RCI 6300HF From 1-10 how does this radio rate

I don't know anything about that 6300f, looks to be similar to a Galaxy 88, but with a six-digit frequency counter. Both the Uniden and the Cobra are good radios, the Philippines radios do have a reputation of being built better, but that Cobra is probably equally as good. When I googled the 6300, I found a spec for its current draw, btw. It's 3.8amps@13.8 volts. Your cigarette lighter should power it even. If you are going to run straight to the battery, you need to fuse your leads as close to the battery as you can, to prevent a short and fire.

What are you planning on using for an antenna? Do you have a way to check SWR?

 

Sounds like a good setup, I think you will be pleased with any of those radios. I'd go buy an swr meter, just to make sure your good, and let it rip.

 

I had the higher power version of the 6300 back in my pre-ham days years ago it was a decent radio as far as exports go..

I don't know if they still make a low and high power version of this radio or not but if yours is the bigger of the two it will need to be wired direct to the battery for sure..

 

I guess I assumed it was the low power version. I figured the high power version was a new thing, obviously it's not.

 

Is it the one with the big heat sink on the bottom? That'd be the biggun...definitely have to run off the battery.

 

yep, thats the one...its capable of much more..

for sure !! 10 or 12 gauge minimum on the hook-up wire..