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1861
Intermediate Member
Username: 1861
Post Number: 153
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Friday, April 22, 2005 - 9:03 pm: | 
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Anyone familiar with this radio ? How does it compare to the TR-696 or TR-296 ? |
Patzerozero
Advanced Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 708
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, April 23, 2005 - 8:36 pm: |
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the 296 is closer to an exact copy of the grant/148 radio. it mods the same way, both rcv & xmit mods & gets the same freqs. the 696's(all models with & without freq counter) mod DOWN 12 channels lower top & bottom(won't hit 28 mhz). the other xmit & rcv mods are pretty much identical with some part # & location variations. of those 2, my preference WAS the 296, which like the grant is NO LONGER BEING PRODUCED. grab 'em while they're still out there! have neither seen nor used a 966 yet, for the typical cber though, it is probably a fine piece of equipment. as for those who want to improve on everything they get, it's audio section is supposed to be pretty well locked up(major work for major audio) & it's rcvr is a bit louder in the 'white noise' dept. |
1861
Intermediate Member
Username: 1861
Post Number: 154
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, April 23, 2005 - 9:16 pm: |
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THANKS , I HAVE A 296 & A696 FD1 . I MUCH PREFER THE 296 . THINK I MAY JUST PICK UP ANOTHER . HARD TO BEAT THE RECEIVE ! |
Airplane1
Intermediate Member
Username: Airplane1
Post Number: 396
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2005 - 10:50 am: |
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Is the 296 the same radio as the 696FD1 but without the freq counter?
AP |
1861
Intermediate Member
Username: 1861
Post Number: 156
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2005 - 12:59 pm: |
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No , the 966 is more like the 696 . |
Airplane1
Intermediate Member
Username: Airplane1
Post Number: 399
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2005 - 7:25 pm: |
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so 1861, you think the rec on the 296 is a bit better than the 696fd1.
I will think of getting one.
AP |
1861
Intermediate Member
Username: 1861
Post Number: 158
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2005 - 8:16 pm: |
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I know mine is . Both set up by same Tech . others may have different experience . The channel conversion is easier on the 696 & 966 , but no problem on 296 . I just generally prefer my 296 to 696 , but they are both fine radios |
