Uniden UH-400SX RM UHF CB

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I purchased and installed one of the new Uniden UH-400SX RM at the weekend. It replaces my GME TX3440 which I installed in mid-2007, and although a great radio it was too small (both the microphone and display) and too cumbersome to use and operate for my needs.

I looked long and hard at the Icom IC-440 (which is very similar as the Uniden) but too many functions require software to program, which is annoying if you need to change something when out and about. I also found the display on the Icom a lot duller in sunlight and the radio cannot be used without the controller mic attached. Plus you can basically by 2 Unidens for the price of the Icom (which is very over-priced in my opinion).


- The Uniden UH-400SX RM installed in place of the GME.


- The previous GME TX3440.

I used the same mounting location for the Uniden as I had for the GME, which was under the centre console on the drivers side, just near the footwell.

The main advantage of the Uniden over the GME (and the Icom) is that the controller mic is not required to use the radio. All the radios functions are replicated on the front of the radio (which is a normal UH-400SX), so if the controller mic gets damaged you can plug in the basic microphone (which is included) and keep using the radio like a normal non-remote mic CB.

Another advantage is the speaker on the microphone, which makes conversations much easier to hear and means the volume does not need to be as loud so there is less distorsion.

The extra receive channels are also easy to program - one function I could never properly grasp on the GME.

The build quality looks fine - and while I know people will always have an opinion of one brand over another I can say that the Uniden looks, feels and operates the same as the GME in regards to quality.

The only disadvantage to me of the Uniden over the GME is that the Uniden does not have selcall - but I don't know anybody that uses it anyway. Plus it can't be used to display the battery volts, but I've got a seperate volt meter for that anyway.

I've used it now for a couple of days and all in all it's shaping up to be a great radio.

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Thanks for uploading that...I'm currently considering a unit like this and thought the iCom was the go but you raised some issues about the screen that are only really apparent if you eyeball the units (it's all very well choosing one online but then using it in practice often gives you insight you could have done with beforehand )

I thought the Uniden one looked good in terms on screen real-estate on the handset - the signal strength indicator for instance looks nice and big in the sample shots I've seen.

I like the idea of a unit that mounts totally away out of view and can be used from the handset but it's also nice to have the flexibility to use it like a regular set.

Thanks for the info and pictures.

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Awesome Write up & feedback, thanks for taking the time for this.

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Thanks for the review, I have used Unidens for 12 years now with absolutely no problems.

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Great stuff. I have been swinging between ICOM and GME but decided on the UH-400 mainly for the practical and economic reasons you mention.
I pick this up tomorrow so I guess my weekend is mapped out.
Not sure where to mount it at the moment and I'm even considering getting an Outback Roof Console for a permanent install.
I will put the head unit in the glove box for now.

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Picked up my UH-400 yesterday, I hope the attitude of the sales person is not directly proportional to the reliability of the product but that's another story.
Also ordered an Outback Roof Console (from another company) for a permanent install of the unit but in the meantime have placed the UH-400 in the glove box temporarily.
I bought an additional Nokia CR-39 cradle for the handset and this seems to give a bit more stability than the universal mount provided.
There is enough movement and flexibility for the remote cable when the glove box is closed but I certainly wouldn't want it as a permanent solution.
Note the clean Sandgrabba in the images. Also installed these today but don't worry, will be getting them dirty tomorrow in the Lamington National Park. Enough rain here in the last 24 hours to make sure nothing stays clean

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Plus you can basically by 2 Unidens for the price of the Icom (which is very over-priced in my opinion).

So you bought the Uniden for AU$175?

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So JGD are you going to sell your old GME, Russell

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Plus you can basically by 2 Unidens for the price of the Icom (which is very over-priced in my opinion).

So you bought the Uniden for AU$175?

Got the Uniden for $260 - the cheapest I could find the Icom for (in stock) was $429.

So JGD are you going to sell your old GME, Russell

I've had several mates ask the same question It'll be installed in another vehicle, so hanging onto it for the time being sorry mate.

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Plus you can basically by 2 Unidens for the price of the Icom (which is very over-priced in my opinion).

So you bought the Uniden for AU$175?

Got the Uniden for $260 - the cheapest I could find the Icom for (in stock) was $429.

$349 http://strictlyham.com.au/Icom/UHF%20CB/IC-440.htm

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Got the Uniden for $260 - the cheapest I could find the Icom for (in stock) was $429.

$349 http://strictlyham.com.au/Icom/UHF%20CB/IC-440.htm

I did contact Strictly Ham but they no longer sell them for that price - plus there was a postage cost on top of that.

The cheapest I could find was $429 - as mentioned that's in stock and available. That was from Prestigecom in WA.

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Re: Uniden UH-400SX RM UHF CB

Got the Uniden for $260 - the cheapest I could find the Icom for (in stock) was $429.

$349 http://strictlyham.com.au/Icom/UHF%20CB/IC-440.htm

I did contact Strictly Ham but they no longer sell them for that price - plus there was a postage cost on top of that.

The cheapest I could find was $429 - as mentioned that's in stock and available. That was from Prestigecom in WA.

I paid $349 today from Ross at Strictly Ham

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Just picked up a Uniden UH400SX-RM for $250 from Andrews communications in Sydney. Free delivery.
But I also ordered a GME aerial for $99 which attracted a $12 delivery fee, due to its unusual shape I suspect.

If I order a mic extention is it easy to fit to one of the blank switch plugs in the centre console? Any pics appreciated

Can anyone also suggest the best point to connect power to the unit if I am to install it in the glovebox..?

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I mounted mine in a Department of Interior roof console then ran a straight CAT 5 cable (NOT a crossover cable) down the 'A' Pillar and across to the blanking cover under the 2nd start button. I cut out a section of this blanking cover to fit an RJ-45 inline coupler. For power I ran a separate fused feed from the 12v ignition but will feed through my 2nd battery when I get around to installing it.

Works a treat as it is.

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I'm in the market for one of these now, best price I can see at the moment is $319 at Andrews and $330 at PrestigeCom. Has anyone priced better lately? $250-$260 for Hoppy and JGD last year seems like a great bargain now.