{"product_id":"superstar-ss-158vc6-high-powered-10-meter-amateur-radio","title":"SuperStar SS-158VC6 High-Power 10-Meter Amateur Radio","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSuperStar SS-158VC6 High-Power 10-Meter Amateur Radio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSuperStar SS-158VC6\u003c\/strong\u003e is a full-size 10-meter amateur mobile transceiver built by Ranger USA on a traditional through-hole main board, engineered for licensed amateur operators who need serious RF power in a mobile chassis. It runs all four modes — AM, FM, USB, LSB, plus CW — across the 28.245–29.655 MHz 10-meter band, with a built-in 400W final amplifier stage, dual internal cooling (rear-mounted fan plus louvered heatsink airflow), and a six-digit frequency counter that reads directly off the PLL. Ships with the Ranger SRA-198NC noise-cancelling 4-pin dynamic microphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSS-158VC6 buyers pick this radio when they want a true high-power all-mode mobile — SSB voice quality, AM\/FM flexibility, CW capability, and enough RF headroom to drive a properly tuned 102″ whip or Stryker SR-A10 without an external amplifier. The chrome front panel and cool-white LED meter\/display lighting keep the classic Ranger high-power mobile look, and the auto-dim photo sensor drops brightness at night so the faceplate doesn't wash out the cab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAll-mode 10-meter amateur transceiver: AM \/ FM \/ USB \/ LSB \/ CW\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in 400W final amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRated output: 200W AM \/ FM \/ CW, 400W PEP SSB, 400W PEP AM\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e240 channels across 28.245–29.655 MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePhase-Lock-Loop (PLL) synthesizer, 0.001% frequency stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSix-digit built-in frequency counter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFine and coarse clarifier (RIT) control\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVariable RF power output — deadkey adjustable from the front panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVariable talkback with on\/off\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in echo with time-setting control\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRoger Beep\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNB (Noise Blanker) and ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMulti-function meter — signal strength, RF output, SWR, modulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAuto-dim brightness sensor for day\/night use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCool-white LED meter and display lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClassic chrome front panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRear cooling fan plus louvered top cover for internal airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExternal speaker jack, 3.5mm TS, 8Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSO-239 antenna connector, 50Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4-pin locking-ring microphone jack (standard 4-pin CB pinout)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips with Ranger SRA-198NC noise-cancelling dynamic mic, power cord, mounting bracket, mic clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28.245 – 29.655 MHz (10-meter amateur band)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModes:\u003c\/strong\u003e AM \/ FM \/ USB \/ LSB \/ CW\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRF output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200W AM\/FM\/CW, 400W PEP SSB, 400W PEP AM\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phase-Lock-Loop (PLL) synthesizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency stability:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.001% (–30°C to +50°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntenna impedance \/ connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50Ω \/ SO-239\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.8V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5W @ 10% THD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReceiver sensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e AM\/CW \u0026lt;1.0 μV (10 dB S+N\/N), FM \u0026lt;0.5 μV (20 dB S+N\/N), SSB \u0026lt;0.25 μV (10 dB S+N\/N)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImage rejection:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;65 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquelch sensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;0.5 μV\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.26″ W × 11.02″ D × 3.54″ H\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.94 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrophone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included — Ranger SRA-198NC noise-cancelling dynamic, 4-pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete SS-158VC6 kits \u0026amp; combos\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSave on the SS-158VC6 paired with the accessories most owners install with it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/superstar-ss-158vc6-10-meter-radio-drx-9010-external-speaker-drx-6560-4-pin-noise-cancelling-dynamic-microphone-combo\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSS-158VC6 + DRX-9010 speaker + DRX-6560 noise-cancelling mic (audio combo)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — upgrade the receive audio and the mic in one package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/superstar-ss-158vc6-10-meter-radio-stryker-sr-a10-antenna-drx-3402-heavy-duty-mirror-mount-drx-1518-18ft-premium-m213-coax-combo\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSS-158VC6 + Stryker SR-A10 antenna + DRX-3402 mirror mount + DRX-1518 18ft M213 coax (truck install combo)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — everything a Class 8 install needs paired to the radio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated SuperStar 10-meter radios\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SS-158VC6 sits at the top of the SuperStar 10-meter mobile lineup. Owners cross-shopping it usually consider:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/superstar-ss-99vhp-high-powered-10-meter-radio\"\u003eSuperStar SS-99VHP\u003c\/a\u003e — 100W high-power AM\/FM\/SSB in a full-size chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ranger-10-meter-radio-superstar-ss148pro-300-watt-10-meter-amateur-transceiver-radio\"\u003eSuperStar SS-148 Pro\u003c\/a\u003e — 300W all-mode with external amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/superstar-ss-676-slim-80-watt-10-meter-radio-with-am-fm-pa-modes\"\u003eSuperStar SS-676\u003c\/a\u003e — slim 80W AM\/FM\/PA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cb-radios-superstar-ss-656-10-meter-radio-with-am-fm-pa-modes\"\u003eSuperStar SS-656\u003c\/a\u003e — compact AM\/FM\/PA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLicensing and legal use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SS-158VC6 operates on the 10-meter amateur (ham) radio band and requires a current FCC amateur radio license for transmit use. This is not a Part 95 CB radio and is not authorized for CB use. Learn more about licensing on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/10-meter-radio-licensing\"\u003e10-meter radio licensing page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOptional at checkout — Pro Tune and Alignment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't forget to add the Pro tune and alignment option at checkout so that your radio is professionally bench-tuned for best performance per the manufacturer's service manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat band does the SS-158VC6 operate on?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SS-158VC6 is a 10-meter amateur radio operating on 28.245–29.655 MHz. It is not a CB radio and is not authorized for CB (11-meter) use. Operation requires a current FCC amateur radio license.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much power does the SS-158VC6 put out?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SS-158VC6 is rated for 200W on AM, FM, and CW, and 400W PEP on SSB. Peak output on AM is also 400W PEP. RF power is variable from the front panel via the deadkey control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat modes does the SS-158VC6 support?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll-mode: AM, FM, upper sideband (USB), lower sideband (LSB), and CW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the SS-158VC6 include a microphone?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It ships with the Ranger SRA-198NC 4-pin noise-cancelling dynamic microphone, which is Ranger's standard high-end noise-cancelling mic. The 4-pin connector uses the standard Cobra\/Uniden\/Ranger CB pinout, so most aftermarket 4-pin mics are drop-in compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat antenna should I run with the SS-158VC6?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SS-158VC6 uses a standard SO-239 antenna connector and is designed for 50Ω. Because it can push up to 400W PEP, we recommend antennas rated for high-power service — the Stryker SR-A10 (10,000W rating), a 102″ stainless whip like the Hustler IC56, or a properly SWR-tuned base-station antenna. Our SS-158VC6 truck install combo pairs it with the SR-A10 as a matched high-power kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat are the physical dimensions of the SS-158VC6?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SS-158VC6 measures 8.26″ wide × 11.02″ deep × 3.54″ tall and weighs 7.94 lbs. It is a full-size mobile chassis, larger than compact 10-meter radios like the SS-676 or SS-399, so plan mounting accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need a license to transmit on the SS-158VC6?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Transmit use on the 10-meter amateur band requires a current FCC amateur (ham) radio license — Technician class is the entry-level license that grants privileges on 28.3–28.5 MHz SSB and Technician-class privileges on portions of 10 meters. General class or higher grants full 10-meter privileges. See our 10-meter licensing page for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eShould I add the Pro Tune and Alignment option at checkout?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't forget to add the Pro tune and alignment option at checkout so that your radio is professionally bench-tuned for best performance per the manufacturer's service manual.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ranger USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106412880189,"sku":"SS-158VC6","price":749.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/0674\/1262\/files\/ss-158vc6.jpg?v=1789736227","url":"https:\/\/cbradiosupply.com\/products\/superstar-ss-158vc6-high-powered-10-meter-amateur-radio","provider":"CB Radio Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}