Straight-talking, Australian advice on UHF CB and two-way radios — which to buy for 4WD, farming or work, how the brands stack up, and how channels, licensing and range actually work out here. No jargon, no paid placements.
Hands-on, use-case guides to help you pick the right radio for the job.
Why UHF CB is essential offroad, mount vs handheld for touring, convoy channels and antenna choice — plus our top pick.
Read → Comparison · BrandsA balanced look at Australia's two biggest UHF brands — where GME wins, where Uniden wins, and how to choose.
Read → Comparison · TypesThe core trade-off between range and portability, when each wins, and why plenty of people run both.
Read → Buying guide · RuralPaddock-to-shed range, rugged IP67 handhelds, value twin-packs, and base-plus-repeater for big properties.
Read →Our cornerstone guides explain the things every buyer should understand first.
A simple framework: match the type to your use, then weigh power, water rating, antenna and features.
Read → Guide · ChannelsAll 80 channels, the emergency and data channels you must keep clear, and the channels people use by convention.
Read → Guide · RulesHow the ACMA class licence works for UHF CB — no individual licence, no fee — and where marine VHF differs.
Read → Guide · RangeWhy line-of-sight, antenna and terrain matter far more than watts — and realistic distances you can expect.
Read →Filter every model by use case — 4WD, farming, work, marine or budget — and sort by power, range, water rating or price.