Need Some Help

[316]

It all depends on what YOU are going to use it for. I would call Mike @ [Please login or register to view this link] and tell him what you want. Also mention to him that you are a member of CBRT and he may admonish to you a discount. And if I was you get what you want the FIRST TIME because alot of people get radios just to get by and waste a ton of money. It's just cheaper to get what you want at first.
Hope this helps you out.

[316]

Everyone who know me hear, knows what I think of that rig and I'm going to promote RCI product because that's all I use and to be perfectly honest I have never heard a Lee talk, so my opinion would be invalid, Hey DC could you give this gentleman some specs on your radio.

[drdx]

I'm a Ranger fan as well. I hear so many great things about the General Lee so it must be a good product as well. It all depends on how you want to operate. My ranger is a TR-966 and it is a basic sideband rig and probably the closest thing to what you would remember as a Cobra 148GTL. It is very basic but built to last, has good receive, I'm told it sounds good, and is gray in color so it matches modern interiors nicely.

The current 148 is not the same as the old one, so beware. The 2950 is nice and I'm about to buy one of those as well and keep the 966 for a backup. Just my .02, but I don't think you could go wrong with either. -drdx

[Circuit Breaker]

To be honest, there is no best radio. It will ultimately come down to what you like for the amount of money you want to spend.

[316]

Congrats. What part of Mexico you going to?

[316]

Sounds fun, before I got married once a month I would go to Mexico and stay at the La Pasada in Nuevo Laredo smoke cigars(THE GOOD ONES) and drinks beer.

[BtyMONSTER]

no doubt the striker is a purdy radio , but , i vote ranger/rci also . when my duckies stack up enough i wana get a RCI6900F150 .
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those 2950/70's are very nice also...........but im still a duck that needs a 1-40 channel display . lol (plus i like a lil echo)

[316]

no doubt the striker is a purdy radio , but , i vote ranger/rci also . when my duckies stack up enough i wana get a RCI6900F150 .
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those 2950/70's are very nice also...........but im still a duck that needs a 1-40 channel display . lol (plus i like a lil echo)

All you have to do is hit the "LOCK" button. And the display will read Ch1-40

[triple7wva]

im a galaxy fan thru and thru so my vote would be for a 93t or a 95t.

the general lee's are talkers. ive heard a few mike(RA) setup and they blow smoke...enjoy the new radio..jas.

[KI4MSJ]

I have never used an RCI but, If you want the most bang for your buck I would go with the RCI 2970 @ 150 watts, you need to get an amp. If you decide you want an amp later on the radio would be a good driver for a larger amp. I use a President HR2600 Chipswitch @ around 55-60 watts. Don't do real well on skip but, do real well on 10 meters. I am waiting on a KLV-450 I just purchased. It should be in next week. Then I will do better on skip on 11 meters. Have fun with the hobby and welcome back from the box. I will be heading to the box by the end of the year.

[316]

I have never used an RCI but, If you want the most bang for your buck I would go with the RCI 2970 @ 150 watts, you need to get an amp. If you decide you want an amp later on the radio would be a good driver for a larger amp. I use a President HR2600 Chipswitch @ around 55-60 watts. Don't do real well on skip but, do real well on 10 meters. I am waiting on a KLV-450 I just purchased. It should be in next week. Then I will do better on skip on 11 meters. Have fun with the hobby and welcome back from the box. I will be heading to the box by the end of the year.

He's right about the 2970 it should do 150-200 PEP and will drive any amplifier you put behind it.
And I didn't know the President made a 2600 I know the CHIPSWITCH helps tremendously though

[KI4MSJ]

President made three models. The 2510, Lincoln and the HR2600 which has tones for 10 meter repeater. It is suppose to be the best of the three. I had Doc do a Chipswitch, new finals and realign it. The thing screams. I have had three Lincolns and one 2510 and like the 2600 the best, then the Lincolns.

[KI4MSJ]

Are you looking for a Base radio or a mobile you can use as a base with a power supply? If your just looking into a base radio that will plug directly into the wall then check out the Ranger DX2995


Designed to enhance any serious operators shack, this rack-mounted unit offers exceptional sound quality and large, easy-to-use controls. The RCI-2995DX has features that include: AM-CW-FM-SSB modes of operation, variable power, noise blanker and built-in heavy duty AC power supply and provides 150 watts PEP output, and a rear panel frequency meter output for measuring transmit operating frequency. The RCI-2995DX offers microprocessor-based advanced features typically found in high-end units costing several times as much, including programmable repeater offset and capabilities for a CTCSS tone option — great for increasing repeater activity on 10 meters — and receiver scanning for quick search of active frequencies. The unit offers three methods of frequency selection, non-volatile memory to store and scan up to ten favorite frequencies, scanning of selected frequency segment or stored frequencies and front panel frequency selector lockout .
Detail Information: The new DX models have retained the operating features of its popular predecessors, including programmable repeater offset and capabilities for a CTCSS tone option — great for increasing repeater activity on 10 meters — and receiver scanning for quick search of active frequencies. The units offer three methods of frequency selection, non-volatile memory to store and scan up to ten favorite frequencies, and front panel frequency selector lockout.
In addition, the DX Series offers an impressive array of design and performance improvements:
* An improved receiver: designed for increased sensitivity and image rejections.
* A double FET balanced mixer: for improved receiver inter modulation rejection.
* New pwr supply protection: and temp compensation for improved stability and reliability over wide temperature ranges.
* Surface mount components: for increased resistance to shock and vibration.
* Improved display lighting: for easy reading in a wide range of light conditions.
* Variable power output
Tone Wiring - For complete instructions on wiring a CTCSS tone board, please click the corresponding link.

I am a Military Police Officer and gearing up for Deployment somewhere around Oct. or Dec. of this year.

[316]

Are you looking for a Base radio or a mobile you can use as a base with a power supply? If your just looking into a base radio that will plug directly into the wall then check out the Ranger DX2995


Designed to enhance any serious operators shack, this rack-mounted unit offers exceptional sound quality and large, easy-to-use controls. The RCI-2995DX has features that include: AM-CW-FM-SSB modes of operation, variable power, noise blanker and built-in heavy duty AC power supply and provides 150 watts PEP output, and a rear panel frequency meter output for measuring transmit operating frequency. The RCI-2995DX offers microprocessor-based advanced features typically found in high-end units costing several times as much, including programmable repeater offset and capabilities for a CT'S tone option — great for increasing repeater activity on 10 meters — and receiver scanning for quick search of active frequencies. The unit offers three methods of frequency selection, non-volatile memory to store and scan up to ten favorite frequencies, scanning of selected frequency segment or stored frequencies and front panel frequency selector lockout .
Detail Information: The new DX models have retained the operating features of its popular predecessors, including programmable repeater offset and capabilities for a CTCSS tone option — great for increasing repeater activity on 10 meters — and receiver scanning for quick search of active frequencies. The units offer three methods of frequency selection, non-volatile memory to store and scan up to ten favorite frequencies, and front panel frequency selector lockout.
In addition, the DX Series offers an impressive array of design and performance improvements:
* An improved receiver: designed for increased sensitivity and image rejections.
* A double FET balanced mixer: for improved receiver inter modulation rejection.
* New pwr supply protection: and temp compensation for improved stability and reliability over wide temperature ranges.
* Surface mount components: for increased resistance to shock and vibration.
* Improved display lighting: for easy reading in a wide range of light conditions.
* Variable power output
Tone Wiring - For complete instructions on wiring a CTCSS tone board, please click the corresponding link.

I am a Military Police Officer and gearing up for Deployment somewhere around Oct. or Dec. of this year.

Marines or Army?
And Col. do you know anything about
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Or HART?

[CK]

Welcome back from the sand box. I spent last summer over there (Al Anbar).

Good luck with the radio!!!

[Hardrive]

I drive a Dodge Ram 1500 and I love my Galaxy 45mp. Make sure that you get a good antenna

[KI4MSJ]

Sorry for the delay in response but, I was away with the wife camping. I am in the Army, Have been for 17-1/2 years. I spent 13-1/2 years as an Infantry soldier and now I am an MP. Our saying is "Death before Dismount" I love it.