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Need help choosing UHF radio!
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 7:57 pm
by mike_nofx
Hi all, I need some help picking out a UHF radio for my cruiser.
So far i've been using a cheap motorola hand held, but its just not performing well enough. Too un-clear and not enough range, battery doesn't last long enough.
Looking to spend up to $300. Have found some on eBay in GME and Uniden. Prefer the smaller sized ones too. Remote face may be handy for installation, but still not decided wether its totally required.
Being a complete amatuer in this department, im not really sure what to look for.
For example, heres 3 i found on eBay. similar pricing. How can i compare them, and which would YOU buy?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... :IT&ih=012
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... :IT&ih=017
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... :IT&ih=013
Any info very much appreciated!
Thanks
Mike
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 8:56 pm
by Emo
If you want to spend the money, Icom is the best. I reckon GME are next followed by Uniden but GME and Undiden are really personal preference.
Have you looked at Prestige Communication? Great people to chat too. Fastest postage I've ever seen (ordered one arvo and arrived at my desk at work the next morning). Highly recommended.
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:37 pm
by segan1
Icom all the way.
Cheers
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 10:45 pm
by Jeeps
My icom 41s is the best 5 watter i've had
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:43 pm
by Goatse.AJ
Icom
Also, I read somewhere that Icom has brought out, or is soon to, a dedicated UHF CB box specifically for the OZ market.
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 2:41 pm
by bogged
AJFeroza wrote:Icom
Also, I read somewhere that Icom has brought out, or is soon to, a dedicated UHF CB box specifically for the OZ market.
whats it going to squelch out the fukwit on there in every state all day every day sayin shit like "whats going on out there"
apart from that, I cant see what a country dedicated one would have...
maybe buttons, fuqin volume, fuqin channels mate, text on the buttons?
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:29 pm
by Dirty
Have tried Uniden, GME and Icom.
They all worked well but if I was spending my money it would be on a Icom. GME are also very good but I wouldn't look at a Uniden.
But stepping back from the brand names, you can stuff the whole lot up with a shit ariel.
- David.
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:23 pm
by RN
bogged wrote:AJFeroza wrote:Icom
A
whats it going to squelch out the fukwit on there in every state all day every day sayin shit like "whats going on out there"
He is the one with the high pitched voice yelling that the vegies are going off.
Loath him to the buggerython
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:10 am
by bogged
RoadNazi wrote:bogged wrote:AJFeroza wrote:Icom
A
whats it going to squelch out the fukwit on there in every state all day every day sayin shit like "whats going on out there"
He is the one with the high pitched voice yelling that the vegies are going off.
Loath him to the buggerython
dont know, dont turn the UHF on anymore in suburbia... nothing worth listening too, hardly any bacon reports anymore
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 6:01 pm
by ssfabricator
dont know, dont turn the UHF on anymore in suburbia... nothing worth listening too, hardly any bacon reports anymore
Mmmmmmmmm bacon
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 9:20 pm
by MnG2guys
I have to agree with the guy that recommended Prestige Communications They are on the web Google them hey! They just did me a fine deal on a GME 4600 way better then my local price or other web prices.
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 9:40 pm
by gqroo
bogged wrote:AJFeroza wrote:Icom
Also, I read somewhere that Icom has brought out, or is soon to, a dedicated UHF CB box specifically for the OZ market.
whats it going to squelch out the fukwit on there in every state all day every day sayin shit like "whats going on out there"
apart from that, I cant see what a country dedicated one would have...
maybe buttons, fuqin volume, fuqin channels mate, text on the buttons?
We got one here,calls himself ''Snowman''
on air nearly 24/7.
As for a uhf ive got a little remote face Uniden the one with the scanner which i cant remember how to set,has been a great little unit lasted 4 years so far
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 9:52 pm
by mike_nofx
Thanks for the replies.
I ended up getting the GME TX3220 with aerial, delivered for $285 from prestige coms.
Was so happy with it, and the price my bro bought one too.
Mike