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3406pack
New member
Username: 3406pack
Post Number: 1
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, November 06, 2004 - 3:12 pm: | 
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Hi,I am new to the forum and would like some help setting up my base.I had a 2990 a few years back and really enjoyed it,things came up and I got out of cbing,sold the radio to a friend.I now would like to get back into it.I am looking at the 2995DX Base with a cooper tune up and possibly an amp.I am not stuck on having a 2995DX,just want a good solid setup.Could you give me some advise on a good solid package,going to run an I-MAX or a Maco antenna.Thanks-Harvey |
Af579
Junior Member
Username: Af579
Post Number: 18
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, November 06, 2004 - 3:52 pm: |
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I have a 2995dx and that fella rocks. It will do more then stated easy wattage wise, altho you should not run it that hard. Mine I have driven into a henry radio 3kw, heathkit sb220 and a heathkit sb200 all those setups work very well. But if you are going to do a package from our good folks here at Copper I would say the 2995dx and the KLV 1000<p> would do what you are looking for. |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 4040
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, November 06, 2004 - 5:05 pm: |
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3406pack,
WELCOME TO THE COPPER FORUM 3406Pack
Af579 is 100% DEAD ON!
 on the 2995DX
NOW WE NEED TO GET BOTH OF YOU TO JOIN THE CEF RADIO CLUB SO WE CAN ALL TALK ON THE SUNDAY CEF NETS.
Lon
Tech808
CEF808 |
Bob_p
Intermediate Member
Username: Bob_p
Post Number: 487
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, November 06, 2004 - 5:14 pm: |
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I have the RCI 2970DX with the Copper tune and convert and love it! It's basically the same radio as the 2995DX but in the mobile version. The draw back here is you would need to buy at least a 30-amp continuous power supply to run the 2970DX with, and it still isn't as nicely spread out as the 2995DX.
I can only believe the 2995DX would be a better package along with the I-Max 2000 since the I-Max will go anywhere the 2995DX will go without an antenna tuner.
If you are looking for an amp to go along with the 2995DX, I’ve read the KLV 1000 is a nice match for it, but I would have to let others speak to that.
Over all I really enjoy the 2970DX I-Max combo, and know the 2995DX I-Max combo would do a fine job for you too. And by the way I do not believe there is a better setup available. I don't know of any other rig that has the band width or out of the box power the 2995DX has. The only other option that would be close would be going the HF route, but that’s another ball game.
Just my opinion I couod be wrong 
73
Bob
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Allagator
Intermediate Member
Username: Allagator
Post Number: 499
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, November 06, 2004 - 5:14 pm: |
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3406pack
I run a RCI 2995DX and the KLV 1000p and love it
you wont be sorry for getting the combo radio and amp !!!!!
Allagator
CEF 115
MID-WEST NET CONTROL
P.S. HOPE TO CATCH YOU GUYS ON THE NET SOMETIME !!!!!!
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Af579
Junior Member
Username: Af579
Post Number: 20
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, November 06, 2004 - 5:45 pm: |
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once I get moved in to the new house at the end of this month I will be joining :-) |
That Elco guy (Unregistered Guest)
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Saturday, November 06, 2004 - 6:54 pm: |
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Re 6pack....
An amp on an omni stick is not exactly efficient. You might consider beam antenna to get the biggest bang for the buck. |
3406pack
New member
Username: 3406pack
Post Number: 2
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, November 06, 2004 - 8:23 pm: |
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Thanks guys,really appreciate the help.I look forward to joining as soon as I get all set up again.-Harvey |
3406pack
New member
Username: 3406pack
Post Number: 4
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, November 06, 2004 - 9:03 pm: |
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I wouldnt mind a beam but I dont know alot about them and dont think I could get a beam high enough off the ground inexpensively in my location to take advantage of the beam.thanks-Harvey |
Madmax
New member
Username: Madmax
Post Number: 4
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, November 07, 2004 - 8:30 am: |
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surf over here after 7:00est and hear all us channel 35 hooligans:
http://www.melsgarage.com/live3651.html
about 8-10 locals every night. look for cb radio link in middle of page |
