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[Maxhead]

So, Im generally going to be on a beach, which is actually fairly bumpy, and curves around dunes, most will be in a convoy, however if supplies are needed It would be good to have contact for as long as possible, What antenna would you recommend?

Mate, close together and if distance is needed a 9db would be ok but if you have any mountains in the way you might have trouble. Might pay to have a 4.5db on and a 6db or 9db as a spare.
A good quality antenna that is ground independent would be good choice and make sure all your connections are good quality as well

[DX grunt]

I agree with Kris.

Spend the money and get good quality aerials and spare/s. If you buy long aerials on springs, be careful that they won't end up through the windscreen and poking somebody's eye out.

Everytime I wash my truck, I always go around and make sure the aerial base is screwed in firm and not left lose. It doesn't take much time at all and should be part of your weekly maintenance.

Rossco

[yakumo]

Wash? lol, I got a bit of a pig :P.
I've only seen one type of connection? Is there a certain brand I'm after?

[the evil twin]

One of the best sources of CB gear and at usually the best price in OZ is http://www.prestigecom.net.au/

They do "bundles" as seeing as how you need both a set and an antenna thats the way to go. If you are on a budget Uniden or GME or if you want very good quality go for an Icom.

Purely as an example here is a nice basic Uniden with an excellent elevated feed antenna and interchangeable whips ($330) http://www.prestigecom.net.au/index....oducts_id=2624

GME's will be about 30 or maybe 40 ish more for a similar set. ICOM's more again

If you get a single antenna bundle go for a 4.5 to 6 dB antenna for the best compromise of performance. 3 and 9 dB are starting to get towards the extreme end of the scale.

Without being a smarty... All you need (as you are not a CB hound) is a basic UHF set that you can select a chanel, adjust the volume and talk. Ignore all the other bells and whistles

[yakumo]

Very helpful, thanks!

[Silver]

One of the best sources of CB gear and at usually the best price in OZ is http://www.prestigecom.net.au/

They do "bundles" as seeing as how you need both a set and an antenna thats the way to go. If you are on a budget Uniden or GME or if you want very good quality go for an Icom.

Purely as an example here is a nice basic Uniden with an excellent elevated feed antenna and interchangeable whips ($330) http://www.prestigecom.net.au/index....oducts_id=2624

GME's will be about 30 or maybe 40 ish more for a similar set. ICOM's more again

If you get a single antenna bundle go for a 4.5 to 6 dB antenna for the best compromise of performance. 3 and 9 dB are starting to get towards the extreme end of the scale.

Without being a smarty... All you need (as you are not a CB hound) is a basic UHF set that you can select a chanel, adjust the volume and talk. Ignore all the other bells and whistles

I bought one of those Uniden combos last week and fitted it up. Really small head unit. Could fit in an ash tray. 6.5 db antenna. May look around for a lower gain antenna for convoy work in the hills - welcome any recommendations. Seems to work ok. Big challenge is to work out what colour to make the display :-).

in the short term I'll continue to use my Icom IC40s in the hills for convoy work as it has a low gain antenna and is hand held. Apparently it can't be upgraded to 80 channels.

All of that said, I also have some cheapy hand helds from tricky dicky or similar, and for the work we did at Landcruiser Park they were every bit as good as the Icom.

[Clunk]

I've got a Uniden with a remote handset, which the previous owner of the clunk mobile had but never installed it (got as far as connecting up the power - incorrectly I might add). The antenna I've got came with a 3 db and 6db blackwhip..........can't remember the make but looks very similiar to those uniden antennas in the website ET posted above

[chester]

I have a tent for sale it is in very good condition ive only used it twice.
It has plently of room i fitted a double lilo and a babys port- a- cot with heaps of room to move,it has an awning out the front and comes with full floor to roof flyscreen side's.
Im olny selling due to buying a camper trailer.
It cost me $950 to buy im selling for $500.
Send me a PM if interested,im located in Warragul Victoria.

[molongmick]

still for sale if anyone is interested, going cheap $22k

[AB]

that's nice mate, good luck with the sale!