Best UHF to get on a budget?

Post by **Jonezy01** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 2:56 pm

As above im in the market for a UHF im looking to get out of it as cheap as posible, would also prefer one with extra programable channels.

Looking at
http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online ... 01#details

https://shop.1wow.com.au/productcart/pc ... oduct=6753

any other sugestions

Cheers Jonezy

Post by **Red Dog 4x4** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 3:14 pm

I'm sure Wow and auto barn have these for $199 last time i looked.

Post by **bogged** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 3:22 pm

the programmable channels are a waste of $ these days since most cops etc are digital.

And IMWO, you your relying on a radio to save your arse, buy something good. GME, Icom, etc... Not lucky chows, uniden etc.

try Prestige Communications in perth.. search here, plenty of happy users and cheap.

Post by **RussKie** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 4:10 pm

have a look at www. prestigecom .net.au
these guys seem to have the best prices around...

Post by **bakerboy** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 4:20 pm

that oricom one if you look on their website is about $80 more than what super cheap is selling them for, they have most of the functions of my benelec uhf and it cost twice as much, my sister is getting the oricom soon for her lux will comment on it when she gets it

Post by **crispy** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 9:00 pm

GME TX3100 is small and cheap and a decent brand and warrenty

Post by **alien** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 12:16 am

when i was shopping for a UHF i ended up buying a good 3w GME handheld... there was no need for an in-car unit (especially driving a soft top). The handheld covers a HUGE range and last ages between re-charging.

http://www.prestigecom.net.au/index.php ... ts_id=1548

Post by **T_Diesel** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 9:11 am

What's your budget? I've got a brand new Icom 400 that is doing nothing.

Post by **Jonezy01** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 10:01 am

Just Purchased the oricom 050. Happy with it so far, feels to be a reasonably solid unit good clear sound ect... ended up getting from Wow sight and sound and managed to talk them down to $170. Nice and simple interface tuned all the cop channels in about 5mins (only major citys have gone to digital in Queensland.) Now to test its long jevity.

Post by **danielbunt2** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 5:14 pm

You can get GME's tx3100 pretty cheap under $300 Not bad

Post by **Jonezy01** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 9:23 am

I looked at GME tx3100 there perfect if you dont have any spare DINs, but then you need to purchase external speakers as well (the speakers in them are crap due to there size) Ariels are dear as poison to get anything decent anyway (min $100) it all adds up quickly.

Post by **woznme** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 3:41 pm

Jonezy01 wrote:Just Purchased the oricom 050. Happy with it so far, feels to be a reasonably solid unit good clear sound ect... ended up getting from Wow sight and sound and managed to talk them down to $170. Nice and simple interface tuned all the cop channels in about 5mins (only major citys have gone to digital in Queensland.) Now to test its long jevity.

is gold coast digital?

Post by **crispy** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 4:31 pm

Jonezy01 wrote:I looked at GME tx3100 there perfect if you dont have any spare DINs, but then you need to purchase external speakers as well (the speakers in them are crap due to there size)

Did someone tell u that or have you heard one? They're pritty loud for what there size

Post by **mike_nofx** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 9:22 pm

Tx3220 (I think that's the number!)

Anyway I got it from prestige communictions, came with an aerial for under $300. It's an awesome little unit. Does the job well for what I use it for.

I have purchased 4 of these so far from prestige, 2 for myself and 2 for family members who were impressed with mine. And always good fast service from prestige.

Post by **Vman** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 10:30 am

alien wrote:when i was shopping for a UHF i ended up buying a good 3w GME handheld... there was no need for an in-car unit (especially driving a soft top). The handheld covers a HUGE range and last ages between re-charging.

http://www.prestigecom.net.au/index.php ... ts_id=1548

Is it worth considering the hand held units these days as they seem to be quite good? I am considering this option as I also do a few cruises in my VK and I could use the hand held for this as well.

We dont really do a great deal of crazy four wheel driving and can see the advantage even if we are with a group and so someone wants to go for a walk and mobile coverage isnt that great.

A proper unit still seems to be the way to go but what is the primary weakness with a decent handheld other than range (if it is an issue)?

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