Alinco Dx10

[AudioShockwav]

Anyway, we have wandered off, me included.
Everyone is entitled to his/her opinion

73
Jeff

 

[unit_399]

Good info here on the new Alinco. Use GOOGLE TRANSLATE to change from Russian to English

http://viva-telecom.org/10586/alinco/dr-135cb-new/review/

 

[Mudfoot]

Received an email from REMtronix this morning. The head repair guy says they have tested the unit on CW and have noticed no problems. I believe this was only with a straight key into a dummy load. Sounds promising so far. I'm going to wait until I hear from Universal.

 

[Mudfoot]

Receive is -130 dBm (less than 0.1 uV) according to REMtronix. Not shabby at all.

 

[Mudfoot]

Haters gonna hate.

http://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/2e2hf1/alinco_dx10_dx10_amateur_mobile_transceiver/

 

[AudioShockwav]

Looks like a good cheap all mode 10 meter rig......I agree M/F Haters gonna hate...they can not lose the CB/vs /Ham mentality.
10 is open and this is a great way to get on the band in the mobile at minimum cost.
They will not even give the radio a chance.

73
Jeff

 

[w9cll]

Looks like a good cheap all mode 10 meter rig......I agree M/F Haters gonna hate...they can not lose the CB/vs /Ham mentality.
10 is open and this is a great way to get on the band in the mobile at minimum cost.
They will not even give the radio a chance.

73
Jeff

I have never had a problem with exports but why does it need the 40 channel selector, sorry that screams cheap.

 

[AudioShockwav]

Then plug in the cable from the radio to your PC and set it for VFO mode.
And what is wrong with cheap if it works?

I got no beef with you personally Chris, but if it is a homebrew tuna can rig, converted CB, Cheap Export radio or a $3000.00 HF rig what difference will it make in the Logbook, or just the fun of making a contact?
I do not understand.
I know I can be kinda anal about this but a radio is a radio right?


73
Jeff

 

[Mudfoot]

Lol,

I've had all of the above, except a $3000 rig.

 

[w9cll]

Jeff I agree with you, but for the cost of that rig I could setup a new ham with a ICOM 735 or various other models. I know these are old, have issues but they will for the most part run circles around this Alinco. I know that buying an old used rig is a crap shoot but there are good deals out there. Alinco is selling this rig one reason only, to tap into the export market.

As for making contacts, I agree with you completely a contact is a contact. I would never not talk to someone because they were using one of these.

 

[Mudfoot]

You fail to realize the niche that these radios fill. You need to get out of your VFO filled shack and enjoy the hobby.

Who gives a shit who they are marketing this rig for? I just know that it's something right up my alley. I want something small, lightweight with decent power output, low current drain and has CW ability. I'm tired of all the half-assed home brew and commercial QRP offerings.

There hasn't been an equivalent offering worth a shit since the debut of the 2950 flavors. It's hard schlepping a 735 around. This type of radio is perfect for the Technician that wants to diddle in HF. I admit, I'm not thrilled with the echo and beep, but I'll just pretend it's not there.

If people can only afford one radio only, then maybe they should save up and buy a big radio with a twirly knob.

 

[w9cll]

All valued points just we are on different sides of the same fence. You see a niche market and I don't, only time will tell.

 

[Tallman]

Marked for export to RUSSIA only? Hmmmm, Homing beacon for cruise missile?
Spy ware installed? Kidding.
Is it computer configurable?
If I was in the market for another mobile radio for that money I would buy the Ranger DX2950.
I could not possibly need another mobile radio. With my new to me IC-746 and a Maxon 440 MHz radio and three Ht's.
But if I really, really, wanted another radio the Ranger DX2970NT would be my choice.

 

[Mudfoot]

Marked for export to RUSSIA only? Hmmmm, Homing beacon for cruise missile?
Spy ware installed? Kidding.
Is it computer configurable?
If I was in the market for another mobile radio for that money I would buy the Ranger DX2950.
I could not possibly need another mobile radio. With my new to me IC-746 and a Maxon 440 MHz radio and three Ht's.
But if I really, really, wanted another radio the Ranger DX2970NT would be my choice.

What radio are you talking about?

 

[Mudfoot]

Well....

I ordered one from the Virginia store. Tracking shows a Tuesday delivery.