Thread: Hand held UHF's - anyone got a GME TX610

I have a TX610. There's not a lot to recommend about it.

Its cheaply made and the audio quality is poor. I dont find the controls particularly user friendly either. Having the GME brand on it doesnt necessarily mean its any good.

For the same money, I highly recommend this:

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They are 5 w and come with a Liion battery and charger, are rain proof and have many accessories available. I have own three of them and use them in daily professional use. I have bought many more for surveyors, traffic controllers etc. Cost is about AUD $100 delivered. The quality and performance is far superior to a TZ610, believe me. They are as good as a $500 handheld.


The price includes shipping which normally takes about 7-10 days.

I have bought many radios from these people and cant recommned them enough.

thanks for the link. they look okay. current exchange rate means $108 ozzie dollars (delivered) which seems bloody good if they are as good as a $500 uhf, maybe I should buy two?

These got an excellent write up in 4x4 mag late last year. These are 2w and you can also them in a twin back.

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Originally Posted by LRHybrid100

G'day Guys,

Thinking of getting a hand held UHF to use while out of the car - anyone use the GME TX610? Looks good for about $90 inc battery and charger.

THX in advance

LRH

I have one of them and it works well. You get a trickle charger with it and it comes with rechargable batteries.

Cheers,

Franz

I've got a pair of the TX610's... picked them up second hand for $30 for the pair. They're alright for what they are.......

The speaker volume is questionable though... in a S2A on bar treads, you really, really, really need a plug in speaker or head phones

Pete

Originally Posted by 2_door

thanks for the link. they look okay. current exchange rate means $108 ozzie dollars (delivered) which seems bloody good if they are as good as a $500 uhf, maybe I should buy two?

Buy only one to start with if you have reservations. Postage will cost you the same either way - as its included in the price.

I forgot to add - they also meet American MIL STD-810C/D/E - same tests the Panasonic Toughbook has to pass. Also have a diecast alloy chassis.

I've got a pair of TX610s, and if anybody wants one, there should be one on the side of the track near Madigans camp 1 (at least that's where I think it is ).


Martyn