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CBblackbeard
| | Posted on Saturday, January 17, 2004 - 6:44 pm: | 
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I'm looking for a new base station and was wondering which I should go with. I have a Cobra 89GTL right now but I want something more up to date. I would like to stay around the $300.00 range. I'm leaning toward the 696FSSB. What do you think? |
Keithinatlanta
| | Posted on Saturday, January 17, 2004 - 7:56 pm: |
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CBblackbeard, I have been keeping my eye on that exact radio. I like it due to all the features, looks, plus the weather bands, and the best part on the weather is you select the channel that you want, versus the scanning kind. I have yet to see one with scanning feature that works good. Voice of experience on that one. Anyway, I am considering that radio for the base. I only have two now, so I do not see any reason why I can't have a good one like that to go with the other ones. Let me know if you get it. Here I keep wanting to buy that radio, and I still don't have my antenna up. HOWEVER, I did buy two copper rods today for the grounding. Next will be the wiring that goes from the rods to the pole. Maybe by springtime I will get my antenna up. Let me know which route you go. From the standpoint of options of brands of CB base stations, there are only three that I am aware of, the one above, the Galaxy base, and the Cherokee base. The TR has both the others beat, in my opinion. but, just let us know which road you go down. If anyone knows of another brand or model of a NEW base station on CB, not export radios that can be converted, I would like to know. Thanks.
Keith in Atlanta |
CBblackbeard
| | Posted on Saturday, January 17, 2004 - 11:27 pm: |
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Thanks Keith. I was also considering the Galaxy 2517 and the 2547, but I heard alot of bad things about the 2547. I have a cheap antenna right now but I will be getting the IMAX 2000 soon. I agree with you on the looks of the TR, plus it has everything that I'm loking for. I want to find out as much as I can about this radio and If I hear mostly good things I'll probably buy one in the next three weeks. Let me know if you get one before that. |
Tech808
| | Posted on Sunday, January 18, 2004 - 1:21 am: |
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Well, We own and use 2 of the TR696F base's (both from Copper) and have used them on the CEF Net's since they started and use them on a daily basis and have had NO problems with them in over 1 1/2 years.
We always get good Clear and Loud Modulation Reports on the Net's even 100% Barefoot.
Very good radio, also easy to mod for extra channels if you choose.
Weather bands are a plus as well as the weather warning that will flat wake you up no matter in the house you are at.
It will sound whenever the weather service issues a warning weather the Radio is ON or OFF. Another Nice Feature.
It also has a Good Variable talk back if you like or use it.
For Amp use we have one set at 2 watts swinging 6 watts. Works great with the KLV1000.
Overall I would give it a 10.
THe 1st Sargant runs the Silver Salute Desk Mic with hers and we have a power hand mic PT452 on the other one.
Mic gain all the way open on radio and barely open on mics.
Bright RED LED's easy to see even from across the room on Channel Display and Freq Counter.
Good Clear / Bright easy to see (White Light's) SWR & WATT Meter.
HomeBoy CEF #159 also uses the TR696F & Silver Salute I orderd from Copper for him on the CEF Nets on Sunday morning's and he LOVE's his.
We would Highly Recommend them to anyone looking for a Good Easy to Use & Reliable Base Radio. 
Just our 2 cent's worth on the TR696F SSB Base.
Lon Tech808 & Shirley 1st Sargant
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cbblackbeard
| | Posted on Sunday, January 18, 2004 - 11:56 am: |
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Wow ! With a review like that I guess I can't go wrong. Thanks Tech808 & Keith. |
Foxracing
| | Posted on Sunday, January 18, 2004 - 6:11 pm: |
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I guess you could say that is a good radio but I am a Galaxy man. >:
FOX |
Keithinatlanta
| | Posted on Monday, January 19, 2004 - 6:39 pm: |
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Foxracing, do you have a Galaxy cb base station?
In meantime, CBblackbeard, you will get one before me. Unfortunately, I had to lay the money down for a new cell phone for work. The company requires us to have them, but won't pay for the phone, just the monthly bill. So the money I was saving up to buy one, is now gone, and starting all over. Maybe by springtime, if I am lucky!! I am glad to hear a report about them from someone who has one, or in this case, two. When I get one, I have a D 104 that I bought from Copper, still sitting here collecting dust, maybe it will get put to good use. Thanks.
keith in Atlanta |
Peddler
| | Posted on Monday, January 19, 2004 - 7:48 pm: |
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Keith;
I owned a 2517DX which is a great radio. I opted for a Lincoln for the base. I feel better SSB. I now use two radios for base. A Lincoln for SSB and a Connex 4800DXL for AM. Don't ask why, I just like the arrangement. |
cbblackbeard
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 2:11 pm: |
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That stinks Keith. I'll probably get mine in about three weeks. I want to get an IMAX 2000 to go with it to. |
Bluegrass
New member
Username: Bluegrass
Post Number: 4
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 11:19 am: |
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the texas ranger tr-696f-ssb is a GREAT radio i got mine back in feb. and i love it.in oct. i got a mobilmax for it and catfish down in brooks,ky. says it is the loudest radio he's ever heard down there and i was running bearfoot on an i-max 99 at my home 20 up in louisville.plus i just got an astatic tug9 d104 mic for it and i;m planing to get a klv-250 and a beam for it in early '05.so go with the tr it won't let you down.73' Bluegrass KCD-40219 in Louisville,KY. |
Rob5mike
Intermediate Member
Username: Rob5mike
Post Number: 132
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Friday, December 03, 2004 - 12:45 pm: |
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Hey Bluegrass! I will be in Louisville saturday Dec 3.I see in your profile that ch 4 is your home channel,I will tune in and listen for you.
The TR696 is a great radio! I don't have the base version but I do have the mobile and it is an excellent performer on AM & SSB. |
Troublemaker
Junior Member
Username: Troublemaker
Post Number: 41
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, December 04, 2004 - 8:39 pm: |
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I have the 696f base and mobile radio's, both are awsome!!!very happy with the way they transmit and receive. |
Mikefromms
Intermediate Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 310
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, December 09, 2004 - 5:59 pm: |
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Troublemaker, did you get your radios expanded to go above and below cb? If so, how high and low can you go?
Thanks,
mikefromms |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 4256
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, December 09, 2004 - 6:09 pm: |
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Mikefromms,
Our Texas Ranger 696F SSB Base will cover from 26.695 thru 27.965 after doing the Channel conversion.
Hope this helps.
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9OSN |
Troublemaker
Junior Member
Username: Troublemaker
Post Number: 44
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, December 11, 2004 - 8:59 pm: |
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no, mine have'nt been expanded yet,, still enjoying my new 257 for now. |
Mikefromms
Intermediate Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 316
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Monday, December 13, 2004 - 6:57 pm: |
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Thanks guys, a friend of mine has the 696f has and that thing has modulation to spare. Anyone not going on up into 10 meters would be served well by this radio.
mikefromms |
Keithinatlanta
Intermediate Member
Username: Keithinatlanta
Post Number: 447
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 22, 2004 - 3:58 pm: |
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Ah yes Mike. But will it out perform my old 40 channel Lafayette Telstat SSB 140? No, nothing has been done to my radio, just stock radio.
I know that Texas is a fine radio in all seriousness. Heard too many compliments about that base station.
Just had to cut up with you though.
Keith in Atlanta |
Bluegrass
Junior Member
Username: Bluegrass
Post Number: 45
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, December 25, 2004 - 9:36 am: |
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you bet it's a fine radio like i said i LOVE mine.marry christmas. |
Wrk3
Junior Member
Username: Wrk3
Post Number: 40
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Friday, January 28, 2005 - 3:04 pm: |
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i bought 1 a while back, untill a guy i know just paid an outragous price 4 it. so i bought another 1, yes i talk on a D-104. no matter if i'm on my quads or groundplane, i always get good radio reports & i'm BAREFOOTED. |
Rbalto
New member
Username: Rbalto
Post Number: 1
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, March 13, 2005 - 12:03 pm: |
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The TR696 SSB Basestation is a fine radio. Always get good reports. I was so pleased with the RCI/Texas Ranger line that I went out and purchased a RCI 2980 WX. I love this radio.
Excellent with DX & TX.
Rbalto
RCI 2980
TR 696 SSB Base
A99 |
Gator44
Junior Member
Username: Gator44
Post Number: 15
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 - 9:57 pm: |
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I've had my 696 ssb for a year now and finally got everything set up the way i want it...imax at 56' at the base, new feed line,jumpers and all. Excellent reports all around! Clean, crisp and loud audio and all that with the stock mic on it. I was going to change it out, but after i talked on it the reports were too good. Will wait till it dies to replace. Love this radio!! |
Waverider
Member
Username: Waverider
Post Number: 59
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, February 15, 2007 - 2:54 pm: |
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Late post on this one but I've been in Hatteras fishing. Like Lon & Shirley we have a 696F here that we have been running for over a year. I have more radios then anyone should (ask my wife!) and this is the workhorse that gets used day in and out. Betty will use it without a fight cause it is easy to operate. I like it cause the audio is excellent on both AM & SSB. Sensitivity is good and being a charter capt. I love the weather feature. Best of all and unlike many other radios I have bought in the last five years this one has been problem free. I started in this hobby in 1975 and have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly! This radio will not disappoint. 73's |
505
Junior Member
Username: 505
Post Number: 11
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, December 25, 2008 - 3:24 pm: |
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Hello guys i got a eye on this radio my guestion is how do you compare this radio with a Cobra 2000 on AM/SSB? I check a lot a reviews about the 696 base radio and everyone said , this radio is free problem |
808xyl
Senior Member
Username: 808xyl
Post Number: 1308
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Friday, December 26, 2008 - 12:34 pm: |
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I have "NEVER" had a single problem with my Texas Ranger 696F SSB base radio since I got it back in 2004.
Lon/Tech808 set it up like he has listed in the Modification List under Tools to the Left of the forum here.
And I have had it on and used it every single day.
Shirley
808xyl/1st Sargant
CEF#0164
CVC#0003 
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Airplane1
Senior Member
Username: Airplane1
Post Number: 1148
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Friday, December 26, 2008 - 2:04 pm: |
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I had the 696FD1 pro the same inside and it worked great for years and was easy to modify.
I sold it now and wish I had it back.
If I can find a new or good used 696f base I will buy it in a second.
I believe they are out of producting now. what a shame. |
Streaky
Intermediate Member
Username: Streaky
Post Number: 230
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 - 1:56 am: |
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I just got my 696F base back!! seems to have better recieve than my 2995DX love my new/old 696
Streaky
CEF#805
CVC#98
WorldRadio805
The Craziest Station in the Canadian Nation
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Catdriver
Junior Member
Username: Catdriver
Post Number: 10
Registered: 11-2008
| | Posted on Friday, January 02, 2009 - 7:06 pm: |
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Blackbeard, I have a 2547 I got from copper a coupla years back and I haven't got anything bad to say about this radio. I've been at it for at least forty or so years an this is one of the best mid-priced bases I have ever seen. I'd sure take it anyday over them old cobra 2000 gtl bases that everybody thinks are so good.....
Ron
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