GME 3440 = Free voltmeter

[rodw]

Well this might just fall into the useful trivia department, but after installing my New GME 3440 UHF, I found that there is an option to make it display voltage rather than SWR (Signal Strength).

When the feature is turned on, the battery voltage is displayed all of the time on the LCD display.

I think I will find this useful to monitor the state of my Aux battery I wired it into. You can easilly see when the isolator cuts in as the voltage jumps from say 12.5v to 13.8v. With the ignition off, it dislays the voltage in the Aux battery, so I can monitor the condition of it as my fridge draws it down.

Rod

[Glenn k]

rod,
nice find mate, i have the same radio.
i will be giving that a go tommorrow
just found it in the book how to do it
Glenn

[rodw]

Just watch that the up and down arrows don't rotate through the options. (If you run out of up, you got to go down).

[DLUX]

Like ur choice in radios boys, i have the same one and loved that function. im trying to crack the police code but cant. grrrrrrrrrrrrrr
DLUX

[Glenn k]

most of the police channels are now digital dlux, i dont think you will be able to get it through a uhf

[rodw]

Ages ago, I downloaded the GME software for the 3400 that allows you to reprogram the set. Still got it. not sure if would help DLUX.

Nowhere near as configurable as the Icom 400 (got that software too) which allows you to TX at 25 watts instead of the legal 5...

[DLUX]

Thanx fellas, ive been trying so hard to get through to the police but cant. bout 5 years ago i had a scaner that picked the frequentcies up. damn newyaz have a good one, thanx again.

DLUX

[olcoolone]

While on the topic of software does any one have the software for the GME 3600.

Regards Richard

[Quinny34]

I have the cop channels on mine. Only NSW though as Vic cops use the 100K range...

In scan mode the battery gauge doesn't show until you stop on a channel under 40 (I think) or turn the scan function of...

If anyone wants I can scan and upload the channel list I have.

[ROLLUX]

where and how has everyone got there gme 3440 installed? pics?

[rodw]

Richard, If you contact the webmaster and join this forum, the software is apparently on the resources page

[URL]http://www.uhfworld.com/[/URL]

Rod

[jep]

how do you get it to display the voltage? ive misplaced me book....

[azzss]

I installed mine on the weekend (tx 3420),Great little radio (had a gme tx 4200 in a rodeo never faulted) i mounted the head unit on the ash tray (non smoker ) and the unit under the drivers seat. I followed the excellent instructions in the tech section on this very forum.
Cheers.

[rodw]

Jep, hold the F button in until it beeps. Then press it again to cycle to the menu till you see the SWR option, use the channel up or down to change it to BATT, then press F a few times to get out of the menus again.

Rod

[DLUX]

Quinny23...... if u can up load the channel list that would be great. Cheers DLUX

[WTF]

Have mine installed under the seat with the head unit just below the demister switch and diff lock switches.

Hmmm, that reminds me I need to update my profile pics.

[SR53OL]

What a bonus Rod, I'm having the same uhf fitted.
I'll get to try that little trick then. Rod looks good where you fitted you remote mic

Cheers
Peter

[Quinny34]

Will do the list over the weekend...

[TLux]

Nice, I just bought a volt meter to show me the state of my second battery. I've only got the 3220 so no voltags monitor for me.

[Quinny34]

Rodw,

Do you have a copy of the GME program. I believe that site wants cash for signing up before being able to access the download...