[Johnson] What about a Ranger?

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

On 7/15/05, Richard Peterson <zapp11 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> This has really got things stirred up. It's a fun thread.
> 
> But now ... I will go so far as to say one of the best sounding radios had
> to be the stock Ranger. I know people have modified them, but stock -- they
> still sound better than average, in my view. In fact, i think stock Rangers
> beat the pants off of stock Viking 2s, from what I have heard on the air. Am
> I wrong?
> 
> I really don't know much about the Valiants. Sure wish I oned one! Any
> comments on the Valiant audio compared to a Ranger??

You've got the right idea with the Ranger. The Valiant has somewhat
restrictive iron that limits its ability to make nice, full, pleasing
audio. Major surgery is involved, transformer transplants and all
that.

They don't sound bad, just not as good as the Ranger.

*stepping back outta the way

~ Todd/'Boomer'  KA1KAQ