Thread: UHF recommendation for a new 4x4 driver

I habe the GME with all the controls in the microphone. It is a very neat unit and easy to instal and conceal.
When I do not use the radio I just remove the microphone and it lokks like the vehicle do not have the radio installed. Good for security

Did my first trip on Sunday and had an absolute ball. First real time 4wd'ing and made it out in one piece with all panels still attached. Unfortunately the family were pretty tired so didn't get any time to check out the other D3 UHF installs at the end of the day.

Used a 2w handheld Uniden for the day which was very clear for close comms but did drop out a bit when I was near the front of the convoy and the TEC was talking. Trip leader had no problems hearing. Seemed to have maybe a 500 to 800m range in the bush (10 cars on the trip).

Think I'll go the icom ic-440, mount it under the drivers seat, draw power directly from the main battery (until I either sort out a 2nd battery or internal fuse box) and run the aerial to a bracket out the front.

Any comments on this package?
Icom IC-440 UHF Radio 6db Antenna Package [IC-440/AT] - $459.80 : Prestigecom.net.au Best Prices on UHF CB Radio, GPS Navigation and Communications, Express delivery Australia wide

I use this one and got it for the waterproof feature - take it fishing, in the rain etc works a treat.
Uniden UH076sx 5 watt UHFCB Premium Pack Uniden UH078sx 5 watt UHFCB Weekender Pack [UH076SX] - $248.60 : Prestigecom.net.au Best Prices on UHF CB Radio, GPS Navigation and Communications, Express delivery Australia wide

I get between 5-10 realistic km depending on the country back to my in car unit.

Prestigecom UHF CB - GME Electrophone TX4400 Din Size UHF CB - $369.00

I agree with the other comments buy a 5 watt handheld and buy a good one. Most of the time you get what you pay for not what they write in the specs.