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Foxhunter
Member
Username: Foxhunter
Post Number: 55
Registered: 4-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - 2:49 pm: | 
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I was reading elsewhere that a new Connex radio had come out a few months ago. I'm familiar already with the Connex HP 4300-300. This one (4300-300) has the 2x IFR520's driving 4x 2SD1446 final transistors.
Now supposedly, the new Connex HP 4300-400 has 4x 2SC2879's as finals.
Has ANYONE else heard of this radio? There is a "CB shop" posting about them but....the radio is unlisted.
Is this Connex they are posting about a shop-modified Connex 4300-300 ? I've checked with Copper Electronic too and can't find ANYTHING.
I used: Google, Yahoo, AltaVista, and Ask search engines-------no Connex 4300-400 listed anywhere. Naturally I wanted to see product description and data spec sheets. I can't find anything anywhere......(?)
Can anyone clue me in please ??? |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 15909
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - 3:51 pm: |
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Foxhunter,
Havent heard anything about a Connex 400 but Copper has the:
R10-10015 Ranger RCI 63FFC4
R10-10015 Ranger RCI 63FFC4
[R10-10015] $589.99
Fully Chromed Housing and Face with Heavy Duty Chrome Heat Sink
AM-FM: 200 Watt RMS / AM: 400 Watt Peak
400 Watt Amplifier Board has 4 Heavy Duty 2SC2879 Toshiba
Transistors
4 Heavy Duty 2SC2879 Toshiba Transistors
AM/FM and PA Modes, Echo &Talk/Back
Built-In Frequency Counter
Easy to Read Panel Meter Multi-Function Panel Meter
High Sensitivity Receiver Design
Blue LED Display and Display Dimmer
6-digit LED Display that's Easy to Read even in Bright Sunlight
Additional Features: Selectable Automatic Noise Limiter (ANL) and Noise Blanker, Front Panel Variable RF Power Output Control and RF Gain Controls, +10kHz Switch, Signal Strength, Transmitter Power Output and Antenna SWR, Easy-to-Use Frequency Selection System Covers the 10- Meter Amateur Band In 6-Band Segments
Lon~Tech808
CEF#0808/HAM#001/CVC#0002
Tech808@copperelectronics.com
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Foxhunter
Member
Username: Foxhunter
Post Number: 57
Registered: 4-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, July 24, 2008 - 6:35 pm: |
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Thanks Tech808----That Ranger/RCI sounds like the supposed Connex 4300-400 that I've been being told of with the 4x 2SC2879's except that additionally the Ranger also has a frequency counter and lots of chrome.
Because until I see any data sheets on the Connex 4300-400, it will just be "hearsay".
So then it would seem the R10-10015 Ranger RCI 63FFC4 is more powerful than the "existing" Connex 4300-300. Correct?
In the next couple of months (I've been saving!) I will be buying one of the bigger radio's and naturally am trying to do the homework.
It sounds like the 3 I'm considering the most heavily will be the Ranger RCI 63FFC4, Connex 4300-300/400(?) or the Galaxy 98VHP. I just want the best quality and powered radio that can be had to run "barefoot" without the need for a small external amp. |
Hotwire
Senior Member
Username: Hotwire
Post Number: 2554
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, July 26, 2008 - 12:19 pm: |
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Yo Foxhunter, I thought heard about that Connex too. Might have been the RCI. Of the ones you mention I would go RCI unless you need SSB then the Galaxy.
That RCI is one big and beautiful radio.
Gonna spend big money on the radio then you may as well get the best antenna and coax you can!
KEEP IT REAL!
Kenny
cef491(27.115lsb)
2sf491(27.555usb)
Indiana
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Foxhunter
Member
Username: Foxhunter
Post Number: 61
Registered: 4-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, July 26, 2008 - 4:46 pm: |
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Yes there was a shop out-of-state announcing "the new Connex 4300-400"--- but it wasn't listed on their website---or any anywhere that I could find using multiple search engines.
Now the Ranger RCI-------There is a RCI 63FFC4 AM/FM that Tech808 posted above here, that's very high output, and I believe a RCI 63FFC2 AM/FM that has a bit less.
If I'm correct then (for mobile radio's):
RANGER--Ranger/RCI 63FFC4 is their most powerful 10/11M (AM/FM)?
CONNEX--Connex HP4300-300 is their most powerful 10/11M (AM/FM)?
GALAXY--Galaxy 98VHP is their most powerful 10/11M (AM/FM?SSB)?
As far as focusing on improving my antenna & coax....I am still trying to decide about a good vertical. I have a couple of antennas I can have from a nice woman when I can go get them down from their towers. They are very unusual and I'm not sure even what bands they're for. I haven't seen them in pictures (like in QST or CQ)
I will be trying to upgrade my coax pretty soon. Most runs I have are 25FT or less. I guess they aren't the best. I've got/am using:
RG8
RG8X
RG8/U
RG11/U
RG59 (twin/co-phase)
RG213/U
RG214/U
All the types I have here start to blur together and I'll have to re-read some charts to tell really which cables are best-suited for what. (?)
I'm told if I'm going to be buying any more brand-new coax, to go with Times or LMR. (?) |
Hotwire
Senior Member
Username: Hotwire
Post Number: 2555
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, July 27, 2008 - 12:29 pm: |
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If your going to setup as a base I recommend Coppers Altelicon CA-400. It is basically as good as the LMR stuff and as tough as steel. Might have the Copper tech do the ends for you unless you know your way with a soldering gun.
For the mobile I like to use rg213 from copper, nice soft and flexible stuff.
KEEP IT REAL!
Kenny
cef491(27.115lsb)
2sf491(27.555usb)
Indiana
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Foxhunter
Member
Username: Foxhunter
Post Number: 64
Registered: 4-2008
| | Posted on Monday, July 28, 2008 - 2:52 pm: |
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Hey I will be setting up a "proper" base here sometime soon. I have a small temporary set-up now for 11M only and was using the RG213/U with a Big Stick antenna.
I've soldered lots of copper pipes nicely thru the years and I did stained-glass restoration work for some time, so I can solder. But I haven't done much electrical soldering aside from typical wire connections. Maybe having a tech do it until I learn properly would be better...
I'm not sure about coax brands aside from Belden-----it's all I've ever used up until now. But I will consider something of high quality maybe even what you're suggesting (I'll have to see) because coax is one area that quality can't be sacrificed. Flex or no flex is another thing I need to consider. |
Hotwire
Senior Member
Username: Hotwire
Post Number: 2637
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, October 02, 2008 - 12:29 pm: |
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Foxhunter, Radio Shack sells a little can if tip tinner and cleaner for your soldering iron. You dip the hot tip into the mixture and wipe the excess off onto a damp sponge or rag. You get a perfectly clean tinned tip and it makes soldering so much easier and faster.
The solder I like to use is 1mm, 97.3% tin, 0.7% copper, 2% rosin flux core for all minor electronics projects. It works very nicely and I have never had any problems working with it.
Best of all I can buy a roll of it at Wal-Mart for a couple bucks! Wally World even has a half way decent soldering pencil for cheap. No life long keeper but good enough for a quick fixer upper!
Kenny
CEF491
Reading the mail around Indianapolis Indiana!
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