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Been running the 6666 for about a year now. I just did the "mod" and leave in freq mode. I don't do channels as some mentioned it holds the freq and settings (like the 5555) and can get confusing as you may think your on a certain freq but actually are on another.
My NB got stuck on once and I had to reset the radio. Been fine since. Several great reports.
I recently turned down the LOW AM pot to like 3/4w awhile back (swings to 6w) and turned down the HIGH AM pot to 15w as it seemed too high at 17w when on max. Now does 50w or so Peak on AM.
My NB got stuck on once and I had to reset the radio. Been fine since. Several great reports.
I recently turned down the LOW AM pot to like 3/4w awhile back (swings to 6w) and turned down the HIGH AM pot to 15w as it seemed too high at 17w when on max. Now does 50w or so Peak on AM.
If you're a serious CBer get an old Cobra 29. If you're not just buy one that you think looks cool. 
Stryker 955HPC because it works decent on AM as well as SSB. I work mostly SSB but there are times when I use AM as well.
I was in the market for a new radio 3 months ago and ended up with the CRT 9900 (also know by a few other brands) Like the German guy here says... "Nussing to complain."
This video does in depth test bench testing on many specifications. Very good radio for very little money. The clarifier is silent (no clicks). My only quirk with it is that the RF power knob does not have any effect on SSB power output levels, as such I use mic gain to drop my power out when required.
I have worked the vast majority of Europe in 3 months with the radio from the UK. Cyprus (2,000 miles), The Azores Pico island, Algeria N. Africa, Belarus, Croatia, Greece, Slovakia, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Spain Portugal, Italy, Malta, Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, Ireland, Scotland N.ireland, Balearic Islands,Poland, Serbia It has been working very nicely on SSB. I strongly suggest that you add a 40mm fan or 2 (I just super glued one on and it has stayed on fine) as the radio heat sink becomes untouchable after a long session.
I get many complements for my modulation.
This video does in depth test bench testing on many specifications. Very good radio for very little money. The clarifier is silent (no clicks). My only quirk with it is that the RF power knob does not have any effect on SSB power output levels, as such I use mic gain to drop my power out when required.
I have worked the vast majority of Europe in 3 months with the radio from the UK. Cyprus (2,000 miles), The Azores Pico island, Algeria N. Africa, Belarus, Croatia, Greece, Slovakia, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Spain Portugal, Italy, Malta, Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, Ireland, Scotland N.ireland, Balearic Islands,Poland, Serbia It has been working very nicely on SSB. I strongly suggest that you add a 40mm fan or 2 (I just super glued one on and it has stayed on fine) as the radio heat sink becomes untouchable after a long session.
I get many complements for my modulation.
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S&W357
$upporting Member KO4RJD....WDX-556
Nice! Looks like my Anytone AT-6666. Fan at the back is a good thing!
That's the one, if you want it to last it is pretty much essential (I just tapped the DC power lines and soldered the fan power cables in). I take mine out on super intense DX sessions and I am really really happy with it and it is a very compact radio as well.
I cannot wait for the F2 layer to start doing its thing from the sunspots, no doubt this little "Punchbox" is going to get me around the globe. (again!)
Also of note is the S meter is not quite a generous as the other Chinese radios.. i.e. everyone and their dog seemed to come in Signal 9 on my old Chinese radio (which to be fair also got me round the planet no troubles) So signal reports seem to be a bit more reliable as far as I can understand after operating it for a while.
One other small issue that took a little time to get better at. When I press the knob to get the digits to flash there is a short delay before the digit comes back again (after initially disappearing for about 0.4 seconds) at first this is a little annoying as QSY seems a little slow to do. Anything that impedes your radios QSY operation is a little annoying. You get used to it and faster...now I can more reliably know how many times I need to click to get the digit I need to cycle through the digits to choose the zeros etc.
I cannot wait for the F2 layer to start doing its thing from the sunspots, no doubt this little "Punchbox" is going to get me around the globe. (again!)
Also of note is the S meter is not quite a generous as the other Chinese radios.. i.e. everyone and their dog seemed to come in Signal 9 on my old Chinese radio (which to be fair also got me round the planet no troubles) So signal reports seem to be a bit more reliable as far as I can understand after operating it for a while.
One other small issue that took a little time to get better at. When I press the knob to get the digits to flash there is a short delay before the digit comes back again (after initially disappearing for about 0.4 seconds) at first this is a little annoying as QSY seems a little slow to do. Anything that impedes your radios QSY operation is a little annoying. You get used to it and faster...now I can more reliably know how many times I need to click to get the digit I need to cycle through the digits to choose the zeros etc.
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S&W357
$upporting Member KO4RJD....WDX-556
I've had my At-6666 close to two years. I learn something new about it about once a week. Lots to like in such a small package.
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I been looking at the anytones and I’m starting to push that way of getting one. After seeing reviews seems it’s the best way to go
S&W357
$upporting Member KO4RJD....WDX-556
I bought mine with intention of using as a mobile. Hooked up to my base antennas to check it out and have never moved it. It has become my favorite “Base Radio”.
Love my Anytone 5555n radio. Lots of love here for the 6666, but I opted for the slightly larger and lower RF output 5555n because it's plenty for what I wanted and that's all Amazon had in stock months back.
It does take an internal modification to solder a jumper which turns people away unlike the 6666 which I read only needs a special button press combo to enable 11m band.
I've kept mine stock after the jumper soldering. Does 11-12 watts dead carrier AM and seems to push close to 100% modulation, maybe moreso at around 8-10 watts, about 30 watts SSB, and 30 watts FM. It can do plenty more output, but I wouldn't tax the parts more than this as it works good as is on its dual finals. Variable RF output power control on the front too right next to the RF gain. You can set it as low as 2 watts to drive an external amp without any modification.
It may not have all the features of the 6666 but it has that bigger body for expansions and easier repairs or modifications. The face plate can also be modified to light up the bottom buttons or replace the amber LEDs with a different color. Oddly my radio leaks some light into the bottom buttons, enough to light up at night as I use it for my base radio.
Biggest issue is the microphone jack being an RG45, but adapters are all around online and really easy to make yourself too. I'd recommend giving that jack stress relief to further lifespan.
Wrote a whole review on this radio along with some test videos here...
https://darkliferadio.proboards.com/thread/1073/anytone-5555n-export-capable-review
Hope it's okay to share.
It does take an internal modification to solder a jumper which turns people away unlike the 6666 which I read only needs a special button press combo to enable 11m band.
I've kept mine stock after the jumper soldering. Does 11-12 watts dead carrier AM and seems to push close to 100% modulation, maybe moreso at around 8-10 watts, about 30 watts SSB, and 30 watts FM. It can do plenty more output, but I wouldn't tax the parts more than this as it works good as is on its dual finals. Variable RF output power control on the front too right next to the RF gain. You can set it as low as 2 watts to drive an external amp without any modification.
It may not have all the features of the 6666 but it has that bigger body for expansions and easier repairs or modifications. The face plate can also be modified to light up the bottom buttons or replace the amber LEDs with a different color. Oddly my radio leaks some light into the bottom buttons, enough to light up at night as I use it for my base radio.
Biggest issue is the microphone jack being an RG45, but adapters are all around online and really easy to make yourself too. I'd recommend giving that jack stress relief to further lifespan.
Wrote a whole review on this radio along with some test videos here...
https://darkliferadio.proboards.com/thread/1073/anytone-5555n-export-capable-review
Hope it's okay to share.
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Well, . . . it’s a’lookin’ like if ya stay at home,
Gitcha that Anytone.
But if it’s from sea to shining sea, ya wanna get heard,
it’s gotta be a Galaxy.
“Any questions? No?
Class dismissed.”
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Gitcha that Anytone.
But if it’s from sea to shining sea, ya wanna get heard,
it’s gotta be a Galaxy.
“Any questions? No?
Class dismissed.”
.
Not if you want to talk sideband.