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Airplane1
Advanced Member
Username: Airplane1
Post Number: 658
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Monday, December 26, 2005 - 8:14 pm: | 
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I want to know which RCI base is like the 2950 in features? I like the 2950 but want it in a base radio.
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Starface
Intermediate Member
Username: Starface
Post Number: 390
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Monday, December 26, 2005 - 8:51 pm: |
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I would think but don't hold me to it
RCI 2985DX
and the
RCI 2990DX is like the rci 2970
again don't hold me to it I'm just guessing
Till next time
Starface CEF#476
Southeast Net Control
Auburndale,FL |
Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 2125
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Monday, December 26, 2005 - 9:07 pm: |
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2985dx is like the 2950, 25 watts, the 2995dx is like the 2970, 150 watts.  |
Kb9ryi
Junior Member
Username: Kb9ryi
Post Number: 23
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Monday, December 26, 2005 - 9:48 pm: |
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I would agree that the rci-2985DX is the Base version of the 2950DX mobile. (The NEW one with the SMD board and the Green Display)
I have a 2958DX base rig and am VERY happy with it. I have it set for 10 watts AM and about 25 watts on SSB. I run an Astatic 575m6 OR a DM-452 and both sound great. I would highly recommend the 2985. It has variable RF power so you can turn it down if you have a low drive amp. I use it with a Palomar SKIPPER 350HD base amp and it works great. Nice loud and Clear audio with no distortion.
Good luck with finding one as they are out of production. They do come up for auction now and then so that is an option. Thats where I bought mine.
73 for now and God Bless, John, CEF 507 |
Airplane1
Advanced Member
Username: Airplane1
Post Number: 661
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 11:30 am: |
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I see a 2985DX listed in Copper still and there listed in some other sites, I know one site that say they just got them back in stock.I was thinking of getting it. Kb9ryi, Is yours modded for 11 meter?
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Bruce
Senior Member
Username: Bruce
Post Number: 3390
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 1:59 pm: |
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2950DX covers 12 meters unmodded |
Airplane1
Advanced Member
Username: Airplane1
Post Number: 684
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 11:25 am: |
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can anyone tell me how well it`s receive is on the 2985DX. I have the money finaly for a good radio and am torn between the S9 and 2985DX. I like the 2985DX features like split freq. and the 1mhz,100khz,10khz,1khz and 100hz tuneing steps + scanning. S9 dont have that but I do hear lots of great reports on this forum about it. Help me make up my mind, money is trying to burn hole in my pocket. I am afraid I will end up spending it on something foolish instead of a radio.
AP |
Airplane1
Advanced Member
Username: Airplane1
Post Number: 685
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 11:31 am: |
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Or, should I save money and buy a 2950DX and use my power supply? the 2950dx draws a mear 4.8 amps at full power. I would be getting the same radio and saving about $175.00.
Or S9 and save about $108.00.
I am having a very very hard time making up my mind.
Please, If anyone has the radios I`m talking about let me know what you like and dislike.
Thanks,
AP |
Road_warrior
Senior Member
Username: Road_warrior
Post Number: 1243
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 10:30 am: |
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Roger-Get out the sewing kit to fix those pockets...LOL...I wish i could help you
decide, but, i never owned S-9 or 2950.
Maybe if you do a search on these radios
on the forum it may help...Good Luck! |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 935
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - 12:18 pm: |
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Airplane1, if you are still around, what did you decide?
I'm looking at the 2985dx seriously as my next real base radio. I've been running a mobile and doing great with it but miss the big base radio. I think the 2985dx would be worth the extra money and look better sitting on your desk than a mobile radio. I'm getting closer to clicking that purchase button everyday, and I better hurry before the last of these is sold!
Mikefromms |
Hotwire
Senior Member
Username: Hotwire
Post Number: 1937
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 12:44 pm: |
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I hear Magnum is going to put a new base into the market! Anyone have details? |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 936
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, October 28, 2006 - 9:34 pm: |
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I wish they'd duplicate the 2985. I like magnum quality.
mikefromms |
Caledonia
Junior Member
Username: Caledonia
Post Number: 15
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, October 29, 2006 - 3:55 pm: |
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Someone should put out a clone of or updated version of the Cobra 2000. Use that same double conversion RX with some updated TX features, like speech compression. Throw in some blue LEDS and you'd sell a bunch of them. |
Airplane1
Advanced Member
Username: Airplane1
Post Number: 908
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Monday, October 30, 2006 - 8:32 am: |
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Mikefromms, I am still around. I got the RCI/ Ranger 2985DX and I love the features and am real happy with the reports I get on it. I did not get it ligned up after the conversion though and recomend you get it aligned if you get one. I think the ssb receive is a little noisy but an alignment after conversion will help.
I love the unlimited freq coverage on this radio and scan feature + the adjustable power output so I can run an amp.
Roger |
