SS9900 question

[RT431]

Is there really any difference between the SS9900 and the AT6666? I was considering this radio for the shack. But the price difference has me questioning, does it have features the 6666 doesn't have? Output power seems the same.

Any thoughts?

 

[RT431]

Bueller, Bueller.......

 

[RT431]

I bit the bullet and purchased the SS 9900 and had preprogrammed. I also asked the seller the difference between the 2 radios.

Here is his reply:

The SS9900 has CTCSS as standard and the AT6666 doesn’t – also the SS9900 are the version 4s, which means they do 10m, 11m and all of 12m – wheras the AT6666 only does 10m and 11m.

 

[Robb]

Well, that's great news.
Can you run it for a week; and then give it a review?
Be looking forward to it - if 'yes'..

 

[RT431]

It's coming from the UK so it will be some time before it arrives. Hopefully I can get the room cleaned up enough to get it set up. Stay tuned.....

 

[OldTech03]

I currently have both the 6666 and 9900 in for repairs from the same customer. They are both exhibiting similar issues I have not tackled ether one yet as they just came in but in the notes, from the customer, he said they are both new and only lasted about 2 hrs of use. They are not in the line up yet. But if I can I will try to do some video on them.

 

[RT431]

I currently have both the 6666 and 9900 in for repairs from the same customer. They are both exhibiting similar issues I have not tackled ether one yet as they just came in but in the notes, from the customer, he said they are both new and only lasted about 2 hrs of use. They are not in the line up yet. But if I can I will try to do some video on them.

 

[CB590]

I currently have both the 6666 and 9900 in for repairs from the same customer. They are both exhibiting similar issues I have not tackled ether one yet as they just came in but in the notes, from the customer, he said they are both new and only lasted about 2 hrs of use. They are not in the line up yet. But if I can I will try to do some video on them.

What was the issues that were mentioned?

I know my 6666 got a stuck NB and I had to do a full reset and do the 11m thing again. I don't really need the NB in the house so I just don't run it anymore.

 

[RT431]

I am curious also. I have the 6666 in the pick up and have had no issues. I'm currently waiting the arrival of the ss9900. UPS says it will be here tomorrow.

 

[RT431]

The big brown truck dropped off a package today.

 

[9C1Driver]

What was the issues that were mentioned?

I know my 6666 got a stuck NB and I had to do a full reset and do the 11m thing again. I don't really need the NB in the house so I just don't run it anymore.

I was wondering the same thing. What are the odds, almost sounds like some operator error or misuse going on there.