Icom IC-440n or IC-450n

[greennick Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close greennick]

Does anyone have any experience with the Icom IC-450n? I have been set on a 440n for a while now, but just saw the 450n that seems like it was released earlier this month. I was going to head to Prestige to ask them what's it like. However, thought I would check in here to see if anyone has any thoughts on it.

Both units cost about the same (385 for 450n and 375 for 440n on Prestige - can get each a bit cheaper on Ebay), so that doesn't really come into the equation.

[bundyk Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close bundyk]

No personal experience with either of these units (use heaps of Icom Aviation gear though) but as the 450 is the update of the 440, I'd go with that. Looks like the big difference is the hand piece - new design looks more ergonomic and easier to use.

[Razorback81 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Razorback81]

Does anyone have any experience with the Icom IC-450n? I have been set on a 440n for a while now, but just saw the 450n that seems like it was released earlier this month. I was going to head to Prestige to ask them what's it like. However, thought I would check in here to see if anyone has any thoughts on it.

Both units cost about the same (385 for 450n and 375 for 440n on Prestige - can get each a bit cheaper on Ebay), so that doesn't really come into the equation.

I just ordered mine early last week (should be here tomorrow )
I was the same had saved the 440 and when I went to order it found the new model
The 440 listing had the 2 x rfi Ariel's so I asked the other supplier if they could do the same
Got it for $455 delivered
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/171785123...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[greennick Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close greennick]

I just ordered mine early last week (should be here tomorrow )
I was the same had saved the 440 and when I went to order it found the new model
The 440 listing had the 2 x rfi Ariel's so I asked the other supplier if they could do the same
Got it for $455 delivered
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/171785123...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Ah, nice, thanks for the link. How long to you get it installed? Wouldn't mind the good word once it's in.

[BigAussie Find all posts View Profile Close BigAussie]

Does anyone have any experience with the Icom IC-450n? I have been set on a 440n for a while now, but just saw the 450n that seems like it was released earlier this month. I was going to head to Prestige to ask them what's it like. However, thought I would check in here to see if anyone has any thoughts on it.

Both units cost about the same (385 for 450n and 375 for 440n on Prestige - can get each a bit cheaper on Ebay), so that doesn't really come into the equation.

Have been using 440 for 12 months including 2 major trips, great unit and 450 looks improved. This base unit will fit inside the "sandwich" front wall of central console bin easily for an out of sight install and simply plug in hand set to control when you need it. If you have second aux battery wire it into that so that it can be left on when you want it, very handy in camp!

[Razorback81 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Razorback81]

Yes it arrived
But I can't fit it till Wednesday
Plug on the end of the Ariel is the small version so it will poke through the firewall bung easy

[tricky_au Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close tricky_au]

My IC-450 arrived today. I should hopefully have it installed this weekend!

[greennick Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close greennick]

My IC-450 arrived today. I should hopefully have it installed this weekend!

Nice, let us know how it goes.

[tricky_au Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close tricky_au]

Nice, let us know how it goes.

Here it is! I must say it's quite a nice UHF as far as UHF's go. Having owned an Icom IC-400pro previously, I would have to say most of the features you could only every program via the software, is now programmable via the menu on the hand piece. I mounted the hand piece on a "ClicOn" mount from www.holdmyphone.com.au.

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Here it is! I must say it's quite a nice UHF as far as UHF's go. Having owned an Icom IC-400pro previously, I would have to say most of the features you could only every program via the software, is now programmable via the menu on the hand piece. I mounted the hand piece on a "ClicOn" mount from www.holdmyphone.com.au.

Good stuff, that's where I want to mount it.

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A comparison by the local UHF specialist store
https://www.facebook.com/ElectricBug...type=1&theater

[greennick Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close greennick]

Was this the mount you got?

http://www.holdmyphone.com.au/mounts...led-mount.html

It's not cheap! However looks like you don't need to drill, so pays for itself in resale I guess...

[tricky_au Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close tricky_au]

Yeah that's the one. Not cheap, but yes, there are no screws at all, and it simply clips into place and is still quite sturdy.

[Pugaree Member Find all posts View Profile Close Pugaree]

I bought the 450 today to replace my 440 for two reasons, the main one being the handset controls for the volume and channel were on a toggle on the 440, I.e the up/down buttons were shared between the volume and channel change, drove me nuts and was a little dangerous looking down to make sure you were in the right mode. The controls have been separated on the 450. The second and not really a strong reason was the 80 channels.

Anyone want to make an offer on the 440?

[D4D Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close D4D]

... the main one being the handset controls for the volume and channel were on a toggle on the 440, I.e the up/down buttons were shared between the volume and channel change, drove me nuts

This gives me the sh!ts also however I already have the 440N.