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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 5:26 am
by pongo
Yeah bogged, ya can run 2 at the same time, But try and put the arials as far apart as you can thats all. Mine work fine
Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2006 2:46 am
by playdoh
I've had Uniden and GME before, can't really fault them, but the ICOM Pro i've got now is a big step up in clarity and range, bit trickier than having a seperate scanner, but excellent value for what you're getting.
I must be another lucky one with the mic, cos mine cops heaps of abuse, and it's still going strong.
Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 5:10 pm
by Bush65
Icom 400 pro, are good rigs.
Software here
http://ciscom.ru/hackersrussia/block/ra ... _2_adj.zip To downloaded User = hackersrussia Password = freeFORall
The cloning software is needed for programming. Cloning cables can be purchased from
www.mbradio.com.au
Version 1.2 cloning software works with win XP.
Bank 1 is pre-programmed for cb freq's and tx at 5W. Use the software to program a 2nd bank for cb freq's with switchable tx at 25/5/1W or to rx other freq's.
Recieve can be greatly improved by changing the squelch setting.
Mike gain can be improved by a simple mod. Later mikes are different externally (mainly PTT button) and I don't know if circuit board is changed. If changed the mod may not apply.
Don't use the Adjust software unless you know what you are doing and have appropriate test equipment. Adjust allows these to tx at up to 45W, but they need additional cooling at power above 25W.
Some more useful info here
http://www.icom.net.au/Service/Top.htm
Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 10:22 pm
by Jeeps
I found that with a nice fan mounted on the heatsink 400 pro's handle high power nicely
Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 9:14 am
by Bush65
Jeeps wrote:I found that with a nice fan mounted on the heatsink 400 pro's handle high power nicely
Even at their rated 25W, they get pretty hot.
Is your fan sucking or blowing?
I suspect the most important area to cool is the middle half of the rear end. I say this because the higher power versions (IC F221 and IC F621) have increased the depth of the fins in this area.
The way your fan is set up, looks like there would be some increased air flow over the rear end. This might be improved if the fan was moved a little further back - so that it overhangs the rear end a little.
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 2:40 pm
by Jeeps
It already does!
That fan's sucking air away from the unit, and trust me, it's much cooler than it used to be
