NZ PRS – UHF Chanel INFO

Avoid using channels 1-8, 41-48, 31-38, and 71-78 these are all duplex channels for repeaters, and general radio-to-radio use is to be strictly avoided as will also cause issues with some radios not receiving transmissions, etc.

CH5 and CH35 – strictly emergency only.

CH10 – 4wd clubs & convoys

CH11 – Initial Contact only to make contact with other friends or 4wds etc then transfer to a chat channel

CH18 – Caravans and Campers Convoy channel

CH22 & CH23 Strictly do not use, these are for data communications only.

CH9, 12-17, 19-21, 24-28, 30, 39, 49-60, 64-70, 79, and 80 are the general chat channels that can be used by anyone and are able to be used for any radio-to-radio voice communications.

Using the incorrect channels and radio hardware can cause big issues with audio quality and range but more importantly, they can carry big fines if not used correctly.

Channel         Frequency           Notes

01                476.4250               Avoid (Ch1 Repeater)
02               476.4500               Avoid (Ch2 Repeater)
03               476.4750               Avoid (Ch3 Repeater)
04               476.5000               Avoid (Ch4 Repeater)
05               476.5250               Avoid (Ch5 Repeater)
06               476.5500               Avoid (Ch6 Repeater)
07               476.5750               Avoid (Ch7 Repeater)
08               476.6000               Avoid (Ch8 Repeater)
09               476.6250
10                476.6500
11                 476.6750
12                476.7000
13               476.7250
14               476.7500
15               476.7750
16               476.8000
17               476.8250
18               476.8500
19               476.8750
20               476.9000
21               476.9250
22               476.9500               Avoid (Telementry only)
23               476.9750               Avoid (Telementry only)
24               477.0000
25               477.0250
26               477.0500
27               477.0750
28               477.1000
29               477.1250
30               477.1500
31               477.1750                 Avoid (Ch1 Repeater Input)
32               477.2000               Avoid (Ch2 Repeater Input)
33               477.2250               Avoid (Ch3 Repeater Input)
34               477.2500               Avoid (Ch4 Repeater Input)
35               477.2750               Avoid (Ch5 Repeater Input)
36               477.3000               Avoid (Ch6 Repeater Input)
37               477.3250               Avoid (Ch7 Repeater Input)
38               477.3500               Avoid (Ch8 Repeater Input)
39               477.3750
40               477.4000
41               476.4375               Avoid (Ch41 Repeater)
42               476.4625               Avoid (Ch42 Repeater)
43               476.4875               Avoid (Ch43 Repeater)
44               476.5125               Avoid (Ch44 Repeater)
45               476.5375               Avoid (Ch45 Repeater)
46               476.5625               Avoid (Ch46 Repeater)
47               476.5875               Avoid (Ch47 Repeater)
48               476.6125               Avoid (Ch48 Repeater)
49               476.6375
50               476.6625
51               476.6875
52               476.7125
53               476.7375
54               476.7625
55               476.7875
56               476.8125
57               476.8375
58               476.8625
59               476.8875
60               476.9125
61               476.9375               Avoid (Reserved for future use)
62               476.9625               Avoid (Reserved for future use)
63               476.9875               Avoid (Reserved for future use)
64               477.0125
65               477.0375
66               477.0625
67               477.0875
68               477.1125
69               477.1375
70               477.1625
71               477.1875               Avoid (Ch41 Repeater Input)
72               477.2125               Avoid (Ch42 Repeater Input)
73               477.2375               Avoid (Ch43 Repeater Input)
74               477.2625               Avoid (Ch44 Repeater Input)
75               477.2875               Avoid (Ch45 Repeater Input)
76               477.3125               Avoid (Ch46 Repeater Input)
77               477.3375               Avoid (Ch47 Repeater Input)
78               477.3625               Avoid (Ch48 Repeater Input)
79               477.3875
80               477.4125

NOTES:

*If your equipment is purchased in New Zealand, from a New Zealand dealer you can operate under a “general user radio license” (GURL) for PRS and Citizen Band.

*License – You can view this GURL in the Register of Radio Frequencies (RRF) under Licence number 228151. The license is for use in the CB (26 MHz and 27 MHz) and the PRS (477 MHz) bands.

Fees $0.00 — there’s no fee for a General User Radio Licence (GURL). All fees associated with this license are paid for by Radio Spectrum Management (RSM).

*  Your responsibilities – You must follow the technical parameters of the license, which include operating on a permitted frequency using the correct emission, and up to the maximum power. You must not operate in a way that causes interference with other radio services. If you cause interference to other licensed services, you must stop transmitting.

* Your equipment – Your equipment must comply with the relevant radio standards and relevant technical parameters for this license. 10 dBW (12 W)

* Compliance labelling – If you bought your equipment in New Zealand, and it’s labelled with an RSM-approved RCM mark or R-NZ label, you can start using it immediately. If it’s not labelled with an RCM mark or R-NZ label, go back to your supplier, and get New Zealand-approved equipment.

* If you bought your equipment online or overseas, you may not be able to set it up to operate on New Zealand frequencies. Go back to your supplier and ask for equipment with an approved RCM mark or R-NZ label.

For more information, please go to https://www.rsm.govt.nz/licensing/frequencies-for-anyone/citizen-band-radio-gurl/