UHF radios
Submitted: Sunday, Mar 06, 2005 at 16:10
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Tom57
Hi
I am looking for
feedback on UHF radios - GME 3400 vs Uniden 013. Which is the better value in terms of reliablity and durability in the outback?
Many thanks
Reply By: Lone Wolf - Sunday, Mar 06, 2005 at 19:14
Sunday, Mar 06, 2005 at 19:14
Well, this post has just left me with that nice, fuzzy feeling, the one you get when you find out you've done something right...
I've backed a few winners in my lifetime.
Bought a VHS, not a BETA
Bought Apples, not IBM's
Bought Fords, not Holdens
..... and ......
I got a GME 3400!!! ( not that I knew any different mind you, it was what they told me to get..)
How cool am I?
Wolfie
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Follow Up By: MrBitchi - Monday, Mar 07, 2005 at 10:41
Monday, Mar 07, 2005 at 10:41
"Bought Apples, not IBM's"
You call that a winner????
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Reply By: Member - Banjo (SA) - Sunday, Mar 06, 2005 at 20:12
Sunday, Mar 06, 2005 at 20:12
Well - I'm sure the big 3 (GME, Icom and Uniden) are all very good. Its seems that entry level for quality basic UHF is $300 - something with all the features that a CB / commercial user could want are around $450 tops. I recently upgraded to the Icom IC 400 Pro because it seemed to have the best list of features for my $400 even. You can get them at
http://www.prestigecom.net.au for that, delivery free (with an antenna). I bought
mine in
Adelaide with an antenna for a "show special price" because Prestige refused to mix n match antennas in the deal (even though I was prepared to pay more $)....quite odd. It doesn't have the remote head option (like the GME 3400, but it can be upgraded any time to a 25W commercial radio (just a software config) and has a repeater scan function as
well. With the other 80 RX channels and the selcall, the whole thing added up to more bang for the bucks. I believe there is no compromise against the other makes re quality - built in Japan.... all that said, I'm yet to give it a good run !
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Follow Up By: Member - Banjo (SA) - Sunday, Mar 06, 2005 at 20:15
Sunday, Mar 06, 2005 at 20:15
Meant to add - the GME 4400 is
well featured if you want to stay Ozzie - has a good front display size too - easier to read than some. Good list of features.
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Follow Up By: Nudenut - Monday, Mar 07, 2005 at 08:08
Monday, Mar 07, 2005 at 08:08
what does one do with all the other channels now that the police are gone?
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Reply By: Swine Hunter - Monday, Mar 07, 2005 at 07:52
Monday, Mar 07, 2005 at 07:52
Hi,
Looking for a small form factor UHF with high output, lots of features, and easy to use?
Check out Alinco DR-430.
I have one, never let me down, excellent radio. Have used it in the Mt Isa region with 5dB antenna with huge success.
Cheers
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Reply By: floyd - Monday, Mar 07, 2005 at 16:45
Monday, Mar 07, 2005 at 16:45
Have used Icom, Uniden, GME, Sawtron , Phillips and Tait. All work well and get out properly if installed and earther correctly.
Current warranty and service from Icom is not as good as GME. Have had faults that have taken years to sort out. Will not purchase again.
Uniden offer pretty good back up but the best is GME.
I have a TX 4400, 3800 and 7200 and have only had one problem between the 3 in 4 years of using GME. It was fixed by a dealer who had software. Most GME dealers will be set up with software and programming gear so if you have problems it most probably will not have to be sent away. I am not sure who else offers this service.
Software and cables can be purchased on line so you can do your own programming. If you just want a CB then go the standard 40 channel units. They all have DIN mounting nowdays.
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