SuperStar SS-686 10-Meter Audio Combo with DRX Speaker and Extra Mic
The SuperStar SS-686 audio combo pairs the AM/SSB 10-meter radio with a Driver Extreme DRX-9010 external speaker and an extra DRX-6560 noise-canceling dynamic microphone. It is intended for a radio installation that already has an appropriate antenna system.
The SS-686 provides a frequency display, large three-in-one analog meter and automatic display dimming. Listed output is 20W RMS / up to 60W peak on AM and 40W on SSB.
Key features
- Talkback: Monitor your microphone audio through the radio’s speaker.
- Variable RF power: Adjust transmit power for your operating setup.
Included components
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| SuperStar SS-686 AM/SSB 10-Meter Radio | 1 |
| Driver Extreme DRX-9010 External Speaker | 1 |
| Driver Extreme DRX-6560 Extra Microphone | 1 |
The radio's included noise-canceling microphone remains part of the package; the DRX-6560 is an additional microphone, not a replacement for the supplied one. The SS-686 uses a standard four-pin microphone jack. The DRX-6560 is a standard four-pin Cobra-wired dynamic microphone.
What this package does not include
An antenna, antenna mount and coax are not included. Use an antenna system designed and adjusted for your operating frequencies, and check SWR before transmitting.
Compare SS-686 options
- SS-686 radio only: Choose the radio without the extra audio components.
- SS-686 truck-install combo: Choose the radio with an antenna, mirror mount and coax instead.
- SuperStar 10-meter collection: Browse the other models and packages.
Don'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.
Frequently asked questions
What is included in the audio combo?
One SS-686 radio, one DRX-9010 external speaker and one extra DRX-6560 microphone. The microphone supplied with the radio remains included.
Is the DRX-6560 an extra microphone?
Yes. It is additional to the radio's supplied microphone.
Does the audio combo include an antenna?
No. An antenna, mount and coax are not included.
What are the radio's operating modes?
The SS-686 operates in AM and SSB on the 10-meter amateur band; it is not a license-free CB transceiver.
What license is needed?
For the listed 28.765–29.205 MHz operating range, U.S. voice operation requires General-class privileges or higher, or existing Advanced-class privileges. Technician voice privileges are limited to SSB in a different part of the 10-meter band. Operate only on frequencies and modes permitted by your license.
What are the radio's listed power figures?
The SS-686 is listed at 20W RMS / up to 60W peak AM and 40W SSB.