UHF radio

[Mc4by]

Went looking for a UHF. Too many options and prices.
I just need it for the basics and was wondering what sort of radio's are used by members.

[MudRunnerTD]

ICOM440 is the best in teh business. Military spec. Second to none.

[MB]

Cheers TD, you mentioned the same advice for my quandary up last Licola trip. I'm sold if coin can permit. What roughly are they worth mate?Anything is better than my current system soon to be seasonally cut off !



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[MudRunnerTD]

I have one in my GQ and my GUIV. I got one of them from Repco during a 25% off sale and save a heap. If your a member of RACV then Repco do 30% off sales for members often. Make sure they have one on teh shelf and score a bargain.

It looks like the new model is out and it's teh ICOM 450. $329 on eBay with smart receiver so the controls are in teh handpiece. Great radio

[MudRunnerTD]

$329 on EBay for the win. You can get one with an Aerial for about $400

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/201173040481

[MB]

Cheers TD :-)
Any aerial size suggestions mate for ruggedness and versatility mate. I'm generally within mountainous country but sometimes have to run over the open field's for work.

[Winnie]

Cheers TD :-)
Any aerial size suggestions mate for ruggedness and versatility mate. I'm generally within mountainous country but sometimes have to run over the open field's for work.

Evil twin is your man for this question MB!!

[Clunk]

Cheers TD :-)
Any aerial size suggestions mate for ruggedness and versatility mate. I'm generally within mountainous country but sometimes have to run over the open field's for work.

Get one with and interchangeable whip, 4.5db for hilly stuff and 6db flatter stuff .............. I'm just making it up and have no idea, so best wait for ET hahahahahaha

[Plasnart]

Cheers TD :-)
Any aerial size suggestions mate for ruggedness and versatility mate. I'm generally within mountainous country but sometimes have to run over the open field's for work.

Get one with and interchangeable whip, 4.5db for hilly stuff and 6db flatter stuff .............. I'm just making it up and have no idea, so best wait for ET hahahahahaha

3db gain for mountainous terrain, up to 9db gain for flat terrain is my understanding. I bought both 3db and 9db gain whips interchangeable for different terrains.

[MudRunnerTD]

I really like these images.

I run a 3db on day trips on the GQ. I have a 6db on the front of the GUIV. A 4.5 would be a very good compromise.

You can get a combo kit with 2 whips that gives you both options. Work great.


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