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    80 Channel UHF CB Launch

    The ACMA and UHF CB Australia today confirmed that the new UHF CB radio class licence is now officially in force meaning that UHF CB radio operators now have access to the newly revised 80 channel allocation

    To find out more about the new 80 channel UHF CB allocation visit http://www.uhfcb.com.au
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    I've noticed the new GME 3500 series radios are capable of detecting the 80 channels. Just when I was gonna buy a tx3340...
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    • #3
      I think most GME's can be taken in and modified to find the 80 channels.... I think
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      • #4
        Depends how old the model is if the radio is about 1 -2 years old its probably upgradeable for a fee.

        If its any older then purchasing a new one is the only option, uniden i've heard very little of from either work or contacts within the industry
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        • #5
          The GME site now shows the TX3340, TX3420, TX3440, TX3420, TX3440 and the TX4600 as upgradable.
          http://www.gme.net.au/products/radio...-radios/TX3520
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          • #6
            Originally posted by Schaffer View Post
            The GME site now shows the TX3340, TX3420, TX3440, TX3420, TX3440 and the TX4600 as upgradable.
            http://www.gme.net.au/products/radio...-radios/TX3520
            Here's a page that better describes the GME Range that's upgradeable (not sure if you buggered up the link?)

            http://www.gme.net.au/news/2011/05/3...nstructions/32

            Says a heap more than you quoted as upgradeable, the good thing being a lot is able to be done by the user. Will have to check my TX4400 to see if it's made after the right date (thinking not!)
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            • #7
              I have the Tx3440 tucked up under behind the steering column. I would hate for them to have to remove the panel to 'upgrade' as it looks as though Im one of the unlucky ones that has to take the unit in. Would it be a software upgrade via the RJ45 connector or is it a hardware upgrade?


              At least the upgrade is FREE!!!

              EDIT: From the website: All models with serial number prefix’s 011 (November 2010) or earlier as well as TX4400 and TX4600
              models with serial number prefix’s 101 (January 2011) or earlier are unfortunately not able to be
              upgraded to 80 channel narrow band operation. From serial number 106xxxxxx onwards, all the
              above models will be factory enabled for 80 channel operation.


              Looks like mine might not be so upgradeable afterall...
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              • #8
                Iwas told all 3440 units were upgradable
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by grande1810 View Post
                  Iwas told all 3440 units were upgradable
                  Provided your serial number fits the range of upgradable units.
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                  • #10
                    What about the Icom 440, is that upgradable? ( less than 1 year old)
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                    • #11
                      No advice from Icom yet on the 440
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                      • #12
                        ok so i have read as much as i could of the recommended info and web sites on this and my question is:

                        why do I or should i worry about buying a new UHF if my UHF is not able to be upgrade other than to have more channels to play with??

                        here in sydney i rarely have it on as there are too many d...heads on there. so i only use it on rare trips away

                        am i missing out on something or is all ok to leave it until it dies?

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                        • #13
                          You sound spot on, PradOz.
                          I will be keeping my old Uniden 400SX-RM. Its still working well. I'll keep it till it fails or I change my car.
                          The new standard seems to accomodate the old 40 channels, so I will just have to live with that.
                          Greg - 08 D4D Prado,
                          Some trips done - Cape York, Fraser Island, Simpson Desert / Central Aust, Vic High Country.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by xlr8_87 View Post
                            I think most GME's can be taken in and modified to find the 80 channels.... I think
                            A link to the GME website: http://www.gme.net.au/news/2011/05/3...nstructions/32 shows that the radios and serial numbers that are upgradeable. Am going to input the codes to mine tmw, mine's the 3340.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by MidLifeCrisis View Post
                              What about the Icom 440, is that upgradable? ( less than 1 year old)
                              Just googled with "Icom 440 upgradable to 80 channels", and it seems that it is not upgradable .
                              http://www.google.com.au/search?sour...to+80+channels
                              I have the same one and yes it's just couple of months old :-(
                              Melbo
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