Thanks heaps Wombat. I'm looking for a 5 watt single with mouthpiece and there is some on ebay, pretty reasonably priced.
Thanks again.
tonyd said
03:11 AM Jul 10, 2012
Good thread. For occasional use to contact passing vehicles or to liaise with someone in a campsite, is it better to have a "fitted" radio or just a hand-held? I appreciate that the "fitted" units have longer range. Any indication of how much it costs to have them fitted? Cheers, Tony
KenK said
03:25 AM Jul 10, 2012
Thinking of buying one myself. AutoPro (Toowoomba) today quoted me $110 to fit to car plus $80 for antenna. Local firms wanted $80 to $100 for fitting items purchased from them. Good luck with your decision Regards Ken
Muso said
04:02 AM Jul 10, 2012
I have a Uniden 5 watt handheld 80 channel. Also have 2 x 1 watt handhelds for closer work.
I have a 4 db gain antenna for hilly work and a 9 db gain for out on flatter terrain.
The 5 watter clips to my sun visor and is within easy reach.
Cruising Granny said
06:14 AM Jul 10, 2012
My Uniden with "rubber ducky" antenna serve me well. I also have a GME hand-held with lapel clip microphone. It's wise to check out all options.
_wombat_ said
03:13 PM Jul 10, 2012
tonyd wrote:
Good thread. For occasional use to contact passing vehicles or to liaise with someone in a campsite, is it better to have a "fitted" radio or just a hand-held? I appreciate that the "fitted" units have longer range. Any indication of how much it costs to have them fitted? Cheers, Tony
Hi tonyd, this guy fits all the truckies here in Perth, I think mine was $80 to fit, purchased mine on eBay.
Fly Rides 9499 1720 0432 494 551
tonyd said
01:07 AM Jul 11, 2012
Many thanks for that Wombat. I shall give him a call, especially after the disaster with my local auto electrician swapping my brake controller from one vehicle to another. He ripped me off unmercifully, then got a bit stroppy when I pointed out that the control unit was upside down and back to front! The arrival of my (WA-made) camper trailer draws near, so I'm tuning up the bits and pieces on the Colorado tow truck -- roof rack, snorkel and UHF radio. Cheers, TonyD
_wombat_ said
01:40 AM Jul 11, 2012
tonyd wrote:
Many thanks for that Wombat. I shall give him a call, especially after the disaster with my local auto electrician swapping my brake controller from one vehicle to another. He ripped me off unmercifully, then got a bit stroppy when I pointed out that the control unit was upside down and back to front! The arrival of my (WA-made) camper trailer draws near, so I'm tuning up the bits and pieces on the Colorado tow truck -- roof rack, snorkel and UHF radio. Cheers, TonyD
Morning All.
Would like to get a cb radio fitted to Terracan.
Not sure what to get
here's a really good one, make sure you get an 80 channel one
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/UNIDEN-UH7760NB-UHF-RADIO-BONUS-AT870-UHF-RUGGED-ANTENNA-BNIB-4WD-CARS-VEHICLE-/160779311853?pt=AU_Electronics_Radio_Equipment&hash=item256f319aed#ht_2684wt_1144
Uniden is quality gear and if it fails they can usually be repaired rather than having to replace the entire unit.
good choice wombat
frank
that's def what I will go for then.
Had a look on ebay $285 with arial del.
Looks like a good deal
Thanks all
good choice Kaid, and that's post free
These look good
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Uniden-UH036SX-2NB-77-Channel-Ultra-Compact-0-5W-UHF-Handheld-Radios-Twin-Pack-/110826414201?pt=AU_Electronics_Radio_Equipment&hash=item19cdc4e079#ht_2960wt_913
These look better
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Uniden-Handheld-UHF-Radio-UH710SX2-Twin-Pack-/150763867777?pt=AU_Electronics_Radio_Equipment&hash=item231a3a0e81#ht_4780wt_960
Thanks again.
For occasional use to contact passing vehicles or to liaise with someone in a campsite, is it better to have a "fitted" radio or just a hand-held?
I appreciate that the "fitted" units have longer range.
Any indication of how much it costs to have them fitted?
Cheers, Tony
Regards
Ken
I have a Uniden 5 watt handheld 80 channel. Also have 2 x 1 watt handhelds for closer work.
I have a 4 db gain antenna for hilly work and a 9 db gain for out on flatter terrain.
The 5 watter clips to my sun visor and is within easy reach.
It's wise to check out all options.
Hi tonyd, this guy fits all the truckies here in Perth, I think mine was $80 to fit, purchased mine on eBay.
Fly Rides 9499 1720 0432 494 551
The arrival of my (WA-made) camper trailer draws near, so I'm tuning up the bits and pieces on the Colorado tow truck -- roof rack, snorkel and UHF radio.
Cheers, TonyD
he will do a great job