UHF radios

Simple ..... GME

GME 3400 no race

What they said, GME is THE go

d - all of the above :-)

ICOM!

followed by GME

GME!!!!!!!!!

Well, this post has just left me with that nice, fuzzy feeling, the one you get when you find out you've done something right...

I've backed a few winners in my lifetime.

Bought a VHS, not a BETA

Bought Apples, not IBM's

Bought Fords, not Holdens

..... and ......

I got a GME 3400!!! ( not that I knew any different mind you, it was what they told me to get..)

How cool am I?

Wolfie

Well - I'm sure the big 3 (GME, Icom and Uniden) are all very good. Its seems that entry level for quality basic UHF is $300 - something with all the features that a CB / commercial user could want are around $450 tops. I recently upgraded to the Icom IC 400 Pro because it seemed to have the best list of features for my $400 even. You can get them at http://www.prestigecom.net.au for that, delivery free (with an antenna). I bought mine in Adelaide with an antenna for a "show special price" because Prestige refused to mix n match antennas in the deal (even though I was prepared to pay more $)....quite odd. It doesn't have the remote head option (like the GME 3400, but it can be upgraded any time to a 25W commercial radio (just a software config) and has a repeater scan function as well. With the other 80 RX channels and the selcall, the whole thing added up to more bang for the bucks. I believe there is no compromise against the other makes re quality - built in Japan.... all that said, I'm yet to give it a good run !

no contest. at my previos workplace I had no problems comunicating with other vehicles until one. I asked him if he had a uniden I got a blank look so checked it out sure enough - you can always pick them just dont comunicate clearly

Mine works fine. Go the uniden because was a DIN fitting for a spare space. Never missed a beat in 5 years. Always gets out to where the others are getting to. I would say it would have more to do with installation, grounding and arial than GME vs Uniden

Uniden no longer fit to be used as an unit in a stable condition in the house. Through out a few Unidens after limited use mobile in cars/utes because of infiriour performance.
Now looks as if Uniden in house unit only (never been in vehicle) is going the same way, soon to be repalced with GME.

Cheers,

Dion.

Both would be good............I have Uniden........were similar prices but due to bad experiences with GME on the farm as well as the old sales pitch about them having more warranty work than any other brand(Sales pitch?) ended up with Uniden and have no gripes yet.

Hi,
Looking for a small form factor UHF with high output, lots of features, and easy to use?

Check out Alinco DR-430.
I have one, never let me down, excellent radio. Have used it in the Mt Isa region with 5dB antenna with huge success.

Cheers

The main thing is to get one that works in deep hollows that are commonly found in pine forests. Otherwise, you might have trouble getting reception when the lead car goes out of site.

Have used Icom, Uniden, GME, Sawtron , Phillips and Tait. All work well and get out properly if installed and earther correctly.

Current warranty and service from Icom is not as good as GME. Have had faults that have taken years to sort out. Will not purchase again.

Uniden offer pretty good back up but the best is GME.

I have a TX 4400, 3800 and 7200 and have only had one problem between the 3 in 4 years of using GME. It was fixed by a dealer who had software. Most GME dealers will be set up with software and programming gear so if you have problems it most probably will not have to be sent away. I am not sure who else offers this service.

Software and cables can be purchased on line so you can do your own programming. If you just want a CB then go the standard 40 channel units. They all have DIN mounting nowdays.

GME 3800 by a light year, then the 3600 then the 3400 :)