AM CB 26 & 27MHz radios

AM Aerials & Accessories

UHF CB radios

UHF Aerials & Accessories

AM CB 26 & 27MHz radios

The 26MHz AM CB radio is the old style CB that has been around in NZ since the 60's. NZ switched to the 40ch AM & SSB CB system in the late 80's from the 11ch AM system.

NZ AM calling channel is ch15 while truckies are on ch11 (warning: ch11 language may offend some people).

Motor homes normally CH24

As of 2/6/11 additional 27MHz channels added (AUS/USA)

Frequency - 26.330 - 26.770 MHz
Channels - 40

Frequency - 26.965 - 27.405 MHz
Channels - 40
 

UHF CB radios

UHF CB or other wise known as Personal Radio Service (PRS) was introduced into NZ in the late 90's and is aligned with Australia with similar frequencies and radio spectrum rules. Readily available in both mobile and portable radio versions.

Some channels have been set aside for repeater use which are free to use if there is one in your area.

NZ truckies are not using this type of radio YET but many outdoor and sport clubs are utilizing these due to the compact size and ease of access to portable low cost radios.

Frequency - 476.41875 - 477.40625 MHz
Channels - 80
Repeater Channels - 16

UHF aerials & accessories

How UHF CB works