Apparently they are moving operations back to Australia, The guys at JCar Burleigh told me they were opening the manufacturing back here so thumbs up GME.
Good little radios. Have the 5w ones and used them a few months ago in the Flinders Ranges. Both my wife and I have one in our backpacks and then one in the vehicle. We realized the need when we did some hikes around Alice Springs and Kings Canyon. Phones just dont work in the remote areas. Good way for the kids to stay in touch too around the parks when we are recovering😀
Great to see Jaycar recommended these little beauties when I went in last year - complete newbie - asking for a basic emergency comms back up. Haven’t had to use it (yet) but have it in the car at all times. Thanks for all your reviews! Especially for newbies.
Goodo Ozzie...! I bought a GME TX675 3 years ago after my Uniden uh047sx gave out after 10yrs...(battery was still good but!).. I've found the GME to be lightweight and dependable with out of vehicle operations culling with multiple crews/cars.... Distance applications are as your test confirmed...👍
GMEs top of the range 5watt handheld is made in Australia. Gather its the only handheld radio on the market that can claim Australian made. Worth a review.
Thank you for confirming that I should trust my instincts. I just picked up the same twin pack in new condition off marketplace for a hundred bucks 👍🏼 Bargain 👌🏼
If you replace the short stubby antennas, with a longer antenna , your range will be much longer, I use a 3 watt, Woxun , (amatuer), 30 to 40 km not unusual for transmissions, my best was , Warwick to Gold coast.
@@woofbark4475 ., look at diamond, Nagoya, they both make excellent antennas , I Have an adaptor that lets me use the ht radio in the car, utilizing the cars antenna. Longer antenna ,the better the range as a rule, look for the best gain figures, and a size that suits you and your needs
@@charlescox2247, no specific antenna, shop around, imhave a telescopic antenna, I acquired,,which works well, but just about anything is better than the stubby ones they supply. DIAMOND, NAGOYA, are good options , with an adaptor fitted to match the fittings
@@TheMangrovejack1 What kind of adapter would be required to use a different antenna? I have been looking around but am unsure due to the uncertainty of what I need to use it.
These GME radios provide good value for money. Personally, I opted for the 1 watt twin-pack option, which proves to be reliable for communicating in convoy on freeways. The fact that they can be charged via Micro-USB is a strong selling point for me.
I wonder if these are logarithmic or linear based on wattage. I think the 2w ones will more than overmatch what I'm looking for if you're getting 10km out of 5w. Thanks for the information.
Ive just bought a pair but when first using them, neither myself or my staff had to push the side button to talk? Anything I said it picked up? How is this happening?
Apart from cost, why would you buy a 2 watt model instead of a 5 watt? A 5 watt unit is the max allowable without getting a radio licence, unless I'm mistaken.... Over any given terrain, a 5 watt model will always have a longer range, and a better chance of getting through in hilly country?
@@dodgierogie68 Yes it seems that it must be too much of a risk regarding water ingress. Thought they would have been able to deal with this however. Would have been great to see it on the 5watt version.
Were you testing the 2ways on simplex or duplex mode? 10km is a very long distance for 2w handhelds unless the signal was being boosted by a nearby repeater station.
Dude is full of BS. I got the shitty 5W GME handheld and straight line road at 2km it starts having difficulties. GME is nothing but rebranded Uniden / icom
@@BBabc123 I had a "shitty" 5w GME at Currabubula, taking to a repeater at Moonbi. ~ 50km away as the crow flies. I suspect you need to learn how to use your radio better.
What kind of use cases would you consider going up to 5W? In a rural setting 2W seems ok to me under 10km between stations but I’m guessing in urban and built up areas 5W might be the better plan?
How's the transmit button to use? Is it a nice clicky feel? On the older model it was not a good button and hard to depress, had to push it in in the right spot.
Push menu once, then push right hand Up Arrow. Do not hold buttons down, simply press one after the other. One after the other Menu then right hand ^ button. Repeat to turn scan off
Whilst i like the quality of GMC products. I have one of the 2 watt models and in the Vic high country these are only good for about 2km if your lucky. Out Sambar stalking in the steep stuff the terrain shielding just ruins them. 5 watt works a lot better.
Check out our review of the GME TX6600S 5watt UHF radio here: ua-cam.com/video/5sYCLRLoZWg/v-deo.html
Apparently they are moving operations back to Australia, The guys at JCar Burleigh told me they were opening the manufacturing back here so thumbs up GME.
Good little radios. Have the 5w ones and used them a few months ago in the Flinders Ranges. Both my wife and I have one in our backpacks and then one in the vehicle. We realized the need when we did some hikes around Alice Springs and Kings Canyon. Phones just dont work in the remote areas. Good way for the kids to stay in touch too around the parks when we are recovering😀
Great to see Jaycar recommended these little beauties when I went in last year - complete newbie - asking for a basic emergency comms back up. Haven’t had to use it (yet) but have it in the car at all times. Thanks for all your reviews! Especially for newbies.
Goodo Ozzie...!
I bought a GME TX675 3 years ago after my Uniden uh047sx gave out after 10yrs...(battery was still good but!)..
I've found the GME to be lightweight and dependable with out of vehicle operations culling with multiple crews/cars....
Distance applications are as your test confirmed...👍
GMEs top of the range 5watt handheld is made in Australia. Gather its the only handheld radio on the market that can claim Australian made. Worth a review.
Fantastic review! Well put together.
Thank you for confirming that I should trust my instincts. I just picked up the same twin pack in new condition off marketplace for a hundred bucks 👍🏼
Bargain 👌🏼
That's a big 10-4....good buddy!
Yes great review. I have a TX 675 twin pack 2 watt.
If you replace the short stubby antennas, with a longer antenna , your range will be much longer, I use a 3 watt, Woxun , (amatuer), 30 to 40 km not unusual for transmissions, my best was , Warwick to Gold coast.
What antenna did you suggest.
@@woofbark4475 ., look at diamond, Nagoya, they both make excellent antennas , I Have an adaptor that lets me use the ht radio in the car, utilizing the cars antenna.
Longer antenna ,the better the range as a rule, look for the best gain figures, and a size that suits you and your needs
Was there a specific antenna
you had to get or was it universal?
@@charlescox2247, no specific antenna, shop around, imhave a telescopic antenna, I acquired,,which works well, but just about anything is better than the stubby ones they supply.
DIAMOND, NAGOYA, are good options , with an adaptor fitted to match the fittings
@@TheMangrovejack1 What kind of adapter would be required to use a different antenna? I have been looking around but am unsure due to the uncertainty of what I need to use it.
Great Video Ozzie
These GME radios provide good value for money. Personally, I opted for the 1 watt twin-pack option, which proves to be reliable for communicating in convoy on freeways. The fact that they can be charged via Micro-USB is a strong selling point for me.
Great review, thanks mate 👍
Just went & bought the twin pack on EBay.
What would make agood video is hunting comunication, ear pieces and hearing protection.
I wonder if these are logarithmic or linear based on wattage.
I think the 2w ones will more than overmatch what I'm looking for if you're getting 10km out of 5w.
Thanks for the information.
Ive just bought a pair but when first using them, neither myself or my staff had to push the side button to talk? Anything I said it picked up? How is this happening?
Hi ozzie Have you tried out Garmin Rino 750 GPS UHF combo. We use them for hunting.
This is a great review. More handheld UHF reviews please. Next up ICOM IC41pro?
Good drills mate
Hello i have a TX611 Walkie-Talkie from GME.When i hold Menu for changing the mode it makes two beeping sounds and it's not transmitting
Apart from cost, why would you buy a 2 watt model instead of a 5 watt? A 5 watt unit is the max allowable without getting a radio licence, unless I'm mistaken.... Over any given terrain, a 5 watt model will always have a longer range, and a better chance of getting through in hilly country?
i got the 2 watt uniden(GME the same as far as i know) as its USB rechargable,the 5 watt one isnt
@@dodgierogie68 Yes it seems that it must be too much of a risk regarding water ingress. Thought they would have been able to deal with this however. Would have been great to see it on the 5watt version.
Sometimes people dont NEED a 5 watt radio. The price for these 2 watts are good
i use 1 watt
its tiny and does exactly the same thing
amazing
Were you testing the 2ways on simplex or duplex mode? 10km is a very long distance for 2w handhelds unless the signal was being boosted by a nearby repeater station.
Dude is full of BS. I got the shitty 5W GME handheld and straight line road at 2km it starts having difficulties. GME is nothing but rebranded Uniden / icom
@@BBabc123 You are out of your mind.
@@BBabc123 I had a "shitty" 5w GME at Currabubula, taking to a repeater at Moonbi. ~ 50km away as the crow flies.
I suspect you need to learn how to use your radio better.
Thanks great review. In the range test are you using handheld to handheld or back to a base/mobile station? Cheers
What kind of use cases would you consider going up to 5W? In a rural setting 2W seems ok to me under 10km between stations but I’m guessing in urban and built up areas 5W might be the better plan?
how about driving?
Can u do the 5watt gme distance test
How's the transmit button to use? Is it a nice clicky feel? On the older model it was not a good button and hard to depress, had to push it in in the right spot.
Thanks
😊
GME fully Aussie made with pride and nothing out of China winning Aussie, you download the manuals less weight and great review
Haha they are made in china you donkey. Nothing but rebranded Uniden/icom shit
I believe all their handhelds are made in China, but of their own design. Exception are the 6200,6500 and 6600 5watt radios are made in gladesville
i have the uniden 2 watt one it looks the same,any chance you can do a comparison?
Anyone know if the 1w variant TX667 fits in the charger that comes with this 2w pack?
Hey mate great review.... Do you know how to scan?
Push menu once, then push right hand Up Arrow. Do not hold buttons down, simply press one after the other. One after the other Menu then right hand ^ button. Repeat to turn scan off
To water proof: Take one clear surgical or plastic type glove and stick antenna up middle finger... tie glove at the base.
i have this GME 1watt its perfect and does the same thing.
7km the box reckons🤣
Whilst i like the quality of GMC products. I have one of the 2 watt models and in the Vic high country these are only good for about 2km if your lucky. Out Sambar stalking in the steep stuff the terrain shielding just ruins them. 5 watt works a lot better.
How do we know he was 10 ks away and was it a base station or hand held
Good question. We haven't seen any replies yet. Was it a base station? How high is the other aerial? Simplex or duplex?
He was testing a twin pack so assume was tx677 to tx677
yeha they say 17km on the box and its causing confusion
thats only with very good weather using 5watt and EXTERNAL ANTENNA lol
mine dies out 500m away