ICOM handlheld UHF

Don't know that one Brett are you sure thats model number.

IC-41S is main selling 5 watt Icom

Icom make good reliable products , but there are others.

I will be reviewing a new one an Omni 5 watt unit as advertized in 4wd mags at $200 soon.

If you want a portable solution for walking/bike riding then new 2watt uniden 44sx comes with lot including a speaker mic for $145

Hi Brett,
I use my Icom IC-40S handheld in the car sitting on the console and plugged straight into the 12 volt socket.It is connected to an external ariel on the bull bar and i transmit through an Icom HM-46 speaker microphone.If i need the unit outside the car just unplug and fit its own ariel.Its range through the external ariel is as good as my mates inbuilt units as it is a 5w radio.
Cheers Mark

Hiya Brett

Ive been looking at the same brand but the IC-41S.. People swear by them !

Prestige Communications seem to be fairly good price of $382 Delivered Aussie wide ..


Unless someone knows of a better deal


Cheers

I spent a fair bit of time researching my 5 watt handheld choice about 2 years ago - narrowed to the Icom IC41S and the GME 6200 (the only others [Uniden ?] had smaller cases and probably smaller batteries - not interested). I bought the GME - its been very good overall - on reading the current specs for the Icom, I doubt if there is anything it it anymore. Price might be the guide ! The GME can be had for $399 with a fast charger and cradle, on show specials. Don't know about the Icom. I use CTCSS on the GME - not sure if that is on the Icom. The Icom's repeater scanner is worth having in my view. I use that on my in-car Icom 400.

Hi Brett,
Don't get Uniden, they can't supply spare parts for my 3yr old 5watt unit. $400.00 worth of junk at the moment but it was great while it was working!
Doug

The IC-R5 is a general coverage hand held reciever.

Regards Richard

Icom IC-41S can be had for $339.41 delivered from Radio Warehouse in Melbourne at the moment.
Chris W

Just bought a new Icom IC-F40GT from the states for $A203 landed.Had to program it myself,but that's not a huge drama.