80 Channel UHF CB Launch

[the evil twin]

Hey, Can anyone confirm or deny if the GME TX3420 will be able to rx and tx on the split frequencies (12.5khz) 80ch



EDIT:
The TX3100 and TX3340 will be User upgradeable, while the TX3220, TX3420 and TX3440 will be Dealer upgradeable.

User Upgradeable
Your GME user upgradeable radio is capable of being upgraded to the new 80 channel narrowband plan by entering a code. This code will be a series of button presses which once entered correctly will upgrade your radio from the current 40 channel wideband plan to the new 80 channel narrowband plan. If the code is entered incorrectly simply turn the radio off and back on and re-enter the correct code.
The code will be released on this page of the GME website once the new class licence comes into effect. Please revisit this page of our website at this time to access the upgrade code.
Dealer Upgradeable
Your dealer upgradeable radio can be returned to GME or selected retailers for a free upgrade once the new 80 channel class licence comes into effect. At the time of the release of the class license if you would like to be directed to a dealer in your area who will carry out the upgrade please contact your local GME branch.
*It is important to note the following fact about the new 80 channel narrowband radio standard.
As with the older 40 channel plan, some channels are reserved for telemetry data only. There are also three channels reserved for future use. In summary :-
• There are 75 voice channels
• Channels 22 and 23 are reserved for telemetry and telecommand. Voice transmission is prohibited on
these channels.
• Channel 61, 62 and 63 are reserved for future use. GME radios can receive on these channels however voice
and data transmission is inhibited at this point in time.
• There are 16 Duplex channels 1 to 8 (31 to 38) and 41 to 48 (71 to 78).
• Channel 5 (+Duplex 35) remains the emergency channel.
GME upgradeable radios will continue to operate in full 25KHz wideband until the upgrade is performed. The radio will then operate in narrowband.

Hi Nisspat,

I thought I had posted up details a while back but may have been another Forum

If you have a 3420 made prior to last November it cannot be upgraded for 80 Channels so in a nutshell if the GME Radio is more than about 6 months old you are probably stuck with 40 Channels.

Only the sets made since approx Nov 2010 can be upgraded. Here is the link to the Models and Manuf dates by serial number ranges which can be upgraded...
http://www.gme.net.au/news/2011/05/3...nstructions/32

All models with serial number prefix’s 011 (November 2010) or earlier as well as TX4400 and TX4600 models with serial number prefix’s 101 (January 2011) or earlier are unfortunately not able to be
upgraded to 80 channel narrow band operation.

[katwoman]

has anyone tried this yet ?
I tried it 4 times the other day, and wouldn't work....
Im thinkin it may be a november model... Bugger and damnation

[the evil twin]

has anyone tried this yet ?
I tried it 4 times the other day, and wouldn't work....
Im thinkin it may be a november model... Bugger and damnation

When did you buy it?

[Timbo]

Damn it, I have a Sundowner CB!

More upgrades!

[katwoman]

When did you buy it?

Was from Santa, so not sure.. Cant check it till I get home in two weeks..
Will sort it then.

[Maxhead]

Hi Nisspat,

I thought I had posted up details a while back but may have been another Forum

If you have a 3420 made prior to last November it cannot be upgraded for 80 Channels so in a nutshell if the GME Radio is more than about 6 months old you are probably stuck with 40 Channels.

Only the sets made since approx Nov 2010 can be upgraded. Here is the link to the Models and Manuf dates by serial number ranges which can be upgraded...
http://www.gme.net.au/news/2011/05/3...nstructions/32

All models with serial number prefix’s 011 (November 2010) or earlier as well as TX4400 and TX4600 models with serial number prefix’s 101 (January 2011) or earlier are unfortunately not able to be
upgraded to 80 channel narrow band operation.

Yeah I thought you posted it before as well mate.

I checked mine today and unfortunately it was made pre Nov '10
..Ohhh well. I suppose 40 channels will have to do me for now.

[Xntric]

Looking at buying a GME tx3100 bundle with the 6.6db antenna from Ebay, is there anything i should look out for.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GME-80-CH...item2569cc2d2a

[Bogus]

I've heard analog will be phased out with digital.... Is there any truth to this and when?

[Cowboy]

Sorry Peeps, but get ova it, will ya.
Who in their right mind currently uses ALL 40 current channels??
So what the hell ya gonna do with 80... such a gimick.... and an extra expence you don't need to have somethink you don't use..hehe
Bugga, I'm a "Shite Stirrer" hehe

BUT seriously, whats all the hype about.
We use uhf on 40 only for the truckies for when we have the van on, and on 18 for our volunteer work, but other than that, it sits in the cars and house collecting dust..hehe
Ok, is someone sending me to the Naughty Corner???

Cheers

[Silver]

Hey Cowboy - I only upgraded to an 80ch because the in vehicle unit I had, died.

I still have some cheap, and one expensive, non upgradeable handheld, and I won't be throwing them out any time soon.

The real reason for my reply is, we also use UHF in convoy work, recoveries, and to coordinate multiple parties while shooting. As long as everyone has something compatible, I'm on the same page as you - use what ya got until it dies.

Now the Naughty corner sounds like fun, I'll join you there as long as there is something comfortable to sit on, and my scotch on the rocks is close to hand :-)