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 !
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/11/68.jpg


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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.

https://www.radiospecialists.com.au/4WD_antenna_gains_2.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/11/71.jpg

[MudRunnerTD]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/11/72.jpg

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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[Clunk]

like so............

http://http://www.prestigecom.net.au/rfi-cd900-explorist-3-amp-6-5dbi-uhf-cb-antenna-package (http://www.prestigecom.net.au/rfi-cd900-explorist-3-amp-6-5dbi-uhf-cb-antenna-package)

[Clunk]

orrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr if you were really lazy and didnt want to change the whips, you could get a couple of antennas and use a switch like THIS (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-Way-CB-Antenna-Mini-Switch-PL259-connectors-Suit-5-Watt-CB-60CM-patch-lead-/371773872194?hash=item568f731842:g:yTEAAOSwFV9Xy84 W) to toggle between them

[MudRunnerTD]

That surprisingly helpful of you Clunk!! WTF mate?

[Clunk]

That surprisingly helpful of you Clunk!! WTF mate?

that's because MB is a nice bloke............ not like you bunch of wankers

[MB]

Ripper thread blokes, thanks heaps all, appreciated! Love the diagram pics makes it easy for me to comprehendy. Reckon the switch between two idea is awesome Cheers Clunk ;-)

[Winnie]

like so............

http://http://www.prestigecom.net.au/rfi-cd900-explorist-3-amp-6-5dbi-uhf-cb-antenna-package (http://www.prestigecom.net.au/rfi-cd900-explorist-3-amp-6-5dbi-uhf-cb-antenna-package)
This is what I have. It was recommended by evil twin.

[mudski]

I did see somewhere a UHF that can use two different dbi spec antennas at once. Came in a kit with a 3 and also a 6dbi antenna. I think it was Oricom. I need my AAA rechargeable batteries too MB next time I see ya! I forgot to ask you or AB when I saw you guys last. Lol.

[Hodge]

I did see somewhere a UHF that can use two different dbi spec antennas at once. Came in a kit with a 3 and also a 6dbi antenna. I think it was Oricom. I need my AAA rechargeable batteries too @MB (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/member.php?u=37098) next time I see ya! I forgot to ask you or AB when I saw you guys last. Lol.


Its a Oricom 182.

[TimE]

Quote Originally Posted by Clunk View Post
like so............

http://http://www.prestigecom.net.au/rfi-cd900-explorist-3-amp-6-5dbi-uhf-cb-antenna-package


This is what I have. It was recommended by evil twin.

X 2. Mine has done around 100k on rough and tough tracks and not been a problem I have seen lots that break from too many corrugations and vibrations of the bullbar.

[MudRunnerTD]

like so............

http://http://www.prestigecom.net.au/rfi-cd900-explorist-3-amp-6-5dbi-uhf-cb-antenna-package (http://www.prestigecom.net.au/rfi-cd900-explorist-3-amp-6-5dbi-uhf-cb-antenna-package)

This is the aerial i have had on the GQ for 14 years. Great kit.

[the evil twin]

E.T. says "Hard to beat the Explorist pack as linked by prev posts for a great all round solution" and... can someone check on Clunk?
Either his Account has been hacked or his drugs have run out... :-)

[MB]

Cheers ET, Cheers All :-)
Sounds like true tried and well tested advice, greatly appreciate it !

[Mc4by]

Lots of good info.
Thanks to all. Repco have a sale on now so I will drop by tomorrow and see what they have.

[Clunk]

Lots of good info.
Thanks to all. Repco have a sale on now so I will drop by tomorrow and see what they have.

just had a quick butchers at their catalogue, not sure if you'll get a better price than Prestige for the changeable whip jobbies but you never know........... oh and if you weren't aware, Prestige are based in Malaga and have free shipping .

[Clunk]

E.T. says "Hard to beat the Explorist pack as linked by prev posts for a great all round solution" and... can someone check on Clunk?
Either his Account has been hacked or his drugs have run out... :-)

did you have to defib yourself................ I wondered what that vibration was, thought it was an earthquake

[MB]

From Spain, bargain :-)
Cheers Clunk ;-)

[Plasnart]

just had a quick butchers at their catalogue, not sure if you'll get a better price than Prestige for the changeable whip jobbies but you never know........... oh and if you weren't aware, Prestige are based in Malaga and have free shipping .

I've bought a few things from prestige including my UHF and whips. They're good.

[Clunk]

From Spain, bargain :-)
Cheers Clunk ;-)

That's Mahlahgah you're thinking about, Marlargar is in WA ;)

[Mc4by]

I didn't know that and it is good to know.


just had a quick butchers at their catalogue, not sure if you'll get a better price than Prestige for the changeable whip jobbies but you never know........... oh and if you weren't aware, Prestige are based in Malaga and have free shipping .

[threedogs]

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.

Out of the GME range you'd want the shorter one its about 400mm long,
The shorter will "skip" better in the mountains
and still ok for convoy comms.