Anyone know about Radio Active Radios?

[darango360]

I bought a General Lee from Radio Active a few months ago. Used it for 2 months and I was very unhappy with what I was told. The radio sounded like ####. I kept being asked to turn it down. I could hear drivers asking other drive what I was saying. I took it to a guy here in Pa. where I was able hear what my radio sounded like. The tech who repaired did a great job and now it is putting out just as many watts as before. But, sounds 1000 times better. crystal clean audio at 100% modulation. Save yourself alot of money and go to someone like Sparky or DTB CB Radio. They will treat you right and give you what you are looking for.

[GalaxyTech]

Radio Active is a joke.Below is a letter from Galaxy about his great mods.
I bet the Farm he doesnt tell his customers his mods are so bad it voids the factory Warranty.His life time warranty is only for the two wires he uses to volt the final and driver and the diode he puts off of the regulator for a swing mod.He can talk a good talk though should sell used cars would be great at it.
Unfortunately all radios modified by RadioActive automatically void factory warranty.

As per our last discussion with Michael (owner) of RadioActive, he is to make all customers of Galaxy "DX" Radios aware of this prior to any modifications. All radios sent in for repair having mods installed will be returned as is without notification. From Galaxy Tech.

[LeprechaunNM1977]

From someone who can't spell !

[Crotts Trucking]

Is this the one that is by chevron and carls jr?? If it is they arent very good, there was a guy with a galaxy in front of me, I had a connex, and the one behind me had a connex, after telling me and the guy in front there was no hope for our radios the third started to walk out with us, he said 'Can I help you' to the third, that guy said 'obviously not, if you cant help these guys'!! LOL

[JSmitty]

Stay away from them if you want your radio to last long. Google them and see the bad results, and yes, I've dealt with them before. Been years ago, and the radio died hard years ago as well.

[squirrellsgnwild]

[LINK POSTED BY MEMBER] Only Members Can View This Truck Forum Link.

Federal Communications Commission

Washington, D.C. 20554

In the Matter of )

) File No.: EB-06-PO-169

Michael T. Kersnowski )

d/b/a RadioActive Radio ) Citation No.: C20073292003

)

Salem, Oregon 97302 )

)

CITATION

Released: February 23, 2007

By the Resident Agent, Portland Resident Agent Office, Western Region,
Enforcement Bureau:

1. This is an Official Citation issued pursuant to Section 503(b)(5) of
the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), to Michael T.
Kersnowski d/b/a RadioActive Radio for violation of Section 302(b) of
the Act, and Sections 2.803(a)(1), 2.815(b) and 2.815(c) of the
Commission's Rules ("Rules").

2. Investigation by the Commission's Portland Resident Agent Office of
the Enforcement Bureau revealed that on November 28, 2006, RadioActive
Radio, through the use of internet website [LINK POSTED BY MEMBER] Only Members Can View This Truck Forum Link. ,
offered for sale forty-four non-certified Citizens Band ("CB")
transceivers as follows:


Brand Model

Connex 3300 HP

Connex 4600 Turbo

Connex 4300 HP 300

Connex 4300 HP

Connex General Washington

Connex General Lee

Connex 4800HPE

Connex Deer Hunter

Galaxy 2517

Galaxy 2547

Galaxy 99V

Galaxy 88HL

Galaxy 77

Galaxy 66V

Galaxy 55

Galaxy 33HML

Galaxy 45MP

Galaxy 48T

Galaxy 93T

Galaxy 95T

General General Jackson

Magnum S6

Magnum S9

Magnum S3RF

Magnum Delta Force

Magnum Omega Force

Magnum Mini

Mirage 6600

Mirage 88H/L

Mirage 9900

RCI 2980WX

RCI 2985DX

RCI 2995DX

RCI 2985DX

RCI 2950

RCI 2970

RCI 6300F25

RCI 6300F150

RCI Voyage VR-9000

Super Star 36

Super Star 3900

Super Star 3900GHPM

Super Star 3900GHPA

Stryker 440


According to Commission records these devices have not received an FCC
equipment authorization, which is required for CB transmitters marketed in
the United States.

3. RadioActive Radio, through the use of internet website
[LINK POSTED BY MEMBER] Only Members Can View This Truck Forum Link. , also offered for sale ten non-certified
External Radio Frequency Power Amplifiers as follows:


Brand Model

Palomar 225

Palomar 250

Palomar Delux Modulator

Palomar 450

Palomar 600

Palomar 900V

Davemade M80

Davemade M200

Davemade M400

Davemade Straight 8


4. Section 302(b) of the Act provides: "No person shall manufacture,
import, sell, offer for sale, or ship devices or home electronic
equipment and systems, or use devices, which fail to comply with
regulations promulgated pursuant to this section." Section 2.803(a)(1)
of the Rules provides that "...no person shall sell or lease, or offer
for sale or lease (including advertising for sale or lease), or
import, ship or distribute for the purpose of selling or leasing or
offering for sale or lease, any radio frequency device unless: (1) In
the case of a device subject to certification, such device has been
authorized by the Commission in accordance with the rules in this
chapter and is properly identified and labeled..." RadioActive Radio's
offering for sale of the transceivers listed in paragraph 2 violates
both sections.

5. Additionally, dual use CB and amateur radios of the kind at issue here
may not be certificated under the Rules.

6. Section 2.815(c) of the Rules prohibits the manufacture, sale, or
offering for sale of any External Radio Frequency Power Amplifier (or
amplifier kits) capable of operation on any frequency below 144 MHz
unless the amplifier has received a grant of type acceptance.
Furthermore, Section 2.815(b) of the Rules prohibits the sale or
marketing of External Radio Frequency Power Amplifiers (or amplifier
kits) capable of operating on any frequency between 24 and 35 MHz.
RadioActive Radio's offering for sale of the non-certified External
Radio Frequency Power Amplifiers listed in paragraph 3 violates both
sections of the Rules and Section 302(b) of the Act.

7. Violations of the Act or the Rules may subject the violator to
substantial monetary forfeitures, seizure of equipment through in rem
forfeiture action, and criminal sanctions, including imprisonment.

8. Michael T. Kersnowski d/b/a RadioActive Radio may request an interview
at the closest FCC Office, which is Federal Communications Commission,
11410 N.E. 122^nd Way, Suite 312, Kirkland, Washington 98034. You may
contact this office by telephone, XXX XXX-XXXX, to schedule this
interview, which must take place within 14 days of this Citation.
Michael T. Kersnowski d/b/a RadioActive Radio may also submit a
written statement to the above address within 14 days of the date of
this Citation. Any written statements should specify what actions have
been taken to correct the violations outlined above. Please reference
file number EB-06-PO-169 when corresponding with the Commission.

9. Any statement or information provided by you may be used by the
Commission to determine if further enforcement action is required. Any
knowingly or willfully false statement made in reply to this Citation
is punishable by fine or imprisonment.

10. IT IS ORDERED that copies of this Citation shall be sent by First
Class U.S. Mail and Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested to
Michael T. Kersnowski at his address of record and the address of
record for RadioActive Radio.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Binh Nguyen

Resident Agent

Portland Resident Agent Office

Western Region

Enforcement Bureau

47 U.S.C. S 503(b)(5).

47 U.S.C. S 302a(b).

47 C.F.R. SS 2.803(a)(1), 2.815(b), 2.815(c).

Section 95.655(a) of the rules states: "[CB] Transmitters with frequency
capability for the Amateur Radio Services....will not be certificated."
See also Amendment of the Part 95, Subpart E, Technical Regulations in the
Personal Radio Services Rules, 3 FCC Rcd 5032 (198.

47 C.F.R. S 2.815(c).

47 C.F.R. S 2.815(b).

47 C.F.R. S 1.80(b)(3).

47 U.S.C. SS 401, 501, 503, 510.

47 U.S.C. S 503(b)(5).

See Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. S 552a(e)(3).

See 18 U.S.C. S 1001 et seq.

Federal Communications Commission

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Federal Communications Commission

[JSmitty]

That ain't nothing. All radio shops have been busted for that.

[homerhardfart]

im guessing its personal choice but my general lee from radioactive radio gets high marks from almost anyone who hears it. drivers always asking "what are you running" etc. ive been heard from as far away as 21 miles in hilly to flat land. but some like RAR some dont. they are award winning competition radio builders but that doesnt mean much if YOU dont like you're radio. ive had mine 3 plus years and it sounds as good as the day i hooked it up.

[Sixx Burning Sky]

Originally Posted by homerhardfart

im guessing its personal choice but my general lee from radioactive radio gets high marks from almost anyone who hears it. drivers always asking "what are you running" etc. ive been heard from as far away as 21 miles in hilly to flat land. but some like RAR some dont. they are award winning competition radio builders but that doesnt mean much if YOU dont like you're radio. ive had mine 3 plus years and it sounds as good as the day i hooked it up.

Just curious here what award did Radioactive Win ? I could double my post totals here just pointing out that you are in the minority. I will now refer you back to Smitty's earlier post.

[FriedTater]

Ive known Mike since he was tuning radios in his parents front yard,that black list is for the most part based and supported on Revenge and Jealousy for like Competitors in the biz.So in many respects is actually very supportive to some that are listed on there.

For those badmouthing RAR* your just flapping their yap,no supportive
tech basis for their experience(s)and is most likely of troll nature based on jealousy and or envy.If you ever had an RAR radio fail and didn't return it under their LIFE TIME WARRANTY its YOUR FAULT and you have no just cause to attack them in such a cowardly manner.
For those tooting "Clays" (I20W/#370)horn
How do you think they became so well known ?
Yup,Quality CB sales/work,thats long since been history since Clay himself stopped radio wrenching and turned it over to his son.

ALL OF THE TECHS THAT PUT CLAYS ON THE MAP moved on and opened their own shop(if you live in this area you know the story not the gossip behind it)
For that stretch of road the quality and fair prices are had at the #349 in Ranger Tx.

Mike # RAR* still does what he has always done,QUALITY WORK with a Fair Price which he personally stands behind.


Tater said IT !