CB RADIOS

DOUBLECAB Unwanted member

915 posts · joined May 2005 · 10 Jan 2006, 10:07 am

#445897

Hi...does anybody know about CB radios?

I am looking at installing one in my double cab and have the option of ....

Uniden pro 510E

Uniden pro 520E

Pearce Simpson AM 810

Any suggestions on which of the above is the pick and why?

Regards.:alien

Kimbo Officially Full-On Dubber

207 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 10 Jan 2006, 12:14 pm

#445932

According to the Uniden web site http://uniden.com.au/v3/default.html it seems that the 510 and 520 have recently been discontinued - although the models they refer to are slightly different to the ones you're looking at. Can't comment about the Pearce, although I believe they're a good make. I use an old Uniden UHF, bought 2nd-hand from a mate which is as solid as a rock and works really well.

Any specific reason you're going for AM CB instead of UHF ?

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2,282 posts · joined May 2003 · 10 Jan 2006, 12:28 pm

#445937

I not up todate with Uniden's newer models but I have used them for many years In 27 meg and UHF.
I am useing a Uniden UHF in May BAJA and it is very good.
I had a few Pearce Simpson CB's many years ago and they were a good radio.

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1,083 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 10 Jan 2006, 1:10 pm

#445953

I have used and sold both (in a past job), both brands are very good.

I have a Uniden 510 on the shelf, ready to go into my Baja when its finished, it will be used alongside a Uniden UHF that I have had in other cars.

As Kimbo asked, is there any reason that you are going with AM rather than UHF? From my experience, most VeeDubbers (in this area) have the hand held UHFs for runs and shows - much clearer voice reproduction, but reduced range over an AM set....

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DOUBLECAB Unwanted member

915 posts · joined May 2005 · 10 Jan 2006, 3:24 pm

#445983

Kimbo wrote:Any specific reason you're going for AM CB instead of UHF ?

:oHave got all three sitting on the shelf in the workshop....had the Uniden pro 510E in my last doublecab (worked fine)....picked the other two up at a garage sale complete with aeriels for $10 the lot and am just wondering which of the 3 is the best rig.
:alien

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4,980 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 10 Jan 2006, 5:36 pm

#446005

you will find they are all about the same ,go for one that fits the best,as the others said why am cb when nobody uses them as uhf is clearer and better for use in convoy etc,just ask any 4wder :duh been into cb radio for about 20 yrs, now only prefer uhf which i have an electrophone in my bus,and an old philips commercial at home😁

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DOUBLECAB Unwanted member

915 posts · joined May 2005 · 11 Jan 2006, 9:35 am

#446231

Thanks for the info Guys.....should be able to now take executive action.:thumb