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Rwilliek
New member
Username: Rwilliek
Post Number: 4
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Monday, March 08, 2004 - 9:37 am: | 
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Well I'm getting a decent tax return....so I want to upgrade my radio. I have a Cobra 29 St NW WX.
I want a radio with SSB, and would prefer a frequency counter, but its not a huge deciding factor.
The radios I have been looking at:
Galaxy 949
Galaxy 959
Cobra 148 GTL (No ST!!)
Super Star 3900
Ranger 296
I would prefer to stay under $150. I don't really plan on running a lot of power - maybe a KL-40 at most. I'm not looking for something I can heavily mod...maybe a few extra channels, peak/tune, and unlock the clarifier, but that will be down the road.
I run a 3' Wilson Silver Load mounted on the bed rail.
I've wearched the web for opinions on each radio, and i find good and bad about all of them. So I'm looking for your opinions.
I have found Copper beats everybody on price by at least $10...so I'll be buying the radio there in person 
Thanks!!!
Robbie |
Pp1616
Junior Member
Username: Pp1616
Post Number: 47
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Monday, March 08, 2004 - 11:01 am: |
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i have a super star 3900 love it. get one have it peaked and tuned and open clarifier and add a freq counter u will like it.. also the 148 is a really nice radio i just like the ease of using my 3900
cef#301 |
Highlander
Intermediate Member
Username: Highlander
Post Number: 438
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Monday, March 08, 2004 - 3:52 pm: |
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Take a look at the Magnum 257--It is a little more than 150 bucks, but it will outperform every radio in your list, and you will have far more frequencies to use, and no need to "modify" it other than converting it for 11 meters, which is REALLY simple to do. |
Bulldog369
Member
Username: Bulldog369
Post Number: 58
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Monday, March 08, 2004 - 6:56 pm: |
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if i were you i'd go with either the 148 or try to find the ranger 696.. i run the 696 an i love it.. best mobile radio i have had yet... you can get one for around 200 bucks.. but you will have to have it converted..
cef302 |
Buck
Advanced Member
Username: Buck
Post Number: 813
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Monday, March 08, 2004 - 8:22 pm: |
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I agree with Highlander.....Mag 257 is a great radio
Buck |
Bruce
Senior Member
Username: Bruce
Post Number: 1057
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2004 - 3:40 am: |
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mag 257 clear choice |
Tech181
Moderator
Username: Tech181
Post Number: 866
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2004 - 6:41 pm: |
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I agree with Bruce and Pp1616.
The Magnum 257 is one of the "non-junk" radios out there.
If you want something on the DX Chassis and don't care about a freq counter the SS3900 is a great buy!
Either can be had for less than two bills. |
Barefoot
Intermediate Member
Username: Barefoot
Post Number: 354
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2004 - 9:08 pm: |
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Magnum 257 |
Bigbob
Senior Member
Username: Bigbob
Post Number: 1716
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2004 - 9:09 pm: |
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I'm so glad you're back Tech181,your input was sorely missed while you were away,your opinion on the many different subjects is refreshing.Bigbob |
Tech181
Moderator
Username: Tech181
Post Number: 868
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2004 - 9:48 pm: |
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Refreshing huh? LOL, that's me. Honest. |
Rwilliek
New member
Username: Rwilliek
Post Number: 6
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2004 - 9:39 am: |
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what do you guys think about the Midland 79-290? i really like the features, easy mods, and the size. The features to price ratio is excellent!
Robbie |
Highlander
Intermediate Member
Username: Highlander
Post Number: 443
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2004 - 2:29 pm: |
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The only knock on them I have heard is the receiver isn't so hot selectivity-wise. But that's just what I've heard, so take that at face value. |
Yankee
Junior Member
Username: Yankee
Post Number: 42
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 2:06 am: |
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Been there done that on the Midland didn't care for it, again my rig of choice may cost a little more after it is tricked out with all the frills I like the Uniden Grant XL, not the LT, this is the one that's at least five years old. If you can find one stays on frequency. Very good receive, carries the power from low to high end after channel conversion.
yankee |
Ryan
Member
Username: Ryan
Post Number: 74
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 12:27 pm: |
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im not too impressed with the SS3900's sound on SSB. mag 257 does rip though. you wont need a KL-40 with that |
Cm3885
Intermediate Member
Username: Cm3885
Post Number: 253
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 5:23 pm: |
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Magnum Omega force!!!!! Awesome radio!!!! Little more $$$ than the others but it has that sweet built in modulator that makes the radio bodacious!!!! |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 1829
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, March 15, 2004 - 7:33 pm: |
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Rwilliek,
GO to the Link below for a REVIEW on the MIDLAND 79-290 Radio.
http://cbworldinformer.com/cb_world_961201.htm
I did some searching for you and hope you enjoy it.
Lon
Tech808 |
Wildchild
Junior Member
Username: Wildchild
Post Number: 14
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Monday, March 15, 2004 - 8:52 pm: |
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The Magnum 257. The one I have is one talking sucker. Thinking about getting an Magnum Omega Force to use as a base so I can use the 257 as a mobile |
Foxracing
Member
Username: Foxracing
Post Number: 91
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 11:14 am: |
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Magnum 257 but if you want to go up go with a RCI 2950DX or a Galaxy 77HML. ( HAS NO FREQUENCIE COUNTER BUT REAL GOOD PERFORMENCE). Have one both radios above.
FOX |
