GME TX6165X 5W IP67 UHF CB Handheld Radio with Battery and Charger

5W IP67 UHF CB Walkie Talkie in Black, Blaze Orange or Yellow

Our recommendation: pick the TX6165X if you already own GME mics and vehicle chargers, or you just want a tough handheld on your belt. Working on a busy site? Blaze Orange or Yellow makes the radio easy to spot when it's set down. If you want the speaker mic, earpiece and vehicle charger in the box, the GME TX6165 kit is the better buy.

Overview

Want GME's toughest current handheld without paying for accessories you already have? The GME TX6165X is the core version of the TX6165: the same 5 watt, IP67 rated UHF CB radio, supplied with its battery, desktop charger, antenna and belt clip.

It covers all 80 UHF CB channels with 5/1 watt switchable power, runs up to 30 hours on its 2600mAh battery, and adds a loud 2 watt speaker, VOX hands-free and a built-in LED torch. Already running GME TX6160s? The MC011 speaker mic your crew uses on those fits the TX6165X too.

Key Features

• 5/1 watt switchable power means maximum legal UHF CB range when you need it and longer battery life when you don't, for crews spread across farms, forestry blocks and civil sites.
• IP67 dust and water protection means rain, mud and a dunking won't take it out, for anyone working outdoors in Bay of Plenty weather.
• MIL-STD-810G rating means it is built to take knocks and drops, for site crews who are hard on their gear.
• Up to 30 hours battery life means a full shift and more on one charge, for long days on the tools or multi-day trips off-grid.
• High-visibility colour options means a radio that's easy to find in long grass or on a cluttered site, for farmers, traffic management and civil crews.
• 2 watt front-facing speaker means calls cut through machinery noise, for operators on busy sites and in vehicles.
• Dual Watch, Triple Watch and Priority Channel means you can monitor the working channel and the emergency channel at once, for convoy leaders and site supervisors.
• VOX hands-free and a built-in LED torch means talking without reaching for the radio and light when you need it, for anyone working early, late or with full hands.

Ideal For

• Farming, orcharding and forestry teams
• Civil construction, trades and site crews
• Traffic management and site security
• Fleets adding radios to an existing GME setup
• 4WD, touring and outdoor recreation

What's in the Box

• GME TX6165X 5 watt UHF CB handheld radio
• 2600mAh Li-Ion battery pack (BP026)
• Desktop charging cradle (BCD020)
• AC power adaptor (PS013)
• Antenna (AE4021)
• Belt clip (MB060)

GME doesn't include a printed manual. The instruction manual is available to download below.

Complete Your Setup

• ACC6160 accessory kit adds a vehicle charger, earpiece mic and speaker mic in one go.
• MC011 IP67 speaker microphone to keep the radio on your belt and the mic on your shoulder.
• HS015 earpiece microphone for discreet, hands-free use in noisy places.
• Spare BP026 battery for back-to-back shifts without waiting on a charge.
• BCV013 vehicle charging cradle to drop the radio in and charge on the move.
• MB207HH magnetic handheld mount to keep the radio secure in the cab.
• BCM001 6 bay multi charger for fleets charging a whole crew's radios overnight.

TX6165X, TX6165 or Twin Pack?

• GME TX6165X (this page) is the radio with battery, charger, antenna and belt clip, in black, Blaze Orange or Yellow.
• GME TX6165 adds a vehicle charger lead, earpiece mic and IP67 speaker mic, in black.
• GME TX6165TP is two full kits with a dual charger and carry case, in black, Blaze Orange or Yellow.

GME TX6165X Specifications

Downloads

• GME TX6165 technical specifications (PDF)
• GME TX6165 instruction manual (PDF)
• GME handheld radio range brochure (PDF)

Watch: GME TX6165

Can't watch right now? In short, the TX6165X is a 5 watt, IP67 UHF CB handheld with a 2 watt speaker, VOX hands-free, Dual and Triple Watch, a built-in torch and up to 30 hours of battery. It comes with its battery, desktop charger, antenna and belt clip, ready to charge and use.

Why Buy the TX6165X Through MSL

• NZ-supplied and RSM compliant means it is legal to use here straight away, for buyers who don't want to gamble on a grey import.
• Programming and fleet setup by our own technicians means your radios are on the right channels from day one, for businesses adding radios to an existing fleet.
• Local service and support from Mt Maunganui means a real person to call across the Bay of Plenty, with partner servicing nationwide.
• Fleet pricing means it pays to talk to us before you kit out the whole crew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GME TX6165X waterproof?

The GME TX6165X is IP67 rated, which means it is dust-tight and can survive temporary immersion in water. It also carries a MIL-STD-810G durability rating, so it suits wet, dusty and rough worksites.

Do I need a licence to use the GME TX6165X?

You don't need to apply for your own licence to use the TX6165X. UHF CB in New Zealand is covered by a general user radio licence, so anyone can use the CB channels as long as the radio is NZ compliant, which the units we supply are.

How long does the TX6165X battery last?

The TX6165X battery lasts up to 30 hours from its 2600mAh Li-Ion pack. Real-world life depends on how much you transmit and whether you run 5 watt or 1 watt power, so heavy users often carry a spare BP026.

Who is the TX6165X best suited to?

The TX6165X suits anyone who wants a tough 5 watt handheld without paying for accessories they already own, such as fleets adding radios to an existing GME setup, farmers and site crews. If you need the speaker mic, earpiece and vehicle charger, the TX6165 kit is better value.

Does the TX6165X come with a charger?

The TX6165X does come with a charger: a BCD020 desktop charging cradle and PS013 AC adaptor, plus the battery, antenna and belt clip. A vehicle charger isn't included, but the ACC6160 accessory kit adds one, along with an earpiece and speaker mic.

What is the difference between the TX6165X and the TX6165?

The TX6165X and TX6165 are the same radio. The TX6165 adds a BCV007 vehicle charger lead, HS015 earpiece microphone and MC011 IP67 speaker microphone, while the TX6165X is also available in Blaze Orange and Yellow.

Want more detail? Read our GME TX6165 UHF CB handheld radio NZ range guide.