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Why is UHF so Damned expensive?
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 7:52 pm
by Ben
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?
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 7:57 pm
by Suba
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.
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 8:32 pm
by Chris_Rogers
ben show me one in the uniden range then ring me
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 9:47 pm
by SuBaRiNo
Uniden ewww. Go GME.
Dave
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 9:52 pm
by Chris_Rogers
theres a reason I said uniden
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 9:54 pm
by Chris_Rogers
you sell gme I take it?
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 11:01 pm
by SuBaRiNo
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
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 7:42 am
by vincentvega
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..
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 8:13 pm
by SuBaRiNo
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
Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 10:00 am
by Wilbur
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.
Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 5:44 pm
by Chris_Rogers
exactly! !!!!
Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 8:33 pm
by SuBaRiNo
And remember bigger is not always better.
Dave
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 11:42 am
by waggaclint
you wanna tell that to all the B'N'S boys dave they love big ones hey...
Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 12:18 pm
by Wilbur
I had a 6 footer. Loved its performance but hated the size.