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I imagine the RCI-2950 isnt the best Mobile Radio anymore? - WHAT IS???

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by PeacefulTyrant, Apr 23, 2015.

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  1. Apr 23, 2015 #1
    PeacefulTyrant

    PeacefulTyrant Bobtail Member

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    Howdy folks! Im new here, and have been out of haulin pulp wood for quite some time now.
    I hope comin' to a truckers forum when your no longer drivin for a living, isn't like going to a Bikers Rally in a grocery getter, egh? :biggrin_25520:

    In any case, my question is this. The last 2-way I owned was an RCI-2950 tricked out.
    It was a 10 meter rig, that we:
    - unlocked to add the CB channels back in
    - unlocked the clarifier so we could "slide a half a KC" between channels
    - had a optional kicker for those way out the area spots where you don't want to be alone with a problem
    - and a Wilson antenna

    Im not interested in echo chambers, roger beeps, or any other gimicks ... just wanna ratchet jaw with good clean and crisp Tx as well as Rx on AM as well as SideBand (and FM in the case of the RCI-2950). Yet there are other times where ya just GOTTA Punch Through when I NEED to talk!

    Now that you know what Im use to .... what would you suggest I get that would allow me the extra channels (for privacy), yet a good solid chassis (like a lot of the old radios like the - uniden & the presidents, etc ... had).

    Ive been out of the game for a while, and considering getting behind a wheel for a bit again. If so, Id like to get a few units, one for the house, one for the big truck, and one for little truck.

    Thank You Kindly for your Time and I look forward to Your Advice!
    Please advise.
     
    PeacefulTyrant, Apr 23, 2015
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  3. Apr 23, 2015 #2
    mike5511

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    Personally, I'd stick with the RCI.
     
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  4. Apr 23, 2015 #3
    poppapump1332

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    Nothing wrong with the 2950 if u want more punch get the 2970
     
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  5. Apr 25, 2015 #4
    Big_m

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    Or get a 2950 and a KL-203 amp.
     
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  7. Apr 25, 2015 #5
    mike5511

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    I think the RM Italy KL 300 is about the perfect size for normal everyday use. I've had one for years and never had a problem from it. Always run it on low, running just under 2 watts to drive it. It doesn't have the punch of a Texas Star 667V, but it does alright.
     
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  8. Apr 25, 2015 #6
    mntrucker

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    Depends on what you want to do. Nothing wrong with the 2950dx, I've never tried the n2 though.
     
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  9. Apr 25, 2015 #7
    stacks

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    Stick with the 2950
    dx you couldn't beat them with a stick
     
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  10. Apr 28, 2015 #8
    delta5

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    What is the "best" radio depends a lot on what you want to do. The ranger 2950 and 70 radios cant be beat for serious sideband work, but they don't sound the best on AM without some serious mods. The new strykers have an awesome am sound right out of the box. The Galaxys sound good with a good alignment, and a good mic. The 98VHP cant hardly be beat for a good trucking radio. Im not big on most of these bs super-tune, super-mod deals. most of them are done by untrained hacks. It all depends on what you want to do with it. Im told by people on the other side of the globe that my stock 2970n2 sounds like a million bucks on sideband...
     
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  11. Jun 15, 2015 #9
    rabbiporkchop

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    Here is the nicest rig I have found so far:
    http://www.hilberling.de/en/en_pro/pro_pt8000.htm

    Made in Germany
    cost about $10000.00

    for a mobile, this works nicely after a proper tune
    http://www.survival-systems.com/yeticom/at6666.html
     
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  12. Jun 15, 2015 #10
    Ougigoug

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    That's a tricky question everyone has his prefered equipment, like everybody i had most in my carrer and i believe RCI2950-70 are still to this day excellent

    Not too long ago i was in the market for a radio but since i had RCI in the past, i wanted to try something different my first choice was the "Top gun tech" but i have found a cheap president Lincoln 2V3 and i am honestly surprised by the little radio.

    TX & RX is excellent rig is idiot proof perfect for me!!!

    Good luck
     
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