GME TX4400, TX3400 or ICOM 400PRO

I'm not sure how many people here have actually had experience with all three... so I think that all you'll get are users' opinions on their own.

I have the 3400 and have found it to be a well-featured and reliable radio. Easy to mount, given the remote head - and really the only one I could have mounted as I have a dash which would not accept a typical DIN-sized radio.

I have heard great reports on the Icom too... and may well get an Icom portable to complement the in-car.

Here's my radio and the way I have mounted it: [ View Image]

I've got the 3400, got more features than I need, easy to mount, I'm very happy with it.

breno,

You couldn't go wrong with any of them. We have both TX4400 and TX3400 in a couple of vehicles, and it comes down this: If you're over 50, and need glasses, get a 4400. If you own a 100 series tojo, get the remote 3400, because of its compact size, fit anywhere. The performance of both is equal.

We don't use any ICOM 400's, but have similar Icom sets in a repeater, and it has performed without fault, in extreme conditions, for over 5 years. We do use Icom 40S hand helds which perform well, and have never needed repair. They are a little "deaf", compared to GME TX6000's.

Finally, I'd go with GME, they're made in Oz.

Hooroo...

G'day breno
I've had a GME TX4200 in my 4runner for 3yr's and has not let us down in any way at all. I would assume that the TX4400 would be a better radio.
I have now got a 2001 TD Prado and have, because of the physical size, installed an Icom 400PRO in the tray just below the ashtray.
As far as comparing the two I can only go by the performance around the local area of the Hunter Valley as we havent yet been outback in the Praydo.
As for user friendly goes the GME is that far in front it's not funny.
The screen is a lot larger on the GME and much easier to read.
The GME has a better signal strenght meter, good for narrow tracks in wooded areas like Cape York.
the GME has larger push buttons and knobs, better for no look opperation
whilst driving.
I could go on with more but won't, you will have study the pro's and con's of each radio to make a choice.
The reason I got the 400 was simply size,I also have a hand held 5watt Uni Den we use in conjuction with the in car radio.

Safe travells and Merry Christmas
Jim-Bob

I bought the Icom at the same time as I got 4 GME TX3400 for mates, I was originaly getting a TX3400, but the dealer did a great price on the Icom because I was buying 5 radios. I chose the Icom mostly for how neat it fits the 60 series under a standard DIN radio. Each has its own features but the TX3400 is easiest to use for selcall and scan functions, the only Icom feature which I think is better is user programable 88 recieve only channels(read the instructios twice and keep them in the car) compared to the TX3400 dealer programable recieve only channels.
No problems with any of them, seam to send and recieve about the same. Quality of both is great but you will find that the Icom is built to be manhandled and abused, definately comercial quality, I recon you could use the handset to hammer in tent pegs, they're that tough.
As for portables, Icom is the bee's knees, I still have 2 15(or thereabouts) year old IC40 40 channel handhelds still work like new and they have had a hard life. Just bought a new IC40s($400 with spare battery, couldn't resist.) and so far think they're as good.

TX3800....

or 3400...

with the TX4400 you can programme additional channels yourself.

Breno. I had a TX4400 in the Challenger and it worked a treat.. I also liked the fact that I could reprogramme the other 20 receive only channels. When I changed over to the Pajero I didnt have a place to put the 4400 in so I changed over to a TX3400 because of the remote head. As stated it is a little harder to read than the 4400 but still a breeze to operate.. my only gripe is I cant reprogramme the receive only 10 channels. got to be dealer done

Breno,
Was speaking with a technician the other day reguarding UHF. Basically all three units you mention are very good, just comes down to what features you like the best.
Anyhow, his recommendation was to spend twice the effort researching the antenna as the radio, as this will ultimately decide how well the unit works.
Rolande

Also have a TX3400 - Provides good mounting options.

Have no first hand experience with the ICOM just know from using mine that you can almost always tell when someone is transmitting with a GME. Great clarity.

Gaz