rci X9. quick review/ tune up

[@timcatrett1340]

I've been running this for about 3 weeks. I love it.

[@Wally_GTO]

How you set up your mic gain? What mic do you use ? Where U set up your RF power ? 73’s

[@freddie3159]

You mentioned not to turn RF power all the way up, and only set it halfway. I am curious what it would damage if it’s kept on high RF power? I just bought this radio and haven’t installed it yet at home. Does this apply to other radios as well to not raise RF power all the way up, or just the Rci-x9? Thank you.

[@Wally_GTO]

Mostly over heating it n blow the finals. Less life for the radio 📻

[@davemiller4962]

Yes i have the HP 200 watts need to know what pod or where is the modulation pod to get 1005?

[@ginovaffanculo2527]

in order to transmit using this radio does one need to hold a ham-permit ( in order to use all these amazing channels )

[@mitchh6702]

That is a LOT of RADIO in a small footprint!

[@DieselTrucker2018]

Hey man, I bought one of these from a truckstop in Grand Island, NE. There is a CB shop in the same building and I had this shop peak and tune the radio and I can tell you that I have heard ONE person on it in two months time! I think the dude screwed it up. What would you charge to fix it up for me if I shipped it over?

[@43Magicman]

Wow! That radio is the size of a cobra 25 ltd classic.

[@hazmathauler4536]

No it’s not….the size of a 29.

[@Wally_GTO]

How do you recommend to set your mic gain with this radio after peaked n tuned? Also which mic do you recommend for this one a standard mic, power mic or NoiseCanc Mic? ( mic gain recommendations)?

[@eagleeyeradio9940]

If I set the radio up I would say leave the mic gain wide open unless the person you are talking to is very close and you are splattering on them. I leave the limiters in and adjust to work with it. Any mic that you like would suit. Mic choice depends on the environment that the radio is in and the tone/ loudness of the operators voice. If using a power mic, you would probably need to turn the gain on the mic itself down below halfway. Noise cancelling mics work great for most. As far as brand and or model number...depends on what you like. Of course the old turner road kings are a personal favorite but may be too bassy for many. In that case an astatic 636 may be right for you. The ranger sra198 is a good choice but I personally like those modified as the frequency response is a bit tight and cuts more audio than it should. Same with the stryker noise cancelling mic and the road pros. Slight mods to to make them more sensitive. In a quiet environment, the stock mic does well and can't hardly beat the true sound of a superstar dm402, but they may pick unwanted noise.

[@ALNunnery]

Where is Eagle Eye Radio located??

[@VOLKZZORN]

No FM 😔ok is a top Radio for USA and Germany no FM 😔

[@Free.range.human.]

Is that stock out of the box throwing that kind of power I’m a newbie at this looking for a good radio

[@eagleeyeradio9940]

No sir. That is after conversion and tune up.

[@Free.range.human.]

@@eagleeyeradio9940 so out the door what would a radio fully set up like that cost me

[@jemhidiahssj4114]

@@Free.range.human. you can find the radio out the box for like $429.99 then pay for conversion and tune, depending on if you want upgrades of the transistors and such the price keeps going up.

[@jemhidiahssj4114]

If you are a newbie go get you a Uniden PC78 or Cobra 29. If you have already tried those id look at a Stryker or Galaxy around 45w after conversion. Half the price, parts are available if you fry something and not nearly as complicated to work on.

[@Free.range.human.]

@@jemhidiahssj4114 why buy a starter radio waste money on that setup just to want the better setup in 6 months to a year just to up grade to something like this

[@mcconja]

My x9 needs more Audio.

[@AdamosDad]

Looks a lot like the Stryker SR 955HP.

[@hazmathauler4536]

Not even close 🤣🤣🤣. It’s a Galaxy lol.

[@1903A3shooter]

JUNK

[@darrinfry2251]

Junk

[@eagleeyeradio9940]

There are different things for different people. It is actually a quality made product, just because it isn't for you doesn't make it junk. Kinda like the old ford/chevy/ Toyota debate. All have sold millions and have a strong following.

[@darrinfry2251]

@@eagleeyeradio9940 oh yeah .

[@freddie3159]

Is it because you cannot afford it, darrinfry. How do you know they are junk?

[@darrinfry2251]

@freddie3159 Yesterday, blue ribbon with green Mike