Another overpriced version of a galaxy 99v2...or a 98vhp with no amp...rci makes them all so nothing different really...fancy chrome face and an extra digit on the counter....wow....like Chevy/GMC or Ford/Lincoln....wonder when they will come out with something new instead of changing the saddle on a 20 year old horse?? Don't get me wrong they are nice radios but it's time for rci to catch up
@@smokinjoeselectronics442bu7 I don't think I see your point...the 99v2 uses the same board...made by the same company...how is something better than itself...I agree they are nice radios...but other than output power there are little if any differences in any of theses radios once you remove the bells and whistles...the heart is the same the body is the only variation...2950 99v2 and 63/69xx radios are different versions of the same tired design...it works I get it...if it's not broke don't fix it...just change the finals throw in some scotchy make it shiny and call it new...my 939 made in 2014 has the scotchy from factory as well...my 2950 is a great radio and the 98vhp I had did great...I don't hate rci...but every radio I've owned from them was the same design with different features...I just feel they are getting stale and need a truly "new" product...thats just my opinion and really means nothing just a simple opinion...I'll still run my rci stuff it's hard not to if you think how many radios use their stuff
@@byates59 anyone using smt...love it or hate it it's more durable and consistent...through hole has its place....would just like to see rci send out radios with better filtering and better quality control...since the move to Vietnam the quality seems to be up so that's a good start...when I look in a president or Stryker radio then open an rci radio my first reaction is "come on guys"....I guess I've just grown tired of the same and need to run other radios for a while so I can come back to my rci radios and appreciate the fact that they haven't done anything in 10 years...my 2950 is a "newer" smt board so I must give them props for that...guess that's why I've kept it around lol
I was seriously debating the purchase of one of these radios. Not only can it operate 11 meters but also both 10 and 12. That’s pretty awesome if you got an antenna for all 3 bands or tuner in line of some sort. Some of the comments was saying “RIP” and everything? I was confused. I open his page and his wife signed him off. Heart attack in his sleep. WOW! God Bless. Sure glad I got some decent information here. Weird that I landed on this video, his last posted video. Rest In Peace, brother. 🤔 I’m not sure whether this is a sign to better watch my health or get this radio. Maybe I better do both... 73! Red Culver, N0TMY, I’ll be clear
The Stryker 955 doesn’t do 10, 11 and 12 meters. Yes, Stryker is a way better radio but you only get limited 10 meter, 11 obviously and no 12 meters. I guess it depends on what you base, “best” on?
But I’m also not going to sit here and lie to you. I’ve owned many Stryker 955’s and one rci69ffb4 (discontinued now) The Stryker is a very loud, very proud radio. The 400 watt rangers are awesome and do more BUT, they require waaaaayyy more power, time, attention, energy, etc. They drift frequency literally by the millisecond, they get extremely hot, minimum power to rag chew is carrier 50 to peak 190, they draw extreme power from even a 4 battery 12v set up, to utilize full frequency spectrum capabilities (assuming you’ll eventually travel to amateur frequencies outside citizens band) you need minimum 3 antennas or tuner, echo board isn’t even accessible, you have to add talk back on the model your referring, on and on and they have decent rx and unbelievably amazing tx but the Stryker is barely below the equivalent. “BEST” you ask? Best rx/tx with minimal effort, Stryker, all day, everyday. Best radio hands down is the ranger but way more efforts to sound basically just as good. You’ll only be a few s units below the Stryker on someone’s rx anyway so why set yourself up for a way more expensive headache? The Stryker only loses 12 meter band over the ranger but the 12m band so small, who cares? You still have 10 and 11m band on Stryker. Hope this helps. Stryker is my favorite radio. Magnum used to make the same radios before selling to Stryker. Any Stryker or magnum you can land is a far step in the right direction when you’re transmission is am. Heck, even ssb sounds amazing on Stryker/Magnum’s. I sold my ranger rci-69ffb4. Ranger sux! 😉
I have a Ranger RCI69FFC4 Bought it in April 2010 is this radio better then what's out there for power. I have radio techs telling me it's putting out 450 watts. They keep offering me $700.00 for it. It's the chrome model.
Good Day, I'm looking for the schematic (service manual) for the RCI-69VHP. Any luck in filing up to the vendor ? They seem no longer in business. Thanks, Fred.
I have a question. Ok i talk on channel 6 a good bit known as the Superbowl. When they key up some of those amps. Their is a winning noise. What is that called.. how can i get my amp to do that ?
@@smokinjoeselectronics442bu7 unless im mistaken you said it part way through..@ the 5 min 12 sec mark you said that the ctr freq is 26.965,is it not the 27.185 considered the ctr freq???
Ivan, help me out so I can become as smart as you are. Specifically what did he say in this vid that is completely wrong?? Or, are you referring to some other video? Thanks for your time!
Joe was a good guy. My radio has been working fine for several years now. To bad he passed away from a heart attack. You will be missed my friend.
Crap man sorry to hear this i was not aware that joe had passed.
Rip bud you will be missed.😢
I will stick with my RCI 2950 CD and 2970n2. I believe they are the best Rci Rangers. imo. I operate on single sideband mostly.
Rest easy, Smokin’ Joe.
RIP my friend to you and God bless your family ❤️
Another overpriced version of a galaxy 99v2...or a 98vhp with no amp...rci makes them all so nothing different really...fancy chrome face and an extra digit on the counter....wow....like Chevy/GMC or Ford/Lincoln....wonder when they will come out with something new instead of changing the saddle on a 20 year old horse?? Don't get me wrong they are nice radios but it's time for rci to catch up
Actually they are more desirable than a galaxy. Better receiver , one more digit on freq counter twice the power of a 99v2 @90+ watts pep
catch up to who?
@@smokinjoeselectronics442bu7 I don't think I see your point...the 99v2 uses the same board...made by the same company...how is something better than itself...I agree they are nice radios...but other than output power there are little if any differences in any of theses radios once you remove the bells and whistles...the heart is the same the body is the only variation...2950 99v2 and 63/69xx radios are different versions of the same tired design...it works I get it...if it's not broke don't fix it...just change the finals throw in some scotchy make it shiny and call it new...my 939 made in 2014 has the scotchy from factory as well...my 2950 is a great radio and the 98vhp I had did great...I don't hate rci...but every radio I've owned from them was the same design with different features...I just feel they are getting stale and need a truly "new" product...thats just my opinion and really means nothing just a simple opinion...I'll still run my rci stuff it's hard not to if you think how many radios use their stuff
@@blainehartley9157 the 99v2 does not use the same board. It's not the same radio
@@byates59 anyone using smt...love it or hate it it's more durable and consistent...through hole has its place....would just like to see rci send out radios with better filtering and better quality control...since the move to Vietnam the quality seems to be up so that's a good start...when I look in a president or Stryker radio then open an rci radio my first reaction is "come on guys"....I guess I've just grown tired of the same and need to run other radios for a while so I can come back to my rci radios and appreciate the fact that they haven't done anything in 10 years...my 2950 is a "newer" smt board so I must give them props for that...guess that's why I've kept it around lol
RIP So sorry God Bless 73's
What diodes? lol. You mean Schottky diodes. Probably a drift bucket on SSB.
How tight does sideband hold frequency? Does it drift alot or a little? I was thinking to use as a base..
590 DX Anything further on this radio? Looking for stable SSB rig and the 2970 I'd don't really care for
RC590 if you want a stable SSB radio and you don’t like 2970--get yourself a Stryker SR-955 HPC
RIP Mike 73s
Nice radio even today in sept. 2024
I am looking .
I love the smoke chrome .
The whole case would have been better.
I was seriously debating the purchase of one of these radios. Not only can it operate 11 meters but also both 10 and 12. That’s pretty awesome if you got an antenna for all 3 bands or tuner in line of some sort. Some of the comments was saying “RIP” and everything? I was confused. I open his page and his wife signed him off. Heart attack in his sleep. WOW! God Bless. Sure glad I got some decent information here. Weird that I landed on this video, his last posted video. Rest In Peace, brother. 🤔 I’m not sure whether this is a sign to better watch my health or get this radio. Maybe I better do both... 73! Red Culver, N0TMY, I’ll be clear
nice radio and awesome job.. your a very good tech
Rest In Peace Mike.
do you have a video that shows the operation of radio. using the Fr pool?
Smokin Joe's Electronics 442 Built... your opinion, what is the best radio Ranger RCI69VHP or STRYCKER 955HP ?? Please your opinion. 73
Stryker Sr 955. But I like the 2950cd better than all
The Stryker 955 doesn’t do 10, 11 and 12 meters. Yes, Stryker is a way better radio but you only get limited 10 meter, 11 obviously and no 12 meters. I guess it depends on what you base, “best” on?
But I’m also not going to sit here and lie to you. I’ve owned many Stryker 955’s and one rci69ffb4 (discontinued now) The Stryker is a very loud, very proud radio. The 400 watt rangers are awesome and do more BUT, they require waaaaayyy more power, time, attention, energy, etc. They drift frequency literally by the millisecond, they get extremely hot, minimum power to rag chew is carrier 50 to peak 190, they draw extreme power from even a 4 battery 12v set up, to utilize full frequency spectrum capabilities (assuming you’ll eventually travel to amateur frequencies outside citizens band) you need minimum 3 antennas or tuner, echo board isn’t even accessible, you have to add talk back on the model your referring, on and on and they have decent rx and unbelievably amazing tx but the Stryker is barely below the equivalent. “BEST” you ask? Best rx/tx with minimal effort, Stryker, all day, everyday. Best radio hands down is the ranger but way more efforts to sound basically just as good. You’ll only be a few s units below the Stryker on someone’s rx anyway so why set yourself up for a way more expensive headache? The Stryker only loses 12 meter band over the ranger but the 12m band so small, who cares? You still have 10 and 11m band on Stryker. Hope this helps. Stryker is my favorite radio. Magnum used to make the same radios before selling to Stryker. Any Stryker or magnum you can land is a far step in the right direction when you’re transmission is am. Heck, even ssb sounds amazing on Stryker/Magnum’s. I sold my ranger rci-69ffb4. Ranger sux! 😉
@@rualmet Thank you very much for your contribution, I will buy a Stryker 73
PU2XBT I just grabbed another custom built one myself. I bought from bells CB. 73 your way
Nice radio Michael Houston
I have a Ranger RCI69FFC4
Bought it in April 2010 is this radio better then what's out there for power. I have radio techs telling me it's putting out 450 watts. They keep offering me $700.00 for it. It's the chrome model.
Thank u for this video I wish I can learn more about this one
Wow man welcome back
Rip mike, smoking joe. You are singing in God's choir now. God got a good radio tech.
Smokin Joes I need your suggestion, I'm in doubt which radio to buy? Ranger 69vhp or Galaxy DX 99v2? can you help me with your opinion?
He passed away a while ago.
I seen a supper mod done on a rci 2950 on am the radio do 60 to 65 watts I think it was a resistor and two switching dieodes
How can I convert my RCI 69VHP. No. One around where Don't know anything about this radio.
please this Ranger is manufactured which country ?? china or malasya?
Do you have any Texas star linears you could tune to the radio I’m buying from you soon?
Good Day, I'm looking for the schematic (service manual) for the RCI-69VHP. Any luck in filing up to the vendor ? They seem no longer in business. Thanks, Fred.
He passed away pal.
Where can you get parts for this radio?
Please, where is this radio Ranger manufactured? 73
How about vid to show 11 meter conversion thanks
seems the Americans are too scared to post up the mods as they're making the radios illegal and encouraging crime..
Bigpimp347 your a idiot that don't know jack just another know it all on RUclips.
FYI 26965 is 1 not 20
I have a question. Ok i talk on channel 6 a good bit known as the Superbowl. When they key up some of those amps. Their is a winning noise. What is that called.. how can i get my amp to do that ?
could you be hearing a fan motor?
Rip Mr smoking Joe..
Colega onde compro um Rádio desse ??? Por gentileza me passa o site ou loja ???
You better off to sell them a icom 718 do the 11 meter mod for them they have a radio that don't drift in frq
I would like to have u tune up my sr 655 ? How can I get in contact with you??
Go to www.442built.com and use the contact tab to call email or text
Where can I send my 69 VHP. To get it tyned?
How come no public videos for a while?
Internet connection issues can't upload takes to long and I stay steady and pretty much slammed with work no time to be a movie star
preciso do manual de serviço
R.i.p.
RIP Joe
26.965 IS NOT CH 20!!
Nobody said it was. Not sure what your point is
@@smokinjoeselectronics442bu7 unless im mistaken you said it part way through..@ the 5 min 12 sec mark you said that the ctr freq is 26.965,is it not the 27.185 considered the ctr freq???
This guy has absolutely no clue what he's talking about...typical CBer.
At least he’s trying! Honestly, he knows more about electronics then most amateur radio operators I know
You should be ashamed of yourself he died of a heart attack in his sleep leaving behind a family.
Ivan, help me out so I can become as smart as you are. Specifically what did he say in this vid that is completely wrong?? Or, are you referring to some other video? Thanks for your time!
@@thomthumbe Ivan won’t answer you, he’s busy sucking on a ham meat pole.
Oops! Convert it to what? 🤔
This guy was a hack job.
I think anything is better than the galaxy lol.lol.lol..
so how did you mod it from 28Mhz to 27Mhz ???
Welcome back