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Nightlinks
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Post Number: 81
Registered: 1-2009


Posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 8:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hello,

Does the rci 2950dx have the cb channels like the older rci 2950 version? I mean like channel 1 - 40 in the display instead of 27.xxx
CEF#1021
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Sitm
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Post Number: 314
Registered: 1-2004


Posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 9:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

No, I don't believe that it does. Get a printout of the 11 meter frequencies. After awhile you will know them by heart.
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Tech833
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Post Number: 1764
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Posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 12:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yes, it does. You press the 'MAN' button and you get channel numbers instead of frequency readout.
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Nightlinks
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Post Number: 82
Registered: 1-2009


Posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 1:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I read some where online that the radio comes with a jumper that i can add it the inside of the radio to add more frequencies to the radio. Does copper does this to the radio with the align & fine tune?

Also when i buy the radio does it have the 11 meter cb channel straight out of the box? Or do i have to do the jumper thing to get the cb frequencies?
CEF#1021
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Tech808
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Posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 8:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Nightlinks,

R10-10010 Ranger RCI 2970N2
[R10-10010] $359.99

10 & 12 Meter Radio
Large Frequency Display with Dimmer
Improved Receiver Design
New Green Backlite Display
Variable Output Power Control
Active Frequency Scanner
Receiver Clarifier (+/- 0.5kHz)
Ten Programmable Frequencies
Noise Blanker/ANL Circuitry
Frequency Selector Lockout
Programmable Repeater Offset
Public Address Feature

Question #1 ~ Does copper does this to the radio with the align & fine tune?

Answer #1 ~ Yes

Question #2 ~ Also when i buy the radio does it have the 11 meter cb channel straight out of the box?

Answer #2 ~ No

Question #3 ~ Or do i have to do the jumper thing to get the cb frequencies?

Answer #3 ~ Yes you will need the Expansion module / chip to get the CB / 11 meter band.

Personally I would recommend getting the OPTION (Expand, Align & Tune) at the time of purchase that way everything is covered under your warranty.

Hope this help's,
Lon~Tech808
N9CEF
CEF#808~CVC#002

Radio Enthusiast!

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Nightlinks
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Post Number: 83
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Posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 8:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Oh so the expand really means that copper will do the expansion for the 11m CB.

I won't be able to afford the 2970N2 but if i had the money i would hold out to get the basestation 2995 :-)

I'm go to get the 2950 because i had it in the 90's but never really got to use it like i can now.

Thanks Everyone!
CEF#1021
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Goldenbear
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Posted on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 - 4:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

On a 2950 that has the mod for CB (11 meter), where would I find the selector to switch back and forth to 10 meter?
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Dale
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Post Number: 2398
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 - 11:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

theres no switch..once converted just use the 6 digit display and tune to either 11 or 10 meters
dale/a.k.a.hotrod
cef426
cvc#64
454 [dx numbers]
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