Cheap UHF radios from ebay

[Judo]

Looking into a handheld UHF that can be used both in the vehicle and also for walking or other mobile applications...

I understand the general rule - you get what you pay for, but I'm often one to try cheap alternative electronics from ebay (almost always Hong Kong) and the results are varying. Some are crap, but some are awesome and I could never justify buying brand name gear!

So has anyone tried cheap ebay UHF's?

One UHF Transceiver australia 80CH cb 2-way radio 5W Walkie talkie with earpiece | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/One-UHF-Transceiver-australia-80CH-cb-2-way-radio-5W-Walkie-talkie-earpiece-/120794675367?pt=AU_Electronics_Radio_Equipment&hash=item1c1fec78a7#ht_5211wt_1110)

eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/130588683025'ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_4686wt_1148)

What do you like/hate about it compared to a quality brand? Bring on the feedback....and if there's none, I'll take the dive and report back. :)

[d@rk51d3]

Have you checked out the Wouxun threads here.

Highly recommended. ;)

[101RRS]

I have one in the second link - I have it for about 3 years and use it as a spare in my 101 and my sole radio in the RRS. It is a full 5 w, battery life is a couple of days, is upgradable at home to 80 ch, is as good as other "brand" names worth a lot more, has a quality build and good enough for convoy work with the standard aerial.

The aerial unscrews so an external aerial cable can be connected if required - will then have range typical of any UHF. I have purchased 12v power supply that replaces the battery for use in the car (the desktop charger is not good to use in the car - but then the battery does last a long time) , there is a 80 channel programming kit available (I have it but not used it yet) and a cheap knock-off of a Motorola speaker mic - this is not good so get the real Motorola version.

As a portable, you cannot go past this - especially for the price.

[Fluids]

Wouxun !

Two Way Radio KG-UVD1 (http://www.wouxun.com/Two-Way-Radio/KG-UVD1P.htm)

Get it from here delivered to Oz for $110US

KG-UVD1P UU DUAL BAND TX/RX 136-174MHz/420-520Mhz - 409Shopwww.409shop.com (http://www.409shop.com/409shop_product.php?id=104056)

You can program all the 80ch UHF in with room to spare for other stuff if required.

There's a few of us using these and I can't speak highly enough of the quality.

[RangieBit]

Wouxun.

I'm with Fluids on this one. Excellent unit. Simple to set up and operate. I have a KG-UVD1P (the KG-UVD6 is excellent also).

Don't have any direct experience with the FDC units. I do know that a number of the Amateur Radio places stock the above units for use by Hams, who are notoriously picky (I can say that 'cos I were one).

Don't let the fact that these things are made in China put you off. Many of these units roll off the production lines that manufacture some of the "name" brands - like Kenwood, Yaesu, Motorola and Icom.

Of course, they are not always produced to quite the same QC levels as the "names". Although unless you have a lot of VERY expensive test gear, for all practical purposes, you're not likely to notice the differences.

There is a huge array of supplementary gear for these units - like the battery eliminator that Garry uses (and so do I). The thing that sometimes let them down is the speaker microphone unit. The one most often supplied is barely adequate and feels quite cheap and "toy like". Spend a little extra and get a good robust speaker mike and you'll have a great unit that will do excellent service and last a very long time.

Cheers,
Iain

[Judo]

OK team, thanks for the great replies. Had a read of the Wouxun threads and I'm convinced. $20 more than the cheapest one I was looking at on ebay, but still way cheaper than a "brand" name one, so sounds like a great deal. I'll definitely pickup some of the extra as well.

:)

[ATC]

These look interesting!
Way cheaper than the ICOM 41S that I'ld been thinking of.

Has anyone tried programing them?
Or brought some of the accessories?

Thanks
ATC

[d@rk51d3]

These look interesting!
Way cheaper than the ICOM 41S that I'ld been thinking of.

Has anyone tried programing them?
Or brought some of the accessories?

Thanks
ATC

Dead easy to program (use the PC software and programming cable). It's just like filling out a spreadsheet. There's a thread around here with some pre-programmed files you can download and flash to the radio.

Or just download the software, and have a play.:cool:

Bought the radio, prog cable, spare hi capacity battery, double dock (charges the radio and the spare at the same time), spare antenna and adapter to connect the UHF antenna that's mounted on the rangie.

[Fluids]

Bought the radio, prog cable, spare hi capacity battery, double dock (charges the radio and the spare at the same time), spare antenna and adapter to connect the UHF antenna that's mounted on the rangie.


Same here (less the antenna adapter) .... but I also added a speaker/mic, and a case/cover ... much easier to use when mobile (my radio clips to a holder on the RHS of the instrument cluster, and the speaker mic clips to the grab rail over the drivers door ... right next to my ear).

... all delivered for around $200 US

:)

[scott oz]

Some advice on the recomendation

For someone who’s not use to radios.

Is the KG UV6G upgraded model more difficult to use program? than the recomeded KG-UVD1P.

Would the KG UV6G work in OZ?

[Fluids]

Appears the UV6G would work ... compare the spec's .... you'd need the one that runs 420-520 UHF .... main difference is 199 channels, instead of 128

.... $145US vs $110US.

As for more difficult, never had hands on one, but by the spec' I'd expect it to be very similar.

[superquag]

Excuse the ignorance, but is the 136/174 mHz capability legal to have in a transceiver if the user is'nt licenced in that band ? - Yes, I know the VHF-marine lives at 156/157mHz, no doubt useful to have programmed in if you hang around the coast as well.

Thanks:eek:

[scott oz]

Thanks for all the assistance so far I'm looking to place and order two items Im not sure of what I should upgrade to.

which mic would you suggest
which external aerial would you suggest
Thanks again for your help

this is what I've go so far
Item ID: KG-UV6D UU
Item Name: WOUXUN KG-UV6D Dual Band 136-174/420-520Mhz FM Radio

Member Price: USD 145.00 * Shipping Cost Included
Currency: USD
Ships to: Worldwide


But I also need the;
·battery eliminator
·second 17000ma battery
·car charger that plugs directly into the unit not using the desk dock
·cables to allow me to program from PC (one each of 1 coms port and 1 USB )
·software to allow me to program from windows / office 2010
·double dock
·Soft case.

[Fluids]

I got the rainproof speaker/mic, and an extra aerial (radio mounted).

For convoy work, I don't need an external aerial.

[460cixy]

I have one in the second link - I have it for about 3 years and use it as a spare in my 101 and my sole radio in the RRS. It is a full 5 w, battery life is a couple of days, is upgradable at home to 80 ch, is as good as other "brand" names worth a lot more, has a quality build and good enough for convoy work with the standard aerial.

The aerial unscrews so an external aerial cable can be connected if required - will then have range typical of any UHF. I have purchased 12v power supply that replaces the battery for use in the car (the desktop charger is not good to use in the car - but then the battery does last a long time) , there is a 80 channel programming kit available (I have it but not used it yet) and a cheap knock-off of a Motorola speaker mic - this is not good so get the real Motorola version.

As a portable, you cannot go past this - especially for the price..



I have the same unit in my ute I rate it highly also good to hear the local plods

[scott oz]

Hi all,

Ordered the
KG-UV6D UU
WOUXUN KG-UV6D Dual Band 136-174/420-520Mhz FM Radio

off shop 409

Much appricated all the advice

[gavinwibrow]

Hi all,

Ordered the
KG-UV6D UU
WOUXUN KG-UV6D Dual Band 136-174/420-520Mhz FM Radio

off shop 409

Much appricated all the advice
x2 - excellent & many thanks

[Judo]

I finally decided it was time to purchase...

Just ordered:
1 x KG-UVD1P UU DUAL BAND TX/RX 136-174MHz/420-520Mhz
1 x USB interface cable
1 x Car Battery Eliminator

As recommend by others on here, I'll get a good quality speaker/mic to go with it for use in the Disco. Anyone have recommendations/links?

[Judo]

Arrived! Now to programme it. Does anyone know where I can get the .TW file needed to programme it for Australia?

[d@rk51d3]

Check this thread.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/communications-car-audio-electronics/131050-wouxun-frequency-file.html

[FFR]

Excuse the ignorance, but is the 136/174 mHz capability legal to have in a transceiver if the user is'nt licenced in that band ? - Yes, I know the VHF-marine lives at 156/157mHz, no doubt useful to have programmed in if you hang around the coast as well.

Thanks:eek:

Hi,

Technically speaking, I think that this radio has no type approval to be used for any service (amateur, private mobile radio, marine band, CB...) so it is better not to be involved in any interference issue with ACMA.

Regarding the frequency coverage... it is like driving a car capable of making 180 kph when the limit is 110.

Just keep a low profile, don't create problems, and nothing nasty will happen.

[superquag]

Agree. No point in stirring ACMA. Has been my approach since my days with illegal 27 meg CB. - The PMG only bothered about idiots interfering, splattering or hogging the band. And yes, they DID monitor us, seeing as there were so few...:eek:

As long as these sets, Wouxun, Baofeng etc. behave themselves as well as - or better - a 'Type Approved' one, I don't have a problem with using one. Certainly can' go past the price !

On the other hand, I'm still able to buy odd spares for my old 40 ch. UNIDEN 040's, such as the PTT rubber boot for $7.00 :D

[Mick_Marsh]

On the other hand, I'm still able to buy odd spares for my old 40 ch. UNIDEN 040's, such as the PTT rubber boot for $7.00 :D
Can you still get the speaker mic., desktop charger base and lighter plug adaptor for them?

[superquag]

Can you still get the speaker mic., desktop charger base and lighter plug adaptor for them?

This is is mine... :: Uniden Australia :: (http://www.uniden.com.au/AUSTRALIA/p_uh044_index.asp)

and I have an 040 (500 mW)

They never had a desk-charger capability, but the AC battery re-charger fed it via the mic jack, when using NiCads. I never bothered, the three alkaline AA did me fine.

Will be getting my spares from the local (googled) UNIDEN agent.

[Toppa]

Item Name:[/B] WOUXUN KG-UV6D Dual Band 136-174/420-520Mhz FM Radio

Member Price: USD 145.00 * Shipping Cost Included
Currency: USD
Ships to: Worldwide




Now $125 USD !! even better value

I just bought one - merry xmas to me, merry chrismas to me.............
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[Toppa]

It was delivered 8 days later. Smaller than I thought, but solid and seems well made- but I'm far from an expert.

Trying to program it via the pc and usb, but I can't get the usb to work with the correct port. Error 10 comes up in the device manager?

Any ideas?

I have installed the latest prolific driver for win 7



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[Judo]

Sounds like it's driver related. Maybe someone else can comment whether they've used WIN7? I used WinXP and it was fine. Do you have any XP machines?

[RangieBit]

Hi there Toppa,

Don't know if this is your problem or not.

I found that under Win7 the serial port number would increment every time I plugged in the cable. This meant you could end up with the device on serial port 23 but the program looking for port 3.

Have a look in device manager and see what port the device is actually on, then adjust the program (or port number) accordingly.

I mainly use an XP system to program stuff where I can set the port number, so don't see this problem.

Hope that helps.

Cheers,
Iain

[Toppa]

Cheers guys. Still no joy, I even tried it on my work computer which works fine with other types of usb to serial converters but same issue. I reckon it's a dud cable. Looking at online forums it mentions the Chinese versions of these cables can do exactly this (error 10)

Tonight when I get home I might fire up an old laptop running xp and see if that works, otherwise I'll ask for a replacement

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[superquag]

Just wondering if anyone has bought the equivalent BAOFENG UV-5R series - several cosmetic variants... and what do you think of it. - especially ease of programming.

eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/170905843103'ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)

From reading this and other forums, computer interface can easily become a never-ending saga, and if it's only to be set up for UHF CB and left at that then one marathon session of finger-poking would be enough ! :eek:

I'm looking at cost price vs expected use (little), and I can talk myself into $50 or so, but not $125+.
The money is better spent on feeding the Classic...

Thanks.

[superquag]

Cheers guys. Still no joy, I even tried it on my work computer which works fine with other types of usb to serial converters but same issue. I reckon it's a dud cable. Looking at online forums it mentions the Chinese versions of these cables can do exactly this (error 10)
Tonight when I get home I might fire up an old laptop running xp and see if that works, otherwise I'll ask for a replacement

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Did the cable come with the radio as a package-deal? Bought as an extra from same supplier? - or one you already had.?

Can you programme it manually? - Yes, I know it's not the ideal or easy solution!

[p38arover]

I saw these at Aldi on the weekend. Useful to carry when walking away from the car. I have something similar. $30 the pair with charger.

http://aldi.com.au/au/media/offers/WK50_PD_0055_Rechargeable_Walkie_Talkie_2pk.jpg

ALDI - special buys from sat 15 dec - hurry, limited stocks in store* (http://aldi.com.au/au/html/offers/2827_24669.htm)

[Toppa]

Did the cable come with the radio as a package-deal? Bought as an extra from same supplier? - or one you already had.?

Can you programme it manually? - Yes, I know it's not the ideal or easy solution!


I ordered the programming cable from the same store as an extra. Looks like ill have to revert to the manual programming as you suggest - for now at least anyway.

ALSO - What external mic have people purchased ? On reports here i stayed away from the ones offered with this unit but the pin config is different to most basic mics.

[Judo]

No other PC's you can use? If you CBF manual programming and don't have another PC, someone else can maybe help out. I'm in Richmond/city area. Where in the west are you? (Do I remember Newport?)

I also didn't purchase the 409/cheap mic based on the AULRO comments, so I bought this one.

eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/190648512954'ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)

Haven't used it yet, but it definitely feels solid. Got a bit of weight to it and has a nice thick cord, etc.

[Toppa]

I also didn't purchase the 409/cheap mic based on the AULRO comments, so I bought this one.

eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/190648512954'ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)

Haven't used it yet, but it definitely feels solid. Got a bit of weight to it and has a nice thick cord, etc.

close enough - Im in Yarraville

Have you fitted it ? I also bought one off ebay but the pins were spaced at 8mm centre to centre, where the Wouxun is 11mm (roughly)

If your one fits, ill have a look at getting one.

EDIT - i just saw that guys ebay link - He's in Richmond also - Neighbor of yours?

[gavinwibrow]

Just wondering if anyone has bought the equivalent BAOFENG UV-5R series - several cosmetic variants... and what do you think of it. - especially ease of programming.

eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/170905843103'ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)

From reading this and other forums, computer interface can easily become a never-ending saga, and if it's only to be set up for UHF CB and left at that then one marathon session of finger-poking would be enough ! :eek:

I'm looking at cost price vs expected use (little), and I can talk myself into $50 or so, but not $125+.
The money is better spent on feeding the Classic...

Thanks.
Well, I bought a BAOFENG UV-5R as a handheld backup several months ago, then - after prompting from here - the programming cable CD which I note is now included in the last link posted above, but thats as far as I got. Superquag/James - did you get one in the end?

Anyone care to start me on the right path for programming the channels?
I am an IT troglodyte and need basic step by step instructions (or even better, someone local who likes NW currency or similar). The manual doesn't inspire confidence, and "Access to Repeaters" etc leaves me with glazed over eyes. I have MS Windows 7 (Professional) 64 bit so hoping that won't be/cause a problem like it did/does with MicroCat.

[Judo]

close enough - Im in Yarraville

Have you fitted it ? I also bought one off ebay but the pins were spaced at 8mm centre to centre, where the Wouxun is 11mm (roughly)

If your one fits, ill have a look at getting one.

EDIT - i just saw that guys ebay link - He's in Richmond also - Neighbor of yours?
Yep, mic fits. It was an educated guess. I looked up as much as I could on the different sizes, and concluded a Kenwood branded one was most likely to fit.

Speaker-mic forVEV-3288S LT-3288 PX-777 KG-UVD1P x 1pc - 409Shop.com HONGKONG RADIO sale Company ?????? www.409shop.com ?? ??KG-UV6D KG-UV920R UV-5R KG-UVD1p UV-3R VX-8R VX-3R VX-7R VX-170 KG-699E KG-669 KG-689 PX-777 PX-888 FT-897 FT-857 VX-177 VXA- (http://www.409shop.com/409shop_product.php?id=104362)

Based on that I figure the official measurement is 12mm.

I'm pretty sure that ebay store is run by the owner of the Rising Sun hotel in Richmond. It was perfect so I could pickup - a few blocks away. He said he was available 10am-midnight 7 days for pickup - thus I assume he's the owner.

[Toppa]

I know the rising sun well get i used to live on Burnley street. Great way to make some cash on the side I guess.

UPDATE: I re installed one of my work drivers for a usb - serial cable and it worked after searching for a driver update on line, so I'm unsure which made it work.

I'll try it at home to make sure the programming works.

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[superquag]

Well, I bought a BAOFENG UV-5R as a handheld backup several months ago, then - after prompting from here - the programming cable CD which I note is now included in the last link posted above, but thats as far as I got. Superquag/James - did you get one in the end?

Anyone care to start me on the right path for programming the channels?
I am an IT troglodyte and need basic step by step instructions (or even better, someone local who likes NW currency or similar). The manual doesn't inspire confidence, and "Access to Repeaters" etc leaves me with glazed over eyes. I have MS Windows 7 (Professional) 64 bit so hoping that won't be/cause a problem like it did/does with MicroCat.

Nope, not yet., but inching closer ! That one in the link is thr front-runner, though another with double-sized battery is #2... but caan't see myself using it that much to justify the extra$$$ - But they're only $23 ~ $27 anyway.

Is the manual so bad that you can't follow it to programme it manually ???

[gavinwibrow]

Nope, not yet., but inching closer ! That one in the link is thr front-runner, though another with double-sized battery is #2... but caan't see myself using it that much to justify the extra$$$ - But they're only $23 ~ $27 anyway.

Is the manual so bad that you can't follow it to programme it manually ???
Its a good feeling little unit.
Its not the manual that's the issue - its my non compos brain cells (plus very little detail in the manual) and I just don't know where to start. I suspect if I connect up and put the mini-CD in my pc all could be well, but???

[superquag]

Go on... be a devil ! - Walk on the Wild Side...

"... I suspect if I connect up and put the mini-CD in my pc all could be well, ..."

Let us know how that goes... :D

On the other hand.... you could try doing a google search on you tube for baofeng uv-5r Or here:- Baofeng UV-5R Review and Set-Up - YouTube
- anyone else got a better one to look at ?

[Toppa]

So after programing it manually and via the software, I still can't get it to transmit or receive any thing from my discos uhf. I pick up chatter when I scan on the 6D but not anything on the uhf band?


Am I missing something?

Just to clarify, if I set the frequency to say 477.400 (chan 40) on the 6D and sit in my car and transmit on the disco's uhf, I don't get anything rx on the 6D and vice versa.

Have I got a dud or is there a setting not correct that would do this?

Handset is a wouxun KG-UV6D.



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[wrinklearthur]

Am I missing something? ------ or is there a setting not correct that would do this? Handset is a wouxun KG-UV6D.

Hi Toppa

I just found this for you to follow.

UHF CB Australia - 80 Channel UHF CB Radio Information & Allocations (http://www.uhfcb.com.au/80-Channel-UHF-Information.php)

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[Toppa]

Thanks Wrinkle, that the exact sheet I was working off. I think the problem is more setting based.

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[wrinklearthur]

I think the problem is more setting based.

Have you access to a uhf swr bridge ?

The output power levels may not be locked in.

.

[RangieBit]

Hi Toppa,

You mention that you tried both the software and manually.

What version of the software are you using? I think the latest is 2.5

PM me your email details and I'll send you a file that should set you up correctly for 80CH UHF CB.

Cheers,
Iain

[Benz]

have been looking for a handheld UHF for a bit now.

I'm going to buy a BAOFENG UV5R (or what ever the newer one is called.

for less then $50 US shipped it sounds pretty good

will let you know how it goes

[superquag]

I'm trying to talk myself out of buying one too.. not succeeding for the same reason ($-value) but, programming the little beast is,,,, "interesting". Let's just say that two of us spent a few hours loading up the software with 80 channels.... and still managed to end up with nothing on the radio. The handbook is diabolical.:twisted::twisted::twisted:

Get one that comes with a usb cable. Or buy one from the same source. Apparantly, they can also be cloned, so whoever gets theirs done first can simply 'download' their settings into another radio.
Spend many hours on youtube.....



Frustrated but not defeated James in Gosnells

[Chookie]

I Posted this awhile ago in another thread and thought it appropriate to re-post it here..

Howdy, Thanks to your advice, I also recently purchased a KG-UVD1P with the USB programming cable - My Windows 7 PC was having all sorts of trouble accepting the driver for the USB Serial interface cable (Prolific Technologies Chipset) that was downloaded from the Wouxun website - kept coming up with a Code 10 error. Anyway, after a bit of digging around, this is a very common problem which I have been able to fix using this driver sourced from this site

Akosta Innovations » Blog Archive » Problems with Prolific driver – Solution. (http://www.akosta.dk/2010/12/problems-with-prolific-driver-solution/)

I hope this saves you from the headaches I was getting!!

Cheers
Chookie

[Chookie]

55243
a picture is worth a thousand words - hope that this is helpful if you are manually entering your channel list?

I should add that another poster (Fluids) did all the hard work on this from a previous thread - I just copied the file and loaded it into the program... Thanks again Fluids!

cheers
Chookie

[Judo]

I should also thank Fluids. i used his file to get my KG-UVD1P up and running.

[superquag]

have been looking for a handheld UHF for a bit now.

I'm going to buy a BAOFENG UV5R (or what ever the newer one is called.

for less then $50 US shipped it sounds pretty good

will let you know how it goes



Has yours arrived yet ?

- I yielded to Temptation... ordered my UV-5R last night, with the software USB....and a cloning cable.- The latter may be a bit ambitious. :o

- Supposed to arrive between now and the end of the month.:angel::angel::angel:

[superquag]

Well, my new to... er BAOFENG UV-5R has finally arrived... now the fun of programming it. :eek::eek::eek:

- Before I inflict such misery upon myself, has anyone managed the whole 80 channels, including setting repeater offsets etc ?

Any and all pointers will be gratefully received by myself and another (highly respected) member. - we tried to do his a couple of weeks ago, but progress was somewhat lacking... - Something to do with his loquaciousness conflicting with remaining hours in the day...

Notwithstanding, the coffee was excellent.:p

James the Luddite.

Edit:- The embarrasment of it all... My DVD/CD drive has died, and its not even built by Lucas.
- #1 son has tried for 2 hours...and given up in disgust. - Claims the lack of communication is due to the cable being a fake.

[HowardSmall]

Use the chirp software to program the Baofeng - if you need an image file for chirp with the 80 channels, pm me.
Howard

[HowardSmall]

In that list it shows the channels programmed as wide. For 80 channel CB they should be narrow. At the very least, in the transition period, the new channels should all be narrow.

Howard


55243
a picture is worth a thousand words - hope that this is helpful if you are manually entering your channel list?

I should add that another poster (Fluids) did all the hard work on this from a previous thread - I just copied the file and loaded it into the program... Thanks again Fluids!

cheers
Chookie

[superquag]

Thanks for that. - I had a sort of mental block about whether to have the duplex channels as Simplex - it makes more sense to leave them permanantly set for Duplex..- One less thing to muck up with.

The Big Problem seems to be communicating with the radio via the cable. - #1 son entered and saved all the data. :)

Bought mine from evilbay and 'radiogearpro'. Not a bad shipping time.


EDIT:- Howard, that attachment above.... is that a screenshot of the program info that's downloaded onto your radio? - Have a look at channel 32 and 40. - the oDd extra digit has wandered in.

Or do I need glasses... - Guess where I'm up to with manually programming mine... :-)

[gavinwibrow]

Thanks for that. - I had a sort of mental block about whether to have the duplex channels as Simplex - it makes more sense to leave them permanantly set for Duplex..- One less thing to muck up with.

The Big Problem seems to be communicating with the radio via the cable. - #1 son entered and saved all the data. :)

Bought mine from evilbay and 'radiogearpro'. Not a bad shipping time.


EDIT:- Howard, that attachment above.... is that a screenshot of the program info that's downloaded onto your radio? - Have a look at channel 32 and 40. - the oDd extra digit has wandered in.

Or do I need glasses... - Guess where I'm up to with manually programming mine... :-)
Obiously getting further than the highly respected, coffee supplying member! Still watching/waiting with bated breath!

[Ricsto]

Hi Guys,

As a novice can I ask are the Baofeng UV5R and Wouxon KR-UV6D comparable units in performance and features or are they in different leagues.

Thank you . Ricsto

[Judo]

Never seen a Baofeng sorry....

[superquag]

There seems to be more/better support and info on the Wouxon. I've got the Baofeng.... and not having much success in getting it to communicate with either software.
Baofeng is physically smaller, and more 'square'-shaped.

UV-5R's are lots cheaper... just need a 14 year old nerd with an interest in amateur radio...

[superquag]

Never seen a Baofeng sorry....

Here... From RIGHT... Keyboard, 2W old 40 ch UHF, BAOFENG UV-5R, and Mystery object from last Century...

[Toppa]

**UPDATE**

My handset has returned after being sent back to 409shop for a warranty job. Im happy to report is it working perfectly and handled pretty well by 409shop so Kudos to them.

Thanks to Wrinkleaurthur for help trying to sort out my issue - unfortunately in vain as it was obviously a hardware issue.

im a happy camper now - even bought a water resistant external mic and waterproof cover for boating / fishing adventures.

[HowardSmall]

Not my screenshot, but you are right, those fequenciesare incorrect.

Howard

Thanks for that. - I had a sort of mental block about whether to have the duplex channels as Simplex - it makes more sense to leave them permanantly set for Duplex..- One less thing to muck up with.

The Big Problem seems to be communicating with the radio via the cable. - #1 son entered and saved all the data. :)

Bought mine from evilbay and 'radiogearpro'. Not a bad shipping time.


EDIT:- Howard, that attachment above.... is that a screenshot of the program info that's downloaded onto your radio? - Have a look at channel 32 and 40. - the oDd extra digit has wandered in.

Or do I need glasses... - Guess where I'm up to with manually programming mine... :-)

[RangieBit]

Hey Toppa,

Glad you got the hardware issues sorted with a minimum of fuss.

Seems 409shop are still doing the right thing and that's always good to know.

Happy UHF'ing.

Cheers,
Iain

[Toppa]

Iain,

Sincere apologies for not thanking you for your offline assistance. It was very much appreciated. I actually got you and Wrinkle mixed up.

[5H00TA]

So, having stalked this thread with great interest and after a few failed attempts to buy a cheap used CB from fleabay, I have given in and ordered the following from 409shop:

Wouxun KG-UVD1P UU 136-174/420-520Mhz
1 x Car Battery Eliminator for WOUXUN KG-UVD1
1 x WOUXUN 1700mah Battery for WOUXUN
1 x USB interface cable for Feidaxin Kenwood
1 x Speaker Microphone FOR BAOFENG

All for $157 AUD

I will update you with how quickly it arrives and whether I have any dramas programming it up. I am hoping it won't be too much of a problem, although having an IT degree doesn't always guarantee that the curse of fat fingers or brain fog will not strike....

Hopefully it will be here and sorted in time for the Easter weekend and my first AULRO trek!

[superquag]

We all await your results (especially downloading CHIRP onto your set) with bated breath... :p

I gave up and programmed my Baofeng the Hard Way...:(

[theborderdog]

[QUOTE=5H00TA;1877702]So, having stalked this thread with great interest and after a few failed attempts to buy a cheap used CB from fleabay, I have given in and ordered the following from 409shop:

Wouxun KG-UVD1P UU 136-174/420-520Mhz
1 x Car Battery Eliminator for WOUXUN KG-UVD1
1 x WOUXUN 1700mah Battery for WOUXUN
1 x USB interface cable for Feidaxin Kenwood
1 x Speaker Microphone FOR BAOFENG

All for $157 AUD


You will not be dissapointed with this unit, I've had one for a while now and love it, feels like a real radio compared to the uvr5 that everyone is on about which let me tell ya feels like a CHEAP toy compared to the wouxun.

[superquag]

...that's because it is cheap...:p:p:p

On the other hand, for the sake of convenience.... you may as well just buy a JAYCAR UHF for around the same price. - No programming hassles, fully legal etc etc.

[Hoges]

Repco have the Oricom UHF280 5w 80 channel on sale for Easter at $165... has hand held remote head/controller with speaker enclosed. Also twin set of 0.5w 2-way 80 channel for $29 pr. Are these good prices /reasonable kit?

[brougham]

I'm looking at buying the oricom unit. My bro has one in his new prado and reckon its just as good as his gme in the other car.

On eBay you can get it for about $210 with a uniden 6.5dbi antenna combo.

[5H00TA]

The Wouxun arrived today in great shape and everything just worked wonderfully straight out of the box. I installed the driver, plugged in the cable and the software read from the radio straight away.

I have used one of the channel files in the Wouxun thread and it is all prepped and working, not checked that anyone can hear me TX yet but can hear chatter on some of the repeater channels.

[p38arover]

If anyone wants a copy of my BaoFeng UV-5R img file with the 80 Aust UHF CB channels plus a number of Sydney-region 2m and 70cm amateur repeaters, I can send it to them.

If anyone has an img file with all the NSW amateur repeaters, I'd appreciate a copy.

[460cixy]

Anyone used one of these?

[p38arover]

Well, I've got one but haven't actually used it yet. A number of members of the local radio club also have them

[460cixy]

Ahh for some reason the like got left out of theat post. I mean has anyone used one of these New Zastone MP 900 FM Moble in Vehicle UHF and VHF | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Zastone-MP-900-FM-Moble-In-Vehicle-UHF-and-VHF-/251870817985) I haven't really found any reviews for this radio.

[Cap]

Back to an oldish thread, Repco have a special on at the moment with the Oricom UHF300PK unit at $149. I know these are cheapies but at that price worth it given others experience with them?

Repco Catalogues (http://catalogues.repco.com.au/offer/automotive-communications-equipment-supplies/oricom-5w-uhf-cb-radio-with-antenna-bracket/539mz0edo.html'source=search)

[87County]

I bought an Oricom p&p last year with a small magnetic base aerial - no probs at all - range similar to any of the dearer makes.

The aerial bracket in the catalogue pic looks flimsy, you could make a better one if you needed to.

Hopefully it will include a mounting bracket and microphone bracket.