Thread: CB Radio?

Originally Posted by DefenderRhino

Anyone recommend a decent CB but don't want to spend a fortune. Cheers in advance.

How much is a fortune? The best UHF is still half the cost of a green slip.

Icom IC400 Pro 80 Channel UHF CB Radio 4x4 truck tractor | Other Electronics & Computers | Gumtree Australia Brisbane North East - Hendra | 1068656741

not connected to the seller, its just a sample used Icom ad.

Maybe 2-250 to spend?

Anyone recommend any other CB's???

I replaced my broken GME UHF with an Aldi one (Onix - 80ch). Aldi was clearing them and I got it for 50. Has lots of functions but the handset feels a bit cheap and the it isn't the most intuitive (i.e. you need to hit menu 5 times and then press and up or down arrow to search through the channels.) All in all I am happy with it for the price. Here is a review by another member - http://www.aulro.com/afvb/communicat...9-special.html

Pretty happy with my cheap clearance oricom uhf, didn't want to spend half of a green slip for something I occasionally use.

Just make sure you don't go cheap on the aerial!

Originally Posted by BadCo.

Pretty happy with my cheap clearance oricom uhf, didn't want to spend half of a green slip for something I occasionally use.

Just make sure you don't go cheap on the aerial!

Good advice on the antenna! I use the ZCG stuff. Also pay attention to the power source and antenna cabling route.

I can't provide cheap recommendations on the UHF. I stick with ICOM for fixed and handheld.

I have recently bought a
UNIDEN UH7700NB+AT770 80 CHANNEL ANTENNA UHF RADIO PACK+3 YEAR WARRANTY

For $217

Looks great and works well and fits into the top document shelf of my D2.

Although you have to get used to people with 40 channel units saying"you are very faint" . This is because 40 channel units which others are broadcasting on are twice as loud so the 40 channel people set their volume to the first transmission..
The Uniden receives 40 and 80 the same as they have a circuit to equalize 40 channel and 80 channel volume.
We will have this problem until everyone has 80 channel .
Regards Philip A

And what about an aerial any preferences peeps?