Which UHF radio do i buy?

John,
As usual depends on a lot of things, I've ot a GME TX 3400 remote head jobbie, simple to operate and with the remote head it doesn't take up to much dash space, easy to install, not the cheapest but I've found it to be reliable with good functionality and good reception, what more could you ask for..............Keep the shiny side up

The 3200 is also a great unit and cheaper too.I'd rather have my bum on a beach in Broome
Than be stuck here in this damn room.

I have a Uniden and it's okay. If it ever blew up I'd probably go for a GME as they seem to be just that much more well designed.
I don't believe there is much if any, difference in their performance as far as distance of transmission etc.....that has more to do with antenna choice.
Just my opinion.
Cheers,
Roachie

Have you considered a handheld? The $99 Uniden jobbies from Dick Smith (or similair) do a great job for short range (say less than 2km). Simply stick them in a universal mobile phone holder and you are away. We use these in the 4WD club for visitors and have no problems with them at all. Obviously don't have the range of a full size unit, but a good easy cheap way to start.

Cheers

MarkNissan 2003 GU 3.0TD
Windsor Rapid Offroad

go for an entry level GME, nothing flash. handhelds are ok, bit of a pain when driving and you wont get much range with one.

Will.

G' day john

I have a UH 088 Uniden for 3 years with a bloody big antenna. My mate I usually go bush with has a GME 3400 remote head thing (with a bloody big antena) which cost about $150 more than mine. Neither of us can pick the difference ! ! ! Don't spend the money if you don't have to. Any Uniden will be fine for any thing you plan. a GME won't push out much further for all practical
purposes. Its really the antenna that makes the difference

Trust this helps

Jeff.

GME UHF transcivers are Australian desinged and built.

This might help with the finial purchase. May be ebay for a good deal.Always Out'N About

re: the remark about Uniden hand-held...
the $99 model has a posh head-set socket that you won't use, the $49 model is what you want.

For good deal if you are happy to install yourself go to

http://www.prestigecom.net.au/

Search the archives, lots of happy comments about them

For what you say you want them four "just for talking to friends while driving on the beach etc" then I reckon

http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/403eddb30c556cd2273fc0a87f9c074a/Product/View/D1773

Would be the way to go. And even if at a later date you decide to go to a more serious unit you still have 2 really good handhelds. I use the small handhelds when:
I am assisting in a tow...give the unit to the observer outside...when travelling and friends dont have radio.....in boat when I go fishing give handheld to friend in other boat...when bushwalking...give handheld to 'tail end charlie'...etc etc etc....hey it is ONLY $100 :-)