Originally Posted by
stang
This will be my new base radio if all goes well.
Just jot the email a little while ago that my RCI 2970 has shipped out. I will let you all know how it goes when it gets here. I had already ordered from RadioActive radio's before having several people tell not to. Hope it wasn't a mistake. Only time will tell. I had ordered a new 2950 then the guy called and said there was some kind of problem with the new radios. He then offered to send me a like new 2970 with a bunch of upgrades and any color display I wanted. I asked for blue. If the radio turns out good I'll be a happy camper but facing reality I'm not holding my breath. It's a chance we all take ordering stuff off the net.
BTW he says he warranty's the radio for life. Which was why I chose his shop in the first place. If I get lucky I'll never find out if he actually stands behind his radio's. I had ordered a new 2950 with several upgrades which were all done to the 2970 along with the blue display. If everything is up and up it should be a great radio. If not I just wasted a significant amount of money.
Only Time Will Tell
73s
Becareful with Mike over there. 1ST they don't have there own service shop everything is sent out for service that is reason for sometimes up to 3 months to get a radio back. If you are not extremely happy during your return period of maybe 2 weeks, return if possible. I had my 2950 done up and had a personal friend who worked in shop who told me all the details. 1ST he changed out the original finals with inexpensive Workman Finals, and painted the final so it was difficult to even see. There is no way to even check a radio he sells you because he puts a seal, that if broken he says will destroy your warranty. I actually was able to speak with a shop he fed the work out to, and he was the one who told me all the stuff he does, charges for mods that aren't even done. The radio worked overall pretty well, but once past return period a nightmare to deal with him. Especially a 2970 if your a big talker they are known to heat up and blow. Give it a good test drive during the return period. PM me and I can give you alot more personal information about this guy. Hate to see you ripped off by him. Have a great day.
RCI-2950DX, 1978 Cobra 148 GTL Taiwan, SHURE526T MIC, Tug-8 With Astatic 10 DA Head, Astatic 575M6, ASTRON 70/20 AMP POWER SUPPLIES, IMAX 2000 W GROUND PLANE KIT. TIMES MICROWAVE LMR-400 COAX, RF CHOKES. DIAMOND SWR/POWER INLINE METER. 250 of Sea Level Under Me. Recent World Radio Member.
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