Those all in one radios

[Aaron]

Disclaimer - I know nothing about radios, at all. I can turn on my UHF, and thats about it.


I was just wondering how those all in one combo radios are. They have VHF/UHF/HF/Coffee making facilities

Is there any disadvantages ?

To me it seems like the best option ? Less clutter, all in one box etc ?

[Disco Steve]

I have the Uniden 2in1 UHF/AM and I think it is fantastic. they work just as well as having seperate units. as you said less clutter in the cabbin.

[Aaron]

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This isnt an item Im about to buy, just to show what Im on about.

[tombraider]

Unless your into DXing on SSB a 27mhz set is as useful as a Betamax Video

[Treads]

I have just recently installed 4 dual band Alinco Dr-620's in work vehicles (with another 6 to go). They are absolutely brilliant bits of kit! Tx on UHF is 35 watts (selectable hi-mid-lo down to 5 watts) whilst VHF is up to 50 watts.
Obviously you need an ACMA license (not particulary expensive) for the VHF side of things. But for a 4wd club or the likes it would be a great advantage over UHF cb. Much better foliage penetration and no idiots can stuff you around by transmitting over the top of you or just blocking the channel.

I'm now looking into a tri band HF/VHF/UHF for my rig. Anyone have suggestions for brand/model?

[solmanic]

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This isnt an item Im about to buy, just to show what Im on about.

ooohhhh.... Star Trek!

If you're changing over to something like this I might have to buy the UHF back off you

[waynep]

Not sure if 27MHz is going to be of much use these days.

You might be better just buying a UHF and maybe buying an EPIRB as well. One of those those new 407MHz oones.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

I'm now looking into a tri band HF/VHF/UHF for my rig. Anyone have suggestions for brand/model?

How low is the HF on these tri-band and are we talking about sets designed for amateur radio use or for HF commercial use like the Codan and Barrett.

We already know that many of the top quality amateur stuff doesn't stand up to the rigours of 4WD.

Diana

Addit: I must say that the old 27MHz am CB did have much better coverage in the bush than does the UHF CB and you are no longer likely to have the caravaners and truckies come over on top of you these days. But I rarely find anyone who still has 27MHz CB in their vehicles. Still prefer the old low band VHF on a dedicated channel for coverage however. Perhaps we could have a national LROC/LRC dedicated VHF channel.

[Aaron]

ooohhhh.... Star Trek!

If you're changing over to something like this I might have to buy the UHF back off you

If you can wait long enough, you can have it for free. But im not sure when i will get arround to buying this new toy.

[Aaron]

Would I need 3 aerials ?