UHF Radio

Russue · Senior Member

UHF Radio

Russue · Senior Member

This one any good ??

http://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/uniden-uj305sx-2nb-uhf-radio-unuh305sx2

-- Edited by Russue on Thursday 10th of April 2014 04:02:56 PM

-- Edited by Russue on Thursday 10th of April 2014 04:05:22 PM

rockylizard · Guru

Russue wrote:
This one any good ??
http://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/uniden-uj305sx-2nb-uhf-radio-unuh305sx2
URL activated

dING · Senior Member

Well if it was me would buy summit

That puts out 5 watts 1/2 watt does

Not give you a lot of range and power

When traveling on the road

But depends what your needs are as

To what you buy I have a 5 watt UHF

Fitted in car and a 1/2 watt Hand held

For pottering around

Umpie1 · Senior Member

I was advised by a friend who does a lot of 4WDriving that the Uniden is a very good brand. I have just purchased a Uniden 770NB and find it very compact and appears to work very well. I would suggest looking on EBay as there are a number of Uniden Dealers that offer the range of Uniden products. Mine cost me $177.00 landed with a 3 year warranty. Don't forget that you will need an aerial. Get one that is already tuned. I would not buy a unit from Officeworks as if anything goes wrong they have to send it to a Uniden Dealer. If you buy from a dealer you send it back to the dealer.

-- Edited by Umpie1 on Thursday 10th of April 2014 04:20:04 PM

rockylizard · Guru

Gday...

I have one of these ... I have had it for about 18 months and it has been very good. I also have the 12V charger (as well as the standard 240v charger) and the adaptor for using an external antenna if I want/need to.

http://www.gme.net.au/products/radio-communications/uhf-477mhz-handhelds/TX6100

I would recommend, whether hand held or mounted in car, that 5W is the best - 1W and 2W have limited range - and very much dependent on 'line of sight'. I still have my 1W pair but rarely use them these days.

There are many available - other GNs will let you know which they use and their opinions. Ultimately, as always, the choice is yours.

Cheers - John

Russue · Senior Member

Thanks for the quick replies, will look for 5 watt, not sure what brand , but am after portable.

dING · Senior Member

You can buy 5watt Hand Held UHF radios

But alas they cost more but/and you can also get

Mobile antennas for your vehicle that fit em so that they

Can serve a dual purpose at a cost of course

Uniden is a acceptable brand have one myself

Prob had 3 or 4 of them over the last 20 years or so

chopit · Senior Member

Portable with the small antenna does limit it's usefulness.
Fine for short range and bushwalking.
5 Watts is the best output.
We have an inbuilt UHF for road use.
A remote unit (the body is under the seat & all the controls,mike & speaker are in the hand set.).
Also have a 5W hand held for caravan maneuvering ( Good Lady can guide me with out the shouting).
Also good if one goes for a walk while the other stays in the tug.
So many to choose from. All the major brands are good.

deverall11 · Guru

We have a Uniden handheld with two options for power - 2watts and 5 watts. The 2 watts is to save on battery life. Also have an Icom 400Pro in the tug. GME is also a good brand and is Australian owned for those of us who feel patriotic.
Larry

msg · Guru

My Son just bought me an early birthday present. A GME. Really great because the controls are on the steering wheel and it has a microphone set into the side pillar. I guess he thought it would be a good thing if I didn't have to take my hands off the steering wheel. LOL I am looking forward to using it when I finally get on the road.

Happywanderer · The Master

And when will that be Mel? Looking forward to catching up.

msg · Guru

Soon......... Me too.. Just sent an message to Steve.

Happywanderer · The Master

Ok, C u soon.

Phil C · Guru

Get onto ebay. Look for uniden and see what you think. I have had no issues with uniden. You can buy complete kids with cable, antenna etc. Good luck, safe travels.