uhf radios

Submitted: Sunday, Mar 06, 2011 at 15:31

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UHF Radio

If you are considering a trip into Australia’s vast outback, then a UHF Radio is an important communications device to have. Besides the entertainment value, such as chatting with other travellers,

broomedreamer

hi all just wondering what people would recommend to buy in a uhf radio and ariel i wont be a big user of it just installing one for a trip from traralgon to broome via the gibb river road and then back via the merdinee loop to uluru and then tho oodnadatta track any suggestions will be apreciated thanks

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Reply By: Snoopyone - Sunday, Mar 06, 2011 at 16:15

Sunday, Mar 06, 2011 at 16:15

I use a remote head Uniden 015 and a GME 4018k aerial and its been ok right around the country.

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Reply By: Member - Bruce C (NSW) - Sunday, Mar 06, 2011 at 17:39

Sunday, Mar 06, 2011 at 17:39

Hi Broomedreamer,

Might be an idea to hold of buying just yet as they are modifying the frequencies that the radios use.

This will occur later in the year acording to some fellow members who have posted info on here in the last week or so.

They will probably come in shortly with some comments.

Cheers, Bruce.

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Follow Up By: Member - Tony V (NSW) - Sunday, Mar 06, 2011 at 18:13

Sunday, Mar 06, 2011 at 18:13

Broomdreamer,

I would suggest that you ask for one thats upgradable, and ask for that in writting. I know GME do a couple of upgradable ones, Oricom and ICOM have them and I believe that Uniden may also have them.

From GME -
The TX3100 and TX3340 will be User upgradeable, while the TX3220, TX3420 and TX3440 will be Dealer upgradeable.

The TX3100 starts about $300.00

Good luck

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Follow Up By: Member - Bruce C (NSW) - Sunday, Mar 06, 2011 at 18:24

Sunday, Mar 06, 2011 at 18:24

Hi Tony, mine is a TX4400 and it looks like I am in a hole as far as upgrades go. Thought about ringing GME to see if the Hype is correct that the TX 4400 is one of the ones that miss out.

Pity, as they are a dam good unit.

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Follow Up By: Member - Tony V (NSW) - Sunday, Mar 06, 2011 at 22:56

Sunday, Mar 06, 2011 at 22:56

Bruce,

I have the TX4600 and I am in the same boat, I was trying to see if they would trade as I am sure my old unit could be used somewhere in the world...

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Reply By: Motherhen - Sunday, Mar 06, 2011 at 19:22

Sunday, Mar 06, 2011 at 19:22

If for short term use only, consider getting a good hand held. It will not have the range, but will be sufficient to communicate with vehicles in sight and announce/hear announcements on narrow bridges and crests.

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Reply By: Member - Bucky - Sunday, Mar 06, 2011 at 21:11

Sunday, Mar 06, 2011 at 21:11

broomedreamer
Go onto Ebay

Search for 5 watt handheld uhf Radio

Purchase an FDC 400-490 Mhz, Australian chanel one

Brilliant little radio's .... $80 each.. I have 2, as well as my Icom 400 Pro
and 100% Portable

Can get a battery pack for the vehicle too

Cheers
Bucky

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