Showing posts with label Midland GB1. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Midland GB1. Show all posts

27 January 2016

Midland GB-1 PMR446 Now Available @ Nevada! - £129.95



"GB1 UK Version

 THE FIRST LICENCE FREE 446MHz MOBILE PMR446 TRANSCEIVER IN THE WORLD!

 
Midland introduces into the market the first vehicular PMR446. GB1, small and compact, has a metal chassis guaranteeing sturdiness and durability.

Although the GB1 has the looks of a modern CB , it works on the frequencies of a standard UHF PMR466 radio, with the big advantage of not being subject to interference and noise generated by vehicle engines and of course, it's licence free.

The integrated magnetic antenna and the 12v socket allow immediate installation and a better performance than a CB radio.

Ideal for campers, cars, GB1 can also be used as a base station to talk to any walkie talkie in range and use the PMR446 as never done before.

Main features
  •     Microprocessor controlled frequency
  •     "Flip" function:  the radio can be mounted with the speaker facing up or down
  •     Adjustable squelch on 9 levels
  •     SCAN function
  •     LCD display
  •     Integrated magnetic antenna
  •     TOT (Time out timer)*
  •     Side tone: noise blanker at end of transmission
  •     Monitor function
  •     Busy channel (BCLO Busy Channel Lockout)*
  •     Broad/narrow band selection 25KHz/12.5KHz (only export version)*
  •     High/low power (only export version)

Technical specifications:
  •     Frequency: 446.00625 - 446.09375 MHz (440 - 471MHz export version)
  •     Channels: 8 + 91 programmable with CTCSS
  •     Channel spacing: 12,5KHz ( 12,5KHz / 25KHz export version)
  •     Output power: 0,5w  (5w export version)
  •     Power supply: 12.6vdc

Packing and codes:

Box single pack contents :-

Radio, microphone, microphone holder, integrated wired magnetic antenna, mounting bracket, fixing screws, supply cable with 12V car charger.
product code C1198


Optional Programming software   PRG - GB1  code C1227 (AVAILABLE SOON)
Complete with USB cable to connect to a PC"




Nevada Website: LINK

30 December 2015

Midland GB-1 PMR446 Now In Stock @ Knights!



So there you go folks, you can now get your hands on a Midland GB-1 PMR446 radio from Doug at Knights.

Knights Website: LINK


2 December 2015

New PMR446 - Midland GB1



The 'world's first mobile in-car PMR446 radio' apparently!

Midland GB1 Features at a glance

  • Microprocessor‐controlled frequency
  • 8 channels PMR446 FM
  • 'Flip' function: the radio can be mounted with the speaker facing up or down; the display can read in either orientation
  • Adjustable squelch on 9 levels
  • SCAN function
  • LCD display
  • Integrated magnetic antenna
  • TOT (Time out timer)*
  • Side tone: noise blanker at end of transmission
  • Monitor function
  • Busy channel (BCLO‐Busy Channel Lockout)*
  • Broad/narrow band selection 25KHz/12.5KHz (only export version)*
  • High/low power (only export version)


UK Price Around £169.99

Website link: CLICK HERE

My thoughts - A nice looking radio which certainly makes PMR446 more useful when out mobile. Almost giving users a true UHF CB System, something I've long been asking for. The radio can be modded for extra channels/power if required.

However, this should have come out 15 years ago. Anyone who wanted a UHF CB system is already using 'other equipment' and let's be honest, who in their right mind would spend £169.99 on this radio when for less than £20 they can get a Baofeng UV5R which gives more power, more channels and many more features????

Don't get me wrong, this is a step in the right direction towards UHF CB but way too late and way too expensive in my opinion.