GME TX 3440 REMOTE MIC
Submitted: Thursday, Oct 04, 2007 at 07:28
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Member - GRANT HID(NSW)
Is anybody using the gme tx 3440 with the full function through the
mic,I would be interested to see if they would purchase the same again.Also what is the best antenna to suit for general touring.(patrol ute with provision on top of tray or bull bar)prefer not to have a pole on b/b.
Reply By: Member - Stephen L (SA) - Thursday, Oct 04, 2007 at 08:37
Thursday, Oct 04, 2007 at 08:37
Hi Grant
When I changed vehicles recently, my old but very good TX4000 would not fit in the Prado. Problem solved, purchased a new TX3440 UHF. It works like a charm. Have the control head mounted under the front dash and all functions are controlled through the microphone.
The trouble with modern four wheel drives today is that there are limited spaces for radios etc... The new GME TX3440 fixes this problem. My only concern at first was the volume, would it be loud enough hidden way up under the dash? No problems at all, we are able to hear clearly even at only half volume.
I have no regrets and can recommend this as a top radio, and yes I would buy another if I had to. Australian made, full 3 year warranty.
Cheers
Stephen
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Follow Up By: Member - GRANT HID(NSW) - Thursday, Oct 04, 2007 at 14:53
Thursday, Oct 04, 2007 at 14:53
Hi Stephen
Thanks for your info,i was going to get a external speaker but i won't worry about 1 now.What type of antenna do use?
Thanks
Grant
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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (SA) - Thursday, Oct 04, 2007 at 18:45
Thursday, Oct 04, 2007 at 18:45
Hi Grant,
For most general situations I use a GME 4.5db gain aerial, mounted on the bull bar. In desert trips, I have used the 2.1metre GME aerials
It all depends on who you intend to use the set up.
If you are diesel, I would not recommend the thin wire type, as the vibration with diesels tend to give these type of antennas a short life.
Stephen
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Reply By: Member - Chucky S (QLD) - Thursday, Oct 04, 2007 at 15:07
Thursday, Oct 04, 2007 at 15:07
Hi Grant
Had one fitted to Hilux very happy compact and great volume no need for a ext speaker,fitted a 6.5 db aerial does the job quit
well and looks alright(
well i think so anyway).
Regards Chuck&Tanya
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Reply By: DesF - Thursday, Oct 04, 2007 at 17:11
Thursday, Oct 04, 2007 at 17:11
Hi, If you go to this site there is an article of them fitting one to their 4x4, he also gives you the model of the best ariel as recommended by the suppliers.
www.caravanandmotorhome.com.au
Cheers Des.
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Reply By: Shaker - Thursday, Oct 04, 2007 at 17:40
Thursday, Oct 04, 2007 at 17:40
The only thing that worries me is that the microphone is usually the weak link, I know a few people including myself, that carry a spare mike.
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Follow Up By: Member - GRANT HID(NSW) - Friday, Oct 05, 2007 at 08:03
Friday, Oct 05, 2007 at 08:03
Thanks for the info everyone,It is a diesel so i will watch what antenna i buy.I rang TJM yesterday regarding the microphone to see
what a replacment costs.They told me that they are not available yet
as a spare part!!! Makes me wonder what sort of cost they will be as a spare part.
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Reply By: stocky - Sunday, Oct 07, 2007 at 22:40
Sunday, Oct 07, 2007 at 22:40
Its more the cable/connector that is likely to give trouble - should be available now as a spare part - only GME mic you can get spares for
Failing that the WHOLE mic has a RRP of $99 - prob find one heaps cheaper then that!
Stocky
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