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Capt_hook
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Username: Capt_hook

Post Number: 287
Registered: 6-2004


Posted on Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 7:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I am still trying to decide to get this or not been hearing a lot of bad things ,about them
1.they drift alot
2.some shipped with wrong parts in it.
3.parts fail
I would like to know what is a $30.00 tune up consist of ?
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Tech808
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Post Number: 12374
Registered: 8-2002


Posted on Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 9:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Capt_hook,

Here are the areas that the Copper Tech will align.

• RX (Receive) alignment per manufacturer specifications
• TX (Transmit) alignment per manufacturer specifications
• PLL Synthesizer alignment per manufacturer specifications

Hope this help's,

Lon
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CEF808
N9CEF
CVC#2
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Capt_hook
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Post Number: 288
Registered: 6-2004


Posted on Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 11:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thank's lon how about the other problems .Buddy of mine got one from *** had all kinds of problems on one run do you know of anyone with this problem???........Ron
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Tech808
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Post Number: 12376
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Posted on Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 11:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Capt_hook,

No I do not remember reading or hearing of anyone posting anything about the problems you mentioned that has ordered Texas Ranger 696F SSB Base Radio from Copper Electronics.

We LOVE our Texas Ranger 696F SSB Base Radio with the JCD-201 desk mic which I use and Shirley uses the SILVER SALUTE desk mic.

Great Radio & NEVER had any drifting or any other problem's with it

Use the Search feature under Utilities and type in: 696F

Hope this help's,

Lon
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N9CEF
CVC#2
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Capt_hook
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Post Number: 289
Registered: 6-2004


Posted on Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 5:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Ok lon I was conserned about it I still would like to get one of these .Big tony and I would like to wish you and your Wife a happy holiday season..........Capt Hook & Big Tony
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Wally38
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Post Number: 141
Registered: 3-2005
Posted on Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 9:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have one and no problems at all except one LED segment burned out on the frequency counter. So 27.165 looks like 27.155 lol
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852
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Username: 852

Post Number: 312
Registered: 3-2006


Posted on Sunday, May 27, 2007 - 8:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Lon or Shirley,
I'm considering purchasing a TR696F base from Copper, and having them do the align and tune. I'm also considering purchasing the KLV-200 base amp to run with it. My question is if I purchase them at the same time can the copper tech's tune them to work in conjunction with each other?? And not wanting to go with any extreme amps do you think this would make a good combo??
Tommy~852~CEF 750
Do They Make Anything Besides "GALAXY"?
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Tech808
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Post Number: 13782
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Posted on Sunday, May 27, 2007 - 9:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Tommy,

Yes when you call: 1-800-626-6343 to place your order ASK for Suzanne in Customer Service.

Then tell her you would like the Copper Tech to match your radio to the amp when he does the tune up option.

And YES it will make a good combo for you.
Lon ~ Tech808 ~ N9CEF
CEF#808 ~ CEF HAM#33 ~ CVC#002
Tech808@copperelectronics.com

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852
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Post Number: 314
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Posted on Sunday, May 27, 2007 - 10:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks Lon and Shirley, for all your help
Tommy~852~CEF 750
Do They Make Anything Besides "GALAXY"?
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852
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Post Number: 329
Registered: 3-2006


Posted on Sunday, June 17, 2007 - 11:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Tech 808 how is your TR696F base as far as drift? With my Galaxy DX2547 i'm constantly having to adjust the clarifier.Does the single clarifier seem to work good on the TR base??
Tommy~852~CEF 750
Do They Make Anything Besides "GALAXY"?
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Tech808
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Post Number: 13905
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Posted on Sunday, June 17, 2007 - 11:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

852,

We have never had any drift at all as it has always been 100% dead on to the frequency display.

And we have never had a problem with the single clarifier or seen the need for a dual clarifier on our 696F SSB Base.
Lon ~ Tech808 ~ N9CEF
CEF#808 ~ CEF HAM#33 ~ CVC#002
Tech808@copperelectronics.com

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Capt_hook
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Username: Capt_hook

Post Number: 321
Registered: 6-2004


Posted on Monday, January 26, 2009 - 6:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Well I would like to say "Thank You 'To all the folks for their help on this Ranger 696f .I now own one and it is "Great" ..I also have the JCD-201m mic along with the Maco 5/8 antenna.This is what I beleive tobe a great set up .Thank you .Capthook & Big Tony

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