What cb/uhf to buy?????????????

Kaid · Guru

What cb/uhf to buy?????????????

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Kaid wrote:
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

KFT · Guru

I will second that

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

jetj · Guru

I would also go Uniden, I'm looking for a handheld that doesn't need to be installed.

Kaid · Guru

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 smile smile smile

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Kaid wrote:
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

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

jetj wrote:
I would also go Uniden, I'm looking for a handheld that doesn't need to be installed.

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

jetj · Guru

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 · Guru

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 · Senior Member

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 · Veteran Member

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 · Guru

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_ · Master (of Mischief)

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 · Guru

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_ · Master (of Mischief)

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

he will do a great job