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Quad 6 or RCI 2970?

I don't have any hands on experience with any of these rigs but what I hear one the air makes me say quad 5 or quad 6. On the receiving end they sound as good as the Icom 7300. At 1/4th the price. I never hear any operators running Galaxy, Connex, RCI, etc. I guess they can't make the trip here. An occasional Stryker.
As a listener, that's my 2 cents worth.

- J. J. 399
 
That's debatable. The 5555N2 receive is quite good. Seems to be stable enough. Been operating on 10m flawlessly for 2yrs and getting great reports. Best $259 I've ever spent on an all mode rig since the HR-2600. Ford F-150s are notorious for being transceiver unfriendly, yet the 5555N2 has great filtering. I utilize a 1/4 λ whip antenna with stake mount. If you like 10m and don't want to take a chance ruining your precious all band HF rig while mobileering- get a 5555N2 or 6666. These hot summers in NC are dusty and brutal. If this inexpensive rig breaks it is easily replaced. Lets go camping!
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