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UHF 29 ctcss177.3 will be used from tomorrow to broadcast voice alerts along the entire strip of the F3 using multiple broadcast sites along the way. The service is a private venture who are also offering to install recievers and PA systems at servo's and rest stops.

radio users on the F3 simply need to have their radios on UHF 29

The service is aimed at alert drivers of any delays along the F3

Not sure why they'd bother, surely using one of the local information FM channels, and messages on VMS boards to tune into ie 89.9FM for Incident Updates or similar would be a better idea, unless its just aimed at trucks.

From their site (http://www.f3voicealerts.com) it doesn't seem to be directed only at truckies. Not a bad concept, but there are some issues:

1- Anybody can call the phone number, record their message and have it broadcast, leading to the possibility false info or 'vandals' being broadcast or, if nobody calls up, no info on important matters. The RMS already has an 'offical' service that calls your mobile phone.

2- UHF 29 is the Pacific Highway 'road channel' used from Newcastle to Brisbane. Depending how frequently messages are broadcast this may create some interference issues.

3- (and most importantly) The UHF CB class licence prohibits linking of CB channels. Depending on how this service is broadcast on channel 29 it may be in contravention to the class licence and therefore illegal.

seems this (http://www.f3voicealerts.com/) service is closed down. nothing on the FB, Twitter or website for the last past few months

yes, I emailed Rod last month, seems the F3 Alerts is no longer

Wonder if its got anything to do with the RTA/RMS and their F3 Alerts via SMS and E-Mail.

the RTA ones are few and far between,, the ones from F3 Voice Alerts did regular updates with the guys from ATN