Cheap UHF radios from ebay

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.

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:

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.

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

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

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Originally Posted by garrycol

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.

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

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

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Originally Posted by 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

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x2 - excellent & many thanks

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?

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

Check this thread.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/communicat...ency-file.html