Thread: Icom Ic-400pro

Originally Posted by Handbrake hates Camping

Is the offer for the software open to others?????

YEah it is, just got to search it. go to "all posts" that amtravic1 has posted and it should be in one of his recent posts.

Xavier

Originally Posted by amtravic1

The files for the adjustment software are in the files section of the web site under communications.

Ian

i tried to use a cheaper version, but the string on the tin cans kept breaking when i slowed more then the car in front......

I have an Icom and happy with it.Once you have the cable and software (aquired thru a yahoo chat group)that annoying beep was removed and all the extras are at your finger tips,all i do is programme the channels on my desktop then transfer over to swmbo's laptop then out to the car and plug it in and presto,all the channels you want between 450-500 megawhoozies,good to find what the local mr plod is doing or who's place is burning down the bro-in-law has one and we have our own private channel tis good for travelling as it doesnt get others chatting whilst going thru built up areas ,as for price ,what i paid for mine as a complete package was nearly the same as a "cheeper" radio,cos with the cheepy you still had to buy the "extras" like aerial and such,
just my two bobs worth

Originally Posted by VladTepes

Thanks fopr all your comments - in the end I decided the smaller GME unit was more suitable for the application (and space) I need - cheers.

the icom is not that big Vlad tis actually smaller than a standard indash radio,mine fits neatly on the side of my console and swmbo does not complain about it being in the way

I just picked the lead up for 30 bucks, WOOT. V pleased. I see they are on ebay for 40-$50. But, they are easily made by the looks of it. I reckon for about $10.

Xavier

With very limited space in the freelander dash, I ended up with an Icom-208H, UHF/VHF 55W split unit. I LOVE IT!!! easy to naivigate, all the controls on the handset, simple. Its normally left on 5W, but at 55W i can be heard on hand helds AGES away. DJHampson can attest!

I got the unit, dual band antenna, cabling and pre programmed for just over 500$.

It has alot of features i dont use, but im happy with the power and useability.

Originally Posted by fernockulated

the icom is not that big Vlad tis actually smaller than a standard indash radio,mine fits neatly on the side of my console and swmbo does not complain about it being in the way

Bugger I wish I;d known that before I ordered the GME - anyway the GME will be fine for what I need and anyway it isn't all that pressing an issue at the moment...

Bugger ! My new 130 has a name... find out why !