inbuilt CB/UHF radio recommendations

Post by **Alex** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 9:23 am

hi all,

i am very new to the whole UHF game, and i was just wondering what the best value built in CB/UHF radio you would recommend is? Plus i'm after an antenna etc etc...

cheers
alex

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 10:13 am

Personal preference is GME unit (TX3200) with RF Industries antenna (CD5000). My gme is 6 years old and has never broken. Check out prestige communications website for some good prices.

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 1:00 pm

I agree with the TX3200 but not the antenna. A GME AE4018K1 is an extramily good all around antenna to use and is very good for bull bar mounting. How do u want to mount it?? "Z" bracket out of the fender (not recommended). Through the roof?? or off the bull bar?? We sell tabs for the bull bar that are stainless steal that are bolt on and u can remove if u get a new bull bar.

TX3200 unit costs about $350
Antenna cost about $120
Bracket cost about $30

These are RRP... I can get them for you for cheaper at cost price if you get them sooner rather than later.

Dave

Xtreme_RX · Post by **Xtreme_RX** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 1:39 pm

I would have to agree with Lightning_Silver_RX & SuBaRiNo. The GME TX3200 is a great unit. The AE4018K1 is the better aerial to go with.

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 2:01 pm

Hell no on the antenna. The screw on top is likely to, and can snap off. I've had it happen. Hence going to the CD5000. It gets bent and bashed all the time. Springs back every time. And I believe it is the best transmitting antenna I've had and very close to the 6 foot mobile one I had with regards to recieveing. CD900 is apparently better here but I didn't like the build (its a bit gay looking).

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 2:20 pm

I will chat to you in person about this Alex. Since your most probably going to be getting it through me anyhows. There are more than a few reasons why i would chose the AE4018k1 over the CD5000. I have not seen them snap... and if they were to then there is a very cheep top replacement. If your worried though there is a stainless steal version. (AE4028K2)

Dave

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 3:22 pm

Why wouldn't you fit a CD5000 Dave ?

fredsub · Post by **fredsub** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 5:18 pm

spring base is the important feature you want, esp if mounting on bull-bar.
No prob with GME so far, hey aussie made and owned, can't get better than that? er...*hides* subaru..hehe

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 8:45 pm

Im only giving my opinion here....

But...
- CD5000 is not elevated feed.
- More expensive
- If you break it u need to replace the whole thing
- Single point of flex (at the spring)

As far as strength goes... i would bet that if you hit the CD5000 and an AE4018K1 with a base ball bat... i know which one will shatter and which one will be less likely to.

Im running the (apparently gay looking) CD900... mainly cos of how it looks but again it is a bit more than the AE4018K1 but the same style of antenna.

Dave

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 10:15 am

Fair enough points. I didn't like the CD900's curveyness.

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 1:11 pm

Its got curves light a hot chick.. whats not to like? LOL

Dave

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 2:01 pm

Lol. Didn't think of it that way

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 2:04 pm

It's ok if you prefer the ruggered man body look. LOL

Dave

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 3:06 pm

UUuuuummmmm NO !! Your lucky your at the other side of OZ

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 12:05 am

AHAHAH LOL
Jokes man

Dave

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 9:07 am

Were you scared of my angry face man

roflmao

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 10:42 am

Yeah the lack of laughter and the scary face made me think i had upset u. If you got an issue... use a tissue. LOL

Dave

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 11:20 am

I couldn't find any fist shaking faces so the angry one got the nod.