VHF CB proposal

[scanhermit]

There seems to be sod all CB or PMR usage in the Vale of York between Wetherby and York. I've never picked up any ham activity on VHF or UHF either.

Your radio must be broken. GB3YW is very busy and can be heard on the east coast.

You are very correct - can hear it loud and clear today.

[StormShadow]

I see that 449 MHz is picking up, the amount of f-ing and blinding I've heard so far is nuts. I had a decent QSO on 449.400 "I hold a PMR license" as well as an intermediate license. Maybe the beginning of something... 449.400 has been interesting.

[scanhermit]

Three channels isn't it? That could get crowded.

[pmr446man]

Hopefully it will happen.

[albrecht]

And when the zombie apocalypse hits (metaphor) and the phone masts go down and the internet is "switched off", what method of communication will be available?
Discuss...

Could be battery powered walkie talkies, unless you have a motor bike battery.

[GeeFull]

And when the zombie apocalypse hits (metaphor) and the phone masts go down and the internet is "switched off", what method of communication will be available?
Discuss...

Could be battery powered walkie talkies, unless you have a motor bike battery.

And when the batteries run out, light "smokey" bonfires on the nearest hill top and wave blankets over them....."Heap big message-um paleface!", or simply wave flags at each other! (Worked for Nelson!)
Or simply get off your arris, and walk over to the next hill, and have a chat!