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Hey guys, just wondering what CB's u all use for when u go cruising, if u do.

Me and my mates wanna get a few for when we go on cruises and camping trips.

Whered u get em from?

How much they cost?

Whats their distances?

How clear are they?

etc etc... :)

If anyone else is keen on getting one, maybe we could organise a group buy?

Cheers

Kelly

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i did a group buy a while ago for 1.5W handheld cb radios. A few guys on the forums grabbed em from me, maybe ask em how they went with em.

regular uniden's are 0.5W, 1.5W means you have a stronger signal.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...showtopic=38698

prices may be outdated though.

hmm just checked again, seems like they still only have this model at 1.5W, they've got a few other weaker ones though. And the price has stayed at $65 if you buy 5 or more.

I can do a group buy along with accessories and batteries if anyone wants em.

or of course theres always ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-PAIR-OF-40-CHAN...1QQcmdZViewItem

heres a pair of em... if someone wants to go halves... probably about 30-40 each delivered

yeah organise a group buy someone - i missed out last time, so i miss out on all the crap-talking on the air while on cruises...

Would also be interested as I missed out. :)

I bought a GME 160 (forgotten exact model, but was a something 160) which seems to work well. It is 0.5Watt. Obviously, the higher the power, the better the range.

I used to use Icom IC40's that were 5W. One day we picked up a colleague from 13.5kms in a straight line!

Haven't tested the range yet, but used over about 1km, which is prob enough for me.

The price in shop was $129 ea, but I got trade discount @ $99.

yeah organise a group buy someone - i missed out last time, so i miss out on all the crap-talking on the air while on cruises...

Ah, you always say whats already in my head

This will be coming to SAU-Vic members.

Watch the members section in about 2 weeks and i'll have something organised with Funky or others who ive done them with before

-ash

hmm just checked again, seems like they still only have this model at 1.5W, they've got a few other weaker ones though. And the price has stayed at $65 if you buy 5 or more.

I can do a group buy along with accessories and batteries if anyone wants em.

what kind of accessories? is a cig ligher plug one of em? if they are PM me ill probably be in.

I've just got these.....Bought them from D1ck Smith Electronics for $128. They are a new Uniden unit that has a range booster...up to 4km. Now in my opinion these are fantastic for club cruises......and as they are back-light, perfect for night cruises.

dsc026761rn.jpg

Come's with re-chargeable battries and a charging dock.

Details here....

http://www.uniden.com.au/AUSTRALIA/p_uh043sx2_index.asp

If your going to get one, get at least a 1.0 watt. 0.5 watts are good for around 0.5 - 1.0 km, some times you get a little more and of course a liitle less. Makes a huge differance weather your in a straight line, hills, built up area with interfearance (with the low wattage)etc. I have a Uniden 0.5 watt wich I bought in a pair from Tandy for $70 only a few months ago. I wish I had of paid a liitle more for a 1.0 watt. Just remember too, like everything if you buy cheap batteries be prepared to change them every half hour, 45 mins. Deffinately look into buying one, shit loads better than calling some one or trying to yell at your mate through your windows at 100k's down the free way. If you don't go brand new or ebay check out the trading post, they often have realy good prices. I would've bought one from there my self but I was going for a cruise the next day. I have seen some good quality 5.0 watt ones around for under $200, get one of these and you'll be laughing!

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I've just got these.....Bought them from D1ck Smith Electronics for $128.  They are a new Uniden unit that has a range booster...up to 4km.  Now in my opinion these are fantastic for club cruises......and as they are back-light, perfect for night cruises.

dsc026761rn.jpg

Come's with re-chargeable battries and a charging dock.

Details here....

http://www.uniden.com.au/AUSTRALIA/p_uh043sx2_index.asp

group buy on these?

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