Thread: Portable UHF

There are 5w units now that in theory should be as good as a normally installed version. However our experience suggests that once distances get bigger they don't work as well as a normal unit. I presume this is because of the aerial.

Steveo,

I have Oregon Scientific handhelds (they'll go for 3 days without charge) and a GME TX4000 in the Disco.
There are several posts about both on here. You can usually pick up good quality handhelds (a pair) around the $100 mark or under.
It is good to have both, particularly if you're going to go on a few trips. Handhelds are like mobiles, useful, functional, but you'd never rely on one in an emergency, they don't have range (usually 3-5k's line of sight - tops), and don't like objects between things. (Not that UHF's are livesavers anyway).
Handhelds are great and have so many uses. Great for standing out of vehicle directing another over obstacle, being in contact away from vehicle, or for camping/outing with children., etc. For those things they are excellent.
They're OK for comms in convoy on trips, or shorter distance coms (with not many trees,hills,buildings in the road), but in car is ideal. If all you've got is handheld, Make sure you get one that's in car rechargeable and has voice activation..
Check out WOW and places like that for good deals, they have plenty of margin to crunch.

Thanks for the info, FenianEel, where or what is WOW, so I can go and check it out. Some good other purposes for it too, never thought of getting 2 and one for kids, even at home, we have 8 acres with lots of surrounding bush where my youngsters like to go and explore. If one of them ever had a trouble and had one then at least could let me know ( im assuming within range of course)

Regards

Stevo

WOW are just a big electrical retailer, like H/Norman sort of thing, any of those places should have them, or good comm stores. A lot of th ARB/Opp Lock/TJM 4WD type stores will have them as well.

Cheers

Hey Stevo68

As FenianEel said, hand helds are great for directing outside the car etc and for camping. I am actually looking for a hand held as well for this very reason, but will get one as powerful as I can. Try the link below for some prices and info - also has some GPS stuff etc.

http://www.prestigecom.net.au/default.asp

I have a GME Electrophone TX3200 in cab and it is great - don't have to worry about charging and with a decent arial it is the way to go if in convoy or out with a big group. If you can afford it I would suggest both in cab and hand held to cover all your bases. Also speak to Steinzy, he has a pretty serious hand held which is very good.

I have found recently on some of our trips that that the hand helds are not as clear to listen to on my in cab and sometimes get lost altogether when it is hilly - unless you have a powerful one like Steinzy's. So in conclusion and to stop be rabbiting on, in cabs are generally far clearer but hand helds are great when you get out of the car but still need to keep in touch with the convoy or kids at camp!!

Aye, Mick

Thanks Mick and all again, will something like this a) do the trick and pretty good for what I require as a newbie??

Uniden UH075 UHF 5 watt Handheld UHFCB
The UH075 is a compact 5 Watt UHF radio featuring rugged waterproof construction to operate in the most intense environments. The UH075 is an ultra compact unit consisting of 40 License Free Channels, CTCSS, Long life Super Switch and many more features. Designed in Japan to offer outstanding performance in virtually all conditions and situations. The UH075 has a range of up to 12km and with its Range Extender (Duplex) Capability the unit can achieve even further range depending on the location of your local repeater station and topographical conditions. This radio is for those people wanting a powerful waterproof UHF radio so you can be sure to stay in touch. 5 Watt Maximum TX Output Power



Waterproof / Dustproof

Select high or low RF output power

Repeater/Duplex Capability

VOX Hands Free Capable

CTCSS Function

Backlit Keypad and LCD Display

Auto Battery Save

Open Scan

Group Scan

Priority channel (priority watch).

Battery Level Indicator

Busy Channel Lockout Function

Roger Beep

Keypad Lock

Rubber Grips / Seal and built-in Headset Jack

Includes Belt Clip

1 X Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery

1 X Desktop Charge Cradle

1 X AC Adaptor

Accessories can be found under the UHF CB Accessories Menu

What's in the Box?
1 x UH075 Handheld
1 x Lithium Ion Battery
1 x 240volt Charger




Our Price: $365.00 (Including GST)

I'd be pretty happy with that Stevo!!

i think a mate of mine has just brought 2 x 5W handheld off ebay, had to come from america, they have some extra chanels onto top of the standard 40, all for less than $300 i think, will find out a bit more