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I have a RCI-2985DX and am very happy with it. It has nice loud clean audio. It works great on AM as well as SSB. The frequency stability seems rock solid. I use a DM-452 or 575m6 mic and both sound great. The variable RF power is nice if you intend to use a low drive amp. Im using a "NOS" MS-119 Super Scanner antenna with great signal reports.
All in all its a great radio.
Please advise me to what is a good replacement mic for my SR-497HPC... Answer: 497 is "wired like Cobra", so many choices available. That radio does not need a power mic, so purchase a stock "coffin style" mic with a decent cord, like the ones that Astatic uses. The Superstar DM-507 is my go-to. https://www.ebay.com/itm/3050474478...adANq91JSiEEnz8EGqPJRBloTgEyaVsBoCtoMQAvD_BwE $12.99 + .99 cent shipping.
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