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Which one?
- Thread starter Groundhog KSS-2012
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McKinley 100%. Better display. Compact. Front speaker. And I have used both and just like the quality and feel of Mckinley better.
The Uniden 980's are known for having LCD display failures which is unfortunate.
The 980 I had the display started to fail less than 4 weeks after I got it.
New.
I sent it back, they sent me another radio ( I think it was a refurb) and I sold it at a loss.
The radio itself was ok for a standard 40 channel SSB rig, the display problem sealed the deal for me.
73
Jeff
How about a nice Anytone 6666? Very stable and great SSB audio from the supplied mic.
Shadetree Mechanic
Delaware Base Station 808
I just got a McKinley, and have had a 980 for some time. I have not had a display problem with the 980 yet, but honestly, it stays in it's box on the shelf most of the time. The McKinley has an electret condenser mic that sounds great. I think all the President radios are winners. The McKinley is going to be mounted in a tall 50cal ammo can with a lithium battery for portable operation. You will like the McKinley for sure.
I just pulled the trigger on one of these, I will have it tomorrow. Not sure how I am going to cram it into the small space I have but gonna try! Seems like a hell of a radio for $199.
Shadetree Mechanic
Delaware Base Station 808
Carrier power is a simple function on the front of the radio.
Hold the mic keyed, and push F/MEM key. Then turn channel knob to set carrier level. When done, push in channel knob and hold for a second.
Awesome. I just downloaded the manual and saw that feature. It is just what I need since I need 4W for off-roading trips with others but otherwise I am just CB'ing for fun with the linear.
i like my lincoln ii+. as for the 980,2 of em displays are crap.cost more to fix than buying another radio.
only reason i own 2 is a truckstop i fueled at had a point system my points were about to expire .cashed in got 2 - 980's and nuff left over to buy a large coke n a snack cake. the coke n cake was better part of the deal
only reason i own 2 is a truckstop i fueled at had a point system my points were about to expire .cashed in got 2 - 980's and nuff left over to buy a large coke n a snack cake. the coke n cake was better part of the deal
I spent the better part of today installing the McKinley in our 2000 Tacoma. I am going to end up 3D printing a lot of parts to make this fit but it seems to be a hell of a radio. The receiver seems to be excellent. For WX it is the only receiver I have that can actually pickup the "other" NOAA station far away. And today when just driving around I swapped my 5' Skipshooter for a 3' FireStik 'cus I was running out of squelch. And on clear airspace the pre-amp on the RM 203p is very noticeable. I was running a President Bill II FM (sweet little radio) but I wanted SSB so in with the huge 