UHF CB 101: The Basics for New Users

This is a FREE completely unlicensed radio service available to everyone in Australia and New Zealand!

It's called UHF CB, but "how much range does it have"?

The GME TX features class-leading 5 watt transmission power, an IP67 ingress-protection rating for outstanding performance and years of reliable use in the harshest Australian environments.

These radios are serious equipment for users who demand the ultimate in handheld UHF CB communication, for both work and play.

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[km-gilw]

Many thanks for the GME tip, saw your next vid and that made me so happy that the el cheapo are .5 (point 5) are not for adult use and you both devoted much time and effort in proving this, all the numbers spoke words thanks for the info, much appreciated .

[toddsoden]

I bought the TX6150 tradie pack which contained 2 radios almost identical to these ones you have displayed. Both of them have never really been used and have both developed cracks all over the outer plastic casing. I tried to purchase new covers from GME to repair them myself and was told that I would need to send them in to GME for inhouse repair. This option was uneconomical due to the radios being out of warranty, so they are now just sitting here gathering dust until I throw them in the bin. I hope the new model that you have last longer than the ones that I have. Thanks for the video. Cheers. :)

[davidbrayshaw]

There are a host of antennas available for 2m and 70cm. hand held radios but what are the options like for the 477 mhz. band?
Additionally, is there room on the back of this radio to fasten and adhesive label that says: " Bev and Mick UHF 18"?

[richardkrenn]

I have the AE4026SMA and when I put it on the nanovna I get a resonate frequency of around 440Mhz, the antenna from the radio is correct around 477Mhz. Could you check yours and see what you get please?

[je]

Hey Hayden!!

Video idea for you. Would you please consider doing a 'how to' on echolink? I've used echolink to talk all around the world on VHF and UHF via repeater, and it's a great entry point to big distance transmissions, with low power, particularly for our foundation calls.

73
John, VK2VEX

[TheRealBobSmith.]

I could use that to drive the linear amp .

[FreeBird]

Hi Hayden, I want to ask you that what's the best and cheapest handheld radio I can get.
I am new to the radio community and it's quite interesting ngl.

[moozoowizard]

TX6150 most powerful CB because it allows an external antenna?
GME do make great CB's. I got the TX6600S because it too is um powerful. But also allows scanning a wide range of the UHF spectrum and listening to amateur radio UHF repeaters and the Taxi base stations etc.
That was a step on the path to getting my ham license.

[DonzLockz]

I just bought a new in box uniden ht cb 80ch for $120 5w, a bargain!
I have 2 older ht 40ch unidens but wanted an 80ch one too, all 5w. Just another tool in the comms tool kit.
The term "CB" is taboo for a HAM dude!😄😄😄

[MatFarringtonInfo]

Sets itself apart from all the others with one key feature to get more range? The antenna socket? Duplex mode? 5W? Icom, Uniden, GME, Oricom do all that. So I must have missed it. What feature?

[richarde]

i was typing my repeater question but you just answered it

[tarawood-bradley]

I have joined the uhf Aussie brigade in part thanks to our lack of reliable mobile phone coverage in rural areas.

Here in Australia we shut down our analog phone network so the digital world including mobile phones are reliant on grid power.

[DonzLockz]

It's a shame we can't get 50w like GMRS in the States.🤷‍♂️

[AmateurRadioSouthAfrica]

Thanks for the video!

Hey! I know this might be a cheap shot, but if possible, please check out my field day video (Latest video). Trying to get a good South African Ham channel going. Let me know what you think 😅

[stephenw]

In other words its the same power as a normal UHF CB has always been.

[gabrielsansar]

or you can buy a baofang that does way more for about ten bucks

[godovermoney]

these are NOT CB RADIOS !!! not even close! why do ppl put out bad info & act like they are an authority on the subject?