[SixClub] Ebay Prices

[bruce mallon]

I had one not a bad radio but a bit limited at noise
limiting ..... My DX-70 was a bit better but a lot
more money .... in short if you have a good location
it should work just fine.

--- Howard Bingham <howardb at hal-pc.org> wrote:

> 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
> --
> 
> 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
> 
> 
> >> ----------------------------------------
> >>  
> >>
> >>> 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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