am/ssb, cb price too much?

Hi Mayso,

I wouldn't waste my time or money installing an AM unit. I have probably used mine once since installing it. No one really uses am these days. When I upgrade my vehicle shortly I won't be installing the AM unit.

Leroy

Hi Mayso

Our club uses AM units all the time and we are always looking around for 2nd hand units. I have been able to pick up a basic unit for as low as $8 the other day and just got a Uniden SSB, with cable antena and a SWAR mwter for $50.
Check you local papers and if in WA try the Quokka there is all sorts of stuff if you scout around abit.
CheersBush Bappo's 4WD Club
Get out there & have a look

Luke,

We bought an am unit when we were living in Darwin which was a few years ago now but believe it or not, at least half the club were still using am. Anyway, we haven't bothered re-installing the unit when we changed over 4WD's so I'd be interested in selling it. Email me at flatdog@westnet.com.au if you're interested.

:o) MelissaPetrol 4.5L GU Patrol &
Camprite TL8 offroad camper
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Mayso,
While FWD'ers are moving to UHF for most car to car comms, the Uniden Grant XL has followers within the HF Radio world as a good unit to modify to get into the extended (ham radio licence) bands.
$125 for an original (unmodified) unit in good nick, is a good price.

Cheers,
Mal58

You can use 27meg in lots of places UHF wont work.

I have both, adn for peace of mind yea its a good thing.

As someone else said though, I use it about 3% of the time I use UHF. Usually on club trips where someone has 27 and nobody else does, just for relaying messages really. Also good for talking to mates where others cant hear you!