What hand held radio

[old hand]

What hand held radios are you using I am looking at GME 670TP or UNIDEN uh710sx -2 both off these you can use AA batteries ,I think that's a good idea anyone using either radio thanks :Y:

 

[HarryHoudini]

The uniden with replacement aa batteries is the way to go.

 

[nightscale]

im currently use 2 of these, GME TX6155 5 watt IP67 Handhelds, but if i have the money i would get icom ones

 

[Adventure.b4 dementia]

Hi old Hand, for my 2c it's all about watts, 5 watts being the max. More watts, more range

Cheers David

 

[7.62marksman]

have a look at this one mate
https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=16939

 

[old hand]

We are using 2 Uniden uh040xr 40 channel 0.5 watt we have had them for 15 years plus they have done all we need, still work fine just thinking of up grading

 

[Whisp]

Personally I prefer and would go again with Icom.

Their handheld UHF is ..... http://www.icom.net.au/uhfcb_ic-41pro.html

No, it doesn't use AAA batteries and again No, it is not the cheapest. But then you will never buy a Rolls Royce at a Holden price. What price your life?

I have both their marine VHF and HF units

 

[user 7268]

You might beat an Icom for price but you won't beat it for quality and function :Y: :Y: :Y: :Y: :Y:

 

[Simmo]

The thread put up by Ol'mate.308 is a good one.
I can attest to though that if you buy a GME etc, you are in the consumer range....and there is nothing wrong with that... buying Icom, Vertex/Yaesu etc you are in the pro range... and you will pay for the honour!

My beat about HH's are Oricom I think..

Dave said above, 'it's about the watts', yep true, but higher wattage, higher battery use. Its all cool that some pillock 15 k's away can hear ya, but ya partner just over the ridge can still hear ya too...
My point is, (and I'm an advocate of more power too) find a quality unit, that has selectable power out, and only use what is necessary for the situation that you are in.

I've got Vertex commercial units in my trucks and at my shed, some with high gain antennae. I've had reports the roadhouse could hear me and the missus clapping on all day....and they are 45 k's away! (lucky they have encrypters fitted eh....?!)

 

[Tathradj]

My 2 cents worth.
GME 670TP

 

[Jaros]

I think the easy to use Uniden selection is good enough for what is needed out there. :Y:

 

[Guest]

There a difference in watts 2 and 5 get the 5 it goes further in distance

 

[LONEWOLF]

I have the Uniden and can't complain..... and I can use it on various power settings but max of 5 watts.... Unless... no I won't go there...

LW....

 

[Jaros]

5 watts is enough. But I do admit to running a Yaesu hf Radio in my Pathy. Have to watch the batt coz of the 100 watts it can put out.

 

[Lanky]

go rechargeable for sure

 

[user 7268]

Think as has been said the use or purpose you require it for can really dictate the purchase. Just to talk to your prospecting buddy no big problem. On a cattle station where you might need to get back to the station base distance is much more of importance. :Y:

 

[junkdog]

W have the uh064sx-2a and seem to do the job for us Ive had them for years and they still do the job. Better then two jam tins and string...