Thread: UNIDEN UH064sx Handheld ?

2 watts is obviously going to be better than 0.5Watts. "Range" is a subjective thing and depends what is in the way, and whether you are talking to another portable or a mobile with gained antenna etc.

As with everything you get what you pay for. The cheaper units might perform as well as the more expensive ones, but may not be as robust.

Look at the ICOM portables too, we use them in the 4WD Club and for driver training etc and they get lots of abuse and stand up well.
Also look at the type of batteries they use ( Newer technology like Li-Ion, NiMH or the older Nickel Cadmium ) and whether the batteries are replaceable.

Oh do tell where you've found at that price too please

G'Day Steve

I've got one of those ... got it as a bonus when I bought the in-car unit.
very happy with it for car to car comms and sometimes more.

My wife can whisper into it quietly when I'm reversing the camper into an "approved" position..... good too for guidance in tricky 4x4 situations and recoveries. I often take it with me when away from the car so I can still hear the chatter or guide someone else. My wifes car doesn't have a UHF so on a long trip, when we're in two cars for some reason it's also been useful and cheaper than mobile calls.
I usually have it scanning all channels while off road, as an early warning for others using the same tracks (if they're talking on the UHF).
Most of those things can be acheived with the .5w unit, but things like better clarity and accessories are good with the uniden ... I use the ext speaker/mike, but gave the headset away

I don't think you'd be wasting money to get one now, and then get an in-car unit later ... you'll still use this, and prolly the other portable as well.

Batteries for them come up on fleabay every now and again for under $30.

Yep, very happy

Stevo

There are some cheapo 5w ones one ebay as well but can only find 1 review on them... have been meanign to buy one for about 6 months to test out
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