GME TX6165X 5/1 Watt IP67 UHF CB Handheld Radio

Quick answer

The GME TX6165X is an 80 channel handheld UHF CB radio with switchable 5/1 watt transmission, a 2 watt speaker, large high contrast display and IP67 water and dust protection. It lets you stay in direct radio contact across a work crew, touring convoy or camp without using phone reception.

Field use and hearing clearly

Background noise, a pocket or a cup holder can make a weak handheld speaker hard to hear. The TX6165 has a 2 watt speaker and a rotary power and volume knob. A user programmable button puts your chosen control within reach. Priority channel, dual watch and triple watch help track channels while you communicate.

The built in LED torch helps around camp or the vehicle. A separate torch is still sensible when the radio is your main contact with the group.

Battery life and work conditions

The 2600mAh Li-Ion battery provides a stated 18 hours at 5W or 30 hours at 1W, based on 5 percent transmitting, 5 percent receiving and 90 percent waiting mode. Practical duration changes with use.

GME gives the radio an IP67 rating. That means dust tight and waterproof when correctly and fully assembled and immersed at one metre depth for 30 minutes. Keep the covers and antenna assembled correctly and treat this rating as a limit, not an invitation to leave it submerged.

Specifications

• Transmit power: 5W or 1W, switchable
• 80 UHF CB channels, 12.5kHz spacing
• Transmit frequency range: 476.425 to 477.4125 MHz
• Frequency stability: +/-2.5 PPM
• Receiver sensitivity: -121 dBm for 12 dB SINAD
• Audio output: 2W at 8 ohms
• 7.4V DC supply, 2600mAh Li-Ion battery
• Dimensions: 59mm wide by 35mm deep by 102mm high without antenna
• Weight: 286 grams with battery and antenna
• Operating temperature: -10 to +60 degrees Celsius
• Antenna: 50 ohm SMA female
• Accessory connector: GME 3.5mm / 2.5mm stereo jack
• IP67 ingress protection
• MIL-STD810G testing as detailed in the GME technical sheet

Choose the right version

The official GME TX6165 kit page lists the TX6165X radio, BP026 2600mAh Li-Ion battery, BCD020 desktop charger, PS013 AC adaptor, and AE4021 antenna with an MB060 belt clip. It also lists the MC011 IP67 waterproof speaker microphone, HS015 earpiece style microphone and BCV007 12V DC vehicle charger. This is the one-radio TX6165 kit, not the twin pack.

Warranty

GME states a three year radio warranty and one year for accessories. Australian Consumer Law rights also apply.

Are the two radios the same?

The TX6165X and TX6165XO share the GME TX6165 radio platform. TX6165X is the standard model and TX6165XO is the blaze orange handheld version. This listing is one radio, not a twin pack.

How powerful is it?

The transmitter is switchable between 5W and 1W. It has 80 UHF CB channels, 12.5kHz spacing and a stated transmit frequency range of 476.425 to 477.4125 MHz.

What water and dust protection does the radio have?

The assembled radio has IP67 ingress protection. GME defines that as dust tight and waterproof when immersed at one metre depth for 30 minutes with the radio correctly and fully assembled. Do not assume separate accessories carry the same rating.

How long does the battery last?

The technical sheet states 18 hours at 5W or 30 hours at 1W, based on 5 percent transmitting, 5 percent receiving and 90 percent waiting. Actual operating time depends on how you use it.

How big and heavy is the radio?

The radio measures 59mm wide by 35mm deep by 102mm high without its antenna and weighs 286 grams with the battery and antenna.

What is in the box?

GME black TX6165X radio, BP026 battery, BCD020 desktop charger, PS013 AC adaptor, AE4021 antenna, MB060 belt clip, MC011 IP67 speaker microphone, HS015 earpiece and BCV007 12V vehicle charger as listed on the current official TX6165 kit page.

What warranty applies?

GME states a three year warranty for the radio and one year for accessories. Australian Consumer Law rights also apply.