Anybody Seen Any New 10 Meter Rigs Lately?

[n2nh]

Usually with the sunspot cycle starting to rev up, there are the usual new 10 Meter rigs that come out. Alinco, Radio Shack and Ranger either dust off an old model or come up with a new one. Maybe I missed it, but so far I haven't noticed any new offerings.

Anybody seen the first 10 Meter rig of the new cycle?

[KI4RVH]

Usually with the sunspot cycle starting to rev up, there are the usual new 10 Meter rigs that come out. Alinco, Radio Shack and Ranger either dust off an old model or come up with a new one. Maybe I missed it, but so far I haven't noticed any new offerings.

Anybody seen the first 10 Meter rig of the new cycle?

I saw an Alinco. I believe its similar to the 6 meter radio they have. It only does 10 watts. I wasn't impressed. Radio Shack seems to be out of the ham business all together. I keep on hearing roomers of them getting back in but it hasn't happened yet. I haven't been to the ranger site lately so I don't know what they have.

73

Chris

[KD8HMO]

Ranger and Galaxy have their usual offerings on sale still.

[KD8BVS]

Usually with the sunspot cycle starting to rev up, there are the usual new 10 Meter rigs that come out. Alinco, Radio Shack and Ranger either dust off an old model or come up with a new one. Maybe I missed it, but so far I haven't noticed any new offerings.

Anybody seen the first 10 Meter rig of the new cycle?

I was able to get my hands on a Ranger RCI-2970DX! They are great radios! I had one a couple years ago and regretted selling it a week later!

You can find them at www.premiere-electronics.net

And yes, I know the 2970DX is a 10/((11))/12 meter radio. I just stay in the frequency range I'm supposed to be in!:eek:

[W6GQ]

The President Jackson II.
AM/FM/SSB With 6 different programmable 40 Channel configurations for different countries ( Full Channel Version looks like 25.610 to 30.110 Mhz ) I have read 8-20w AM/FM and Around 25w SSB out after full channel mod.
Looks like it has a MITSUBISHI RD70HHF1 Silicon MOSFET Power Transistor w/output 70watts@ 30 Mhz.
See the Uniden Label Silkscreened on the board?

http://www.cbradio.nl/president/President%20Jackson%20II/President%20Jackson%20II.jpg

[W6GQ]

http://www.president-electronics.com/boutique_us/fiche_produit.cfm?type=3&ref=amfmblu-5&code_lg=lg_us&pag=1&num=1

[AC0H]

Thought I saw one down at the local pilot truck "plaza".

[WA9SVD]

No new models that are LEGAL to be sold in the U.S.

[PA5COR]

Can't see any reason buying that stuff, basically the same internal design since the 70's with minor dfferences in PLL etc.

For the same money you can get an decent used FT 100 or FT 857 used, an icom etc, 100 watts decent reciever wich compared to the 11 meter boxes wich do 10 meter are outperforming them in any field.

I use my FT 100 regularly on 10 when we are an few years further down the line.
Not much on now..

73.

[W0BKR]

My FT-1000MPMK5, but it does have other bands too...Hi.:D

[NN4RH]

I don't know why anyone would put down almost $400 for one of those junk Ranger radios. You can get a real ham rig that covers all HF bands not just 10m, used for the same or lower price, or brand new for $100 or so more.

[WA9SVD]

Can't see any reason buying that stuff, basically the same internal design since the 70's with minor dfferences in PLL etc.

For the same money you can get an decent used FT 100 or FT 857 used, an icom etc, 100 watts decent reciever wich compared to the 11 meter boxes wich do 10 meter are outperforming them in any field.

I use my FT 100 regularly on 10 when we are an few years further down the line.
Not much on now..

73.

COR:

You don't REALLY think people want those radios to operate on TEN Meters, do you?:confused:

[kc4ylv]

cb's toast these days, nextel walkie talkie mode + XM radio = all the communication and entertainment that truckers need.

i predict that 10m only rigs will continue to decline in popularity, especially when you can spend another $50-100 and get a 160-10 rig if you're a legit op

[ka5piu]

Hello.

The Cobra 29 can go for as much as $1200 fully modded.
YES! we are talking about a CB radio one can buy in wal-mart for around $100,.
The reason for this is that some people will pay a premium of over $300 for the "internal linear", a 100 watt amplifier that replaces one cover.
Figure on $60 per noise toy, and a "peak and tune", done by an "expert", will run you around $200,.
But, it IS a fully loaded cobra 29.
Complete with extra channels, the whole bit.
That FT-857, a crappy little 100 watt radio that works all bands, pay $600 for that!?
Yes, this IS the mentality.

[ai4ep]

they dont care about talking on 10 meters, they just want that " swang " on cb channel 19....or 6 ....or 26...or 28.085

they couldnt be caught dead talking on a legal cobra 25 / 29 or a stock radio shack model . Even IF they were, they would lie about it and say they had an export rig, just to impress the other local cb cronies.

[n8yx]

That FT-857, a crappy little 100 watt radio that works all bands, pay $600 for that!?
Yes, this IS the mentality.

Might be cheaper but I've never seen anyone marketing a blue LED kit/chrome knobs/rebel-flag face plate for a Yaesu yet...

[KD8BVS]

Can't see any reason buying that stuff, basically the same internal design since the 70's with minor dfferences in PLL etc.

For the same money you can get an decent used FT 100 or FT 857 used, an icom etc, 100 watts decent reciever wich compared to the 11 meter boxes wich do 10 meter are outperforming them in any field.

I use my FT 100 regularly on 10 when we are an few years further down the line.
Not much on now..

73.

The only reason I bought mine was because I got it used. I would never spend over $400 on a 10 meter radio! They sell those base Saturn *10* meter radios for over $500, but you can buy a used Kenwood TS-430S for around $400!!!

[KA5LQJ]

Why, pray tell, do ANY HAM need a radio with a Roger Beep?

There are 2 meter repeaters with a beep, I've heard. This might be
good if someone is marginal into the repeater to let others know that the
transmitting party has un-keyed. But, I really don't see a need even for
that.

Don't fool yourself, those radios are designed to sell to non-hams to invade OUR space on 10 meters and it's already going good from 28.00 thru 28.325 mcs. IF the non-hams want to talk farther, why don't they just by a single-sideband CB and stay between Channels 34 thru 40? The radios are 12 watt INPUT and when you both are driving nose-to-tail down the Interstate, no one is going to step on your QSO.

I don't know WHERE the F.C.C. is. There is a CB shop, west of Ft.Worth on I-20 that advertises on KWKH, late night, the they have 10 meter radios for sale to truckers! Nothing is ever mentioned in the commercial about having to be a licensed Amateur Radio Operator and you can bet the shop owner is all to glad to take their money.

BTW, I have an Icom 706MkII-G that works 10 just fine, LOL!

Respectfully,
73,

Don/KA5-LQJ

Grid Square: EM-32
29.450 Fm Simplex

[W6GQ]

Might be cheaper but I've never seen anyone marketing a blue LED kit/chrome knobs/rebel-flag face plate for a Yaesu yet...

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA :D:D:D

[KD8HMO]

Why, pray tell, do ANY HAM need a radio with a Roger Beep?

There are 2 meter repeaters with a beep, I've heard. This might be
good if someone is marginal into the repeater to let others know that the
transmitting party has un-keyed. But, I really don't see a need even for
that.

Don't fool yourself, those radios are designed to sell to non-hams to invade OUR space on 10 meters and it's already going good from 28.00 thru 28.325 mcs. IF the non-hams want to talk farther, why don't they just by a single-sideband CB and stay between Channels 34 thru 40? The radios are 12 watt INPUT and when you both are driving nose-to-tail down the Interstate, no one is going to step on your QSO.

I don't know WHERE the F.C.C. is. There is a CB shop, west of Ft.Worth on I-20 that advertises on KWKH, late night, the they have 10 meter radios for sale to truckers! Nothing is ever mentioned in the commercial about having to be a licensed Amateur Radio Operator and you can bet the shop owner is all to glad to take their money.

BTW, I have an Icom 706MkII-G that works 10 just fine, LOL!

Respectfully,
73,

Don/KA5-LQJ

Grid Square: EM-32
29.450 Fm Simplex

I dont think the FCC is too concerned about about 10 meter radios. There is no shortage of them, major distributors are selling them right out in the open. Go check out copper.com or walcottcb. Gobs of them for sale there. It might be illegal to sell them (not sure on that), but its not illegal for anyone to possess ham radio equipment, only illegal to transmit without a license, or to modify them to go to 11m. They have a funky loophole going on right now. Actually a stock, out of the box Ranger 2950 or 2970 is a pretty decent radio if not modified.

[PA5COR]

You don't REALLY think people want those radios to operate on TEN Meters, do you?

Actually yes, i obey the rules too here in the Netherlands, if i "should" feel the urge to go to 11 meters i will see an doctor first ;)

[NN4RH]

Looks to me like the things have a mic gain knob but no ALC indicator or meter. What does that tell us?

[KC2ESD]

Ten meter rigs are all over the place from legal ones like the HTX-10 on Ebay to the 11/10 Meter ones at your local truck stop. 11/10 Meter combo radios are a FCC NO NO. Don't buy them if you are a ham or risk losing your license. The best bet for a ham is to get a IC-718, you get 160 to 10M for about $560.

73 de Rick KC2ESD

[KD8HMO]

Hams are allowed to build or modify their own equipment. Its perfectly legal for a ham to own an export radio.

[WA9SVD]

Might be cheaper but I've never seen anyone marketing a blue LED kit/chrome knobs/rebel-flag face plate for a Yaesu yet...

DANG!!! What a business opportunity! We could split the profit and make a $Million!:rolleyes:

[WA9SVD]

You don't REALLY think people want those radios to operate on TEN Meters, do you?

Actually yes, i obey the rules too here in the Netherlands, if i "should" feel the urge to go to 11 meters i will see an doctor first ;)

I meant no personal affront, aside from a perceived bit of "naivete."

[WA9SVD]

Hams are allowed to build or modify their own equipment. Its perfectly legal for a ham to own an export radio.

HMO, you doen't read (or at least comprehend) well.

No one said it's illegal to OWN, just that it's ILLEGAL in every way, shape, or form to SELL it in the U.S., or market it in the U.S. THAT means even foreign dealers can't sell it to U.S. Citizens or anyone else in the U.S.
Now if you wish to go out of the U.S. or it's posessions, just to buy a "super CB" 10 Meter Radio, that's up to you. But the cost could be better put toward a REAL radio, that LEGALLY operates on multiple Amateur bands, but that's another matter...

[WA9SVD]

Ten meter rigs are all over the place from legal ones like the HTX-10 on Ebay to the 11/10 Meter ones at your local truck stop. 11/10 Meter combo radios are a FCC NO NO. Don't buy them if you are a ham or risk losing your license. The best bet for a ham is to get a IC-718, you get 160 to 10M for about $560.

73 de Rick KC2ESD

Rick:
The only things a licensed AMATEUR has to worry about is that any radio (even the infamous 10/11 Meter ones) HAS to conform to the Technical standards (spectral purity, and/or harmonic and spurious emission suppression.) AND remain within the Amateur frequencies as provided by the Amateur's license class. The radios themselves are NOT illegal to posess or use on Amateur frequencies if they are within the technical standards. What IS illegal is for any shop, dealer, etc. to sell them AS NEW< on a COMMERCIAL basis. (That's the FCC definition of "marketing.") They can NOT legally be sold in the U.S. regardless of manufactuere's calims they're for Amateur use, or for "export only." The FCC does NOT accept the "Export" claim.

But use of ANY equipment, including those on the FCC's "Favourites" list, is NOT illegal for a licensed Amateur on Amateur frequencies. (But of course, the radios can NOT legally be used on CB ferquencies by ANYONE, licensed or not.)

[KI4RVH]

You don't REALLY think people want those radios to operate on TEN Meters, do you?

Actually yes, i obey the rules too here in the Netherlands, if i "should" feel the urge to go to 11 meters i will see an doctor first ;)

I got one of those 10 meter radios. I have used it to talk to South America, Canada and points in between on 25 watts. It only transmits on 10 meters and thats the only place it ever will transmit. Its a rat shack special. A lot of people have them. Ten meters is a fun band. And you can buy them used at a hamfest for $40 or $50 bucks. Pretty cheap for a lot of fun. Good first radio for a ham on a tight budget. Need I say more?

73

Chris

[kf6rdn]

Not related to the CB element of this thread, but I picked up a Yeasu 8900.. I basically wanted a dual band, since it was only 50 bucks more then the 8800 I figured what the hell..

I do wish they would have went the other way though - 220 & 1.2ghz or some such would make more sense, 10 & 6 FM is kinda useless.

But rig works nicely.. Just got some wood parts so's I can setup a verticle diploe.

Sorry to interrupt the CB stuff.. har!

[KI4RVH]

Hams are allowed to build or modify their own equipment. Its perfectly legal for a ham to own an export radio.

You are correct. Hams can own any radio, we are just not allowed to transmit outside of our privileges. Its perfectly OK to open up your TS-2000 to transmit "everywhere" so you can use it on 60 meters or MARS since it didn't come with transmit on those freqs. It'll transmit all day on CB freqs as well. Nothing wrong with having it as long as you don't transmit on CB freqs and you stay in your band privledges. Having it opened up doesn't violate the law. Transmitting gets you in trouble. Same thing with the 10/11/12 meter radio. You just use the radio for 10 and 12 and you are in your band privileges. A warning though for any one with an opened up radio. Be darn sure you know what frequency you're on before you transmit. A small mistake can get you into trouble. This is why personally I would never have a radio that does 10/11/12 in the car. Only way I would is if I could disable 11. Its to easy to screw things up working mobile.

73

Chris

[KI4RVH]

Ten meter rigs are all over the place from legal ones like the HTX-10 on Ebay to the 11/10 Meter ones at your local truck stop. 11/10 Meter combo radios are a FCC NO NO. Don't buy them if you are a ham or risk losing your license.
73 de Rick KC2ESD

Rick,

They are a no no to CB users because they are not "type accepted" or whatever the new word used by the FCC. CBs are not allowed to have extra channels, bands, frequencies, etc. Thats what gets the CBer in trouble for using a radio that is not approved by the FCC. Our radios are not type acceptanced in amateur radio. We can use whatever radios we want as long as we are on the right frequencies, obeying the law, etc. We can even take an old CB and modify it for 10 meters and use it since our stuff doesn't have to be type accepted. Legalities aside I'm not buying a combo radio. I don't need a radio that is made like a CB and has roger beeps on it. I do have a real ham radio 10 meter rig that doesn't have a channel changer on it and works fairly well. I'll stick with that.

73

Chris

[n2nh]

I got one of those 10 meter radios. I have used it to talk to South America, Canada and points in between on 25 watts. It only transmits on 10 meters and thats the only place it ever will transmit. Its a rat shack special. A lot of people have them. Ten meters is a fun band. And you can buy them used at a hamfest for $40 or $50 bucks. Pretty cheap for a lot of fun. Good first radio for a ham on a tight budget. Need I say more?

73

Chris

On the last cycle, I did not have a 10 M rig, but I was listening on my shortwave receiver. The signals were booming in from all over. I was amazed to hear Australia and Japan come in better than a trucker on the bridge a mile from here (on CB). Heck, the signal was as clear as my local repeater.

All with 5 or 10 watts. Not bad. I hope Radio Shack comes out with a SSB/CW/FM rig this time around. Maybe even 40 or 50 memories.
;)

[n2nh]

Alinco has come out with new 10 (DR-03T) and 6 Meter (DR-06T) FM rigs. Here's what the new 10 Meter radio DR-03T looks like:

http://i27.tinypic.com/i52frn.jpg

It's already on the HRO and AES pages. Guess the new cycle is officially open.:)

The Alinco USA Site (http://www.alinco.com/usa.html)

[PA5COR]

I have an FT 100 so i'm all set for the new cycle in the van ;)

[A71AN]

I saw an Alinco. I believe its similar to the 6 meter radio they have. It only does 10 watts. I wasn't impressed. Radio Shack seems to be out of the ham business all together. I keep on hearing roomers of them getting back in but it hasn't happened yet. I haven't been to the ranger site lately so I don't know what they have.

73

Chris

I visited Radio Shack in Dubai City Centre while there one and haf month back, the place was empty and now where being Radio Shack, couldn't find a dsent head phone set.

[A71AN]

Usually with the sunspot cycle starting to rev up, there are the usual new 10 Meter rigs that come out. Alinco, Radio Shack and Ranger either dust off an old model or come up with a new one. Maybe I missed it, but so far I haven't noticed any new offerings.

Anybody seen the first 10 Meter rig of the new cycle?

Not 10 meter but UHF radio hand held, I have seen for the first time and bout 4 of them, all for around 150 dollars, beautiful Matarolla made, this is sold at the Dragon Mule in Dubai, 2 of them I have give to me son boyes to train them on the radio and 2 I keep incase I need to do some work on the tower where one radio left on the ground with some one else and go up the tower.

[KI4ODO]

These "10 meter" radios made by the CB manufacturers seem like they would be real hunks of sh*t! The don't have half the features of a real amateur radio and just seem like they would be cheap. Like it has been said before though, I think most people who buy these don't really plan on using them for ham radio anyway. They just want to swing a bunch of pounds with a fancy new radio and get those extra channels :D

[WA9SVD]

Alinco has come out with new 10 (DR-03T) and 6 Meter (DR-06T) FM rigs. Here's what the new 10 Meter radio DR-03T looks like:

http://i27.tinypic.com/i52frn.jpg

It's already on the HRO and AES pages. Guess the new cycle is officially open.:)

The Alinco USA Site (http://www.alinco.com/usa.html)

Does it work on 11 Meters and have Roger-Doger Beeps? Where can I get the mods for the CB channels? (Or aren't there any mods?)

[n4bfd]

I think you can just plug the echo rodger beep modulation swing amplifier board into the front data jack.

[n2nh]

You must mean this 10 Meter Multi-mode rig. It's from Ranger Communications and has the Roger Beep, Echo, American Flag, Statue of Liberty and Eagle on the front panel. Phony gold chrome on every other surface. Better yet, it's got Channels! You supply the truck (read pick-up). :D

http://www.rangerusa.com/
http://i25.tinypic.com/14ual2r.jpg

[kc6toa]

You must mean this 10 Meter Multi-mode rig. It's from Ranger Communications and has the Roger Beep, Echo, American Flag, Statue of Liberty and Eagle on the front panel. Phony gold chrome on every other surface. Better yet, it's got Channels! You supply the truck (read pick-up). :D

Wow that rig is perfect for running on CH19-F 28.085MHz AM!
GIT'R DONE!

[kd8hho]

blah that radio up there dont have any robot/voice changer toys and no freq counter so i know what channel im on..

http://www.gijoesradioelectronics.com/Images/galxdx99v.JPG

^that radio is better with more extree channels

[KI4RVH]

You must mean this 10 Meter Multi-mode rig. It's from Ranger Communications and has the Roger Beep, Echo, American Flag, Statue of Liberty and Eagle on the front panel. Phony gold chrome on every other surface. Better yet, it's got Channels! You supply the truck (read pick-up). :D

http://www.rangerusa.com/
http://i25.tinypic.com/14ual2r.jpg

That hurts my eyes just looking at it!

73

Chris

[KE6LYU]

Hahahahah You guys... come on You know the good radios are all chrome.
AM/FM/CW/USB/LSB.

http://www.rangerusa.com/photos/rci-69ffc2-news.jpg

http://www.rangerusa.com/photos/backrci63ffc2.jpg

http://www.rangerusa.com/photos/rci-69ffc2.jpg

The Ranger RCI-69FFC2 amateur mobile transceiver offers exceptional value for Novice and Technician Class amateurs upgrading to Tech Plus and higher.

This entry-level unit is designed for easy, reliable and safe mobile operation. The RCI-69FFC2 transceiver provides excellent receiver sensitivity. The amplifier section has eight IRF520 MOSFET transistors with dual fans for maximum efficiency.

The easy-to-use frequency selection system covers the 10- meter amateur band in 6-band segments. Actual operating frequency is accurately displayed in the 6-digit LED display that’s easy to read even in bright sunlight.



General RCI-69FFC-2

Frequency Range
28.245 - 29.655 MHz

Modes
AM-FM-SSB-PA

Frequency Control
PLL Synthesizer

Frequency Stability
0.001%

Operating Temp. Range
- 20 ºC to + 50 ºC

Input Voltage
13.8 Vdc

Antenna Impedance
50 W

Size (W x D x H)
7-7/8" x 10-3/4"
x 2-7/8"

Weight
8 Lbs.




Transmitter



Spurious Distortion
- 50 dB

Audio Distortion
10 %

Frequency Response
300 to 2500 Hz

Microphone
Dynamic




Receiver


AM Sensitivity for 10 dB SINAD
0.5 µV

Squelch Sensitivity
0.5 µV

Image Rejection
- 55 dB

Hum and Noise
- 40 dB

Audio Output Power
2.5W @ 10% THD

73
KE6LYU

[wb5ydk]

What's the deal with the 40-channel selector knob on this Ranger "Ham Radio"? Is there some kind of jummper you cut, inside the radio, that enables this thing to work on CB, also?

[n4bfd]

It's probably not even a jumper to cut, you just pop the top cover off and there is a big red switch that says "them thar extree channels"

[WA9SVD]

It's probably not even a jumper to cut, you just pop the top cover off and there is a big red switch that says "them thar extree channels"

HAH!! Is that supposed to be a "new" model? With their "advertisement" talking about Novices ans Techs upgrading to "Tech Plus?" LOL!

Where have THEY been for the last year?

[KC8TCQ]

ya know, I picked up a "10 meter" rig, with the idea of using a transverter to get on 6m. I soon gave up on the idea, smashed peice of crap with a hammer. I'd rather use a REAL amateur radio with a real VFO.

[KD8HMO]

What's the deal with the 40-channel selector knob on this Ranger "Ham Radio"? Is there some kind of jummper you cut, inside the radio, that enables this thing to work on CB, also?

You can have 40 pre-programed 10 meter channels in it.. :rolleyes:

[KD8HMO]

You must mean this 10 Meter Multi-mode rig. It's from Ranger Communications and has the Roger Beep, Echo, American Flag, Statue of Liberty and Eagle on the front panel. Phony gold chrome on every other surface. Better yet, it's got Channels! You supply the truck (read pick-up). :D

http://www.rangerusa.com/
http://i25.tinypic.com/14ual2r.jpg

I have to admit, its a good looking radio, even if it is illegal LOL

[kd8hho]

:rolleyes: my eyes hurt looking at that radio.......

[n2nh]

blah that radio up there dont have any robot/voice changer toys and no freq counter so i know what channel im on..

http://www.gijoesradioelectronics.com/Images/galxdx99v.JPG

^that radio is better with more extree channels

Yeah, but that old rig only has 23 Channels!

Besides, that flag radio is so loud, you could find it in the middle of the night when there's a new moon during a blackout in a tunnel.

LOL! :D

[ka5piu]

Besides, that flag radio is so loud, you could find it in the middle of the night when there's a new moon during a blackout in a tunnel.

LOL! :D

Hello.

I never could understand how a color, or colors, could be "loud".
Is black a quiet color?
How about white?

[n8yx]

Hello.

I never could understand how a color, or colors, could be "loud".
Is black a quiet color?
How about white?

That 'flag' radio supposedly induces epileptic fits in some folks... :rolleyes:

[ks4du]

I could use that "PA" mode in my Icom during contests....."Hey Honey, get me another beer!!! (beep)".

anyone know of any mods?

[AC0FP]

I could use that "PA" mode in my Icom during contests....."Hey Honey, get me another beer!!! (beep)".

anyone know of any mods?

I continue to learn things here on the "Zed". I had always wondered what that "PA" function on "CB's" was for and now I know.

73,

Frank:D

Thanking my lucky stars everyday that I do not have to design some of those "CB" crap radios.

[kn4ds]

Hmm... very nice radio. Specs even say the antenna impedance is 50 watts... I wonder how many ohms the transmitter puts out? :D

[ab9lz]

You can have 40 pre-programed 10 meter channels in it.

That explains your "should ham radio be channelized" thread. You bought one of these and then started to wonder why everyone else was "off frequency". Duoh!

73 m/4

[kd8hho]

I could use that "PA" mode in my Icom during contests....."Hey Honey, get me another beer!!! (beep)".

anyone know of any mods?

lol priceless

[KC8TCQ]

I could use that "PA" mode in my Icom during contests....."Hey Honey, get me another beer!!! (beep)".

anyone know of any mods?

How about a bbq mod, hook thet thar radio to a leenyar feeding a beam, use the beam elements as skewers, key the mic and instantly you have hot brats to have with your cold beer :D

[ks4du]

Sorry...won't work for me....I don't own a microphone. So I guess the PA wouldn't work either. BBQ.....yummmm

[WA9SVD]

Sorry...won't work for me....I don't own a microphone. So I guess the PA wouldn't work either. BBQ.....yummmm

Simple solution to that: Teach the XYL Morse!

[KI4RVH]

I continue to learn things here on the "Zed". I had always wondered what that "PA" function on "CB's" was for and now I know.

73,

Frank:D
.

Oh the PA mode on the CB. Lots of folks had PA horns on their CBs in high school. A lot of folks had fun making comments to girls as they drove by and they couldn't figure out who it was. I would never have done such a thing. ;)

73

Chris

[KC2PBJ]

You must mean this 10 Meter Multi-mode rig. It's from Ranger Communications and has the Roger Beep, Echo, American Flag, Statue of Liberty and Eagle on the front panel. Phony gold chrome on every other surface. Better yet, it's got Channels! You supply the truck (read pick-up). :D

http://www.rangerusa.com/
http://i25.tinypic.com/14ual2r.jpg


Not even the good ole Duke Boys would allow that piece of crap in the General Lee.
I picked up a used RatShack 10m rig at a hamfest, put on a new SO239, and put it on the air. Yeah, there was just two locals rag-chewing but it worked. Once the cycle improves, we can work the world on five watts using a metal coat hanger.

[w0bst]

Why would *any* ham want to spend money on a cheap channelized rig marketed at truckers and freebanders?
40 channels spread over 1400 kcs? Are you kidding me? That is the height of ignorance.
Seriously, enlighten me. Why?

[kd8hho]

i think id rather have a old kenwood for 10 meter then a radio like above...

[WA9SVD]

Why would *any* ham want to spend money on a cheap channelized rig marketed at truckers and freebanders?
40 channels spread over 1400 kcs? Are you kidding me? That is the height of ignorance.
Seriously, enlighten me. Why?

In all honesty, because they never really graduated from CB.

[n2nh]

In all honesty, because they never really graduated from CB.

Naw, just having some fun at RCIs expense. Seems that they must look at the posts here and not realize that they're in jest. Last year one of the guys here kiddingly complained that they didn't make a flag radio for Amateurs.

Well, here it is..
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