(transmit) is inhibited on these channels.
The BOCH CB EXPANSION
To accommodate the new 80 channels within the UHF CB band, narrowband transmission has been
authorised by the ACMA. The older 40 channel UHF CB's use what is called wideband mode, as it's
transmission width is wider. Both 40 and 80 channel radios can still talk to each other as they still share the
same common channels, however they may sound a little different from each other due to this, and it is not
the fault of the radios. Wideband radios may sound loud on narrowband radios, and narrowband radios may
seem quieter on wideband radios. Adjust volume for best clarity. Narrowband radios operating on channels
41-80 may encounter interference from nearby wideband radios on adjacent channel frequencies. This
problem is thought to present less of an issue over time when 80 channels becomes more common.
The list or currently authorised channels can be obtained from the ACMA website in Australia and the MED
website in New Zealand.
Operation is subject to the conditions contained in the ACMA Radio Communications (Citizen Band radio
Stations) Class Licence in Australia, and MED General User Licence in New Zealand.
AUTHORISED DEALER PROGRAMMING FEATURES
LAND MOBILE SERVICE
The FDP Pro is also approved to the LMRS (licensed private/commercial frequencies outside the CB Band)
covering 430 - 500 Mhz. This also covers the Amateur Radio 70cm Ham Band. The FDP Pro is capable of
storing up to 128 dealer programmable channels for transmit and receive.
These LMRS channels will not be programmed without the proper authority to do so.
ALPHA TAGGING
Alpha Tagging (LCD Screen Channel Naming), sometimes called channel alias, can be programmed into
channels for easy identification on the LCD screen. The LCD screen allow up to 6 letters and or numbers
for channel identification.
PRIORITY CHANNEL SCAN
The authorised dealer can change which channel is set as a priority scan channel.
BATTERY SAVE FEATURE
The FDP Pro has up to 5 different setting of battery save. Very few radios can boast this. This can be
adjusted by the authorised dealer. At maximum battery save setting, the battery can last several days on
standby. This is a feature often favoured by rescue groups that can be 'off grid' for long periods of time.
The trade off is, that the greater the battery save, the longer the receive lag (the time the radio takes to