Looking CB radio for overland trip

[Charles Parrington]

Hi All

May your 2026 be filled with exciting trips & lots of happy memories.

I am looking for 1, possibly 2 depending on price, what I call CB radio(s). This will be used on our annual motor travels around Southern Africa. Don't require new, good secondhand is good. I am aware that a license for these devices is required, again any suggestions on obtaining this as well?

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Regards

Charles Parrington

[Charles Parrington]

HI Again

Not looking for the Zartek type product, have several of these, but the more powerful VHF unit that is mounted typically in the vehicle with external aerial.

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Regards

Charles Parrington

[Pieter Gouws]

CB Radio's, VHF Radio and UHF radio are all different type radios.

Important is that you and your travel partners have the same type of radio meaning  CB Radio's, VHF Radio or UHF.
Based on how many of these are in your group already you can select one.
CB RAdios in RSA is license free these days.

VHF Radio
RTS DV-2135s
https://www.vratvark.co.za/product/mini-mobile-radio-vhf/

Small radio, 15w easy fit.

Example of another two way radio
https://radiosmart.co.za/index.php?route=product/product&path=33&product_id=52
Asked for it to be programmed.

https://radiosmart.co.za/index.php?route=product/product&path=33_86&product_id=184
Excellent Radio
Asked for it to be programmed.

License
For Radios programed with the ICASA UHF free/open frequencies (446.00625, 446.01875, 446.03125, 446.43750, 446.05625, 446.06875, 446.08125, 446.09500, 463.97500, 464.12500, 464.17500, 464.32500,464.37500) you don't need a licence in RSA, NAM, BOT (I can't talk about the other countries). These are typically the walkie talkies you referred to, but there are UHF mobile radios that can be programmed for these frequencies on low output.

For the ICASA approved VHF frequencies 161.15000, 160.45000, 161.50000, with tone 131.8 and 118.8, also known as ORRA channels/frequencies,  gives you the nine licensed frequencies.
You can obtain a license by joining an ORRA affiliated club and they will help you with a VHF license for Namibia and Botswana, by joining 4x4 Community.co.za but you have to apply yourself for a license for Botswana and Namibia (I am doing it myself and get this within a week) or by contacting ICASA directly (but goodluck with this)

Where are you planning to travel in May 2026?


Enjoy

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[Carel Snyman]

Hi Charles,

I may have what you are looking for.

Where are you located?

Carel Snyman

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[Charles Parrington]

Thanks Pieter for your much appreciated information.

@Carel - I live in Somerset West

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[William Solomon]

Hi Charles,
I have a old Dragon 29 MHz (complete set with antenna base etc) in 100% working condition that you can collect in Pretoria.
Regards

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