Hey all im looking at going from GME to Icom 400pro, i want to know if anyone has had use of the icom 400pro what there reliabilty is and if its worth buying. reason why i ask is cause i have been told by nuemerous radio users that they burn out easy and not a good radio on the other i have rang a number of radio shops like olbis and kyle comms and have told they have had no probs except for a few speakers that had to be resoldered, any advice would be great thanks in advance
Shane (Fire_Rescue)
Icom 400pro Need Advice
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workerboy
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Re: Icom 400pro Need Advice
I've used one at work, seem to fairly good tho had no troubles with GME TX4400 either. I was going to buy IC400pro but it was not going to fit in a usable spot in my ute so I bought the TX3440 but then was dissapointed when I saw the remote mic Icom on the market, I wanted the icom but at the time didn't know they had a remote mic 
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They say the icom is built for US military standard, and look tough. they have a huge aluminum heat sink and seem that there built to last as they seem heavier than a GME.
Must admit I haven't shed much light on the situation but a bit of chit chat, Best of luck
.They say the icom is built for US military standard, and look tough. they have a huge aluminum heat sink and seem that there built to last as they seem heavier than a GME.
Must admit I haven't shed much light on the situation but a bit of chit chat, Best of luck
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alinco21
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Re: Icom 400pro Need Advice
rather $$$ for what it is.
plenty of reveiws around + and -
Paul.
plenty of reveiws around + and -
Paul.
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Colonel
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Re: Icom 400pro Need Advice
Mate have been using one for about 5-6 years now. Haven't had any problems, and mated with my aerial gets great range.
My only criticism is not very user friendly (eg non-marked buttons) which I don't mind as it means other people in my car can't "play" around
The only other issue is only has 'open', 'group' and 'priority' scan options (unless you can modify xtra??)
My only criticism is not very user friendly (eg non-marked buttons) which I don't mind as it means other people in my car can't "play" around
The only other issue is only has 'open', 'group' and 'priority' scan options (unless you can modify xtra??)