AnswerID: 14524 Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 05, 2003 at 19:38
Member - Bob L
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Dolfn
Its me again, how did the Tx3200 install go?
I am in the communication business and would recommend you first decide what range you require and how much you wish to spend.
At just under $500.00 you have GME 's TX6000 and Icoms IC40s, both good units capable of 5watts output and slow charging via cig adapter.I believe both rapid desk chargers will operate at vehicle voltage also (Icom definite GME ?).
Cheap low power units range rom APPROX $80 to over $200 for an Icom 1c40JR and would give good service with alkerline batteries.
If run off rechargable nicads expect almost have the operating times stated unless high powered cells are used you would also need to investigate the different charging rates.
Good Luck
Bob L
PS Icom units are semi waterproof and dust proof which may be an advantage.
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FollowupID: 8776 Submitted:
Thursday, Mar 06, 2003 at 06:39
Member - dolfn posted:
Installation went well thanks bob. I put the 3200 in the map tray above the sun visor then ran the cables down the A post. I conected it to the fuse box in the dash, where there is a spare relay spot. I can change it between Accesorie or battery.
The handheld only needs a few ks range. Its so I can talk to my wife when she is a the car and Im off
fishing somewhere. SO nothing to flash is required. All I really need is a basic unit, which I can recharge on 12V......
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