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jim little
| | Posted on Monday, May 20, 2002 - 9:50 am: | 
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looking for a durable export(am/fm) for my truck. I do a lot of offroading so the radio will be treated pretty rough. any opinions on this would be appreciated. Thanks jim |
bruce
| | Posted on Monday, May 20, 2002 - 10:48 am: |
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why would you want am/fm ???? why not am/ssb ???
except if your a ham what would you use fm for ???
as for tough radios the mag 257 copper sells is a good one |
jyd
| | Posted on Monday, May 20, 2002 - 12:01 pm: |
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voyage vr-9000,frequency counter,10kz switch,echo,roger beep,frequency counter on and off switch,swr meter,6 bands of 40 channels,and more. |
jyd
| | Posted on Monday, May 20, 2002 - 1:48 pm: |
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and ssb |
Tech671
| | Posted on Monday, May 20, 2002 - 10:30 pm: |
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For rough environment I'd lean toward the 257. |
Wickedwayz
| | Posted on Monday, September 02, 2002 - 2:08 pm: |
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I'M LOOKING FOR A NEW BASE RADIO, I HAVE A WASHINGTON RIGHT NOW. BUT I WANT TO KNOW WHATS A GOOD NEW BASE RADIO TO GET. I DON'T WANT TO SPEND TOO MUCH, I WOULD SPEND UP TO $250 |
Karatebutcher
| | Posted on Monday, September 02, 2002 - 6:11 pm: |
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Wickedwayz Look into the GALAXY Melaka, it is listed at Copper at $229,99 now I believe, 240 channels, mod modes, cw fm am usb lsb 5 to 12 watts pep and many more, ask Taz about them I do believe he has on.
call some time unit 536 27385 northern calif. |
WickedWayz
| | Posted on Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 7:54 pm: |
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YEAH I LIKE THE GALAXY MELAKA ITS NICE, ALSO I WAS WOUNDERING IS THE CHEROKEE CBS-1000 A GOOD TALKING RADIO TO BUY. |
Karatebutcher
| | Posted on Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 9:55 pm: |
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WICKEDWAYZ You will have to wait and see if their is anyone out there that has one of those radios, as for myself I do not know anything about them, again I suggest you ask TAZ about Melaka, he swears about them, they are a good looking radio, also the Cherokee, Don't just buy because you only have so much money, wait and save more money and get what you really want, or that is just my thinking.. lsb 27385 unit 536 |
WickedWayz
| | Posted on Friday, September 13, 2002 - 1:58 pm: |
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THE REASON WHY I WAS ASKING ABOUT THE CHEROKE IS. I KNOW A GUY WHO IS SELLING ONE FOR $150.OO HES GETTING OUT OF THE CB'S. SO I'D THOUGHT MAYBE I'LL GET THAT ONE, IT LOOKS REALLY GOOD, ITS PUSHING 17 WATTS, AND 400 CHANNELS. HEY CAN I HAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS SO I CAN KEEP IN TOUCH WITH YOU KARATEBUTCHER. LSB 27385 UNIT 501 |
Karatebutcher
| | Posted on Friday, September 13, 2002 - 4:26 pm: |
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WICKEDWAYZ OK, JUST CLICK ON TO MY KARATEBUTCHER THE E MAIL ADDRESS IS ON MY PROFILE, I AM NOT MARGIE, LETS CLEAR THAT UP RIGHT NOW, THAT IS MY WIFE, IF THAT RADIO WORKS WELL AND YOU CAN GO TO HIS HOUSE AND TALK ON IT, YOU MAKE YOUR DECISION THE PRICE IS RIGHT |
Carl French
| | Posted on Thursday, November 28, 2002 - 10:46 pm: |
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I am looking for a new CB. I need a mobile unit. I would like to get at least a twenty five mile range. Any ideas, comments, or suggestions? Also, what kind of mod's do copper offer and how are thier prices. |
Dx431
| | Posted on Friday, November 29, 2002 - 1:06 am: |
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Carl, in what price range are we talking here? Copper sells a variety of radios. The VR9000 is an all around good radio and at a good price. Check out Copper's home page and brouse around.We will be more than happy to answer any questions you might have.
431 |
Tech808
| | Posted on Friday, November 29, 2002 - 9:41 am: |
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Carl,
I realize you mentioned CB.
But!
My advice for a VERY GOOD all around radio would be the VOYAGE VR9000.
It is a 10 METER Mobile, but after being Modified for 11 Meter/CB and Peaked and Tuned this is one of the BEST Radio's on the Market.
It has a very reasonalbe price for all of the features that come with it.
Easy to use, VERY
Reliable, GREAT SOUNDING RADIO.
AM/SSB/FM/CW
They are on the MAIN COPPER page for $179.99
Have Copper Modify for 11 meter and Peak and Tune it for you for an extra $30.00 and you have ONE GREAT RADIO!
Please check the link below:
http://www.copperelectronics.com/cgi-bin/checkitout/checkitout.cgi?catalogSTORE:CKIE:prodE50-00021+
If this might be a little high also check out the Texas Ranger TR-696F Mobile.
http://www.copperelectronics.com/cgi-bin/checkitout/checkitout.cgi?catalogSTORE:CKIE:prodE00-07004+
It's a 40 Channel AM/SSB Mobile with a very good price on it.
These are both good radios, and I own/use and have sold many of the VR9000's and I have had NO problems at all with them.
The one comment that we are always getting on the VR9000 is that, IT IS LOUD and CLEAR!
As for Prices, COPPER's are very reasonable.
1st Choice VOYAGE VR9000.
2nd Choice TR-696F
Lon
Tech808 |
123upmichigan
| | Posted on Saturday, November 30, 2002 - 9:37 am: |
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wicked wayz.. hey man what is wrong with a washington? through personal experiance i have had lots of washingtons and with a little money put into them and the mods done right ya need nothin else! i used to have a washington with a supertalk installed, the clarifier clipped with a super swing diode and a ten k know. and a crystal channel conversion with a ten khz jump switch installed. now all the mods costed about 130-150 dollars but i would not have traded it for a melaka that is for sure.. audio wise, well it is hard to compete with the old washingtons that is for sure and the only thing you are lacking then is fm. i get alot of time in talking dx and probably about the most run radio i hear run is washingtons.. ask em.lol they will tell ya. well just my opinion, just hindsight is better than forsight and have been at the spot you are and got a radio i thought was better and it was nothin of the sort. well take care 123upper michigan |
Highlander
| | Posted on Saturday, November 30, 2002 - 5:41 pm: |
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Can't get Washingtons new anymore, otherwise that is a great suggestion. I like the magnum 257 mobile for a good starter radio. I think it is comparable to the voyage vr-9000 in terms of price and performance. The vr9000 is more "cb"-like, while the magnum is more of a ham rig. You can't go wrong with either. If you want a type-accepted legal CB, the copper's price on the tr696f right now is outstanding. NICE radio for the $$!! |
CONFUSED
| | Posted on Sunday, December 08, 2002 - 11:35 am: |
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I bought a new GALAXY DX33HML, after the purchase and a hour of trying to get the radio to work, i was informed the radio had to be converted over. Is this a expensive process or worth it? thought about returning for a 959. any comments helpful.
THANKS
CONFUSED |
CONFUSED
| | Posted on Sunday, December 08, 2002 - 7:18 pm: |
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Thanks for your help, is this a very good radio? Drawbacks or advantages? THANKS |
allegro
| | Posted on Thursday, December 12, 2002 - 5:41 pm: |
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Maverick 24A. is this a good radio for 11 meter? How does it compare to the Ranger RCI 2970? Pulling in the signal is my main objective. I like to hear what's going on down the road. and now for the big question. What is the best radio out there that can be purchased new?
allegro |
skiptalker
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 18, 2002 - 11:40 am: |
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Is the RCI 5054dx 6modifiable for 11meters likethe RCI 2950 old and new |
bruce
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 18, 2002 - 2:51 pm: |
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NO NO WAY and dont let anyone tell you diffrent
It covers 50-54 mhz all modes and does it VERY well. You must also have a no-code or higher ham ticket to use it its the cheapest and BEST way to get on 6 meters! |
Znut
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 18, 2002 - 3:07 pm: |
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5054 = NO 11 METERS |
bruce
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 18, 2002 - 10:32 pm: |
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Speaking of 6 DONT BUY a SWAN 250 they were Poor radios 30 years ago and OLD Poor and the heath 6 meter radio are rare and very over priced.
Now a GOOD mid 70's radio is the Yaseu FT-620 or FT-625 but again rare. Ten-Tec makes a transverter to go from 2 meters to 6 and a 6 meter FM kit. The ranger is a best buy if you want 6 it should be high on your list .... give santa a few extra cookies see if he will leave one! |
skiptalker
| | Posted on Friday, December 20, 2002 - 1:33 pm: |
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thx bruce for info on the rci 5054dx 6 radio. You saved me some dollars |
bruce
| | Posted on Friday, December 20, 2002 - 2:21 pm: |
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skip go to
http://www.rangerusa.com/rci-5054dx.html
and down load the book!
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Znut
| | Posted on Friday, December 20, 2002 - 7:24 pm: |
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Free owners manuals for Ranger's radios in PDF format. They print out as good or better quality (depending on your printer) as the manual that comes with the radio.
Are you interested in 6 meters, Skip? It is a fun band. It seems folks decide to get their tech ticket and enjoy it. I also hear many general, advanced and extra hams. A couple local guys have helped me set up my SSTV and PSK software. I haven't met a snooty 6 meter operater yet, either.
Great for mobile operation. The equivalent antenna on 6 is half the size as one for CB. A quarter wave whip is 53 to 57 inches, depending on whether you talk on the SSB or FM part of the band. A bunch of folks around Middle GA use a halo antenna on their mobile called a saturn or something. They talk SSB flatside in the mobile.
I'm going on and on not even knowing if you're interested in 6 meters, so I'm out.
Znut |
bruce
| | Posted on Saturday, December 21, 2002 - 12:29 pm: |
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ZNUT your sooooo right 6 is a great band ive been on it since 1966 and if you go look up SMIRK # im #70! ANYONE thinking of 6 meters the ranger 5054 is a great radio and guss who has the cheepest price! |
Znut
| | Posted on Sunday, December 22, 2002 - 1:19 pm: |
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Copper |
bruce
| | Posted on Sunday, December 22, 2002 - 2:55 pm: |
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correct! |
skiptalker
| | Posted on Monday, December 23, 2002 - 3:20 pm: |
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73's bruce and znut, thx again for info but im not really into 6 meters as yet. The radios i have r the rci2950 old and the president hr2510 of which both r modified for 11meters but im kinda wondering whats the difference between the ranger2950dx and the ordinary 2950.Does the dx type goes beyond the 26.000mhz? u know like down into 24mhz or 25 mhz? And by the way the hr2510 does a great job for me in the SSB.Do u guys hang around the 27.555usb freq?? |
bruce
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 24, 2002 - 9:06 am: |
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skip some of the 2650dx go down to 21 but if your not a ham why do you need to be there? And if you want to be buy a dx-70 and mod it it will go from 1.7 to 30 non-stop for $700. |
Cm 3885
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 25, 2002 - 1:10 am: |
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Whats a 2650 bruce? |
bruce
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 25, 2002 - 8:38 am: |
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oops 2950dx ranger had one got rid of it |
bruce
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 25, 2002 - 12:32 pm: |
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Skiptalker
My home frequencys are 6am wekdays 27.207 am and 330pm on 29.600 FM
Weekends you can look for me on 52.525, 146.52, 446.00 and other times 146.97 (103.5 pl )and 146.85 open
And e-mail
Bruce |
skiptalker
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2003 - 12:54 am: |
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happy new year to u bruce and znut. Can any of u guys tell me whats the difference between the vr9000 and the galaxy 88.im trying to get a scope on these radios and if i order 1 of them how long does copper take to get it to tx.I nedd the modification of them also for 11m |
bruce
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2003 - 4:43 am: |
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Skip From what i hear the 2 radios are almost the same.... As for copper delivery to fla is 3-4 days i bought a number of things never had a problem with speed of service and im sure they can convert it as you want in a day or 2 more. You got to know skip .... its us boys ..... and our toys .... HE HE HE.
Bruce |
skiptalker
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 15, 2003 - 12:52 pm: |
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im wondering if u made a mistake bruce by saying fla . i asked about TX delivery.anyway u know the reason y i asked abt the conversion is to get away from the extra cost (lol).thx anyway again as always. |
bruce
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 15, 2003 - 10:29 pm: |
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As for mods it should be close to the galaxy 88
the only info i found is as follows " there are 4 resisters near the front to the right side of the radio that kept the radio from going 25.615 to 28.305 remove the resisters and the frequencies are expanded. " O as for shiping i live in tampabay and that about the same as most of tx from copper .... copper gets 4**** for shiping never had a box take more than 6 days! |
don't know much (Unregistered Guest)
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Sunday, January 23, 2005 - 11:21 pm: |
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I DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT RADIOS i have a galxay dx44 v i wook nice it been Peaked and Tuned.
but the queston i have is what i'm looking for one that will go about 8+ miles and go over some of the cb rambos in the truck stop,and still sound good.i know everybody has there own kind that they like the best. if you can give me a place to start looking i whould be thankfull.
and does it realy mater if you run one or two antennas? .........the man that don't know much |
Bruce
Senior Member
Username: Bruce
Post Number: 2129
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Monday, January 24, 2005 - 4:49 am: |
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copper to tampabay is 2-4 days never had a box go 5 days yet.... |
