Superstar SS-676

Eldorado828 · Dec 19, 2024

Here's an interesting one that won't be much interest to most because it lacks ssb

Reason I post is because there are claims that it is made by ranger which I'm not fully convinced. Remember the superstar name has been used by CRT England who in the past has used both ranger and qixiang to build their radios.

It's chassis is near identical to to that of the sr-447hpc2 and the at-6666 variants made by qixiang.

So is it a qixiang or has ranger really just ripped off the competition as rumors are saying?

Thoughts, comments?

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Shadetree Mechanic · Dec 19, 2024

Maybe Ranger made it with parts sourced from Qixiang? Or Qixiang bought Ranger? We could get all kinds of rumors out of this.

Riverman · Dec 19, 2024

I’ll be laughed at, but I like it. I spotted it the other day at Walcott Radio. I like the size, the look, the meter, and the 80 watts. Not a lot of bells and whistles, and I don’t care for SSB so it might be a good radio for me as a replacement for my 50-year-old Royce and KL203.

Shadetree Mechanic · Dec 19, 2024

For $319 it is not trying to compete with the 447. The 447 can be had for $260 on the Amazon site.

Eldorado828 · Dec 19, 2024

Riverman said:
I’ll be laughed at, but I like it. I spotted it the other day at Walcott Radio. I like the size, the look, the meter, and the 80 watts. Not a lot of bells and whistles, and I don’t care for SSB so it might be a good radio for me as a replacement for my 50-year-old Royce and KL203.

I think it looks pretty good too! Very similar to the 447hpc2 with a bigger galaxy style meter. A good AM trucker radio and I'm willing to bet money that it's a qixiang.

Shadetree Mechanic said:
For $319 it is not trying to compete with the 447. The 447 can be had for $260 on the Amazon site.

You're right, it's a little steep for what it is.

Riverman · Dec 19, 2024

Eldorado828 said:
I think it looks pretty good too! Very similar to the 447hpc2 with a bigger galaxy style meter. A good AM trucker radio and I'm willing to bet money that it's a qixiang.

You're right, it's a little steep for what it is.

Upon looking closer, the meter looks just like the one on the 447, only with a different shape. Am disappointed in the price. It’s a lot to pay for a few more watts. Unless other improvements abound.

Shadetree Mechanic · Dec 20, 2024

Shadetree Mechanic said:
Maybe Ranger made it with parts sourced from Qixiang? Or Qixiang bought Ranger? We could get all kinds of rumors out of this.

Maybe Ranger finally jumped on the Qixiang band wagon? I hope the next one they do has SSB.

Eldorado828 · Dec 20, 2024

And already we have an update courtesy of simon the wizard.

Rt1 mosfets....
Do we have a Qixiang/Ranger hybrid?

VIDEO Inside Story Ranger SS-676 10m AM/FM Radio

After yesterday’s video of the SS-676 I’ve received two emails with internal photographs. So thanks so much for the photos and here we have the inside story All I can say from information received …

simonthewizard.com

Riverman · Dec 20, 2024

Eldorado828 said:
And already we have an update courtesy of simon the wizard.

Rt1 mosfets....
Do we have a Qixiang/Ranger hybrid?

*VIDEO* Inside Story Ranger SS-676 10m AM/FM Radio

After yesterday’s video of the SS-676 I’ve received two emails with internal photographs. So thanks so much for the photos and here we have the inside story All I can say from information received …

simonthewizard.com

Think the conversion is the same as the 447?

BC Coyote · Dec 20, 2024

Eldorado828 said:
Rt1 mosfets....
Do we have a Qixiang/Ranger hybrid?

That would be like creating a hybrid between a Cadillac and a Lada !

Regrettably, I think it probably has Ranger insides. The RT1's, origin in Malaysia, and the over-inflated price are sure signs........ (Qixiang radios are all made in China).

Eldorado828 · Dec 20, 2024

Here is my Stryker sr-447hpc2 (top photo)
And Simon's photo of the superstar (bottom)

The boards are almost identical but the "ranger" version has the board number starting in ept like all other Rangers.

It would be interesting to know the story behind this one.

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Pez · Dec 20, 2024

This is not a QX made radio.

Shadetree Mechanic · Dec 20, 2024

Maybe Ranger copied the Qixiang like they copied the Uniden back in the day? Ranger must have bought the license and parts.

Riverman · Dec 20, 2024

So is this just the 447 in a different dress with a bit more power, or something different and worthwhile?

TM86 · Dec 20, 2024

Gotta hand it to Ranger, they know a good design when they clone it.

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