What UHF Radio to I buy

Submitted: Tuesday, May 06, 2003 at 21:32
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Hi all,

Just looking for some suggestions on brands and models
of UHF radio I should buy. I dont venture too far off the
tar and only really want it for added security.

thanks

Jason
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Reply By: Member - Martyn- Tuesday, May 06, 2003 at 21:41

Tuesday, May 06, 2003 at 21:41
Macca,
I have a GME TX3400, no problems with this one, good if you have limited dash space, also not as easy to steal from the vehicle seeing as it's in two locations if this is a problem. Not the cheapest UHF radio you can buy, depends how much you have to spend.Keep the shiny side up
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Follow Up By: Member - Rohan K - Tuesday, May 06, 2003 at 21:54

Tuesday, May 06, 2003 at 21:54
Macca, I've the Tx3400 as well. Its a beauty. Not only is the control head separable, depending on how you mount it, the whole thing (both bits) can easily be removed when not required and reinstalled (lterally in minutes) ready for the next trip.

I bought mine (in very good condition) for $300 on eBay and got 3 aerials with it!Be good, or be quick.
Rohan (Sydney)
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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Tuesday, May 06, 2003 at 22:00

Tuesday, May 06, 2003 at 22:00
The place to buy from is Prestige Communications in perth.

check out their deals.

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

Go with the GME in UHF, they bleep on Unidung... Threw my UH011 in the bin...

I now have GME 3400 remote head with the cop channels programmed in, no wonder they can never catch anyone! its funny to listen to!
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Follow Up By: Member - Martyn- Tuesday, May 06, 2003 at 22:05

Tuesday, May 06, 2003 at 22:05
Truckster,
Ditto, and I'll agree great to listen to, funny was one word that came to mind............ Keep the shiny side up
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Follow Up By: Member - Bonz (Vic) - Wednesday, May 07, 2003 at 16:57

Wednesday, May 07, 2003 at 16:57
Where'd u get the cop channels programmed in Truckster?

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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Wednesday, May 07, 2003 at 17:03

Wednesday, May 07, 2003 at 17:03
Bonz, I got mine done at G&C Communications on Cranbourne.
Telstat in Seaford will do it too. $15 or was last time I asked.

You can have ANY frequency programmed in. They do it from the Mic plug.
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Reply By: chopper - Tuesday, May 06, 2003 at 22:27

Tuesday, May 06, 2003 at 22:27
Agree with all so far, I too have a TX 3400, and am very happy with th performance (sold off my UH100)

All of our work mobiles are TX3200, these are equally impressive without all the bells and whistles.
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Follow Up By: Dozer - Wednesday, May 07, 2003 at 09:29

Wednesday, May 07, 2003 at 09:29
Hi Guys
interesting reading this ... tx3400 for me aswell. cool to get the inside info off the police aswell, but remember guys, we are not allowed to profit from it :-)
Andrew
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Reply By: Hiluxer - Wednesday, May 07, 2003 at 08:02

Wednesday, May 07, 2003 at 08:02
I have the TX3400 as well great radio, also have extra channles programmed in eg local ses and boys in blue
Only thing is you cannot program them in yourself unlike the latest model but its disadvantage is that it is a lot bigger.
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Wednesday, May 07, 2003 at 11:34

Wednesday, May 07, 2003 at 11:34
Im working on that, mate has the software, and 1 cable, I just want to get the cable off him!!! LOL thenI think I could sell it all!
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Reply By: Hiluxer - Wednesday, May 07, 2003 at 15:23

Wednesday, May 07, 2003 at 15:23
Truckster
any chance of getting a copy of the software
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Reply By: macca - Wednesday, May 07, 2003 at 16:57

Wednesday, May 07, 2003 at 16:57
Thanks so much to everyone out there for your replies and input.
GME TX3400 it is. Ordered one online this afternoon.

Truckster,
The software to program the radio yourself would no doubt be available on Kazaa. I will take a look around and get back to you. I asked a electronics wiz mate of mine who suggested I take a look at kazaa. He said the software is easy to get hold of.

Thanks again all. This site is the best for fast reliable info
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Follow Up By: Member - Russell - Wednesday, May 07, 2003 at 20:52

Wednesday, May 07, 2003 at 20:52
I know I'm too late, and the 3400 is very good, but I got the 4400 - cost less than 3400 and fits directly into my Prado dash below the cassette/radio. Has 20 additional cop channels (20) that I could do myself. You'll always be satisfied with a GME product. If you're in Melbourne, I still have the frequency list, but the sellers will usually program them in for you. Cheers.Russell S
Prado RV6
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Follow Up By: macca - Wednesday, May 07, 2003 at 21:56

Wednesday, May 07, 2003 at 21:56
Thanks Russell,

I looked hard at the 4400 but the remote head unit of the 3400 sold me.
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