Hand held UHF radio options

[tagalt]

looking at getting a pair of handheld UHF radios so i can yell at the old man across the goldfield,
anyone know if these upset the detector? i have read powerlines and radio towers can affect it.
wondering about the UHF, thanks.

 

[shivan]

We got a pair of Uniden UHF for when out in the field. I have not actually had it turned on yet with the detector on but guessing it could interfere. But i have heard the same about mobile phones and GPS and the times i have been detecting with my phone or GPS i have not had any trouble. If out with someone and they do interfere you could allways leave them off and just check in every 1/2 hour or something like that?
Even though they are short distance i feel alot better having them when out in remote areas.

 

[tagalt]

my old man cant hear me once hes more than 10ft away haha definately need a radio.
have always got gps and phone on me, never had a prob with the detector.

 

[Ag Man]

Probably no different to having your mobile phone on you whilst detecting.

A UHF radio is a good bit of gear to have on you whilst out bush.

 

[tagalt]

just for anyone wondering, i bought a pair anyway, and they dont affect the detector.
thanks.

 

[old hand]

any one using a ICON IC 41 PRO hand held radio are they good or is there other hand held radios around the same price range that are better thanks regards john

 

[aussiefarmer]

Honestly bought a 2 pack from SCA 2 years ago for my son and his mate to play with , cost about $50 for the pair and take AA batteries which is excellent....

The point is they have more range than the $500 dollar ones we use.

They are red with black aerials , cant think of brand atm.

 

[Ded Driver]

Dont know anything about them, so googled it up for a look & found them on special for $285 at CB radio wholesalers
https://cbradiowholesalers.com.au/?s=Ic+41+pro&post_type=product

 

[Jaros]

Kogan have Uniden 4 pack for $99.95.

 

[Rockhunter62]

They should be alright old hand. Can come in red or orange as well to help us who misplace things easier to find. Should get good range being 5 watt and having a large aerial like that. I'd give it 2 thumbs up. :Y: :Y:

Cheers

Doug

 

[BigWave]

I use the ICOM IC41Pro and think it's great. Also waterproof at IP67.
It has some features that you don't generally need, such as automatic networking where it transmits a short burst every minute to find out which other mobiles are about.
I had to turn this off (took me a while to figure out)as it used to mess with my 4500.
I also have a pair of Motorola units (2W) which I loan to my kids.