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Mrhappy
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2002 - 7:59 pm: | 
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already have a 99,looking to get a lincoln for
the other car,how do these two compare,will the
lincoln do as well or better. |
Tech181
| | Posted on Saturday, March 02, 2002 - 1:29 pm: |
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Mrhappy,
If you talk SSB alot get the Lincoln. If it's strictly loud AM you want, go with the 99.
If you want a straight forward good radio without all that other crap get a Lincoln. If you want echo and talkback, and robot voice change get the 99V.
As an owner of both, (HR2510 an 99V) the Lincoln will outperform a Galaxy any day.
If you decide to go with the Lincoln, get on it, because they are becoming increasingly harder to find.
Steve
Tech181
Tech181@copperelectronics.com |
Warlock
| | Posted on Saturday, March 02, 2002 - 5:59 pm: |
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Just a thought, have you considered the Delta Force? I've never had as many compliments from other radio ops as with the Delta. |
GRUMPY
| | Posted on Sunday, March 03, 2002 - 9:36 am: |
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MR HAPPY,
I HAVE THE DX99V AND THE MAGNUM DELTA FORCE, THEY ARE BOTH GREAT TALKING RADIOS. THE 99 I RUN IN THE MOBILE AND THE DELTA FORCE ON BASE ALONG SIDE MY RCI 2990DX. I KNOW OF A FEW GUYS THAT RUN THE LINCOLN AND WISH THEY WOULD HAVE GOT THE 99 OR DELTA FORCE. IF YOU LIKE YOUR 99 STAY WITH IT, THEY ARE GREAT SOUNDING RADIOS!!!
HAVE FUN,
GRUMPY 8220 IN PA |
Mrhappy
| | Posted on Sunday, March 03, 2002 - 11:51 am: |
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I'm not happy with the 99v at all,those bells and wistles everyone raves about are a complete waste of money, what i like is to talk on ssb alot,and use to have a HR2510,until somebody broke the window out of my pick up to get it.since i don't want to get burned i wont buy used equipment,to many horror stories.don't get me wrong some guys love there 99v's,i'm just looking for a better ssb unit,and it's not a galaxy.
Disclaimer:these are the opinion's of Happy,and are not intended or directed at anyone.so please do not be offended.thank you
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bruce
| | Posted on Monday, March 04, 2002 - 9:35 am: |
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mrHappy join the croud the 2 radios i will never buy again are galaxy and ranger ... unless they make a major improvement but they are cheep and are not bad radios for the money |
Mrhappy
| | Posted on Monday, March 04, 2002 - 6:15 pm: |
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Don't know much about the RCI line of radios,have'nt owned one,but do agree with you on the galaxy line,plus i think they're way over priced for what your getting.but then again i could be wrong,although that hasnt happened in some time now.lol |
bruce
| | Posted on Monday, March 04, 2002 - 9:31 pm: |
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MrHappy the best ranger ive seen is the 6 meter 5054 one is is as good as anything made for that band at a hole lot less money galaxy is almost the same board again not bad as a cb set but a lot of money still my FT-840 yaseu cost almost 1000 dollars with filters and FM it is a fine radio but 5 times the price the alinco dx-70 is by far the best buy for a allmode allband ham radio |
Parkcom
| | Posted on Friday, April 05, 2002 - 4:32 pm: |
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my thoughts is stay away from 99v and all galaxy radios the city i live in they all have galaxy radios i bought a 99v sold it the next day the freq drift on ssb will drive you crazy if your like me and want things perfect people in my area have all kinds of problems with the galaxy brand from lights blowing out to lost receive to lost transmit you name it and guess what they all love the galaxy ?? i have radios from the 1960,s and the 1970,s lights have never blown out and still work as good as new we would not have stood for this in the 1970,s and we should not take it today if you want a good ssb radio that will last for years go for the cobra export or dx models or the president line you can,t go wrong good luck |
Galaxyraider
| | Posted on Saturday, January 18, 2003 - 12:27 am: |
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I've got a Lincoln on the way. A great SSB reciever.
After hearing a few 99Vs and looking at their features I almost ordered one. But once I looked at their complete line of radios I saw visions of my old Gemtronics GTX-77 it is real tired and near death. With simular style size and maybe simular problems I elected to go to a Lincoln.
So far I've heard and read good reviews on the Lincoln. And past models have been proven performers, especially on SSB. |
Dx431
| | Posted on Saturday, January 18, 2003 - 1:35 am: |
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Galaxyraider, I have a Lincoln and love it! If it's a good ssb rig you want, I think you'll be happy with the Lincoln. |
Highlander
| | Posted on Saturday, January 18, 2003 - 9:22 am: |
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Lincolns rock! |
Galaxyraider
| | Posted on Saturday, January 18, 2003 - 2:19 pm: |
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Dx431: Thanks for the come back. Once it's up and running I'm shure I'll love it. Ive always said since the old days you need good ears. The reciever is on more than the Xmit, unless your a motor-mouth. |
Legend
| | Posted on Friday, February 07, 2003 - 2:51 am: |
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Hey, does anybody know where in the world you can still get a Lincoln? I can't find them anywhere. |
Alsworld
| | Posted on Friday, February 07, 2003 - 8:55 am: |
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Check your e-mail |
Crafter
| | Posted on Friday, February 07, 2003 - 7:20 pm: |
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Legend what freq you talking on We might try and talk on some ground scatter w.oregon to e.oregon.
Crafter |
Twa77
| | Posted on Thursday, February 13, 2003 - 1:29 pm: |
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i would get a lincoln no doubt about it. in fact i just ordered one. i also have a 2510. awesome on ssb. people think i have a kenwood. |
Twa77
| | Posted on Thursday, February 13, 2003 - 3:37 pm: |
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if you are going to get a galaxy you might as well get a 66 or something without sideband. the sideband in a galaxy is 100 percent worthless. what good is a 5 digit freq counter on ssb. if optimal ssb is what you want trust me get a lincoln you will not be dissapointed. IF YOU WANT TO MAKE NOISE GET A GALAXY, BUT IF YOU WANT TO TALK GET A LINCOLN. LINCOLNS RULE |
Bman02
| | Posted on Thursday, February 13, 2003 - 7:51 pm: |
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I have both a 99v and a 2510-same thing.The sideband isnt 100% worthless maybe closer to 75% worthless.It does take about 30 minutes to warm up then it works ok-but no comparison to the 2510 or lincoln.When i want to talk a lot of AM i love the galaxy though.Its super loud and has all the toys.I would also like to know where you can still buy new lincolns.Anyone???? |
Alsworld
| | Posted on Friday, February 14, 2003 - 11:59 am: |
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Bman02
e-mail me and I'll point you in the right direction.
Alsworld
ALSWORLD@att.net |
Ben Metzger
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 - 12:16 pm: |
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I would be interested in thoughts about the 99V, the Lincoln,the Mirage 2950, the RCI 2950DX, the Magnum Delta Force, and the Magnum 257 and 357. Am I missing any radios in this group? Maybe the General line? Does anyone know if Wireless marketing is still importing their Northstar line?
Thanks,
123Captain Nemo |
Alsworld
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 - 10:51 pm: |
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123Captain Nemo,
I only have experience with the Lincolns compared to the other radios you listed. A superb built radio, supper sideband talker no doubt but harder to find, and harder to find techs that know how to work on them. To talk AM if that is your preference, in my opinion it needs a good mic such as a Atatic D104 (handheld or base mic) or 575 to make it scream well.
I've heard good things about the Magnums and am contenplating a Magnum Delta Force as my next radio, but the Lincolns track history has me looking for a new one as well.
Heck, if I can't make up my own mind, it would be ill willed to try and persuade you. I do love the Lincolns for sure. Good hunting.
Alsworld |
Ben Metzger
| | Posted on Saturday, February 22, 2003 - 9:37 am: |
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Allsworld
Could you please let me know where one could purchase a lincoln radio. It does not look like copper is carrying this radio at this time.
Thank you,
Captain Nemo |
Alsworld
| | Posted on Saturday, February 22, 2003 - 7:39 pm: |
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Captain Nemo,
you have mail. |
123captainnemo
| | Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2003 - 6:27 am: |
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Alsworld, Do you or anyone else on this forum have any experience with a President George or Jackson radio? Thanks for all the good info. |
Alsworld
| | Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2003 - 9:37 am: |
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123captainnemo, I do not. Only the Lincoln. |
123captainnemo
| | Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2003 - 8:09 am: |
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Thanks Alsworld, I saw the George and the Jackson on the President website. I read recently on e bay where the George is considered the next generation Lincoln. I realize that e bay may not be the best place for info but I just thought I would throw that idea out there. Because I do talk Sideband and AM I am considering the RCI 2950DX or the Lincoln. Have a good one.
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wildchild
| | Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2003 - 11:38 pm: |
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copper now has them in!!! get em while they're hot!! |
MrCowboy
| | Posted on Monday, April 14, 2003 - 11:43 am: |
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Back to someone's earlier comment.. How does the President Lincoln compare to a Magnum Delta Force?? |
Alsworld
| | Posted on Monday, April 14, 2003 - 3:04 pm: |
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MrCowboy,
from what I have found as the owner of both, the sensitivity of both receivers is about the same. However, the Lincoln I think is a slightly better quality {of filtering?} as it is much easier to listen to without all the noise. The Delta Force can reduce the noise by selecting the tone and NB, but overall it's a slightly noiser receive than the Lincoln. I have run them both through the same external speaker (an RCA surround sound speaker) for comparisons.
I really like both radios very much, but if I had to make a choice based on "noisyness" alone, I would choose the quiter Lincoln.
As stated above, I think the sensitivity (sp?) of both radios here are very compareable, and either one will serve you well.
Alsworld |
Barefoot
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 10:01 am: |
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If you get the performance of the Lincoln with all the features of the Delta Force( scan, memory,talkback,echo) you would have the perfect 11 meter radio!! I have owned both and am getting ready to buy a new Lincoln from Copper. |
bruce
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 10:38 am: |
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alsworld mine is now working on fm with offset very nice sounding like you said! Now as for noise i compaired it to the titan and rad-shack htx-10 they both are slightly better however the lincoln with the 100 hz tunning and memories is now as good as anything out there and sounds fine on ssb the noice blanker on mine is superb.... now i can lissen durring the summer and not put several $800-1000 at risk.... got my 6db2 8db440 ant up and even though its vert working 2 and 440 ssb! |
Alsworld
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 8:49 pm: |
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Bruce, If you are impressed that has got to say something for sure! 40 years in radios, I'm sure you've seen just a few LOL!
Yes the NB is superb, especially in the mobile environment. I must assume your risk is our wonderful Florida lightning storms? Man that is no joke here for sure.
So how many antennas are you running Bruce? or are they multiband? I received my ARRL antenna book here a few weeks back, and after my move to Washington state this June, I'll begin planning and manufacturing some. Realistically, it will probably be this coming winter before I'm totally settled into serious planning but a good 'keep-me-busy' project for sure. I can only imagine the million questions I'll have LOL!
I'm glad you're enjoying that radio.
Alsworld |
bruce
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 7:37 am: |
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Right now i have the following ....for these radios
1)dypole 40-10 ( traped )( fot ft-100 hf)
2)copper skylab 6 meter groundplane ( mfj or ft100 or alinco dr-06 )
3)2/440 gain fiberglass coliner ( ft-100 )
4)radio shack discone ( for trunking scanner )
5)10 meter vert cut to 29.6 ( lincoln or dr-03 )
6)a long wire hooked to mfj tuner ( also used for my crystal set )
YES im getting ready for TAMPABAYS lighting season! And realy have to watch that i disconect anything not in use cause as you know ZAP! and its GONE! The lincoln chipswitch is well worth the investment for fm guys like myself it makes the transision from fm to ssb fast and the memories save a bunch of tuning O it even compairs well to the all time fm champ the little alinco fm only 10 meter! ( .17 UV )
Bruce |
info for you all
| | Posted on Monday, June 23, 2003 - 3:46 am: |
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99v or lincoln.?
Get the 99v . Last time I needed a mrf455 for a hr2510 AND Lincoln uses the same 455 in that radio, there were NON around and the ones that were around they wanted BIG BIG money for them,"Not worth a repair"THAT MUCH MONEY".So I would have to say if you want one or the other get the 99v at least you can get the 2312's for a good price and they CAN be found still,Last time I checked anyway. |
Dx431
| | Posted on Monday, June 23, 2003 - 12:19 pm: |
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info for you all,
Sure, the 99v is a good radio, just don't mount it in a big truck.A friend traded for a 99v, got it off of a driver and had to have 75% of the board resoldered and have it retuned cuz the tech that origionally did the work on it overtuned everything. It had an outragously high deadkey on A.M. and the mod was terrible.So, what I'm saying is, keep your "Golden Screwdriver" away from it and the radio should last a long time. Same goes for the Lincoln. Do the conversion and leave it alone!
My .02...
431 |
Mrhappy
| | Posted on Monday, June 23, 2003 - 5:21 pm: |
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Isn't that a hockey team Bruce?? (Tamps Bay Lightning.GO BLACKHAWKS!!!! LOL.... |
Kc0gxz
| | Posted on Monday, June 23, 2003 - 6:12 pm: |
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Mrhappy
Tech-181 SAID IT ALL with very few words. But i'm going to add a few of my own.
Since you are a sidebander, see if you can find yourself another HR-2510. Or possibly a new Lincoln. When it comes to clean, clear, sideband audio, either one of those are the one to have. It's sideband audio has that beautiful FM quality sound to it.
The HR-2510 was originally built as a "entry level" mobile Ham radio aimed at the sidebander. A lot of designing and blood sweat and tears went into that board so it "WOULD NOT" sound like the "run-of-the-mill-good-buddy-10 meter-CB-radio" as the loud sounding Galaxys, Connex, etc, etc were meant to be.
Real FM. No CB radio can touch it in that department. They even went as far as using a FM final in it. And the receiver? Still the tightest and top of the line today. Sideband quality? I'm not even going to waste your time telling you about that. Because you already know that no 10 meter CB radio can hold a candle to it.
So, if want a loud sounding CB with all of the good buddy toys in it, go with another 99. But if you are a serious sidebander, then there shouldn't be any question in your mind.
Read Tech-181's post again. It's short, to the point, and fact.
PS: My next choice would be a RF Limited Magnun DeltaForce.
73s
Jeff, kc0gxz. |
bruce
| | Posted on Monday, June 23, 2003 - 9:39 pm: |
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AMENT Jeff NOTHING beats the lincoln as a all around 10 meter radio and with chipswitch its as good as my ft-840. On 10 meters i have several dx-70's and dr-03's ( alinco fm only ) as well as rad shacks SO when i say the LINCOLN is as good as any i got other radios to compair it too. Not to totaly bash galaxys but as for the galaxys well i have had several and for a $150 radio there ok but a mag 257 is FAR better. Now as for hockey well our tampa team an't bad there are lots of empty seats i would not go if you gave me a ticket but i would not go to a Devilrays of bucs game either ...... last major league game i went to was at Shea station in 1969 .... go mets .... i wonder are they even STILL there? |
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