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Hi All; Rusty DX er
Topic Started: Saturday, 12. December 2009, 19:32 (747 Views)
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Hi All
its been 10 years since I have done any DX ing.... But I have the bug again. I have used in the past: 148GTLDX SUPPER STAR 360 SUPPER STAR 3900 A PRESIDENT LINCOLN and finished with a RANGER RCI 2950 DX.

Im looking to buy a new RCI2950DX a President George or a Magnum 257, whats the best of the three or is there something else someone could recommend.
I like the look of the President George but I cant find a supplier. Anyway any advice much appreciated.

Many Thank

Rob
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hi rob welcome to charlie tango . ive got two of the radios you mention the george and the 2950 very nice radios the george is great when you get used to the code and the 2950 is a very good radio to ugly but kicks ass good luck with what you choose :D
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Many Thanks Porky...

I favor the George...Do you mind me asking if know of a supplier & how I can get a CT Handle.

many thanks

Rob
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hi rob i dont think they make them anymore !!
and lee or steve will sort a unit number soon :D
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Hi Rob / J R 902

and Welcome to the Forum.... I'm not sure where Lee (the primary Admin) has hidden the list of CT callsigns so I'd better not issue one today in case the one I give you is already taken - but Lee should be around tomorrow and we will get you sorted with a CT callsign.

In the meantime, please do browse the forums and make yourself at home. :)

As for the choice of radios: out of those three, I'd personally go for the Ranger - but it does depend what you plan to do with it. Are you going to be Mobile, "Portable", Home-base only or what? What sort of power are you looking for? and the all important, how much are you willing to spend?

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Hi and welcome.

Looks like the President George is going to be a second hand buy these days - the Ranger has had good reports and reviews, but the Magnum 257 seems to have more than it's fair share of reliability problems.

Where are you based Rob?

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keep away from the magnum as offplanet says about its reliability
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Welcome back to DX .....buy a Ranger and forget abougt the others ...or better still get a proper HF radio...but what do i know :blink:
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Thanks for the info Lads..

I have had 2 Rangers in the past and always been happy with them, just fancied a George this time. I had a feeling they must have stopped making the George as i cant find one anywhere new or secondhand....

As far as use goes mainly for homebase setup with a bit of mobile use..
Cant wait to get back up and running.

Rob :beerhead:
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Welcome to Charlie Tango mate, Ill sort you your unit number out today.

As stated before in the topic, keep away from magnum 257's unless you get a thrill from sending it away for repairs lol

Welcome once again and happy DXing


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Cheers for that Firetrap...

Who is a good supplier of rigs these days & what is the Radio of choice these days ?. I used to use Rfusion but I think they must have gone belly up.

Sorry for all the questions.

Thanks again :beerhead:
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hi rob this is what its all about asking mate always ask ..try knights or truck king. the superstar 3900 and rangers are a good radio but if your still after a george just keep your eye on e bay
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