UHF CB Wanted to buy
Garry Beattie
Is the following unit OK or should I steer clear??
Philips/SIMOCO PRM8040 UHF Remote head transceiver.
The 8040 has 199 channels, 5 x 16 channel scan groups, Large programmable
LCD alphanumeric display, variable power out (10W/25W) and a huge selection
of signalling options. 25 Watts power out
This is a TU band. it will go from 403 to 480Mhz. Tested working.
This unit has 130 channels covering all UHF CB and the remainder are on the
70cm Amateur band. This is an AWESOME radio, the display makes finding your
channel a breeze, no more channel lists and bits of paper! One scan group is
front panel selectable, the rest are programmable.
Programming software is included on CD, as is the full PRM8030 level 3
service manual, (which covers the 8040 main body) the manual is in a
printable format, but is huge.
Included is: Main body, main body cradle, umbilical lead, control head,
microphone, extension speaker, power/spkr lead, CD-ROM.
Best regards
--
Garry Beattie
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and
Ocean Spirit Trailer Sailer &
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Martin
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> Hi Guys. I am still looking for a decent UHF CB to buy if anyone has one.
>
> Is the following unit OK or should I steer clear??
>
> Philips/SIMOCO PRM8040 UHF Remote head transceiver.
> The 8040 has 199 channels, 5 x 16 channel scan groups, Large programmable
> LCD alphanumeric display, variable power out (10W/25W) and a huge
selection
> of signalling options. 25 Watts power out
Trust you don't want us to point out the legalities of 25W on UHF CB.....
>
> This is a TU band. it will go from 403 to 480Mhz. Tested working.
>
> This unit has 130 channels covering all UHF CB and the remainder are on
the
> 70cm Amateur band. This is an AWESOME radio, the display makes finding
your
> channel a breeze, no more channel lists and bits of paper! One scan group
is
> front panel selectable, the rest are programmable.
Trust you also don't want us to point out the legalities of owning a radio
that is capable of 70cm Amateur if you don't have an Amateur licence.
Strictly speaking, you shouldn't even be sold this unless you have a
licence - it is unlawful to sell someone a radio they are not authorised to
own... But you know that too, right?
>
> Programming software is included on CD, as is the full PRM8030 level 3
> service manual, (which covers the 8040 main body) the manual is in a
> printable format, but is huge.
>
> Included is: Main body, main body cradle, umbilical lead, control head,
> microphone, extension speaker, power/spkr lead, CD-ROM.
>
Good radio's for the right price, and certainly sounds like this package has
all the bits and pieces you could want. Be careful of using the channels
you're not licensed for - even having them programmed is illegal, but no
doubt others in this group wont like me pointing that out, so I'll shut
up.....
Certainly this radio should meet your needs quite easily....
Kevin
"Garry Beattie" <gjbe...@iinet.net.au> wrote in message
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>
> Is the following unit OK or should I steer clear??
>
> Philips/SIMOCO PRM8040 UHF Remote head transceiver.
> The 8040 has 199 channels, 5 x 16 channel scan groups, Large programmable
> LCD alphanumeric display, variable power out (10W/25W) and a huge
selection
> of signalling options. 25 Watts power out
stear the fuck clear of Philips mate. Turn the car around and floor it in
the opposite direction, Philips is shithouse.
Garry Beattie
"Martin" <vk2umjATyahooDOTcomDOTau> wrote in message
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> "Garry Beattie" <gjbe...@iinet.net.au> wrote in message
> news:41132450$0$16344$5a62...@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au...
> > Hi Guys. I am still looking for a decent UHF CB to buy if anyone has
one.
> >
> > Is the following unit OK or should I steer clear??
> >
> > Philips/SIMOCO PRM8040 UHF Remote head transceiver.
> > The 8040 has 199 channels, 5 x 16 channel scan groups, Large
programmable
> > LCD alphanumeric display, variable power out (10W/25W) and a huge
> selection
> > of signalling options. 25 Watts power out
>
> Trust you don't want us to point out the legalities of 25W on UHF CB.....
I do realiese that it would be illegal to broadcast on 25w on UHF CB bands
but don't they have a power output control switch?
> Trust you also don't want us to point out the legalities of owning a radio
> that is capable of 70cm Amateur if you don't have an Amateur licence.
> Strictly speaking, you shouldn't even be sold this unless you have a
> licence - it is unlawful to sell someone a radio they are not authorised
to
> own... But you know that too, right?
NO. I don't know very much at all about UGF CB's, that's why I am asking.
Some of my questions may sound dumb to very knowledgeable UHF CBer's, but
they are genuine. As I mentioned before I know quite a bit about VHF marine
radio and VHF aircraft, as that is what I use regularly, but UHF CB is all
new to me!!
> Good radio's for the right price, and certainly sounds like this package
has
> all the bits and pieces you could want. Be careful of using the channels
> you're not licensed for - even having them programmed is illegal, but no
> doubt others in this group wont like me pointing that out, so I'll shut
> up.....
>
> Certainly this radio should meet your needs quite easily....
Thanks Martin.
Best regards
Garry
Garry Beattie
"Kevin" <jonny_m...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> stear the fuck clear of Philips mate. Turn the car around and floor it in
> the opposite direction, Philips is shithouse.
Oh OK. Thanks Kevin. So Philips is another brand I should avoid, same as
Uniden?
What are the main reasons why?
Regards
Garry
Matt
There are problems with a number of the older radios, and the older UHF
Philips have been renowned for experiencing problems. The PRM series whilst
newer than the FM900 series are also said to be experiencing problems, but
if you are handy with a soldering iron and know what you are doing, then
that is not too much of an issue. Personally I don't mind the Philips, but
I have the facilities to relatively cheaply fix them if they let me down.
From what I have seen of your needs as outlined in a previous thread, the
GME series would suit you well. Mated to a good antenna system, you will
find that it will work well, and more importantly, there will be less
reliability issues that many experience with older ex-commercial radio
equipment.
Cheers
Matt
>
> Regards
>
> Garry
>
>
Garry Beattie
I am now thinking I may be best to buy a new GME or Icom.
At least I know it's good and has not been knocked around.
Regards
Garry
Kevin
> Thanks Matt.
>
> I am now thinking I may be best to buy a new GME or Icom.
mate, the best is tait 2020.. then the icom, then GME.
I, have a motorola syntrx. Build like a brick shithouse. You could run it
over wit a road train, and it'll still go. Ive had mine for 6months now
running full duty cycle.. no problems AT ALL. me mate has had a syntrx for 3
years, no problems at all. these are commercial 30watters and go for around
$150. 2nd hand of coarse.
VK3XEM
or even TX on commercial freqs. 450 - 500 MHz. You can't go past the Icom
IC-400pro, http://www.ic400pro.com/ for info.
At around $400 NEW, it shits on Uniden and GME.
73 de Simon, VK3XEM.
"Garry Beattie" <gjbe...@iinet.net.au> wrote in message
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Garry Beattie
Thanks for the information. Now you are starting to talk my language.
In my boat I use an Icom VHF-Marine radio and I can not fault it. Every
aircraft I have flown has had an Icom VHF-Air radio in it so I guess it
makes sense to have an Icom-UHF in my 4WD too?
Best regards
Garry
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Garry Beattie
Garry
"VK3XEM" <vk3...@vk3xem.net> wrote in message
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VK3XEM
want to go into a shop or get one delivered.
73 de Simon, VK3XEM.
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