Handheld UHFs Tech

[De-lux]

long story short, i've got two handheld UHFs I purchased overseas assuming they'd work fine here, but I've found out they're scanners which can only operate between 400 MHz and 470 MHz. FYI, Our channels for general communications (Channels 1 - 40) use the frequency 476 - 478 MHz. They are cool handsets, I don't know what brand, they only say "IC-995" on the front. They are 5W units, so can put out some good signal, and have rechargable batteries with docking stations.

After searching the net I have found out that these are used for specific communications in AU - for example I can get the ambulance frequency here in Brisbane...

Does anyone know if there is a way to change thesse to broadcast over the normal signal frequency so I can use it with the in car UHF's?

Failing that, does anyone want to buy the set for what it owes me ($120)?

Pic below..

[phippsy]

Hy Mick, I can only help by saying that IC is usually a prefix for an Icom radio.

[crispy]

Bascially no, theyre designed to only work in their specific frequency bands. Chuck them on ebay.

[De-lux]

Thanks team.. I might whack them on ebay and see if I can get my dollas back

[Deleted User]

I think regarding UHF`s , people should have a look at this --------------

http://www.uhfcb.com.au/80-Channel-UHF-Information.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[351ciofgrunt]

I think regarding UHF`s , people should have a look at this --------------

http://www.uhfcb.com.au/80-Channel-UHF-Information.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

so will our current 40 channel UHF's still work when they bring out the new channels?

[crispy]

I think regarding UHF`s , people should have a look at this --------------

http://www.uhfcb.com.au/80-Channel-UHF-Information.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

so will our current 40 channel UHF's still work when they bring out the new channels?

Yeah will still work fine just will be audio quality differences when talking to a 80 ch radio. in 2016 or so 40 ch will become 'illegal' to use