ANYTONE 6666

[Tucker442]

W9cll I will say it receives very well and has a Hi Cut to get rid of the static if it bothers you. I just like that it's a small chassis radio with tons of features that you can control through the menu on the front, no need to take the covers off at all unless you just want to see whats in there. I would rate it right up there with the Optima and that is by far the best radio I have used in years but with the 6666 the stock mic does a great job nothing else needed.

 

[Tucker442]

Still have a few left 290 to your door with insurance and signature. PM me for any other questions. Thank You

 

[mechanic]

I have an early "prototype" sample with all the faults. Mine seems fine on audio receive but has the 'buzz' on SSB. The RF gain cuts out too early but I leave mine open all the way most times on all my rigs. Easy to use and I get good audio reports with good signals locally out to over 30 miles. DX was to Brazil and reports were 5x5 plus. Mic needs a bit more punch but is good as stock
After long use I did not notice the heatsink getting hot so I feel it will be stable in the long run. I did have a problem with the receive frequency being off a bit from transmit but locking to two (clarifier, receive and transmit) together solved that problem, may be just an adjustment.... but where?
The production units have most if not all these 'hickups' solved. Some reviewers feel this is just a Lincoln II in a different box, well it may come from the same place but pretty much different.

73 Rod KB8DNS

 

[Mudfoot]

I downloaded software from Yeticom. Is the USB driver part of that install or do I get it somewhere else?

 

[Tucker442]

Dave would know a lot better than me. Guess it got there ok?

 

[Mudfoot]

Dave would know a lot better than me. Guess it got there ok?

Yes! Have you used the software yet?

 

[Tucker442]

No sorry I just took them out of the box, checked for damage and made sure they would do the export mode frequencies

 

[Mudfoot]

I mean, have you been able to use the software on yours?

 

[Tucker442]

I don't have one I sold them all

 

[Tucker442]

Dave should be on line soon he's about 12 hrs ahead of us

 

[Mudfoot]

The USB is wanting to use a different port. I've seen this before, but have to remember how to change.

Why didn't you keep one for yourself? Is it a turd?

 

[Tucker442]

No I wanted one but they sold so fast I didn't get a chance to keep one I will get one the next round I hope

 

[Mudfoot]

Been playing with this radio for several hours...

Been listening mostly, waiting for locals to get in tonight. Band conditions are crap today, so no skip contacts. I like the looks and layout.

I just got in from running the AT-6666 in my mobile. YUCK!!! it blows in a mobile environment. NB is very poor and has very slow attack time. Very very noisy. Back in the shack it goes!

Receive is slightly lower in comparison to my 94HP, Optima and 2950. The menu system is easy to navigate. I just need to make some local and LD contacts.

 

[mechanic]

I downloaded software from Yeticom. Is the USB driver part of that install or do I get it somewhere else?

I loaded the file on my Vista laptop and it seems to work fine....

73 mechanic

 

[mechanic]

Been playing with this radio for several hours...

Been listening mostly, waiting for locals to get in tonight. Band conditions are crap today, so no skip contacts. I like the looks and layout.

I just got in from running the AT-6666 in my mobile. YUCK!!! it blows in a mobile environment. NB is very poor and has very slow attack time. Very very noisy. Back in the shack it goes!

Receive is slightly lower in comparison to my 94HP, Optima and 2950. The menu system is easy to navigate. I just need to make some local and LD contacts.

I have not run mine in the mobile but only in the shack. I do have some noises in the shack or locally in the area around my hose, the NB seems to knock much of the down but is not good at any crackle type noises like power line noise....

73 mechanic