looking at ICOM IC-440

[blitz]

I need to get a UHF radio with te landrover club and I have been eyeballing the above unit. I like the fact that the actual unit is hidden away and just the handheld is seen.

Has anyone got any personal experience with one of these or know if they are any good?

At $720-00 installed and comes with 2 antannas while not cheap it was raved about (by the salesman)

[dmdigital]

Excellent UHF :)
Very good handset and the mic and speaker are both very clear and plenty of volume. It's an easy enough unit to install yourself. What vehicle is it going into?

[101RRS]

They are a great unit - I have one.

You need to double check your pricing though. Mine was $410 from Prestige Communications in WA -aerial was another $70 odd. It took me about 15mins to install it - a monkey could do it.

You will need to carry the handbook with you for more complex tasks but basic stuff is very easy.

Garry

[blitz]

Unit cost was $429 (I think) $135 installation the rest was arials cables etc.

It is going into my 94 V8 disco

[robbotd5]

Yep had my heart set on one too. Ended up buying a Uniden UH012SX + aerial and it came with a 1 watt hand held as part of the deal. Very happy with the result and installed it all myself on a weekend. Half the price of what you quoted fitted for the Icom. The Icom is probably a better radio but...................
Regards
Robbo.

[newhue]

The Icom is a great unit. Very clear and easy to find your way around. I also picked mine up from Prestige.

[WhiteD3]

Excellent unit. Here 's my thread on the D3 install

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/84027-how-install-ic-440-d3.html

[LandyAndy]

Was only looking at them on Ebay earlier today.
Icom IC-440 UHF CB Radio (eBay item 130439670557 end time 04-Dec-10 10:11:28 AEDST) : Electronics (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Icom-IC-440-UHF-CB-Radio-/130439670557?pt=AU_Electronics_Radio_Equipment&hash=item1e5ecf6b1d)
Andrew

[Narangga]

Was only looking at them on Ebay earlier today.
Icom IC-440 UHF CB Radio (eBay item 130439670557 end time 04-Dec-10 10:11:28 AEDST) : Electronics (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Icom-IC-440-UHF-CB-Radio-/130439670557?pt=AU_Electronics_Radio_Equipment&hash=item1e5ecf6b1d)
Andrew

Why?

Prestigecom.net.au - UHF CB - Icom IC-440 UHF Radio with Remote Microphone - $416.90 (http://www.prestigecom.net.au/index.php'main_page=product_info&products_id=1597)

:angel:

[WhiteD3]

I was going to get mine from Prestige but then a local mob (Brisbane) matched them price-wise. Great radio but put some time into researching the aerial you want (need).

[Narangga]

I was going to get mine from Prestige but then a local mob (Brisbane) matched them price-wise. Great radio but put some time into researching the aerial you want (need).

What makes you say that?

[WhiteD3]

What makes you say that?

Range & territory you'll be travelling in.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/communications-car-audio-electronics/83224-uhf-antenna-advice.html

[Narangga]

OK Thanks. Didn't know if there was something else to it.

[LandyAndy]

Why?

Prestigecom.net.au - UHF CB - Icom IC-440 UHF Radio with Remote Microphone - $416.90 (http://www.prestigecom.net.au/index.php'main_page=product_info&products_id=1597)

:angel:

WHY
Because I had time to troll.
Will probably/eventually get an Icom,at the moment I have lots of other places to spend the coin;);););)
Lots cheaper than the fitted price that was mentioned.
Andrew

[101RRS]

Lots cheaper than the fitted price that was mentioned.
Andrew

But your Ebay price is $490odd plus $15 shipping vs Prestige is $416 delivered.

Fitting and aerial is extra for both.

So why would you be looking at the ebay product.

[Ean Austral]

Icom make the best radio's by far IMHO..

Go 3 on the boat never had a problem, VHF UHF and HF they are all good units..


Cheers Ean

[walc100]

Icom 440 are great we have 30+ since they first came out every day use and not a problem!

[blitz]

unfortunately SWMBO isn't keen on spending that much on a radio, so at the moment it is none rather than buying a cheap unit

[d@rk51d3]

I've got an older gme tx4xxx.

The backlight doesn't work, so its a pain to use at night, but it's yours if you want it.

[blitz]

I've got an older gme tx4xxx.

The backlight doesn't work, so its a pain to use at night, but it's yours if you want it.

Thank you very much for the offer and yes I will grab it, my mobile number is 0424642162 if you want to give me a call so I can catch up - compare notes, crawl all over each others landies and grab the radio :D

Bee Utey is the only other Adelaide based AULROIAN that I have met down here so far and really looking forward to meeting more of us.

[d@rk51d3]

Sounds like a good excuse for an AULRO-SA Barbie. ;)

I dug up the radio this morning. It's a 4000, a little scruffy looking (was second hand when I bought it), has a brand new hand mic fitted, just need to find the mounting bracket and thumb screws.
I should have a power cable to suit as well.

Hopefully I'll get it all together tonight.

[cookiesa]

I have one (not in the current Disco) but it is a great radio. I have a GME at the monent as it was already in there so the Icom sits in the shed with the antenna. The overhead trim has been cut to fit the GME so I'm not going to change it, seemed a waste to let it go with the 80 Series when we sold it.

In my first Disco the main unit was mounted behind the glovebox, not sure if there is room there in a D2 but you don't need much!

[C H T]

Buy the Icom - They are Mil spec radios that stand up to any thing that you can throw at them. We have four at present - the oldest one has been all over Australia in some of the harshest conditions likely to be encountered and has been 100% reliable. They can be a bit of pain to operate until you have worked out how to navigate the menus, but once mastered they are exceptional.

C H T

[blitz]

A very big thank you to d@rk51d3 (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/d-rk51d3.html) https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/1290.jpg
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the radio is in and works fine. I have no idea what my areal is I will see our tech heads today and see if i need to replace it or if it's ok.

But it does work, I am staggered at the level of unappropriate language here in SA, up in the NT no where near as bad

[cookiesa]

Yep, usually left ours off in Metro Adelaide, especially out around Salisbury (surprise, surprise)

[d@rk51d3]

But it does work, I am staggered at the level of unappropriate language here in SA, up in the NT no where near as bad

That's the joys of having one of the handhelds I showed you (and probably the Icom too). Just program in your own private frequency as an extra channel, and you won't have to put up with the rest.

Did that on ours, and labelled it "Farm", for use at work. Don't get any numbskulls talking over us now.:)

Although it does help if the rest in your convoy can tune to the same frequency. :angel::D

[Plover]

Icom 440 are a great radio. they have a marine grade speaker in the microphone that is clear as a bell. you can buy a extra cradle and switch them from one vechile to another.