Why is UHF so Damned expensive?

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 7:52 pm

Why is it so?

I mean, I can buy a 27mhz radio and aerial for well under $200 in GME, but for UHF it is at least $300 for just the radio. I mean, it's not like there is serious gizmology going on, it is just a bit of electronics....

Is it the "fad" thing?

Suba · Post by **Suba** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 7:57 pm

I would say that you are correct about it being a fad thing, has been on the rise for a few years now.
Were you after a particular radio, might be able to help with a price.

Mike.

Chris_Rogers · Post by **Chris_Rogers** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 8:32 pm

ben show me one in the uniden range then ring me

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 9:47 pm

Uniden ewww. Go GME.

Dave

Chris_Rogers · Post by **Chris_Rogers** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 9:52 pm

theres a reason I said uniden

Chris_Rogers · Post by **Chris_Rogers** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 9:54 pm

you sell gme I take it?

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 11:01 pm

We sell everything... i would choose GME from personal choice... performance... looks... add on accessories... and they seam to stuff up less. We sure are making a packet out of replacing Uniden microphones lately.

I can't think of an upside to a Uniden apart from them being a little cheeper. Im not trying to argue with you by the way just offering my opinion. CB radios are 90% of what i do.

Dave

vincentvega · Post by **vincentvega** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 7:42 am

Ben I know your love toys - so get an ICOM IC400PRO

Its one of the best sets around in my opinion, and i can knock up a programming cable for you and all the software so you can set it up with your laptop

It will fit nicely in your outback dash too

UHF / AM is no different to anything else. UHF is the newer technology so they can still charge a premium for it. AM is on its way out and the price reflects that. Its got very little to do with how much it costs to make..

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 8:13 pm

People also love UHF because of the sound quality. It's possible to tell who u are talking to based on the tone of there voice on UHF... this is very difficult on AM CBs.

The IC400PRO is a great little unit... we have just got a HUGE contract to sell them and actually can't get enough to fill our orders.

Dave

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 10:00 am

Make sure you match the antenna to your use too. Its no good having the worlds best unit if you go and attach a crapola antenna.

Chris_Rogers · Post by **Chris_Rogers** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 5:44 pm

exactly! !!!!

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 8:33 pm

And remember bigger is not always better.

Dave

waggaclint · Post by **waggaclint** » Sat Sep 02, 2006 11:42 am

you wanna tell that to all the B'N'S boys dave they love big ones hey...

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 12:18 pm

I had a 6 footer. Loved its performance but hated the size.