Thread: 5W Handheld UHF CB

Originally Posted by Rockylizard

Gday...

I am thinking of getting a Handheld UHF CB - and I believe one (or both) of the following have a removable antenna to allow connection to an external, bullbar mounted antenna. I also believe both have a 12v cig lighter charger available as well.

GME TX-6100 CB 5W Handheld - or - ICOM IC-41S 5watt UHF Handheld

Interested in comment on which of these is preferred (from those who use them) and confirmation of their connectibility to external antenna.

Also, will the introduction of the 80 channel CB make these obsolete?

Cheers
John

Australian Deer association Melb Branch shop has them for 110 I think. drop into a meeting and have a look. next Meeting is Thursday 9 December at The Austrian Club, 76 Sheehans Road, Heidelberg West 3081.. if your really keen pm me and I will put you in touch with the gents who manage the shop.

Gday...

Thanks for that ... will definitely keep that in mind.

The only thing that is causing me hesitation at the moment is probably the impact of the 80channel stuff coming in Jan.

I need to talk to someone about which way to go .... 40 to 40 OK ... and 80 to 80 OK but apparently the quality of talk between 40channel UHFs and 80Channel UHFs will be pretty poor.

But will PM you when I get my head around what I want a bit more.

Cheers
John