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Xlaxx
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2003 - 11:52 am: | 
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Just wanted to pass along to my fellow Forum Members that Radio Shack has some ROCK BOTTOM prices on HAM equipment and just about everything else related to radio!
Don't email Bruce! I already did!
Yesterday, I bought:
-(2) MURS CTCSS VHF/FM #19-1210 for $19.99 each (regular price $120 each).
-(1) 10 meter HTX-10 #19-1110 for $49.00 each (regular price $150 each). If anyone is interested in purchasing one of these and can't find one, let me know as 2 of the Rad Shacks in my area had one on display only. This is just like the Magnum 257 but not expandable.
-(1) 2 meter/FM HTX-252 #19-1127 for $69.97 each (regular price $270 each). Last one that I could find and a decent little rig. Hey,... $200 off, what a steal!
Excellent prices for these radios **NIB**. A good way to cheaply step into Ham/Amatuer Radio without losing your shirt.
Also, they had loads of scanners that were drastically reduced.
Which scanner is the better of the Radio Shack models anyway???... maybe I'll go back and buy one! hehehehe
Cheers
XLAXX |
Dan
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2003 - 12:34 am: |
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Thanks Xlaxx,
I bought the last HTX-10 I could find in the area (Tacoma WA). I would have missed out.
Dan |
Crafter
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2003 - 1:48 am: |
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Just about any of them are good but make sure its got 800mhz.. |
Xlaxx
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2003 - 8:29 am: |
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Dan- Glad to hear you got one,... they are silly cheap prices right now!
Crafter- Thanks, I'll look around some more for one.
XLAXX |
bruce
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2003 - 8:51 am: |
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If you need one i have a spair htx-10 and a spair 19-1210 MURS set let me know if you cant find them |
Dinker1
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2003 - 9:10 am: |
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bruce are the 2 19-1210 murs up for grabs? If so im looking,,DEAN- |
Xlaxx
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2003 - 11:49 am: |
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Bruce-
This one Radio Shack up here has (6) #19-1210 MURS left, ***NIB***, reg. $120,... clearance $19.
THAT'S ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS IN SAVINGS FOR THOSE LISTENING AT HOME! hehehe
I bought 2,... I might go back.
...going,...going,...gone!
XLAXX |
bruce
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2003 - 12:00 pm: |
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Dinker i sent you a email |
Chris142
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 9:29 pm: |
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My store was all out of the good stuff. They did have the Motorolla/radio Shack family radios for $9.97 each. I got 2. |
Bigbob
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 11:11 pm: |
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What is a 19-1210 MURS ? |
Tech808
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 11:31 pm: |
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Bigbob,
A MURS RADIO is one that is designed to operate in the "151.625- 154.600 range.
MURS stands for "MULTI USE RADIO SERVICE'
There is "NO" Fcc License required to operate in the MURS band.
19-1210 is the Model Number of one of the radios made by radio-shack. A 2 Channel / 2-watt Mobile.
It has programing switches inside to give access to 151.625 MHz, 151,700, 151.760, 151.820, 151.880, 151.940, 151.955, 154.570, 154.600.
Hope this helps some.
Lon
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Xlaxx
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 11:16 pm: |
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Chris142-
I just picked up 2 more MURS for Dinker1 at ***$19.99/ea***!! It's pretty comical because the salespeople look at the CLEARANCE PRICE and then double take on the ORIGINAL PRICE. I have heard many salesperson say,..."Man, that's pretty low."
I just picked up a 5/8 wave 2m mag mount antenna for $14. Went to another Rad Shak and picked up (2) glass mounted 2m antennas for, check this out,... ****$4.97**** a piece. They are $39.99 original price! SILLY! Here's the kicker though,...they had PLENTY more antennas. The antennas say, "Amatuer Radio" on them too with the old style Radio Shack logo and cheesy blue wrap.
I don't know why but the Rad Shak's around Wash, DC have some radio stuff in stock. I spoke with a salesperson yesterday, she said that Rad Shak is "getting out of "mobile radios..." and "discontinuing certain items".
>>Forummaster- I appreciate you letting me post this thread. I am not in the business of making money here, taking advantage of free advertisement off the Forum OR taking business away from Copper Electronics. My intentions are genuine and honest. I just wanted to help out my Fellow Copper Members, let them know what is available to them, and to help them take advantage of extremely low prices. Again, my business stays with Copper. You guys are top notch and have the best service, no doubt. Please consider the post only as a public service, so to speak, and not an infringement on your business.
Thanks
XLAXX |
bruce
| | Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2003 - 4:36 am: |
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You know since MURS falls under part 95 i wonder when will we see the first cb/MURS radio? |
Xlaxx
| | Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2003 - 8:34 am: |
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Lon/808-
Great description of the MURS. Actually, on the MURS box, it says you must have an FCC license to operate but from previous posts, I believe the FCC opened these bands for use by citizens with NO license required.
Again, you can see that these radios have been sitting around waiting for homes. Cellular is taking over. You should have seen the line at Rad Shak for cellular service... wait till one of those cellular towers malfunctions,... we'll see who's communicating then. hehehehe
XLAXX |
Tech808
| | Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2003 - 8:54 am: |
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Xlaxx,
For more complete information on the MURS Rules check out the link below for the MURS Home Page.
http://www.provide.net/~prsg/murshome.htm
This will help answer a lot of questions for everyone.
Lon
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Xlaxx
| | Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2003 - 11:56 am: |
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Lon/808-
Great Link! Thank you for the information.
...that was a fast post! You must live on this Forum! LOL
Have a good one!
XLAXX |
Tech808
| | Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2003 - 12:40 pm: |
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Xlaxx,
You are Welcome.
BUT!
Now you sound like the 1st Sargant!
She says "I DO LIVE" on the Forum. 
Glad to be of help, and I figured it would answer any question's that anyone might have on the MURS BAND.
Lon
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Viking
| | Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2003 - 4:17 pm: |
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Dang. Missed the first posting of this. But... Called one of the the local stores to see if they had the MURS in-stock and they had 2. Got-em! Thanks Xlaxx.
With the Shack doing deals like this, there should almost be a sub forum for Radio Shack Closeouts. |
Slim1
| | Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2003 - 7:30 pm: |
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if a salesperson says they are out of 'em,tell
them to check around their district or region.they
can access other stores computers to see what they
have in stock!even after that they should be able to "order" some of this stuff for you.don't let
them BS you and say they can't do it...THEY CAN!!!
i was told the 19-1206 MURS handhelds were all
but gone;well so far my local ratshack has gotten
3 for me and are getting in 3 more.these are really nice handhelds for 19.99!! good luck all.
slim cdx285 |
Xlaxx
| | Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2003 - 9:30 pm: |
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Slim1-
You are correct. The Rad Shaks in my region/district DID look up item #'s for me. The N. Va and Wash, DC has many Rad Shaks around. They did have 1 handheld MURS available for me, but when I examined it, the rig was broken and missing knobs. I am not sure if you can ORDER radios from Rad Shak as their NEW catalog is out there. You will need an old catalog number.
Anyway, glad you and Viking got a few MURS coming your way. Check out 808's link. MURS looks like it will be pretty fun for all!
Glad I could help...
XLAXX |
Xlaxx
| | Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2003 - 10:00 pm: |
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Bruce-
Check out the MURS link,...
Up to 20 miles base to base with antenna. That's pretty cool.
Even handhelds get out pretty good too! Base to vehicle, etc, etc.
XLAXX |
bruce
| | Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2003 - 10:16 pm: |
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remember its ALL in the antenna you want it HIGH fed with GOOD coax and has GAIN! I recomend the ringo ranger for a base and a good 5/8 wave on the car or if you got guts a hussler 5 db gain moble coliner. |
TC
| | Posted on Friday, June 06, 2003 - 3:10 pm: |
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Can the Rad Shack HTX-10 convert to do 11 meters as well? And do they have Dual Finals? |
bruce
| | Posted on Friday, June 06, 2003 - 8:52 pm: |
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TC NO IT CANNOT i have answered this a number of times it will not and of someone says they did i want to see how otherwise it is the same radio as a 257 (99%) |
Bigbob
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 6:04 am: |
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Does anyone make an amp for murs radios,whoops there goes the neiborhood. |
Simon
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 10:25 am: |
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Hey Bruce
Keep an eye out for a couple MURS handhelds and a mobile. Might pay to install one in the racecar to talk to the pitcrew. MMMM |
TC
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 1:54 pm: |
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Darn I was trying to think of a way to buy some and make a few $ on Rad shack... Yea Bruce I realized that you had answered that after I submited the question (sorry). I did a little more research through the forum and got my anwser. I had already gotten my DX77 from copper (I really am enjoying it) just trying to get my SWR's down to a reasonable level at this time though. Think I am having a grounding issue in my company vehicle that's keeping them high, (darn fords). |
Dinker1
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 7:50 pm: |
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XLAXX-- I want to thank you for getting my Murs and getting them to me. Heck around here these shacks did not know what we were talking about. They are more into computers and sporting good here, Anyway with your help I'm started; now I can use any help on tuning this thing to go.. {More so I need help on antenna set up] One base and one mobil. Good luck everyone in the future Murs hook up;;
Also Bruse thanks for you offer too, owe you one,
DEAN-
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Xlaxx
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 12:51 pm: |
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No problem Dinker 1.
Glad I could help you and the other Forum Members.
XLAXX |
Whiskyrunner
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 11:38 pm: |
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The Radio Shack 19-1210 can be set to two of nine channels. Is this correct? But only five are to be used without a license. Correct? Also what would be a good mobile antenna for these units. I was able to find two. Trying to be sure of rules before operation.I checked out the MURS site that Tech 808 posted. Still confused as usual. Thanks for any help. Whiskyrunner |
bruce
| | Posted on Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 10:03 pm: |
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151,82, 151.88, 151.94, 154.57 and 154.60 MURS Ch. |
Xlaxx
| | Posted on Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 10:48 pm: |
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Just snooping around on eBay,...
Well you knew it was going to happen,...
(1) MURS #19-1210, ***$40.00*** under a Buy IT Now. Somebody doubled there $.
XLAXX |
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