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WTB Ranger RHF-618
- Thread starter ghce
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Yea keep an eye on eBay. I’ve seen one in 2 years. Caught me at a bad time or I’d have bought it. Good luck OP.
So true, a nice icom 718 would be very nice indeed and likely cheaper now but I like the direct simplicity of the RHF 618 , wont say its dumbed down but with some modern ham gear they have so many functions that you never get to use them and to make so many functions available simplicity of use gets lost in the quest for the "do everything" aspects.
Most of those functions are needed or used on amateur bands though, whereas you wouldn’t have any need for them on CB.
I too like it and want one but W9’s dead right about getting more radio for your dollar, can’t argue that.
I too like it and want one but W9’s dead right about getting more radio for your dollar, can’t argue that.
What really surprises me the most is the short period these were available for, obviously the sales figures weren't there to support the production.
Perhaps the target market were scared off by the touch screen? or perhaps the target market is not very adventurous in their tastes preferring bigger base stations as are current from the main players before and after the release of the 618.
Perhaps the target market were scared off by the touch screen? or perhaps the target market is not very adventurous in their tastes preferring bigger base stations as are current from the main players before and after the release of the 618.
If I remember right there was quite a bit of interest when it was announced, I believe it was the price point that scared off the target market.
ButtFuzz
Anti-BS Advocate ● WO0WOO ● Reverend Doctor
ButtFuzz
Anti-BS Advocate ● WO0WOO ● Reverend Doctor
From what I have read on the inter-toobs (yeah, I know it is all true), the software/firmware was more than a bit unreliable. And seeing that 99% of radios of a certain type are manufactured by ChingChong in China, it is no wonder there were little, if any, that made it into the hands of a consumer.
I also doubt a plain English owner's manual existed.
Pg. 1 of the owner's manual:
Wecome Ranger RHF-618!
You are be mocking firmwares next moon....
Hopefurry.
I also doubt a plain English owner's manual existed.
Pg. 1 of the owner's manual:
Wecome Ranger RHF-618!
You are be mocking firmwares next moon....
Hopefurry.
