RockyG Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Hi All! Looking to buy some UHF hand helds, seen some in #### Smiths but they don't seem to be very powerful. Any ideas on whats the best to buy and what to look for in choosing a set? Regards Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigitt Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I've got some Uniden (UH060SX-2) for use on the farm. They have 5km range. Came with VOX headset and charging stations. They are splash proof. Have NiMH rechargable bartteries - I have just only replaced them with 4 Energizer rechargable AAA's. I also bought a single version (UH064SX-2) and it came with a clip on remote mic/speaker which is really handy when on a motorbike as you can clip it to your shirt collar and hear them squarking at you over the noise of the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rono Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 GME or ICOM are about the best IMHO I prefer the GME brand only because i use them but i have heard great reports about the icoms as well..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo .308 Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Cant go past a GME Rick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooter321 Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 We use unidens hand held and one for the truck pretty good do the job well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Looked at this myself awhile ago and after allot of research and talking to the local guy that I know pretty well and he sells, rents and repairs these things the results were that ICOM are the best then GME then Uniden THe GME got put ahead of the Uniden because he has never had any GME units come in for repairs but has had the odd Uniden unit come in for a repair cheers Len Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyted Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I have a GME TX6200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyG Posted February 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Thanks for your help guys. I have googled up some prices and it appears that the GME 6200 are good value for money. I will shop around a bit and see what I come up with. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyG Posted February 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 How many watts should I be looking at? will one watt do the job or should I be looking for something a bit stronger. The block I hunt on does have a fair bit of bush. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigitt Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 how far apart do you think you will talking? my 1.5/2W Unidens are good for upto 8km line of sight. Easily use it for between 2-3km distance in the back hills and bush (high ground) But in a gully it is only 500m and will not go over the hills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankho Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 How many watts should I be looking at? will one watt do the job or should I be looking for something a bit stronger. The block I hunt on does have a fair bit of bush.Rick HI, go for the 5 watt, always better to have more than less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rono Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 5 Watt for sure mate spend the extra $$$$ and that way you will only buy them once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagleone Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 (edited) I've got the ICOM IC-41S and it works great. I get good range in the VIC high country with it, my mate uses a Uniden 5 watter and it works just as well. On the flat stuff I've been able to get 12 km range out of the ICOM without any distortion. Any 5 Watt UHF radio is going to work well Marz Edited February 21, 2008 by Beagleone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 For hunting use I personally would go the 5 watt unit because of the change of terrain that you would encounter on a hunt so why not get the more powerfull unit cheers Len Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankho Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 HI, Rick some of the better units have a power save function ,where you can turn down your watts, from 5w to 1w,also look at battery life, and charging times and charging options 12v & 240v. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xavie Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 HI. I run Icoms, gme and uniden. I love my lil uniden hand help. I also like icoms. Icoms are to expensive and to intense for what you need though and I find them annoying sometimes with all the fancy buttons and menus. I suggest looking at unidens for price and use-ability of them. They have a good range, good on warranty and heaps of extras you can buy. Also good waterproof ones around at a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollowpoint Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 g'day Rick, I've got the Uniden UH075 1/5 watt and its a little beuty. You can switch between either depending on close or longer range, making better battery life. Had it for over 12mnths and cant fault it. Rechargable, just place it it is holder, plus 12volt cigy lighter lead for charging and direct use, scan functions and all the usual. I think it was around $350 posted.... cheers hp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xavie Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 If your going to buy some look up a mob (google their name) prestige communications. here we go http://www.prestigecom.net.au/ This is where all my 4wd club gets their radios and I have bought mine from them for a while now. Generally good support, happy to answer questions and prices can't be beaten in most cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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