Should I buy the Uniden UH7700 CB?
Submitted: Tuesday, Jun 26, 2012 at 14:33
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Dermottj
I'm in the market for a CB radio and only want to buy it once! Basically, I like the price of a bundle for the Uniden CB's but really want to know if its the right thing to buy. Will be mostly staying on the straight and narrow, will be attempting the
Oodnadatta Track in September so I think I should have one.
Also, what type of ariel should I buy? Looks like there are packages available with an antenna for around $210 (one with stainless steel & thinner top bit with a sprial up near
the tip??), or the fibreglass one for a bit more.
Clearly I have no idea, do I get one of these or do I look at a 2nd hand one of another brand (GME?)?
Cheers
Derm
Reply By: PJR (NSW) - Tuesday, Jun 26, 2012 at 18:38
Tuesday, Jun 26, 2012 at 18:38
Either will do. Sounds like you are similar to us. Just something to chat over and to call for help if needed. So my advice is "go simple".
However if you get the stainless antenna then mount it on the guard next to the bonnet. The right hand side is less likely to be broken. The stainless is susceptible to the vibration set up on the bull bar and can snap. The stainless one can be mounted on the bullbar as
well but add a spring mount to eliminate the risk of breaking from the vibrations.
The fibre glass one will be fine anywhere.
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Reply By: Bob Y. - Qld - Tuesday, Jun 26, 2012 at 20:35
Tuesday, Jun 26, 2012 at 20:35
Derm,
The Uniden should be okay, though I'm a fan of GME. Have seen the Uni's last as long as GME, though their clarity is maybe not quite as good as GME. Maybe I'm being anal?
Would suggest any fibreglass aerial, 4.5 dB or better. Steer away from Stainless, because it's not a matter of if they'll break, but when! The f'glass are quite robust, and can cop a bit of a hammering. Prestige, in
Perth have good deals, and package buys as
well.
Bob.
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