Handheld UHF

[threedogs]

I have an Icom jr had it for years and also have a GME 6300 I think a 5 watt unit.
Hopped onto Ebay and brought some headsets for both, very handy,,,,lol
Love that web site @DaveGQ I have up dated both of mine with a larger antenna etc etc

[BillsGU]

The only problem I have found with hand helds is that when you really, really need them - the battery is flat. Make sure the one you get can either be operated from an external 12 volt source (some cannot be operated when charging) or you can get a battery pack/holder for it that takes normal AAs or AAAs.

It's also a good idea to remove the battery when you are not using them as most have some sort of memory that uses some battery power even when they are switched off.

I have an emergency hand held in the door pocket that works on AAs and I keep the radio in a bag with a set of lithium AAs (as they have around a 15 year shelf life).

[TPC]

Do yourself a favour and get one of these..... http://www.auscb.com/apps/webstore/

Aussie made. Cheapest on the market, and probably the best. I picked one up couple of weeks ago and am loving it.

I don't think they would be Australian made, just type approved for Australia.

[DaveGQ]

You're right TPC, sorry. Aussie brand more like it.

Great radios tho, it's pretty much on par with the Motorola ones we use at work (heavy industry), in terms of build quality.

[mudnut]

The only problem I have found with hand helds is that when you really, really need them - the battery is flat. Make sure the one you get can either be operated from an external 12 volt source (some cannot be operated when charging) or you can get a battery pack/holder for it that takes normal AAs or AAAs.

It's also a good idea to remove the battery when you are not using them as most have some sort of memory that uses some battery power even when they are switched off.

I have an emergency hand held in the door pocket that works on AAs and I keep the radio in a bag with a set of lithium AAs (as they have around a 15 year shelf life).

The Uniden can be used normally while the car charger is in use. It can stay on when the 240 VAC one is used, and will recieve but you can't transmit with it connected.