Very often on the roads of our vast country in the event of various extreme situations, walkie-talkies for truckers are the only possible communication option. Far from cities and towns on many highways there are simply no towers of mobile operators. The phone then becomes useless. Car radios for truckers are the most reliable and affordable, as well as inexpensive means of communication. Thanks to this means of communication, drivers can ask for help or provide it to the needy.
In this article we will consider what kind of car radio stations exist for truckers, what frequencies are used, the advantages of this type of communication.
Which radio station to choose?
In our country, walkie-talkies are in demand for truckers of Megajet and Alan companies. These firms offer reliable and quality communications at affordable prices. The most popular models for drivers are:
- The car radio station Alan 100 Plus, it can often be found in taxi cars and, of course, in trucks. This station has a low power, more suitable for the city due to the small covered distance.
- Car radio stations Megajet MJ-100, Megajet MJ-200, Megajet MJ-300. The price of such products is slightly higher than the previous model, but they are twice as superior in terms of power.
- Alan 78 Plus Station. It is in the same price category as the Megajet MJ-300, however, it surpasses the latest model in power. It has excellent functionality and non-volatile memory in which all the accepted settings are saved.
- The walkie-talkie Alan 42 operates at a frequency for truckers, has a convenient configuration. Such a device can be connected to car antennas, it is able to fully replace the main station in case of failure of the latter.
It is recommended that you have two types of communications in your car: a stationary radio station and a portable one.
When buying a walkie-talkie for truckers, ask the seller about the possibility of connecting a communication amplifier to it. Such devices can amplify standard 8-10-watt walkie-talkies to 100-200 watts, which will be very useful if you find yourself far from civilized centers. Another important accessory to the radio for truckers will be a high antenna with a powerful coil, which will significantly increase the radius of the device. The antenna should match the dimensions of your car.
At what frequency should the radio work?
The generally accepted frequency of truckers is 27 135 MHz. Radio manufacturers often flash this frequency on channel 15. Sometimes, of course, there are exceptions, so when buying a station, check the frequency with the seller.
What is the advantage of radio communications?
The road always carries various surprises and dangers. Radio stations have been helping drivers on the track for decades, helping to choose safe routes, remain the only means of warning, as well as saving not only cargo, but also human lives. Often, on time information received becomes a more effective means than weapons.