Not a bad deal for 2 hand-held CB radios, 2 watt which is enough for casual use.
Fair bit of stock still around.
Oricom UHF CB Radio 2W 2-Pack $80 (Was $179.99) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ $150 Order) @ Supercheap Auto
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Great timing, thanks OP!
Great timing for what?
impending apocalypse
To buy a pair of 2 Watt UHF Radios for a reasonable price, I guess..
I think this deal is still on. Over
Well, I’m glad that’s over
sorry, that's what? over.
old family guy best family guy
Now you can talk to them lollipop operators, see how they react?
You with the crane! Spin around real fast! Now you - dump three tons of sand onto that porta potty!
Hey, can't you tell my voice from a 10 year old kid's?!
Excuse me, you need to say over when you finish, over.
Good deal for YLs
Bought!
Part impulse and part desire given earlier shopping for a pair but cost to performance/reliability wasn't there for my price range.
Over and Out!
Op got 3, see you all on channel 66 tonight over
What sort of range is expected out of oricom 2W?
And would it be able to talk to Baofeng models?It'll talk with Baofeng, but the range will probably be less as most Baofeng are 5W.
Also, with Baofeng, you will most likely have to tune the frequencies in yourself.
For example channel 40 you would have to dial in 477.4000. You can set it up with all the channel numbers stored with the correct frequency, but it's a chore.
My preference is with Baofeng; just remember they are probably illegal due to the certain bandwidths they have……but nobody will ever check
Have been looking for a Baofeng for some time. Is there a particular model that is worth a look?
Not really, just do a search online for different models. I would definitely go for a 5W model. There are a range of different models but I couldn't really recommend any particular one. I got one in camo. Pretty stupid as I use it for paragliding. It would have been much better to get a fluoro pink or something that would make it easier to find.
Some people complain about quality of the microphone but I haven't had any real issues.Check out the one recommended by @presence below. Sounds good
FYI it was a pain to find, but I have setup files for Aussie channels and it's super easy to install.
I have a UV-13Pro which is supported quite badly compared to other models, but it has the all important USB C charging.
I bought one of these, assuming it could be programmed using Chirp. How did you you do it?
@yoho: Software is here https://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_Software.php
Unless you want to enter all channels yourself, you need a .data file, i found it on some Facebook group, i can send it to you if you want.
@yoho: This isnt me, but this is the .data file
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mbnbNN7w1D7-WHvbs26F…@Presence: Golden, thanks. Will try the load tomorrow from an old laptop. It is a shame the load file doesn't have the VHF channels, but I will see if I can add them.
500m to 1km, depending on where you are. 2W isn't much unless you are outside a vehicle with direct line of sight. I went through a walkie talkie addiction faze and ended up sorely disappointed with 2-3W units and 5W handheld wasn't much better unless you had an external antenna 6db on top of the car.
Sorry dumb question but does the antenna need to be powered? any cheap recommendation? I just do go off-roading enough to justify an expensive one.
UHF aerials don't require power.
@Igaf: so just mount one on the bullbar and no wiring is required at all?
Kindly post a link of any product that would work and then I will have an idea and compare other products. Thanks!!@Save 50 Cent: Higher position the better - eg magnet mounted aerial/antenna on your roof - for a hand-held UHF. Your antenna's wire connects to your transmitting device. People have a range of different setups depending on how they want to power/charge their devices in their vehicles. Some handhelds may not be compatible if you can't unscrew theUHF antenna and plug your aerial in. Google will tell you everything you need to know.
eg https://www.ebay.com.au/usr/aus-cb?_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l2…
This is a VHF setup but the UHF system is similar: https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7392/26777756452_242ba09bde_b.…
@Save 50 Cent: Just to clarify in case I confused you:
UHF aerials don't require independent power.
The small amount of power they need comes via the transceiver - in this case the hand-held "mike" (it's more than that obviously) - you plug them into. For a temporary setup the antenna wire will go either through your window or more often via the door rubber (ie you close the door on the aerial wire).
Power helps somewhat but range is mostly dependent on the terrain. The more obstacles (buildings, trees, hills etc.) between you and the other party the shorter the range.
2 watts is decent power and a good bump above the half watt you might expect from a $40 handset. This is good value. In an urban area at ground level you might get 300 or so metres. In the country on flatish ground maybe 2km,+, line of sight maybe 10km.
going on a cruise ship shortly, with non-EN spking family .. these will be great to stay in touch; thanks OP
does it come with Google translate?
yes!
I wouldn't recommend wearing a hijab with one of these in your hands.
screams in Arabic
going on a cruise ship shortly …… these will be great to stay in touch
Maybe, maybe not. Unless the two transceivers are relatively close to each other, all that steel / metal is going play havoc with the radio path.
yeah on board we'll likely use the chat app provided - these will be mostly for shore excursions (within limits of the device/range, etc). Just a handy thing to have for everyone's reassurance, wont be a 100% successful we know that
Where are your shore excursions? From what I've read, New Zealand, Vanuatu and Malaysia use the same UHF CB frequencies as us, but you'd be taking a risk using them in any other countries.
@Colin2905: i hadnt thought of that aspect - fiji, vanuatu, new caledonia. Will do some more research ….
Looks like it comes with the different chargers (car and 240v). Some of the cheap packages don't have a car charger which would be a pain.
Is this a high send or mid range unit?
Up to 10 km in the description. The reviews said good range too. I guess 1-5 km in practice.
500m in suburbia, not much more from inside a car on hwy. I had a couple of Chinese 5W & a GME 5W handheld with 3db antenna and the results were underwhelming. Used a magnet mount RFI 6db on top of the car with GME 5W and got better result but still limited if the other person has a handheld inside a car. You need a repeater to get decent range https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1siFPi0RUDWkcxK0XA_…
Yes
Fair bit of stock still around.
Copy that, over and out.
Can this be used for a boat??
If you can find a talking boat then yeah!
But on a serious note I remember that boats use vhf instead of uhf. Best to research that.
I wouldn't. Look for the units that have weatherproofing.
Perhaps, assuming it'll float, but you'll have to find a tiny outboard motor
This made me actually laugh
Would love to find a good 5watt handheld deal if anyone knows of anything
These will come in handy when the collapse happens.
The UHF2390 for $9 more shipped on Oricom Mydeal. Looks to be a newer version based on the model number. The UHF2195 has one comment from 7 years ago. I can't find their released years.
I was also considering this model instead, but it's worth noting that it comes with a 240v charging dock only. The model in this deal comes with both 240v and 12v chargers.
It does show a car charger on their website if that's the 12v charger you mention of.
https://oricom.com.au/product/uhf2390-2-watt-handheld-uhf-cb…Where are you seeing that? Even the spec sheet mentions that it only comes with a AC adapter for the charging dock, which will be 240v.
@magic8ballgag: Right they are clickable so yes $17 more for the car charger. I'd just buy a USB version of that as most cars have a USB post these days.
Realistically, what's the difference?
I'd expect a better design by the engineering team. Not much the difference feature wise.
No built-in radio.
baby to marge wha wha
These are a great solution if you don't want to be associated with those freaky HAM radio nerds.
I prefer prosciutto radio, obviously
I like the cut of your jib
I picked these up last weekend. Work great. Highly recommended. Come with a dual AC charger and two independent car chargers. Very well thought out
I know nothing about these things but have always wanted a pair.
Are these much better for $10 more?https://oricom.com.au/product/uhf2390-2-watt-handheld-uhf-cb…
Hard to tell, they seem to have identical specifications. Given that probably just buy the cheaper one.
https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/on/demandware.static/-/Lib…
https://oricom.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/UHF2390-Spe…Edit: the SCA model has FM radio that the oricom one misses out on.
How do you setup a direct channel between the two?
Switch them both to the same channel - but not restricted channels (see list below). Anyone capable of receiving your transmission who is on the same channel will also be a party. The road channel (40) is a good example. Given the low power of these units only people near you (withink a km or two, give or take) will receive your transmissions.
https://withoutahitch.com.au/uhf-cb-radio-communications-whi…
Thanks
I have no experience with radios - Can VOX on these be used as a baby monitor ? Can the sensitivity of VOX be adjusted?
At a pinch you could, but I wouldn't. Whilst it does say that the VOX sensitivity can be adjusted, the user guide doesn't say one way or the other if VOX only works with an external microphone, as is often the case. If one is needed, there's another $26.95 (RRP).
Other considerations, just for starters:
Do you you really want all and sundry within radio range to be able to hear whatever's going on in the baby's room, and talk back to them? At least enable DCS, to reduce the chances of the latter happening.
These things aren't really designed for prolonged transmissions, which is what's going to happen if your baby decides to have a babble-fest.
Thanks for the reply!
I have a baby (voice) monitor at home, this would be for 'on the go'. On the one at home - the baby unit has to be plugged in. I need something for when we are out of the house, that has both units battery powered.
Would be nice if I could use 2way radios, so they could potentially serve another use later on.There are plenty of battery powered baby monitors around. Haven't got a clue about quality or battery life but just one of numerous examples: https://www.amazon.com.au/TimeFlys-Audio-Baby-Monitor-Rechar…
@Igaf: Thanks for the link! When I bought mine I was in a rush, didn't do heaps of research and all the cheap ones had mains powered baby unit and after about an hour comparing some I assumed that it was standard and bought the one I have now.
So now I already have baby monitor at home, I don't want to spend another 100 bucks for another baby monitor that I'm going to use for some 6+ months and only when Im out with the baby, which doesn't happen that often anyway.
I'm interested in whether I could use 2way radios as baby monitor. I could justify that spend (this here being much cheaper than the monitors) with the fact that after using them as baby monitors I end up with 2way radios that I can use for something else like camping or with a motorcycle or kids toy aso.
Otherwise I'll just make do.@ripprind: Vox isn't suited to your needs so I doubt any UHF setup would work. There are battery operated monitors for as little as $30 new, or probably much cheaper second hand. Have you looked at gumtree?
@Igaf: im just very bad at searching/googling, even now, looking around I have trouble finding similar options to what you linked. If I had seen tje one on Amazon I would have bought it instead, now I'm stuck with this: VTech BM2150 Digital Audio Baby Monitor https://amzn.asia/d/b3N6Cpu
These are almost perfect for us, thanks op!
Tested within the range we would normally use them and the signal was perfect even through lots of trees and a few walls.I say “almost perfect” because I hoped the radio was also able to receive AM in case of bushfire
"Radio" is somewhat misleading if you don't understand the technology. These are essentially transceivers for UHF wavelengths, not to be confused with AM FM SW etc receivers. For fire/emergency etc something like the XHDATA D109 portable radio is perfect
They also have FM radio capability.
“Misleading” is somewhat misleading if you don’t understand the product description. These have FM receivers, it’d be perfect if they also had AM capabilities
Yep my bad, I didn't read the product description as you say and I made incorrect assumptions from your comment. If I had, and then bouight them I wouldn't be hoping for a feature which wasn't included though.
@proTone: Agreed, but in my defence there were quite a few comments which clearly showed people were unfamiliar with UHF radio.
Which UHF Channels to use
https://youtu.be/eX98z7fn7-U?si=aj72At2oPzu_VWqN
Using CTCSS and DCS
https://youtu.be/aL6ZpU-o-zU?si=dkvPOHsYX_43NlYBPicked up one but it doesnt work :(.
Roger that