to electrically connect all of your large metallic surfaces (e.g. guards to shell, doors to shell, shell to chassis, exhaust to chassis, engine to chassis, bull bar to chassis, etc) together. Easiest way is to run braid between existing bolts on each surface and using a star washer to ensure you penetrate the paint. You use braid as its a far more effective conductor of RF compared to bolted surfaces (or normal twisted cable, such as the battery/engine earth). Doing this will make the vehicle one big RF surface and stop some of the interference (which, IIRC, has something to do with surfaces resonating with the RF). In terms of electrical items (fridges, lights, etc), wrap the power cables around toroids (you get can get them from Jaycar) to again stop interference. Both reasonably time consuming, but fairly cheap and will make a big difference (though it'll never be a UHF obviously).
Great simple video Ronny, Love your work Pete Willmott Ex Icom Aus, Incidently, moving all the HF to the rear is a good move, make sure the Barret is grounded to the CHASSIS and all other HF radio grounding to the chassis. Took my noise on Icom HF from S9 to S3 on 3 and 7Mhz, none on 10Mhz and S3 on 14Mhz...a winner. Good choice on the 400, still the best today Doing up a new 2017 200 Sahara as a towing and comms animal, you may be interested
I've been using a Satellite phone I got from Northern Axcess a few years and I can speak with anyone anywhere in the world at any time. I have it mainly for emergencies as I too am off road often in the Nevada desert wilderness. Thanks for sharing all your information. I'm enjoying your videos all.
Ronny, in another video you explain the differences between a 3db and a 9db antenna. Why did you decide to run two 3db's instead of a a 3 and 9 with a switch? Great videos!
Ronnie you could listen to two channels at the same time with DTX4200X which is the only CB Radio in Australia that can listen to two channels at the same time on different volume settings. One Radio is all you need.
I also carry a PLB, the spot device is great as a tracker, mine is mounted to the windscreen reporting every 10 minutes, but the Cospas/Sarsat system is better for emergency services to find you with because rescue aircraft can track them directly not use data from a 3rd party, particularly important if your in a drifting vessel
I'm just getting into radios. Just picked up a Baofeng UV-82 with a Nagoya 771 antenna to start learning how to play around. Eventually after I get all my licensing I'll be looking for a setup like yours.
Ronnie, with regards to your HF antenna, they are very particular about grouding. The more you ground it, the better it will perform and your noise floor should reduce also. Use some good quality grounding strap and not just for the antenna to the body. Ground all of your body panels together with the same strap in order to get the best results.
Thanks for the vid on the comms etc. I carry an amateur radio station with me in the bush. Yaesu 817 and a budi pole antenna system.... because I don't have a sat phone... also have a CB Radio and will look into the Icom rig you mentioned. Nerdy goodness! Thanks again. 73
Ronnie, in your newer videos it looks like you eliminated the HF radio. Is that correct? I had HF in my Jeep Wrangler but removed it due to the interference from everything else on the Jeep. The only way to use it was to turn off the jeep.
thanks for the overview, I have the SPOT and have utilised it to track our outback trips, it's a great device my only criticism it's expensive, my subscription renewal came in at $300 this year. I have the highest level so I can ping the satellite at 10 min intervals if required but even the basic subscription would be $200-250 AUS annually. I also have a Sat. Phone and this is $180 a year for the basic service, that is if you did not use it at all. Both have emergency services buttons, so as a grab when it's needed in a life threatening emergency a Sat phone is a better option and you can talk to an emergency services representative and they can talk you through an issue and come better prepared. I purchased SPOT Gen 2 purely for the tracking and for this purpose it has never missed a beat.
have you looked at APRS/DSTAR? I don't know how good the coverage is where you like to go but with HF it should let you send/receive position reports and short messages.
Having a amateur radio licence only cost is about $60 a year and it opens up so much more of the hf band. For a small outlay and wiring you can have real time tracking via the APRS network and plotted online. Tracking range is virtually world wide
Ronny, please please do a video on how to use the HN7! I've read the manual, watched the HEMA vids and somehow I still don't think I'm using it properly
suggestion - satellite phone can replace HF and spot. about $700 to buy a handset and about $175/yr subscription + calls costs (almost $0). has australian mobile number. dock it on the dash to receive calls like normal mobile (receives through windscreen OK). prank call family, then they call you back @ normal aus mobile rates. talk as long as you want. Can SMS gps coordinates too. would be interesting to compare HF purchase, install, license costs as well as spot purchase and subs. i didnt go this way as i expected sat phone would be better and do everything better.
Ronny I enjoy your videos, they have been a good source of input when building a vehicle to go touring. I have a question have you done and vehicle mods video on Land Cruise 200
+Ronny Dahl (4 Wheeling in W.A.) Hi Ronny - I got a sweet Black LC200 if your interested, 3inch exhaust, re mapped, coopers STT Maxi, front steel ABR winch bar, air horns, Recaro seats , on board boss air compressor, Dash cams, Improve GVM, Black mags, rear draws, cargo barriers, soon to have Old Man Emu , with air bag suspension, tow pro, 2 air out lets, VMS dash system order ready to be installed Fuel was 13.2 per 100 after remapping exhuast 11.2 per 100km clearview mirrors , rear drop slide, ps sent me a email adrress and i will sent you pictures... could even arrange to fly you to Victoria if interested
Hello from Texas! Very cool look at your setup. It's been a big debate in my own head about getting into a HAM radio or not. It's the kind of thing that would be cool, and I can convince myself it's handy, or for safety, or whatever. But really, how often will I use it? Do you think it's really just a thing to have, or really worth it?
Worth having for emergency which should be the main reason and the the bonus reason is it's pretty cool to chat on a radio, has a retro and remotes feeling to it. Talking on a phone feels too common and would take away the feeling of being in the middle of nowhere. That's my view on it 😉
Ham radio is getting better every day. I have been licensed since 1979. the other day i was in Colombia, and spoke to a guyin the USA with a handheld radio. his son was working in Colombia, and via an internet connection and his radio he kept a coms link with him. its getting better, try it and you might like something you like and are willing to try and explore
In the United States, HF/27Mhz CB radio totally dominates over other options (ham/amateur, GMRS, etc). There are perhaps thirty to forty times more CB'ers than Ham operators, for example. I keep a cheap ham and GMRS radios in my truck (for fanboys of those), but my primary focus for communications is on CB.
Hey mate, love your videos always watch all the tips that you give new four wheel drivers. Just wondering what type of uhf would be good for going around touring? Would you recommend hideaway or fix mounted?
From roof to behind the cab (between the canopy and cab) then into the floor grommets along the floor inside the cab and then up the passenger side pilar and along the roof lining between the window and roof
Hey Ronny, great channel mate - love your work! What hand held CB radio do you guys use? I'm looking to getting a 5W GME TX6150 OR the Uniden UH750. Have you or anyone else you know used any of these? Any thoughts?
Moving the HF away from the Engine will help, but you may have Common Mode Noise as well and may need Ferrite Chokes on the feed line at the Antenna and at the back of the radio. I operate HF mobile from my 18 Wheeler here in Canada, and the States( Ya I have to deal with the Bloody Yanks). Mike VE3NLP( Basic & Advanced)
Lol. Actually, you don't have to "deal with" anything. Keep your pompous backside on the other side of the border and you'll never even know we're here.
2:15 HF radio, I thought you would have gone for the manpack Ronnie rather than vehicle mount with the BARRETT, HF is always a great backup,even if you have the Sat phone.
do u use the HN for video input? im planning on buying one and using it for rear camera, and prob have a toggle switch to switch between 2-3 cameras. (reverse, in canopy for dog, low under car cam)
+Cameron Greig I get my gear from all over the place as everyone seems to only sell some brands and not others. The HF radio was a good score on Gumtree however. Apart from that I prefer to shop at local stores rather than Ebaying everything BUT I do use Ebay as many things are just not available in W.A. shops a lot of the time...
Thanks, lots of helpful info. Have you tried the Hema Explorer App? I have it on my iPhone and iPad. It's awsome. Recently they have released the Pro version with 1:9K scale Aust wide topo maps. I'm a fan. Great vid as usual.
In the United States, HF/27Mhz CB radio totally dominates over other options (ham/amateur, GMRS, etc). There are perhaps thirty to forty times more CB'ers than Ham operators, for example. I keep a cheap ham and GMRS radios in my truck (for fanboys of those), but my primary focus for communications is on CB.
Hi Ronny. I am a big fan of you, you should visit us in Saudi Arabia, I am sure you will love it so much, by the way, do you work in Saudi Arabia in Riyadh!? Cuz 10 days ago I saw someone like you, I shocked!! Do you?
Hi there I’m new to the overlanding thing and for navigation is it possible to just use my regular gps I use when I go on vacations from state to state or do I need to buy one specifically for off-roading?
I can use the HF as a CB 27 as well but needs a few extra things for that to work. I have recently pretty much replaced it with a sat phone as they are much quicker to use.
Good job. Great Visio as usual. There is still a lot of gadgets for you to get :) I ran out of gadgets and mods so I had to buy an adventure bike so I could start again. :)
+Ali Ansari Yes if you get an Ipad with GPS in it which is the WIFI SIM card versions (I'm 99% sure you wont need an active sim card for the GPS to work).
hey guys im going on a overland trip for the first time in about a month, what kind of radio communication device should i get, im going to be in Arkansas in the ozarks, i know a couple of the other guys im traveling with will have CBs but im not wanting to get just a CB because i plan on going on many many more trips and if im going to spend money i rather it be something i can use for multiple things and plus in the future when im in more remote places.. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, btw i know nothing about radio communications devices.
+Robert Bookman a good CB radio with the antenna mounted on the roof is your best bet. I'm not sure what else you can get in the states or if they use portable/vehicle mounted ham radios aka HF radio.
Robert Bookman the usa cb band is 27mhz witch is hf it will be your best bet unless you wanted to get a ham license you could also get a murs radio witch is in the vhf bands
Robert Bookman Motorola and kenwood both make great radios. If you look for a radio/emergency lights dealer/store near you to help you with your exact needs they'll find you exactly what you need. They're always very helpful
Hey Ronny, where do you get a big ass antenna for AM/FM like that? The guys at my 4X4 shop in the US said that you cannot use a CB Radio antenna because of the frequency. I wanted a bigger antenna cause I figured bigger antenna=better reception..... Thanks!
Hey ronnie you wont get into the maccas drive thru :-D with ya hf antenna up there be hard getting past the low branches i had a codan hf mounted on bullbar had no probs with interferance worked great but that was on old hzj75 less electronics. I still have a spot gps, yhf and sat ph can text your GPS location. got rid of hf radio.
+Rob Stoneman I have not had a VMS but a few of my mates do and they prefer the Hema. What we have found however is that having both is handy as some tracks are not one but will be on the other.
You can use any maps you like. You can get pre set up maps that come with the .map file or just georeference any image/map. I often ego reference google maps saved images
Outfreakingstanding! Love this one Ronnie! Keep them coming. I have had plenty of mobile communication experience but it seems neglected on RUclips. Perhaps some more on this subject would be helpful. Great job and congrats my friend!
How are the CB radio users in Western Australia? Here in Melbourne we get nothing but dickheads and now 90% of the time I run mine switched off. Was thinking about getting a HF radio (I asked what that antenna was in a previous video I watch, please excuse that as am now up to date) to replace the CB however after watching this I think that wont happen. Do you honestly think its worth having the HF radio for that just in case moment with all the fee's and courses?
I've had my ham license for 15 years in the US; what he says about HF in the truck is true, it's really not very practical to use while moving. In my current Jeep, I'm not planning on installing a permanent HF antenna, but just keeping a roll of wire around in case I need to set up a temporary antenna. Most of the places I visit have trees around, though. We don't have an equivalent of the VKS network in the States, but there are certain frequencies that are monitored for boats and such, if one got into trouble they could probably be heard by someone.
I think putting the antenna on the roof like that is a mistake since now your vehicle is higher specially driving in woods. You should have that antenna pivot so I can just lay flat on top of the roof and when you need to use you pop it up just like I do in our army trucks in Spain
+Ronny Dahl (4 Wheeling in W.A.) that's awesome! let us know if having the antenna on the roof makes a difference. Thanks for your awesome videos I wish Spain was not so far away from Australia ;)
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@Cassie Harry oh yeah the repeaters. I'm talking simplex though. I know you can talk far on a ionospheric propagation but that doesn't happen everyday. The curvature of the Earth alone mitigates the transmission distance.
Why most people put the antennas on the bullbar? That would just irritate me when driving Currently I only have VHF handheld, but might get a TETRA handheld soon (Emergency unit in Norway so I can talk with the whole county) Not sure how much use I will have for UHF or HF for that matter
Probably so they can see what they are going to hit, as well as for looks. Also I don't have an antennae but my lights and stinger don't bother me so some people probably just don't mind
+Ronny Dahl (4 Wheeling in W.A.) thanks Ronny as you said it would be great to see a review vid when you have done enough testing,love the videos mate always check them out,it would be cool to see some unique undiscovered places in wa (not that there is many) Ahhh cheers mate
Just one minor pedantic gripe, as the HF radio you have operates on the VKS737 frequencies, and your license for it is a VKS737 license, It shouldn't really be referred to a a Ham Radio, as Ham Radios are operated on different frequencies and under a different license. Its not uncommon however for licensed Ham operators to use Ham Radio in combination with VKS737 while out bush.
Ronny please stop with misinformation and understand this there is only specific call freqs on uhf given it is a repeater system technnology.. Vks does not cover you the entirety of the hf spectrum to be honest for actual comms I would suggest 27Mhz for convoy use at 4-5 watts, if skip is good you have lsb and usb for long distance comms UHF x2 1 in wideband and the other in narrow band Wideband tends to better for distance Note be careful in using icoms because if they go above 4-5 watts .. exceed this you will be breaking comms law ah best respond out of the codan you have is freq tune the antenna
@Cassie Harry sadly Cassie know the limitations of the hardware in use before commenting... Noting I have been around cb's since the 80's noting half of ronnies radio equipment isn't type accepted for cb use.. direct line of sight on uhf is 2.5 km even less when you use HT radio to mobile... understand the limitations of a 5 watt pep and its radial distances... most likely Ronnie had been hitting either base stations or hitting someone's farm repeater... in his road travels reflecting off of their 40 foot mast... note we are the only country to have an hf emergency system what you a covered on by that doesn't cover you for Amateur radio unfortunately same with both vhf and uhf amateur bands Before commenting on what I know or don't check your own regulations Cousin most likely ... Since my family tree has Harry's in it
@Cassie Harry i was not talking about ic 400 pro you can do up to 100 km on a repeater link however you still at a physical radial distance of 2.5 km los, pending on repeater output and height of the repeater antenna Yes I know icom has compatible uhf cb in 477MHz however unless he recent;ly replaced his hand talkies over recent years which I doubt these can be configured operate under 477MHz cb band however are not type accepted as these are sold as ham/amateur radios... I don't giver 2 fucks what mobile radios Ron uses my concern as they are type expected in most cases ... The baofungs/baofengs I typically seen him function with are programmable to 477 cb though aren't type accepted for it... These are amateur radios and operate legally 430-440MHz.. Not sure what mobiles he is running today last I saw it was either uniden or gme uhf, I do know of a ic 41 pro hand held for uhf cb however due to cost i can't comment whether Ron uses them But what do I know I can only go on videos past or present of comms setup Last I checked I haven't seen a HF or vhf setup in his either in comms preps.. and some serviced radio services we have active within the hf spectrum outside of 27MHz cb radio which doesn't require amateur radio licensing still requires things to be purchased to be compatible for those services though the registration and license still have to be paid to use such services .. .
@Cassie Harry lol the original promise of UHF cb was a commercial communications standard before the cb industry got deregulated ... don't give a shit what business you own and how long you have been in operation if you know anything radio communications you know you have to comply with ACMA regs.. even knowing most don't give a shit what they use... I love ronnies content however he does step into the grey area of radio comms gear... So i guess you have your ham radio license then????? qualified in codan and other radio formats and forth..
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Ronnie, with your HF consider bonding the vehicle; i.e.using copper braid to electrically connect all of your large metallic surfaces (e.g. guards to shell, doors to shell, shell to chassis, exhaust to chassis, engine to chassis, bull bar to chassis, etc) together. Easiest way is to run braid between existing bolts on each surface and using a star washer to ensure you penetrate the paint. You use braid as its a far more effective conductor of RF compared to bolted surfaces (or normal twisted cable, such as the battery/engine earth). Doing this will make the vehicle one big RF surface and stop some of the interference (which, IIRC, has something to do with surfaces resonating with the RF).
In terms of electrical items (fridges, lights, etc), wrap the power cables around toroids (you get can get them from Jaycar) to again stop interference. Both reasonably time consuming, but fairly cheap and will make a big difference (though it'll never be a UHF obviously).
Great simple video Ronny, Love your work Pete Willmott Ex Icom Aus, Incidently, moving all the HF to the rear is a good move, make sure the Barret is grounded to the CHASSIS and all other HF radio grounding to the chassis. Took my noise on Icom HF from S9 to S3 on 3 and 7Mhz, none on 10Mhz and S3 on 14Mhz...a winner. Good choice on the 400, still the best today
Doing up a new 2017 200 Sahara as a towing and comms animal, you may be interested
I've been using a Satellite phone I got from Northern Axcess a few years and I can speak with anyone anywhere in the world at any time. I have it mainly for emergencies as I too am off road often in the Nevada desert wilderness. Thanks for sharing all your information. I'm enjoying your videos all.
Ronny, in another video you explain the differences between a 3db and a 9db antenna. Why did you decide to run two 3db's instead of a a 3 and 9 with a switch? Great videos!
Thanks, Ronny, just starting to build a long-range tourer on a Hilux SR5, your videos are to the point. top job, hope we meet on the road.
Ronnie you could listen to two channels at the same time with DTX4200X which is the only CB Radio in Australia that can listen to two channels at the same time on different volume settings. One Radio is all you need.
Thanks Ronny your videos are always an invaluable reference and resource point.
I also carry a PLB, the spot device is great as a tracker, mine is mounted to the windscreen reporting every 10 minutes, but the Cospas/Sarsat
system is better for emergency services to find you with because rescue aircraft can track them directly not use data from a 3rd party, particularly
important if your in a drifting vessel
I'm just getting into radios. Just picked up a Baofeng UV-82 with a Nagoya 771 antenna to start learning how to play around. Eventually after I get all my licensing I'll be looking for a setup like yours.
Ronnie, with regards to your HF antenna, they are very particular about grouding.
The more you ground it, the better it will perform and your noise floor should reduce also.
Use some good quality grounding strap and not just for the antenna to the body. Ground all of your body panels together with the same strap in order to get the best results.
Thanks for the tips was thinking of grounding it to the aluminum canopy.
Thanks for the vid on the comms etc. I carry an amateur radio station with me in the bush. Yaesu 817 and a budi pole antenna system.... because I don't have a sat phone... also have a CB Radio and will look into the Icom rig you mentioned. Nerdy goodness! Thanks again. 73
Ronnie, in your newer videos it looks like you eliminated the HF radio. Is that correct? I had HF in my Jeep Wrangler but removed it due to the interference from everything else on the Jeep. The only way to use it was to turn off the jeep.
thanks for the overview, I have the SPOT and have utilised it to track our outback trips, it's a great device my only criticism it's expensive, my subscription renewal came in at $300 this year. I have the highest level so I can ping the satellite at 10 min intervals if required but even the basic subscription would be $200-250 AUS annually. I also have a Sat. Phone and this is $180 a year for the basic service, that is if you did not use it at all. Both have emergency services buttons, so as a grab when it's needed in a life threatening emergency a Sat phone is a better option and you can talk to an emergency services representative and they can talk you through an issue and come better prepared. I purchased SPOT Gen 2 purely for the tracking and for this purpose it has never missed a beat.
The currency is the killer. I hope the dollar is better when my sub comes around.
+Marli2 I agree as you point out SPOT charges in US dollars so makes it even worse.
Grettings from Poland .. Suzuki Jimny Rubber Duck Convoy Replica CB 161AZ77 .. Ham SQ9FCB southern Poland Central Europa 73!!
Great video, I always feel relaxed when I watch your videos. Greetings from Europe! :D
have you looked at APRS/DSTAR? I don't know how good the coverage is where you like to go but with HF it should let you send/receive position reports and short messages.
I haven't but will look into it
Having a amateur radio licence only cost is about $60 a year and it opens up so much more of the hf band. For a small outlay and wiring you can have real time tracking via the APRS network and plotted online. Tracking range is virtually world wide
Ronny, please please do a video on how to use the HN7! I've read the manual, watched the HEMA vids and somehow I still don't think I'm using it properly
Its crazy we have the hx-2 now. Would love an updated video on this topic.
What do you use for a handheld for a spotter?
Why use UHF instead of VHF? Is that related to local law?
Apparently vhf has more range but uhf works better slightly thru trees
Hi Ronny,
Have you had a chance to review the hn7 or hx1 hema navigation?
Cheers
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hey ronny what do you tihink about the Magellan eXplorist TRX7 ?
suggestion - satellite phone can replace HF and spot. about $700 to buy a handset and about $175/yr subscription + calls costs (almost $0). has australian mobile number. dock it on the dash to receive calls like normal mobile (receives through windscreen OK). prank call family, then they call you back @ normal aus mobile rates. talk as long as you want. Can SMS gps coordinates too. would be interesting to compare HF purchase, install, license costs as well as spot purchase and subs. i didnt go this way as i expected sat phone would be better and do everything better.
Love your videos Ronny! Keep em coming!!
I've got a question where did you get your HF radio from because I've been looking for one I can't find one please reply thanks
Ronny I enjoy your videos, they have been a good source of input when building a vehicle to go touring. I have a question have you done and vehicle mods video on Land Cruise 200
+15 Minute Working Week no not yet but I'm looking for one
+Ronny Dahl (4 Wheeling in W.A.) Hi Ronny - I got a sweet Black LC200 if your interested, 3inch exhaust, re mapped, coopers STT Maxi, front steel ABR winch bar, air horns, Recaro seats , on board boss air compressor, Dash cams, Improve GVM, Black mags, rear draws, cargo barriers, soon to have Old Man Emu , with air bag suspension, tow pro, 2 air out lets, VMS dash system order ready to be installed Fuel was 13.2 per 100 after remapping exhuast 11.2 per 100km clearview mirrors , rear drop slide, ps sent me a email adrress and i will sent you pictures... could even arrange to fly you to Victoria if interested
Hello from Texas! Very cool look at your setup. It's been a big debate in my own head about getting into a HAM radio or not. It's the kind of thing that would be cool, and I can convince myself it's handy, or for safety, or whatever. But really, how often will I use it?
Do you think it's really just a thing to have, or really worth it?
Worth having for emergency which should be the main reason and the the bonus reason is it's pretty cool to chat on a radio, has a retro and remotes feeling to it. Talking on a phone feels too common and would take away the feeling of being in the middle of nowhere. That's my view on it 😉
+Ronny Dahl (4 Wheeling in W.A.) Thanks, man!
Ham radio is getting better every day. I have been licensed since 1979. the other day i was in Colombia, and spoke to a guyin the USA with a handheld radio. his son was working in Colombia, and via an internet connection and his radio he kept a coms link with him. its getting better, try it and you might like something you like and are willing to try and explore
In the United States, HF/27Mhz CB radio totally dominates over other options (ham/amateur, GMRS, etc). There are perhaps thirty to forty times more CB'ers than Ham operators, for example. I keep a cheap ham and GMRS radios in my truck (for fanboys of those), but my primary focus for communications is on CB.
Hey mate, love your videos always watch all the tips that you give new four wheel drivers. Just wondering what type of uhf would be good for going around touring? Would you recommend hideaway or fix mounted?
Youve probably got one now but an Icom 400pro or 410Pro, the best by Farrrr!
awesome video! could you tell me how you ran your roof mounted cable into three cab?
From roof to behind the cab (between the canopy and cab) then into the floor grommets along the floor inside the cab and then up the passenger side pilar and along the roof lining between the window and roof
Mate what's the hand held radios you have ?
Hello mate, could you recommend a device similar to the HN7 but for europe?
Hey Ronny, great channel mate - love your work!
What hand held CB radio do you guys use? I'm looking to getting a 5W GME TX6150 OR the Uniden UH750. Have you or anyone else you know used any of these? Any thoughts?
I have the GME 3 watt hand held and that works great, we are looking at some 5 watt Icom handhelds which are commercial grade
Moving the HF away from the Engine will help, but you may have Common Mode Noise as well and may need Ferrite Chokes on the feed line at the Antenna and at the back of the radio. I operate HF mobile from my 18 Wheeler here in Canada, and the States( Ya I have to deal with the Bloody Yanks).
Mike
VE3NLP( Basic & Advanced)
Lol. Actually, you don't have to "deal with" anything. Keep your pompous backside on the other side of the border and you'll never even know we're here.
2:15 HF radio, I thought you would have gone for the manpack Ronnie rather than vehicle mount with the BARRETT, HF is always a great backup,even if you have the Sat phone.
do u use the HN for video input? im planning on buying one and using it for rear camera, and prob have a toggle switch to switch between 2-3 cameras. (reverse, in canopy for dog, low under car cam)
I haven't but know a few that have and it works well
Hey Ronny, loving the videos mate. Keep them coming. Where do you get your gear from? Antennas and stuff. Thanks in advance mate.
+Cameron Greig I get my gear from all over the place as everyone seems to only sell some brands and not others. The HF radio was a good score on Gumtree however. Apart from that I prefer to shop at local stores rather than Ebaying everything BUT I do use Ebay as many things are just not available in W.A. shops a lot of the time...
@@Ronny_Dahl what HF antenna are you running? I recently got a 2020 TRD ORP 4runner and am researching good mobile HF antennas. Thanks for your help!
Did you consider downloading the hema map app to an ipad instead of purchasing the HN7? Any thoughts on one over the other?
I have seen it on an IPad before but I prefer the HM5-6-7 as they are not too big to hang off the window (just my preference).
I am new to overlanding in the states. Is there a one radio covers all frequencies fix you would suggest
Quigley down under. Sorry I couldn't resist.
Love your videos as usual!
Thanks, lots of helpful info. Have you tried the Hema Explorer App? I have it on my iPhone and iPad. It's awsome. Recently they have released the Pro version with 1:9K scale Aust wide topo maps. I'm a fan. Great vid as usual.
+Mark Seberry we will be trying that soon and look forward to having so much more detail too.
In the United States, HF/27Mhz CB radio totally dominates over other options (ham/amateur, GMRS, etc). There are perhaps thirty to forty times more CB'ers than Ham operators, for example. I keep a cheap ham and GMRS radios in my truck (for fanboys of those), but my primary focus for communications is on CB.
in Australia we are talking about way out in desert areas no CBers out there .
Hey Rony, Was just checking into the PLB thingy, you've got the spot, do you have monthly fees with that one?
I have the Gen 3. There is a yearly sub. Around 160 dollars US. The monthly option was taken away. It's all on the Spot website.
hi what do u think of the hn7 thinking of buying one 2nd hand allso what do u think of hn1 or is the hema app better thanks ?
look up my review on both
Are you still using Hema maps ?
As I was watching this video a big tree came down out the front of my house haha 3 hours later and i'm back to watch the last minute of the video!
Hi Ronny. I am a big fan of you, you should visit us in Saudi Arabia, I am sure you will love it so much, by the way, do you work in Saudi Arabia in Riyadh!? Cuz 10 days ago I saw someone like you, I shocked!! Do you?
Hi there I’m new to the overlanding thing and for navigation is it possible to just use my regular gps I use when I go on vacations from state to state or do I need to buy one specifically for off-roading?
Stick to paper maps first and smart phone apps. You can get the same software on a phone as the GPS device
Ronny Dahl what is a good iPhone app to use. Or do you use several ones?
Ronny, what did you look for when buying your hf radio( I've only had cb)? any reason you didn't get a radio that did uhf, vhf and hf all in one?
I can use the HF as a CB 27 as well but needs a few extra things for that to work. I have recently pretty much replaced it with a sat phone as they are much quicker to use.
Could you do a vid on the pros and cons of your type of radio's and the sat phone?
grn dragon sat phones tend to always get out and have a fee or service plan. radios will get out but some one need to be in rang and be listening
Have you done a review on the hn7 yet?
Good job. Great Visio as usual. There is still a lot of gadgets for you to get :)
I ran out of gadgets and mods so I had to buy an adventure bike so I could start again. :)
Ronny, do you happen to know if Hema maps on iPad would give you the same functionality as their GPS unit?
+Ali Ansari Yes if you get an Ipad with GPS in it which is the WIFI SIM card versions (I'm 99% sure you wont need an active sim card for the GPS to work).
hey guys im going on a overland trip for the first time in about a month, what kind of radio communication device should i get, im going to be in Arkansas in the ozarks, i know a couple of the other guys im traveling with will have CBs but im not wanting to get just a CB because i plan on going on many many more trips and if im going to spend money i rather it be something i can use for multiple things and plus in the future when im in more remote places.. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, btw i know nothing about radio communications devices.
+Robert Bookman a good CB radio with the antenna mounted on the roof is your best bet. I'm not sure what else you can get in the states or if they use portable/vehicle mounted ham radios aka HF radio.
Robert Bookman the usa cb band is 27mhz witch is hf it will be your best bet unless you wanted to get a ham license you could also get a murs radio witch is in the vhf bands
Robert Bookman Motorola and kenwood both make great radios. If you look for a radio/emergency lights dealer/store near you to help you with your exact needs they'll find you exactly what you need. They're always very helpful
Robert.......if you are wanting to stay with a c b .......I'd look into getting one with sideband!
please do a hn7 unbox and review video, also more info on uhf/vf/hf/ham in vehicles
There are a few with UHF 477 and CB 27 coming soonish
Hey Ronny, where do you get a big ass antenna for AM/FM like that? The guys at my 4X4 shop in the US said that you cannot use a CB Radio antenna because of the frequency. I wanted a bigger antenna cause I figured bigger antenna=better reception.....
Thanks!
+Paul V for am/fm that bigger antenna is great for am radio but won't make much difference with FM. You can find them at audio shops.
Fred Floyd i dont see why a cb antenna would not work its only receiving
I agree but apparently it has something to do with the different frequency of am/fm vs CB
Great video, whats the brand and model of your am/fm aerial
+Stephen Keir Not sure either mate, hopefully Ronny will fill us in
+Stephen Keir I can't remember which brand it is, I got it the same time as the sound system. If I go past that place again I will pop in and ask.
+Ronny Dahl (4 Wheeling in W.A.) Thanks for that Ronny, no stress at all if you cant find it :)
Hey ronnie you wont get into the maccas drive thru :-D with ya hf antenna up there be hard getting past the low branches i had a codan hf mounted on bullbar had no probs with interferance worked great but that was on old hzj75 less electronics. I still have a spot gps, yhf and sat ph can text your GPS location. got rid of hf radio.
It's on a foldable bracket and I only fold it up when I will use it. Like my drive thru food too much restrict myself ;)
Great set up and vid, keep them coming cheers.
Good Info Ronnie. As always. keep up the good work.
Do you have a amateur radio licence?
You should carry a proper PLB as well as that spot toy.
hi great video, more of them please
can i ask whats your experience with vms gps why do you prefer hema over vms is it purley you had their maps so went with their gps?
+Rob Stoneman I have not had a VMS but a few of my mates do and they prefer the Hema. What we have found however is that having both is handy as some tracks are not one but will be on the other.
bought myself a hema hn7 testing it today in mundaring😆
I'm fairly sure you drove past us while we where eating lunch on your way to film this. at the powerlines track saturday.
Pretty sure we did, but this wasn't filmed on that day ;)
Top job. Very informative.
Do the HM series GPS's have north american maps?
You can use any maps you like. You can get pre set up maps that come with the .map file or just georeference any image/map. I often ego reference google maps saved images
do you have anything about the different radio types on your website?
the different radio codes 'UHF/CB' don't make any sense to me?
I'm currently editing 2 videos just on that so stay tuned and your questions will be answered 👍
+Ronny Dahl (4 Wheeling in W.A.) nice! cheers
Outfreakingstanding! Love this one Ronnie! Keep them coming. I have had plenty of mobile communication experience but it seems neglected on RUclips. Perhaps some more on this subject would be helpful. Great job and congrats my friend!
How often do you go far enough away to need a ham radio?
About 5-6 times a year the rest of the time we are close to civ
How are the CB radio users in Western Australia? Here in Melbourne we get nothing but dickheads and now 90% of the time I run mine switched off.
Was thinking about getting a HF radio (I asked what that antenna was in a previous video I watch, please excuse that as am now up to date) to replace the CB however after watching this I think that wont happen.
Do you honestly think its worth having the HF radio for that just in case moment with all the fee's and courses?
I've had my ham license for 15 years in the US; what he says about HF in the truck is true, it's really not very practical to use while moving. In my current Jeep, I'm not planning on installing a permanent HF antenna, but just keeping a roll of wire around in case I need to set up a temporary antenna. Most of the places I visit have trees around, though.
We don't have an equivalent of the VKS network in the States, but there are certain frequencies that are monitored for boats and such, if one got into trouble they could probably be heard by someone.
realy good car, and big work
ronny don't you have any Phone signal booster ?
Nope and I still don’t. When I head bush I want zero phone signal 😉
I think putting the antenna on the roof like that is a mistake since now your vehicle is higher specially driving in woods. You should have that antenna pivot so I can just lay flat on top of the roof and when you need to use you pop it up just like I do in our army trucks in Spain
It does pivot down sideways just failed to mention that in the video.
+Ronny Dahl (4 Wheeling in W.A.) that's awesome! let us know if having the antenna on the roof makes a difference. Thanks for your awesome videos I wish Spain was not so far away from Australia ;)
73's de 9W2BAV west malaysia
Good.
اش رايك في التجهيز ؟! ما عندنا الا الفقر ههههههههه
اي والله . تجهيزات روعة . وهم ناس مبدعين وعندهم امكانبات ومواد وشركات مصنعة ومتخصصة لتجهيز مثل هذه السيارات 4x4 الدفع الرباعي وسيارات البر.
دمت بخير يانايف
3000 Kilometers on the HF? Are you sure? That's nearly all the way across Australia? That is quite impressive.
@Cassie Harry oh yeah the repeaters. I'm talking simplex though. I know you can talk far on a ionospheric propagation but that doesn't happen everyday. The curvature of the Earth alone mitigates the transmission distance.
Why most people put the antennas on the bullbar?
That would just irritate me when driving
Currently I only have VHF handheld, but might get a TETRA handheld soon (Emergency unit in Norway so I can talk with the whole county)
Not sure how much use I will have for UHF or HF for that matter
Probably so they can see what they are going to hit, as well as for looks. Also I don't have an antennae but my lights and stinger don't bother me so some people probably just don't mind
jetsgo66 If the antenna is the height of the roof, then that's a good point
Have you used the new tires enough to have a proper opinion on them,I assume you haven't seen mud yet
No mid yet, good on sand and noisey on the black stuff
+Ronny Dahl (4 Wheeling in W.A.) are they not all Terrains? How expensive the tires? Hopefully the ware is not to bad on them
+Gardner Broz they are the SRLs 50/50 AT MT
+Ronny Dahl (4 Wheeling in W.A.) thanks Ronny as you said it would be great to see a review vid when you have done enough testing,love the videos mate always check them out,it would be cool to see some unique undiscovered places in wa (not that there is many) Ahhh cheers mate
Do you ever use 27 megahertz?
That's CB in the US.
Paper maps are the best.
Just one minor pedantic gripe, as the HF radio you have operates on the VKS737 frequencies, and your license for it is a VKS737 license, It shouldn't really be referred to a a Ham Radio, as Ham Radios are operated on different frequencies and under a different license. Its not uncommon however for licensed Ham operators to use Ham Radio in combination with VKS737 while out bush.
73 de CT1GZB from Portugal
How can I get my ham license without attending a class?
You don't need to attend a class. You simply need to take an exam.
Why not just use Google maps when overlanding?
because it doesnt work when no signal
That's not ham/amateur radio. VKS### isn't an amateur radio call sign.
now with StarLink the game is changed .
Need to explain reasons why and budget versions... u lost me early in this..
Ronny please stop with misinformation and understand this there is only specific call freqs on uhf given it is a repeater system technnology..
Vks does not cover you the entirety of the hf spectrum
to be honest for actual comms
I would suggest
27Mhz for convoy use at 4-5 watts, if skip is good you have lsb and usb for long distance comms
UHF x2 1 in wideband and the other in narrow band
Wideband tends to better for distance
Note be careful in using icoms because if they go above 4-5 watts .. exceed this you will be breaking comms law
ah best respond out of the codan you have is freq tune the antenna
@Cassie Harry sadly Cassie know the limitations of the hardware in use before commenting...
Noting I have been around cb's since the 80's noting half of ronnies radio equipment isn't type accepted for cb use..
direct line of sight on uhf is 2.5 km even less when you use HT radio to mobile...
understand the limitations of a 5 watt pep and its radial distances...
most likely Ronnie had been hitting either base stations or hitting someone's farm repeater... in his road travels reflecting off of their 40 foot mast...
note we are the only country to have an hf emergency system what you a covered on by that doesn't cover you for Amateur radio unfortunately same with both vhf and uhf amateur bands
Before commenting on what I know or don't check your own regulations Cousin most likely ...
Since my family tree has Harry's in it
@Cassie Harry i was not talking about ic 400 pro
you can do up to 100 km on a repeater link however you still at a physical radial distance of 2.5 km los, pending on repeater output and height of the repeater antenna
Yes I know icom has compatible uhf cb in 477MHz however unless he recent;ly replaced his hand talkies over recent years which I doubt these can be configured operate under 477MHz cb band however are not type accepted as these are sold as ham/amateur radios...
I don't giver 2 fucks what mobile radios Ron uses my concern as they are type expected in most cases ...
The baofungs/baofengs I typically seen him function with are programmable to 477 cb though aren't type accepted for it...
These are amateur radios and operate legally 430-440MHz..
Not sure what mobiles he is running today last I saw it was either uniden or gme uhf, I do know of a ic 41 pro hand held for uhf cb however due to cost i can't comment whether Ron uses them
But what do I know I can only go on videos past or present of comms setup
Last I checked I haven't seen a HF or vhf setup in his either in comms preps..
and some serviced radio services we have active within the hf spectrum outside of 27MHz cb radio which doesn't require amateur radio licensing still requires things to be purchased to be compatible for those services though the registration and license still have to be paid to use such services ..
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@Cassie Harry lol the original promise of UHF cb was a commercial communications standard before the cb industry got deregulated ...
don't give a shit what business you own and how long you have been in operation if you know anything radio communications you know you have to comply with ACMA regs..
even knowing most don't give a shit what they use...
I love ronnies content however he does step into the grey area of radio comms gear...
So i guess you have your ham radio license then?????
qualified in codan and other radio formats and forth..
whats with your gay jump in intros