UHF recommendations

[AdrianM Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close AdrianM]

Hi All,

First time poster, long time reader .

The search function didn’t work for me so forgive me if this is a rehash, however I am in the market for a good CB.

What are people running these days and what is recommended?

Any and all help is appreciated.

[Atherton Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Atherton]

Anything from GME or Uniden. Pretty much choose a unit that fits in with how you want to organise your dash. I chose a GME XRS radio which has a remote mount hand piece to keep the dash tidy.

[stevensr34 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close stevensr34]

I've got the cheapest GME 80ch UHF you can buy: model TX3100

It has been perfect.

Good value package, including an aerial:

http://www.gadgetcity.com.au/gme-tx3...fa4d8bdc44f4e3

[juz Member Find all posts View Profile Close juz]

My Auto electrician (who fits out many of our states fire and emergency vehicles DELWP, CFA, SES etc.) recommended the Icom IC450 and I have been very happy with it. It's a tough bit of kit and doesn't feel cheap and plastic like in your hand like some radios. Its an 80 channel and has voice guidance and can even record up to 5 minutes of conversation. Icom make all types of radio communication equipment not just UHF radios so they know their stuff and they are manufactured in Japan.

It is also not over priced like some brands *cough* GME. Having said that, I do run a 6.6dBi GME antenna on my Prado.

http://www.icom.net.au/uhfcb_ic-450.html

I got mine from an Australian supplier on eBay and used a 5% off sitewide code (PICK5) although I see there is a 10% off discount code valid until tomorrow (MADE4YOU)

It was advertised at $299 with free shipping but ended up being $284 with the 5% off. Pretty good price for a quality radio.

I mounted the handset with a clic-on mount so there are no holes in my dash.
http://www.holdmyphone.com.au/angled-mount-43031.html

I used a RJ45 pass through connector from Lightforce in the dash
https://www.lightforcecustombuilt.co...1#.Wt7Fg9KwfIU

[stevensr34 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close stevensr34]

While Icom are cheaper than GME, I personally prefer to buy Australian... and GME are about as indestructible as they come, too.

[Vanders Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Vanders]

Just picked up my new 2018 GLX yesterday and spec’’’d another GME (TX3350), I haven’t been able to fault them. However I’ve never heard a bad word about Icom either, they seem popular with emergency services which obviously says something.

[ejukated Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close ejukated]

I've run GME for years, had Unidens as well but Ive always found Unidens to not be as clear on TX and RX compared with the GMEs

[AdrianM Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close AdrianM]

Thanks everyone for your detailed feedback and recommendations, much appreciated. I’’ll do some investigating on the units suggested and let you know how it goes.

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juz your setup is really clean. Nice.

[Atherton Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Atherton]

I mounted mine above and to the right of the steering column and tucked the excess wire in between the gap of the steering wheel and dashboard- Totally hidden and works really well. A plug in the dash is a much cleaner look though if you don't intend to have it in there all the time.

[Bomber014 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Bomber014]

I mounted my unit under the dash and drilled a small hole for the handset to come through

[Roksy18 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Roksy18]

How are others mounting their handsets on the 2018 model?

[AdrianM Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close AdrianM]

Some nice setups. I ended up finding a deal on an icom 400pro. An older model but within my budget. There is a nice spot low down in the dash of the 90 that I can hide it away. The 90 doesn’t have a lot of dash real estate, so I’m fitting a single din head unit to give me more room, I will mount my handset under the head unit

[Sydney Prado Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Sydney Prado]

Ive had a gme in mine for 8 years, i had some issues with it about 2 years ago and took it to gme to get it repaired, they pulled it apart while i waited, fixed the problem and checked was all working in the car. They said they wouldnt charge me for the repair because it shouldnt have been needed even though it was well out of warranty. Given the service i got i would always buy another as they are an Australian company who back their product, couldnt speak highly enough of them.