UHF Advice.

[deanfurley]

Hi Guys, I'm currently looking at a Uniden UH7700NB

http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/mobile-phones/uhf%20/uniden-uh7700nb-compact-uhf-cb-mobile/688393

Anyone got experience with these is there anything it lacks that I would need.

All advice appreciated

[the evil twin]

Hi Guys, I'm currently looking at a Uniden UH7700NB

http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/mobile-phones/uhf%20/uniden-uh7700nb-compact-uhf-cb-mobile/688393

Anyone got experience with these is there anything it lacks that I would need.

All advice appreciated

Jeezus cobber... they are $100 cheaper at Prestige Communications and free express delivery

http://www.prestigecom.net.au/Uniden-UH7700-NB-80-CHannel-UHF-CB-Radio

Prestige would be the top comms dealer in Oz I reckon.
I've been using them for 10 years for work or reccy gear.

Have you got an antenna? If not, I highly recommend this to go with your receiver (choose black if it is going on a bull bar)...

http://www.prestigecom.net.au/RFI-Explorist-3-6-5dbi-UHF-CB-Antenna-Package

[Bloodyaussie]

Yeah had one for about a year before it shit its self... price is way over the top

[Ronin]

Have a look at Icom Ic400 Pro or IC440n. they are very robust.

[TimE]

Jeezus cobber... they are $100 cheaper at Prestige Communications and free express delivery

http://www.prestigecom.net.au/Uniden-UH7700-NB-80-CHannel-UHF-CB-Radio

Prestige would be the top comms dealer in Oz I reckon.
I've been using them for 10 years for work or reccy gear.[/url]

X2 delivery has always been prompt, a couple of business days to Canberra being the average. Of the 6 or so UHFs I have bought from them over the years I would have saved hundreds. Can't recommend highly enough, I have used GMEs with no problems.

[Family4x4]

I bought one a couple of weeks ago, I haven't installed it yet but i paid $117 off ebay.

[threedogs]

First off you'll want a 5watt unit I have an Icom 440 with all the info on the hand piece, the main unit is secured under the
dash and out of sight, I've found this a very good unit, I don't use all the functions as all I need it for is convoy work
or to pick up another UHF I have in my camper as a home base.
Not convinced you need 80 channels ATS

I also have an tx6500 GME hand held
and an another Icom jr for track work and around camp if required

And buy a decent antenna to suit

[deanfurley]

Thanks for the input guys.

So what will a GME or ICOM give me that a uniden won't?

Is it just quality or is there a feature set as well?

[the evil twin]

Quality, yes
Extra features, not really
Performance, a qualified no

Radio performance is 90% about your antenna/s.
Uniden are an OK brand, not as good as some, better than many others.
If you have a good antenna most people will never know the difference.
If you have a poor antenna then it doesn't matter how good the radio is, it will still be crap.