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Oricom UHF2500
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very close
would have given it 5 by 5 if it had an fm radio.....scan could be simplified with a designated key....led light operating independently without turning unit on, is an excellent feature...mostly use this transceiver as a flashlight.....have successfully made contact with a repeater 85 kms away, which is impressive....operating on AA batteries, floating & price, makes this transceiver a great choice for an emergency scenario...well done oricom
Purchased in for $79.
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Haven’t tried them yet
Since we got the UHF2500 we have not operated them yet, try to figure out how to use them as they have so many features. Hope we will work it out before we travel
Purchased in .
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- 2 reviews
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Brilliant handheld UHF
Bought this for 4WD recovery and similar communication with my Oricom UHF360 in car unit.
My 4 year old son dropped our UHF2500 the first day we got it. Let him try it and when he asked me to pick him up for a cuddle he dropped it onto the garage floor from my head height.
I thought it had cracked the case or screen, which would have been no surprise, but when I examined it there wasn't a mark on it. Unbelievably tough.
Works well with lots of useful features and it does feel more solid and a little larger than I expected, not a little toy, which I was very happy about. A very well made, tough unit.
My son loves it too.
Excellent value on sale for $69 on the Oricom website.
Purchased in at Oricom website for $69.
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Compact quality unit with sub channels and digital channels for secure conversations
Compact quality unit with sub channels and digital channels for secure conversations , it has almost 3000 Chanel options once you count the sub and digital so good options for private conversations , has a flashlight and rain /water proof. Our kids love them too.
Purchased in for $69.
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Disappointed in range and clarity
On highway and driving around flat sparsely vegetated country in SWQLD - very underwhelmed. Doubt ever had communications over 1km. Often struggled less than 500m while stating up to 10km - misleading.
Purchased in .
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- 3 reviews
awesome
love this product very handy piece of equipment for any serious 4x4 operator
Awesome customer service. Very happy with this purchase and I'm sure you will be too! Just buy one!
Purchased in at oricom Australia for $149.
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- 4 reviews
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Good as expected
It's a better alternative than other available uhf waterproof radios.
One handheld was a little soft in voice (microphone). But Oricom warranty is excellent. They've shipped me new set of handheld after I've complained.
I wish the size (and weight) could be smaller/lighter. With today's high capacity rechargeables, it may well be use smaller AAA batteries instead.
Also, I was expecting squelch tail suppression would just work across Oricom radios offerings. Unfortunately, does not work that way. You would get that annoying squelch tail noise when paired with fixed radio such as Oricom DTX4200.
Purchased in at Supercheap Auto for $150.
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Great for spotting while 4wding
I use my origin handheld mainly for spotting while off-road and have dropped it many times in dirt, mud and on rocks and it’s still working beautifully. Super durable and works great. Definitely recommend to a 4wd enthusiast
Purchased in at Oricom.
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- 2 reviews
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Excellent !!!
Used whilst driving. Very good reception. Good battery back up as well. It is useful that it is waterproof. There is no similar product in the market with same features at the same price point. Was purchased on the oricom website. Delivery was super fast as well. Happy customer, can recommend to interested in purchasing.
Purchased in .
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Perfect Radio
The radio is perfect for our before and after school care. After reading the instructions to avoid truckies the radio has good range long battery.
Highly recommend this product and not to mention great customer service and fast delivery.
Purchased in for $200.
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- 8 reviews
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Hand held,
I will be heading to the Great Victorian desert later in September along with 5 mates I will hold any comments until after ,as there is no point in saying what I have not tried
Purchased in at Oricome online for $69.
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- 2 reviews
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Excellent
Great little hand-held UhF, practical, easy to use and great for communicating between spotters and drivers. Also great for communicating between hikers, hunters, campers and caravaners. Out bush i would not be without it.
Purchased in for $79.
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Great Value for Money
Easy to use, great for camping and 4wd trips. Range is good. In built flash light handy. Has a lot of features with sub channels for more private chats. Would recommend
Purchased in for $150.
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Very happy
Excellent waterproof radio, intuitive to use. The charging cradle is simple and neat. The USB cable provides options to recharge from vehicle, when not able to use cradle. Shipping and packaging was spot on.
Purchased in at Oricom.
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could be better
Not user friendly Hard to navigate through the functions. display is easy to see sound is of good quality. the water proof unit is a plus seems robust. maybe next time will look at one of the other hand held Oricom units
Purchased at oricom for $139.
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Questions & Answers
Hello I have to uhf2500. Issue is even in highest volume they are very quiet. Will adding an external mic/ speaker increase the volume. And are all handheld mic / speaker jacks compatible?
Hi Andrew, please give our locally based Oricom Support a call on 02 4574 8888 Mon-Fri 8am-6pm AEST, as the team will be able to assist. All the best, Oricom.
is the oricom 2500 hand held a better unit than the oricom 2920 hand held in range and speaker sound?
Hi Phil, please give our locally based Oricom Support a call on 02 4574 8888 Mon-Fri 8am-6pm AEDT, as the team will be able to assist with any specific questions. The UHF2500 is 2 Watt and waterpoof, ...
Read morewhereas the UHF2190 is 2 Watt (not waterproof). Both have a listed range of up to 10km. All the best, Oricom Baby Care.
Wondering how suitable this model is for kids? It seems a bit large and heavy and maybe tricky to use?
Keen to set it to a sub channel and maybe DCS advanced digital code to prevent them from picking up other channels.
I like that it is waterproof and more powerful over for example the Uniden UH45 which seems to be designed with kids in mind.
My kids are 5 and 8.
Keen to hear some thoughts, or better even experiences.
Thanks
Hi Berry, the UHF2500 is a little larger and is a 2 Watt radio. The radio in the oricom range that we would recommend for that age group is the PMR795BL as per the link below. It is however, not water...
Read moreproof. All the best, Oricom. https://oricom.com.au/product/pmr795-handheld-uhf-cb-radio-twin-pack/Get an answer from our members and Oricom representatives
Details
| Category | UHF & VHF Radios |
|---|---|
| Price (RRP) | $199 |
| Type | Handheld |
| Channels | 80 |
| Watts | 2 |
| Manual | Download manual |
- GTIN13: 9338161005338
- MPN: UHF2500-1GR
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