Hand held uhf

Submitted: Thursday, Jul 16, 2015 at 12:11

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Outback Communication Requirements Explained

Adequate consideration of your communications gear is essential when venturing into remote Australia. It is considered necessary that each vehicle venturing into the outback should be equipped with a

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where in Perth\Fremantle would it be best to buy a handheld UHF radio?

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Reply By: TomH - Thursday, Jul 16, 2015 at 12:57

Thursday, Jul 16, 2015 at 12:57

Dick Smith and Repco are advertising them on special this week

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Reply By: B1B2 - Thursday, Jul 16, 2015 at 13:56

Thursday, Jul 16, 2015 at 13:56

BE,
Have a look at ebay - a 5w handheld
BAOFENG UV-5R UU 136-174/400- 520MHz VHF/UHF two way radio+Brand baofeng MIC on ebay. Less than $50 delivered.

Cheers,

Bill

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Follow Up By: Member -Ted (Vic) - Thursday, Jul 16, 2015 at 15:21

Thursday, Jul 16, 2015 at 15:21

I think you have to program the frequencies into that style radio, need cable plus software. Sorting out the frequencies and the channel offsets can be tricky!!

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Follow Up By: Member - Rowdy6032 (WA) - Thursday, Jul 16, 2015 at 15:44

Thursday, Jul 16, 2015 at 15:44

You beat me to it Ted.

I have 3, they are a good radio BUT you have to set up the channels for Australia. They can be set up manually and it was a nightmare. Might be ok for someone that knows what they are doing.

I would stick with something that is already set up for Aus.

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Reply By: Member - graeme W (WA) - Thursday, Jul 16, 2015 at 14:11

Thursday, Jul 16, 2015 at 14:11

Also agree that ebay is worth a look. i bought two feidaxin 5 watt radios with a car charger about 5 years ago for around $100 , both 80 channel. Ripper radios for the money.
cheers Graeme.

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Reply By: MEMBER - Darian, SA - Thursday, Jul 16, 2015 at 14:28

Thursday, Jul 16, 2015 at 14:28

My first port of call (online) for UHF and GPS is Prestige Communications in Malaga WA....hell of a range of products and keen pricing on mainstream brands (no affiliation - just happy)....for those of us in the east, free delivery is attraction. Well worth a look in my view.

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Follow Up By: AlbyNSW - Thursday, Jul 16, 2015 at 15:02

Thursday, Jul 16, 2015 at 15:02

Agree
I am on the east coast but buy from these guys as well

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Follow Up By: Sand Man (SA) - Thursday, Jul 16, 2015 at 21:02

Thursday, Jul 16, 2015 at 21:02

I third the above comments.

Have bought two car UHF sets and one Handheld from Prestige and found them to be very competitive in price and quick response for delivery.

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Follow Up By: Mick O - Thursday, Jul 16, 2015 at 22:10

Thursday, Jul 16, 2015 at 22:10

Quad that. Been using their website for a few years now. Good prices and quick delivery.

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Reply By: Member - Duncan W (WA) - Thursday, Jul 16, 2015 at 14:38

Thursday, Jul 16, 2015 at 14:38

Any of the 4wd accessory stores also Jaycar. I got a 5w from Jaycar and it's pretty good and reasonably priced.

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Follow Up By: Capt. Wrongway - Friday, Jul 17, 2015 at 12:02

Friday, Jul 17, 2015 at 12:02

I just burchased a second set of 1 watt Motorola hand helds off Ebay for $56. Well made units and perfect for short range convoy or line spotting comms. RRP is normally about $115 - 125. Good reliable units. What I like the best is that they take a rechargable battery or throw-a-ways.

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