[SixClub] Ebay Prices

[Howard Bingham]

R. W. Royal wrote:

> So while we are sorta on the subject of the 5054DX. Anyone have any 
> opinions to share on this rig? I was thinking about getting one. (direct 
> from ranger of course) I was told the receive end is not that hot. I 
> have not seen much else show up in my area in that price range or 
> cheaper. And the Ebayer's have been over bidding as of late..... If it 
> gets within 1/2 or 2/3 of what I can get it for new i'll go for new.
> 
> Bob R.
> KD7OAN
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As an owner of the 5154DX100 model (Which shares the same footprint as 
the original model, it is woo large for mobile applications (Which is 
how I use mine.).

The person who helped me shoe horn my Ranger in place is still surprised 
it hasn't pulled loose from under the dash of my pickup (As there is 
very little sheet metal support in modern pickups.).

Other than that, I find it adequate.

If I were considering another radio for 6meter mobile use, I would 
likely try a Yaesu FT-857D or a Alinco DX-70TH (Both in $ 700. price 
range.).

Howard Bingham
KE5APJ  -  EL29


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>>> From: KG4ZDM at aol.com
>>> Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2006 13:28:32 -0400
>>> To: sixclub at mailman.qth.net
>>> Subject: [SixClub] Ebay Prices
>>>
>>> I just watched a guy pay $346, plus shipping for a 5054 Ranger (not 
>>> the 100  watt version).  Guess he's not aware you can get a new DX100 
>>> straight from  Ranger for $349 with free shipping.
>>>
>>> Amazing.
>>>
>>> Trent
>>> KG4ZDM
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