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Anyone know where I can buy one or two Icom IC-F6063H UHF radio kits in Australia, with remote mounting kit?

tried http://www.prestigecom.net.au/
?
they dont have it listed, but google only shows Icom site as having anything on it.
maybe email Icom, see if they are on shelves yet.

You're looking at $470 for the 6061 delivered from the states. It's identical to the 6063 except it's got 45w instead of the aussie 25w.

cheers

Jeeps wrote:You're looking at $470 for the 6061 delivered from the states. It's identical to the 6063 except it's got 45w instead of the aussie 25w.

cheers

gee , thats a powerfull set up.

Jeeps wrote:You're looking at $470 for the 6061 delivered from the states. It's identical to the 6063 except it's got 45w instead of the aussie 25w.

cheers

specs? i couldnt find anything

It's a bit hardcore for the average cb'er but if you are a responsible user and only transmit at 5w then it'll last forever


Specifications

450–512MHz

Number of channels 512 channels/ 128 zones
Channel spacing 12.5/25kHz, 15/30kHz

6.25kHz (option)

PLL channel step 2.5kHz, 3.125kHz
Antenna impedance 50Ω
Operating Temp. range –30°C to +60°C

–22°F to +140°F

Power supply requirement 13.6V DC nominal
Current drain (approx)

50W/45W 14.0A
Max. audio 1200mA
Stand-by 300mA

Dimensions (W×H×D)(projections not included) 160×45×150 mm

Weight (approx.) 1.31kg; 2.9lb
Transmitter
Output power (approx) 50W (VHF)

45W (UHF)

Max. frequency deviation ±5.0/2.5kHz (Wide/Narrow)
Frequency error ±1.0ppm
Spurious emissions 75dB typ.
FM Hum and Noise 45/40dB typ. (Wide/Narrow)
Adjacent channel power 70/60dB min. (Wide/Narrow)
Audio harmonic distortion 3% typ. (40% deviation)
Modulation limiting 70–100% of Max. deviation
Ext. microphone impedance 600Ω (8-pin modular)
Receiver
Sensitivity (12dB SINAD) 0.25μV typ.
Squelch sensitivity 0.25μV typ. (at threshold)
Adjacent channel selectivity
85/75dB typ. (Wide/Narrow)
Spurious response 90dB typ.
Intermodulation 77dB typ.
Hum and noise ratio 50/45dB typ. (Wide/Narrow)
Audio output power 4W typ.

at 10% distortion with a 4Ω load

External speaker connector 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8″) /4Ω

doesnt look too bad specs

would need a fair bit of ventilation running at 50W tho

Yeah it'll get hot alright, but it'll go great at 5w CB

I'm a fan of overkill engineering - if it is designed to be able to handle continuous xmit at 50w, then the 1/10th power it'll be used for UHF CB most of the time (5w on UHF CB channels, 25w on the company licenced channel) will mean a long life, easy work, and minimal heat for it.

Plus it generally would mean the components internally are of a higher specification, so hopefully would be at least as good as (or better) quality than a specifically designed 5W unit.

I would actually love a unit that does UHF commercial (25w on a licenced freq), UHF CB (5w 40ch), and VHF air band (5-25w licenced) for air traffic, all in one unit that's easy to use once set up...

Hmm... Cake, keep, eat...

Will likely end up with two units anyway...

...And then there's the HF mobile...

50W is the VHF version. 45W is the UHF one

physh wrote:
I would actually love a unit that does UHF commercial (25w on a licenced freq), UHF CB (5w 40ch), and VHF air band (5-25w licenced) for air traffic, all in one unit that's easy to use once set up...

Hmm... Cake, keep, eat...

my 208h almost does that. 50W on 400-478mhz and 50W on 136-174mhz.
it would be nice if it could go down to 118mhz AM
but receives from 118-999 all the way through

there are some quad band radios that will do all the frequencies you want.

physh wrote:I'm a fan of overkill engineering - if it is designed to be able to handle continuous xmit at 50w, then the 1/10th power it'll be used for UHF CB most of the time (5w on UHF CB channels, 25w on the company licenced channel) will mean a long life, easy work, and minimal heat for it.

so am i.
my taits are like that, can easily get 50W out of them but they are set to 25W and they will last forever.

the tk868hg is designed for 40W but i have turned it up to 50W.
i have had it up to nearly 80W but it got a little warm

i think the 706mk2G might be able to do the air band
im not 100% on that but

Is that thing remote head unit mountable? Looks neeeeat.

physh wrote:Is that thing remote head unit mountable? Looks neeeeat.

which one?

The 706mk2G - but it looks like it will be expensive as hell and probably won't be what I need.
Cool gadget factor though.

Realistically I'm happy to go multiple units, makes it a bit easier.

So a high powered (25W+) UHF commercial transceiver that I can also use at 5W on UHF CB, with remote head unit and all the cool bits like CTCSS Selcall voice scrambler etc.

Jeeps wrote:You're looking at $470 for the 6061 delivered from the states. It's identical to the 6063 except it's got 45w instead of the aussie 25w.

cheers

Do have have a link to get one of these i tried ebay.com but could only find the remote head

physh wrote:The 706mk2G - but it looks like it will be expensive as hell and probably won't be what I need.
Cool gadget factor though.

Realistically I'm happy to go multiple units, makes it a bit easier.

So a high powered (25W+) UHF commercial transceiver that I can also use at 5W on UHF CB, with remote head unit and all the cool bits like CTCSS Selcall voice scrambler etc.

Philips PRM8030 sounds like what you want - they go for about $250 on ebay.

Hamo wrote:

Jeeps wrote:You're looking at $470 for the 6061 delivered from the states. It's identical to the 6063 except it's got 45w instead of the aussie 25w.

cheers

Do have have a link to get one of these i tried ebay.com but could only find the remote head

Mate i'm talking to a seller atm but the biggest problem is the software as they are completely blank when delivered.

Mark2 wrote:

physh wrote:The 706mk2G - but it looks like it will be expensive as hell and probably won't be what I need.
Cool gadget factor though.

Realistically I'm happy to go multiple units, makes it a bit easier.

So a high powered (25W+) UHF commercial transceiver that I can also use at 5W on UHF CB, with remote head unit and all the cool bits like CTCSS Selcall voice scrambler etc.

Philips PRM8030 sounds like what you want - they go for about $250 on ebay.

too old.
if your not familiar with radios a PRM is not a good idea as your first.
the PRM is a good radio, just not newb friendly.

physh wrote:The 706mk2G - but it looks like it will be expensive as hell and probably won't be what I need.
Cool gadget factor though.

definately can be remote mounted. my dad has one..
depends on your definition of expensive is..
i think you could get one for around the $1200 mark these days?? just a guess but

j-top paj wrote:

Mark2 wrote:

physh wrote:The 706mk2G - but it looks like it will be expensive as hell and probably won't be what I need.
Cool gadget factor though.

Realistically I'm happy to go multiple units, makes it a bit easier.

So a high powered (25W+) UHF commercial transceiver that I can also use at 5W on UHF CB, with remote head unit and all the cool bits like CTCSS Selcall voice scrambler etc.

Philips PRM8030 sounds like what you want - they go for about $250 on ebay.

too old.
if your not familiar with radios a PRM is not a good idea as your first.
the PRM is a good radio, just not newb friendly.

My PRM80's ( I have several) have all been reliable so age is not an issue in that regard. They are dead simple to program and have more features than a lot of new radios. The fact that they only have a few buttons on the front makes them easier to operate in IMHO.

Regardless, a modded IC208-H is probably the best value in a new remote head, high powered UHF plus you get VHF as well......50w for $399 or less.

OK the IC208-H looks good, and I would like to buy two already modded to enable xmit on UHF CB channels.

Where can I buy them in Australia, or alternatively where can I find the programming information, software, and cable?

Cheerio
Nick

physh wrote:OK the IC208-H looks good, and I would like to buy two already modded to enable xmit on UHF CB channels.

Where can I buy them in Australia, or alternatively where can I find the programming information, software, and cable?

Cheerio
Nick

Try here:
http://www.andrewscom.com.au/site-conte ... 1-icom.htm

They should also sell the cable. I can send you the software - dont buy it. I doubt they will do the mod for you but instructions can be provided..........

physh wrote:OK the IC208-H looks good, and I would like to buy two already modded to enable xmit on UHF CB channels.

Where can I buy them in Australia, or alternatively where can I find the programming information, software, and cable?

Cheerio
Nick

try http://www.strictlyham.com.au/index.htm

just remember that an IC208-H is an amature set and if the operator isnt not licensed accordingly, it shouldnt be used on any of the amature bands.

you shouldnt need a programming cable as it can all be entered in of the unit itself if you have some patience!

try this link for the extended tx/rx mod http://www.ham.dmz.ro/icom/ic-208h-exte ... tx-mod.php

p.s. i have had many ic208 over the years doing many things and they are great radios, just makre sure you set the mic gain to "HI".

cheers al

also remember the 208 is not designed for use on 477mhz.
it will do it, but not as good as a radio that is designed for that band.
also the power will drop off the higher you go.
i havnt had mine on a meter for a while so im not sure how much it puts out on 477mhz.

and once you modify it to transmit out of band, you open the receive up to a lot of intermod too

Mark2 wrote:

physh wrote:OK the IC208-H looks good, and I would like to buy two already modded to enable xmit on UHF CB channels.

Where can I buy them in Australia, or alternatively where can I find the programming information, software, and cable?

Cheerio
Nick

Try here:
http://www.andrewscom.com.au/site-conte ... 1-icom.htm

They should also sell the cable. I can send you the software - dont buy it. I doubt they will do the mod for you but instructions can be provided..........

if you buy from andrews it will come pre programmed and if you want anythign extra added they can do it for you aswell

Lol now it's getting too hard to choose...

spazbot wrote:

Mark2 wrote:

physh wrote:OK the IC208-H looks good, and I would like to buy two already modded to enable xmit on UHF CB channels.

Where can I buy them in Australia, or alternatively where can I find the programming information, software, and cable?

Cheerio
Nick

Try here:
http://www.andrewscom.com.au/site-conte ... 1-icom.htm

They should also sell the cable. I can send you the software - dont buy it. I doubt they will do the mod for you but instructions can be provided..........

if you buy from andrews it will come pre programmed and if you want anythign extra added they can do it for you aswell

but if you choose to do the expand tx/rx mod it clears all the memories.

just buy it, they are a good radio, if you dont like it, then just sell it!