Thread: iCom IC-400 Pro - How loud is the speaker?

Guys,
I really want the new 80 channel IC-440 replacement model but have told the release date has been put back from April to June and that June is not set in stone.

Now, I need a radio installed in the car before 1st July when I set off on my trip. IF the unit comes out in June i'll get one and no dramas, otherwise I need an alternative.

Im thinking I could put the IC-400Pro in the Din slot at the front of the cubby box, but how loud is the internal speaker - I suspect it will be muffled by the cubby-box mounting?? - Would it be heard in a Defender driving along corrugated roads? If so, guess Im sorted whatever happens in June!

I had thought about an external speaker but I really dont like the idea of that bacuse of the issues surrounding mounting it in an advantageous place. I also thought about linking the "external speaker out" to one of the auxillary "line in" on the car stereo, but then i couldnt have tunes on and keep an ear on the radio

I really want to keep with iCom because of the perceived reliability (I know others will disagree with this), but would look at the GMEs if needs be.

Thanks
Jon

It should be loud enough. I have that radio mounted behind the center console, I never have the volume turned up very high.

I too chose ICOM again because of past experience with them in sailing days, very good quality units.
Kenley