UHF CB Models????

RB

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May 31, 2002, 1:04:01 AM5/31/02

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Hi, Im trying to compile a list of every Aussie UHF CB Radio model sold
(mobiles only)
Ive got most of them (Im trying to collect a set) and wondering what I have
missed.
(Im only interested in type approved radios.)

1. KDK Multi-U (The very first approved UHF CB, 22Channels Xtal locked, sold
by Graeme Electronics/Just CB)
2. Willis Autophone UH-6 (6 Channel Xtal locked)
3. Philips FM-320, FM-620. FM-650
4. Apollo (early model 40ch , green LED display)
5. Royce Slim-Line (amazing rig, too bad they never worked properly)
6. Sawtron 880, 900, 990
7. Pearce Simpson Leopard
8. Pearce Simpson Tiger (the worst ever!)
9. Uniden UH-xxx series
10. Electrophone TX-470, TX-472 and later models
11. Uniden bulit, Tandy badged models

any others? (mainly older ones)
cheers

Ian

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May 31, 2002, 4:25:41 AM5/31/02

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the was a Preace Simpson 2020 which was also sold by tandy as a TRC850, it
had a remote kit, and the later "E" models had police RX
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Axle Jack

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May 31, 2002, 10:22:09 PM5/31/02

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When you complete the list, post it on here. I'd be interested to see it.
Good luck.

Graeme

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Jun 2, 2002, 2:15:33 AM6/2/02

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I think you have most of them, the Apollo was the AP-400. There was another
"Royce" a full sized one the "Aus-100", the slimline one was the TS-133,
there was also a "Bushranger", have never seen one tho.
Graeme

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Dick

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Jun 5, 2002, 4:01:21 AM6/5/02

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I think it was either the Bushranger or Commex (or maybe it was the
Bushranger by Commex), something like that, it was a mobile but also came as
a portable too (a very large portable). Was around in the early to mid 90's.
If someone has a couple of copies of the CB Action lying around they might
just find it near the back of that.

Cheers
Dick

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Hi radio collector 2 of the radios that are in your list i have & would like to sell first 1 is a Commex Bushranger(Brisbane)works fine 40 channel no scan.the 2ND is a Royce TS 133 mobile FM transceiver 40 channel slimline set with battery compartment(needs rewiring But radio can be used with the power lead) includes power lead But DOES NOT come with a microphone,regards Justin

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Jan 26, 2015, 9:01:41 AM1/26/15

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I think the people you are replying to are most certainly dead. I shall pray foryou

Lucifer

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Mar 2, 2019, 8:11:13 AM3/2/19

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On Friday, 31 May 2002 14:34:11 UTC+9:30, RB wrote:
> Hi, Im trying to compile a list of every Aussie UHF CB Radio model sold
> (mobiles only)
> Ive got most of them (Im trying to collect a set) and wondering what I have
> missed.
> (Im only interested in type approved radios.)

1. Philips FM-320 (The very first approved UHF CB),
40 Channels PLL.

I knew someone who made his 80 channels with a simple
wiring change.
I made mine portable by installing it into a battery case
intended for a 27 Mhz unit. I also modified mine for auto
scan.
Those were the days!

John O'HANLON

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May 2, 2021, 2:31:51 AM5/2/21

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RE the Willis Autophone; Back in the 70's I was a very minor share holder in Willis Communications, The company did not make any CB gear up to the time I parted company with them (1978)

The Autophone was a commercial transceiver locked to a frequency/ies allocated to the user by the Government. There were 3 variations, High and Low band VHF and a UHF model. The basic version was a single channel Xtal locked unit with the ability to up grade to 6 channels (all Xtal locked)

The also developed a hand held UHF transceiver that was tested to be intrinsically safe to use in underground mines.

The biggest contract that they won for memory was to fully re-equip Silver Top Cabs in Melbourne

Cheers