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Goat373
New member
Username: Goat373
Post Number: 8
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Monday, April 11, 2005 - 10:16 pm: | 
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Whats up with this radio...just got a hold of one and never messed with one before
seems to be a kick butt radio..
i know its dual final..and i think it already has the chipswitch but im not sure.
any and all opinions are welcome...good or bad |
Viking
Intermediate Member
Username: Viking
Post Number: 195
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 - 10:31 am: |
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It's a great radio! Stock though, it's olny a single final radio. With the chipswitch, it has loads of features. Because it's a low level modulation radio, it's not as great as others for AM, but this can be overcome. It is howeveer an awsome SSB radio.
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Racer_x
Intermediate Member
Username: Racer_x
Post Number: 308
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 - 1:35 pm: |
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You didn't mention that it's single final is a 40 watt MRF 477 - so it only needs one.
The HR2510 - a Uniden desiged and built radio - is an excellent rig. The Chipswitch puts them over the top as the best 10 meter radio I've ever used.
I've owned and used one for more than 10 years. I suggest you don't do a lot of modification to it because it doesn't need a lot. A 10.7MHz Channel Guard filter is a useful addition. There is a mod to replace a transistor in the receiver chain that I've heard good things about, but I haven't had the nerve to mess with an already good thing.
Enjoy it! |
Vtwinn
Junior Member
Username: Vtwinn
Post Number: 48
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 - 6:49 pm: |
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I dont know , this may be a stupid question, but what does the chipswitch do to the 2510? I have been looking at these radios and might make it a future purchase
Bob............ |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 5517
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 - 7:00 pm: |
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Vtwinn.
There are too many features that will be added to the HR2510 and Lincoln with the Chip Switch to list here but it opens a WHOLE NEW WORLD for the President HR2510 and President Lincoln Radios.
Click on the Link Below to view/read the Chip Switch Owners Manual located here in the Copper Forum, 
Chip Switch Manual
Hope this helps,
Lon
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Racer_x
Intermediate Member
Username: Racer_x
Post Number: 311
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 - 9:01 pm: |
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Probably the biggest thing for a pro driver is that you can dictate how the microphone buttons work to change the frequency, and the best part is that pushing both microphone buttons at the same time move the cursor through the 4 digits that can be changed with the microphone buttons. That means you can change frequency 100Hz, 1KHz, 10KHZ, or 100KHz at a time. If you move around a lot it's really useful.
Some people say the 2950 or the 5010 are better radios than the 2510, but those people have OBVIOUSLY never used a Chipswitched radio. It's an outstanding product and I can't recommend it enough. Once you've operated a Chipswitched 2510, 2600, or Lincoln you'll never be satisfied with any other radio. That's why I own 6 of them. 1 radio that I use, and 5 for spares. |
Mrbigshot
Member
Username: Mrbigshot
Post Number: 56
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 9:04 am: |
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i liked my 2510, not as musch as my 2950's. mine wasnt chipswitched as i didnt need it to convert |
Bruce
Senior Member
Username: Bruce
Post Number: 2479
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 9:20 am: |
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A 2510 or a lincoln chipswitched is a fine radio. |
Goat373
Junior Member
Username: Goat373
Post Number: 11
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, May 05, 2005 - 11:42 pm: |
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well...thinking i may trade it for a 2950...oh well...i never keep radios long |
Oldpirate
Member
Username: Oldpirate
Post Number: 53
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 7:59 pm: |
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Well Guys, I too have just become the proud owner of an HR2510 that has frequency expansion already but if it is not already chip switched itis soon going to be.This one is going to be used for base use and will be placed right alongside my Kenwood TS140s and Ranger 2950dx.
My collection is now complete (that is until the next radio comes along. |
Pig040
Advanced Member
Username: Pig040
Post Number: 781
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, May 07, 2005 - 9:54 am: |
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Ah, So you are the one who outbid me, haha
Rich |
Deceived1
New member
Username: Deceived1
Post Number: 3
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, June 05, 2005 - 11:40 pm: |
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The chip switch is a waste get it modded right and theres no need for the chip switch i have 2 HR2510 no chip switch in either one ones in my truck and i can go from low end of 26 MHZ to high end of 29 MHZ in a matter of seconds all this while driving to  love my HR2510. |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 5998
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, June 05, 2005 - 11:51 pm: |
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Deceived1,
True you can get the 10 and 11 meter bands without the Chip Switch but You will not have the Coverage of the 12 Meter Band and other Pluses for the radio unless you do the Chip Switch Mod.
The 12 Meter Band Covers: 24.890 thru 24.990
Without the Chip Switch the HR2510 is a Good Radio but with the Chip Switch it becomes a GREAT Radio.
Lon
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Deceived1
New member
Username: Deceived1
Post Number: 4
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, June 05, 2005 - 11:55 pm: |
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Lon for the 11 meter band i was talking about for 12 meter i would get a 10-160 ham radio. |
Hollowpoint445
Intermediate Member
Username: Hollowpoint445
Post Number: 363
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Monday, June 06, 2005 - 12:40 am: |
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Deceived1 - I'd have to guess that you've never used a Chipswitched 2510. Count me as one who'll never use a 2510 without one. |
Ck29
New member
Username: Ck29
Post Number: 1
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 04, 2006 - 2:09 am: |
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Don't forget with the chipswitch you also get
memory channels & split freq's too. It's great. |
Dale
Intermediate Member
Username: Dale
Post Number: 337
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, March 04, 2006 - 12:09 pm: |
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why get a chip switch unless your a licenced ham for 12meter its illegal to transmit on 12meter
so im not a ham i have no need for this id recommend saving your money unless your planning on becoming a ham or already are a ham just my 2 cents worth |
Hollowpoint445
Senior Member
Username: Hollowpoint445
Post Number: 1118
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, March 04, 2006 - 10:24 pm: |
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Anyone who says a Chipswitch is not worth the price has obviously never used a Chipswitched HRadio for any length of time.
The extra frequency coverage is only part of it. There are 15 features you can taylor to your needs, and 30 memory channels. The options for the microphone up/down buttons are worth the price alone. It totally transforms the HR radios into a uniquely functional radio. I prefer it for 10 meters over my TS-450SAT!
Some day I'd like to meet the gentlemen who developed the Chipswitch and thank them for their efforts. |
Capt_hook
Intermediate Member
Username: Capt_hook
Post Number: 264
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 08, 2006 - 5:41 am: |
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Where can a person get one of these hr 2510's ????.....Capt Hook |
Bruce
Senior Member
Username: Bruce
Post Number: 3618
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 08, 2006 - 3:20 pm: |
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why get a chip switch unless your a licenced ham for 12meter its illegal to transmit on 12meter
The chipswitch does a lot more that 12 meters .... |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 9431
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 08, 2006 - 6:13 pm: |
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Capt_hook,
The President HR-2510 has been discontinued for several years now.
However it still shows that Copper has "2" of the  President Lincolns left in stock if you want to place an order just CLICK on the LINK below.
PRESIDENT LINCOLN
Lon
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Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 9432
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 08, 2006 - 6:28 pm: |
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why get a chip switch unless your a licenced ham for 12meter its illegal to transmit on 12meter?
 EASY ANSWER!
Because the HR-2510 / President Lincoln with the CHIP SWITCH are 2 of the FINEST Mobile Radios that anyone can EVER OWN if they plan on using it on 10 / 11 or 12 Meters.
 And just maybe in the future the person with a CHIP SWITCH HR-2510 or President Lincoln will decide to become a Licensed Ham and use ALL of the Features that the CHIP SWITCH has to offer.
I have owned both radios and my NUMBER 1 CHOICE is the PRESIDENT LINCOLN with the CHIP SWITCH.
Lon
Tech808
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Hollowpoint445
Senior Member
Username: Hollowpoint445
Post Number: 1129
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 08, 2006 - 9:57 pm: |
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I think the HR2600 is the best of it's breed and I'd place the Lincoln in last place because of it's lack of an RF gain pot. But because it's the only radio currently available new, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Lincoln. If I had an extra $300 I'd probably buy one for myself just to see how it stacks up with the 2510 and 2600.
Seriously guys, if you own a 2510, 2600, or Lincoln and you don't have a Chipswitch then you don't know what you are missing. It takes a great radio and adds a unique group of features that makes it one of the most user friendly radios I've ever used. |
Oldpirate
Member
Username: Oldpirate
Post Number: 94
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Friday, March 10, 2006 - 1:27 am: |
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I have the chipswitched HR2510 and it certainly performs well. Definitely my number two rig after the Kenwood.
Murray |
Revpo
New member
Username: Revpo
Post Number: 8
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Monday, July 24, 2006 - 8:42 pm: |
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I have a hr 2600, how do you do the expansion to 11 meters
revpo |
Viking
Intermediate Member
Username: Viking
Post Number: 251
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 3:56 pm: |
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Chipswitch |
