I'm torn between the 2 so I'm looking for some opinions. I realize the Richard needs a jumper wire to be converted to 11 meter and a menu setting changed. Pain but I can solder. The 6666 is a simple menu "convert" from my understanding. Both will be used on AM only. In my searching the web I'm seeing some talk of the Richard needing an alignment for AM vs the 6666 seems to be good right out the box. I really like the EMG feature on the Richard as I am always on channel 16 or 19. My "local" radio shop is 2hrs one way and honestly I don't have time during business hours to go there. So I really don't want something that needs work right out the box. Jumper wire I can do, alignment or tuning that should be done with a scope no. The prices are close enough that if the 6666 is good out the box and the Richard needs work then they end up equal. I know enough to know that not all "cb techs" know wtf they are doing so I'm weary of paying one of the online shops to "tune" either one.
I'm just looking for something with a bit more power than the box stock cobra 29 that is in the truck now (19 western star) as I have had issues with other drivers in the quarry not knowing when to stfu and the loader not being able to hear me. My first instinct was go big but the hole where the radio goes doesn't have room for much, nevermind heat from a big radio in an enclosed space equaling burnt up radio. Not really looking to run new coax, power wires, and have a $1000 longhorn mounted on the dash screaming STEAL ME when I park the truck and go home every night either. The Richard or the 6666 seem to be a good option that fits and to pair with an amp in the future if I choose to go that route.
My SWR is 1.0-1.1 and when not being stepped on I have no problems with hearing others or being heard. I've made sure the antennas are grounded, was an issue when I first got in the truck. They aren't anything special just 3ft fiberglass, probably factory. Sure I could upgrade to firesticks or some of the short wilsons but at this power level would it really make much difference? Sure if I get an amp in the future then yes new coax and antennas for sure.
I'm just looking for something with a bit more power than the box stock cobra 29 that is in the truck now (19 western star) as I have had issues with other drivers in the quarry not knowing when to stfu and the loader not being able to hear me. My first instinct was go big but the hole where the radio goes doesn't have room for much, nevermind heat from a big radio in an enclosed space equaling burnt up radio. Not really looking to run new coax, power wires, and have a $1000 longhorn mounted on the dash screaming STEAL ME when I park the truck and go home every night either. The Richard or the 6666 seem to be a good option that fits and to pair with an amp in the future if I choose to go that route.
My SWR is 1.0-1.1 and when not being stepped on I have no problems with hearing others or being heard. I've made sure the antennas are grounded, was an issue when I first got in the truck. They aren't anything special just 3ft fiberglass, probably factory. Sure I could upgrade to firesticks or some of the short wilsons but at this power level would it really make much difference? Sure if I get an amp in the future then yes new coax and antennas for sure.
