Herzing66 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Hello all, I am looking at the ICOM/Aker setup vs the ROM/FX-Aker setup. Also, what model Aker? I saw the 1508 was used quite a bit. Any thoughts on this? If anyone has xp with both or can give me their opinion as to which one is a better option please let me know. Lastly, if anyone is selling, I'm buying. Thank you very much for your help! Darin Herzing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inglorious trooper Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 i have a rom fx and really like it, never had an icomm so couldnt tell you! as im aware there both good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOKE Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 ICOMM sounds great and less money and wait time than a ROM FX. If money is no object than ROM FX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elegance Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Ive got both and there's pro's and con's for both. The Icom is a simple box and speaker which you charge and its lasts quite a while. The Romfx is a pcb board and speaker but with a seperate 9v battery so has a few more leads to hide, but no major issue unless you want to use an 8x1.5AA battery set up for a extra life/power which takes up a bit more space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Versku Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I had both once too. iComm can sometimes play up when there's moisture issue from heat build up inside your armour. RomFX is covered in a rubber "condom" and has never given me problems. iComm is nice because of it's plug-n-play simplicity but RomFX is worth the extra money if you can find/afford it. Where are you based Darin ? I've seen both systems come up for sale in the UK now and again.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper1 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I have both as well, and I will always stick to my Rom Fx Have had many problems with my I comm. the one great thing with the Rom is that you can keep it in the helmet, and the voice changer gives it the realistic sound. I am looking for another as well for a fellow Squad member if anyone runs into one at a reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herzing66 Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share Posted July 10, 2013 Thank you for your input guys. Joe, I am based in Lancaster, PA in the USA. I would love to score a ROM/FX but as you said I am having a hard time finding one. Thanks again for the input everyone. Much appreciated. Darin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Versku Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 This guy selling Rom/FX on Evil Bay. So far around the $150 mark and climbing... http://my.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MyEbay&gbh=1&CurrentPage=MyeBaySummary&ssPageName=STRK:ME:LNLK:MESUMX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elegance Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 And there it went 133 British pound notes, cheaper to buy new (if you can get one)...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Versku Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I was watching it too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper1 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Wow! They go fast for sure. Can't believe no one has ever came up with something similar is size and what it will do. Would love to have something like this made in the states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skirge66 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Think I'm going iComm for cost and availability, hear lots of good things about it, and Jim has a strong reputation for outstanding customer service...very important to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper1 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 To be honest I have had Both of these, but below Rom Fx this was the next best thing. I just don't recall who made it. It is still great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inglorious trooper Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 rom fx are still available,i got one a couple of months ago, bit of a wait but got it in the end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacktip Shark Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Has anyone recently purchased an Icom set up? I'd like to know if these bugs/kinks have been permanently worked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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