HI ALL
i am trying to get imformation on the best uhf radio to buy for my tug.
not after something that will pick up mars just 10-20kms down the highway.

 I have a GME TX3440 that has all controls in the handset so the main unit is out of sight. Less clutter in the cab.  Have picked up transmissions at 40/50  klm but you could be the other side of a 10 storey building and not get me.  Prior to that a Uniden. both good qualiity brands/units. These days most have open scan features. If uncertain start with a cheapy of ebay
cheers

thanks dazza think the GME are the way to go.

Just make sure that the unit you buy is 5 Watts output. Even a 5 W hand held with car kit & external antennae is good (and removable too) Cheers, Peter

thanks Peter_n_Margaret that great information i looks like i will more than likley buy GME tx 3440 that dazza suggested. cheers from nemo.