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Vtwinn
Junior Member
Username: Vtwinn
Post Number: 18
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 9:25 pm: | 
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Magnum S-9 or the Galaxy DX95T ?
I really like both radios , and they both seem to have the same features . I thought It was the S-9 for sure, now Im leaning more towards the 95T because of the extra power , in everyones opion what is the better radio? Now take into consideration that this radio will be going in a tractor trailer and can be very bumpy at times. allright folks post away
Bob...................... |
Majsingh
Junior Member
Username: Majsingh
Post Number: 13
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 11:04 pm: |
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i actually looked at that comparison as well and from what i found it seems liek the s9 won...but i'm interested to hear what poeple say now that they had more time to evaluate the s9 |
Bc910
Intermediate Member
Username: Bc910
Post Number: 194
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 11:31 pm: |
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When my Galaxy 99 went in the freightliner it was about a year old and not a scratch on it, when it left it was 3 months older and drifting off frequency all the way down to 22 MHZ sporadically!!! Tried many times to fix it, had techs look at it, finally got it fixed
(MANY bad solder joints aggravated by the truck) Needless to say
I sold it immediately and bought an S9
Now
To be fair
The S9 hasn't seen OTR abuse but in 3 months or so far no problems, it is mobile just not in a big truck.
Galaxy used to be my favorite manufacturer, but then I started driving!!!
Now as far as extra power goes
S9: 45 watts PEP
95T: 200 watts PEP!!! BIG ADVANTAGE
S9: Variable TURBO echo
95T: Not variable NOT turbo echo
S9: $319.00
95T: $399.99
S9: Double barrel mic jacks! Big PLUS!!
95T: Single mic plug
S9: Blue lights (much easier on the eyes)
95T: red lights (almost hurts my eyes)
S9: Roger beep
95T: No roger beep
S9: TOP GUN MODULATOR!!!!!
95T: Same old audio...
S9: Free extra face plate (for customization or future facelift)
95T: What you see is what you get...
All in all I like the S9 better, but the choice, ultimately is yours.
BC
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Gumball
Junior Member
Username: Gumball
Post Number: 23
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 9:52 am: |
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Vtwinn:
I was talking to someone on an S9 yesterday, starting at a range of about 8 miles, and down to 200 yards. Here's my impressions:
-first thing - this is the BEST and CLEAREST transmitting radio I can remember hearing.
-the Top Gun Modulator - at a distance, his transmit was louder and better with it on, as I got closer the radio was clearer with it off (just like an amp)
-his radio was mounted in a Chev. Suburban, with a Predator 10K antenna, no amp. The radio had not been "tuned" - it was straight out of the box.
Hope this helps..... |
Patzerozero
Intermediate Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 213
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 11:51 am: |
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S9, baby!!! took it for a test ride in my truck, w/dx350hdv-i smoked MY OWN base, 2 of them, 100 watt icom and 150 watt ar3500 on a V5/8 maco.
the icom walks over my grant xl w/ the 350 in the truck, and the S9 barefoot in the base does, too!
and the S9 is confused with my icom, soundwise,(compressor crunch when too close), which isn't a bad thing, i suppose.
i personally would go with the S9 and an add on amp, of course you're gonna be closer to 500 watts, then the 150 or so from the galaxy, and it'll cost a bit more, but... |
Vtwinn
Junior Member
Username: Vtwinn
Post Number: 19
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 6:07 pm: |
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well I decided on the 95T I will let you guys know how it works when I get it in about 2 weeks. thanks for all your help, cant wait might be able to contact you folks when I get it. |
Bc910
Intermediate Member
Username: Bc910
Post Number: 202
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 9:48 pm: |
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Im realy confused now.....
BC |
Majsingh
Junior Member
Username: Majsingh
Post Number: 15
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 10:27 pm: |
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just curious....why the 95t? this thread reinforces my s9 desire |
Madmax
New member
Username: Madmax
Post Number: 5
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 7:52 am: |
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Out of the box there is no comparison. The 95T for example has no "front of face" echo controls which have to be adjusted from inside the box. My Magnum journey started with a local on channel 21. When I "heard" his S-3, there wasn't a radio out there that had that "punch". Now my S-3 is my mobile unit, S-9 as my base. Can't go wrong with these. |
Vtwinn
Junior Member
Username: Vtwinn
Post Number: 20
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 5:27 pm: |
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I decided on the 95T because there is no one around my area that sells or does work on the magnum radios , I really like the S-9 but I dont want to be shipping the radio back and forth for warranty work when I can drop it around the corner from my yard or just Take the whole truck to the tech for him to work on it , Also I just found that the S-9 is always on back order everywhere I check, Who knows mayby I will work a few more hours and order a s-9 as well . You can never have enough radios. then I will be able to decide what one I like better. But for now the 95T is the practical choice.
Thanks again
Bob................... |
Bc910
Intermediate Member
Username: Bc910
Post Number: 208
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 8:35 pm: |
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well the s9 should never need warrenty work because it is built exceptionaly well!!!
and they are backordered for a reason! THEY ARE BETTER!
Just my two cents 
BC |
Patzerozero
Intermediate Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 224
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 11:14 pm: |
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hmmmm, you talked me into it, bc. i think i'll buy another one to put in my mobile... |
Crafter
Senior Member
Username: Crafter
Post Number: 1039
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Monday, November 22, 2004 - 2:43 am: |
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V-Twin has learned what CB stands for Constant Buying! |
Vtwinn
Junior Member
Username: Vtwinn
Post Number: 21
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Monday, November 22, 2004 - 4:45 pm: |
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Well hopefully after Christmas I will have another five hundred bucks from gifts and so on. I think Ill buy a S-9 for the personal vehicle and get rid of the Cobra 29 I have now . So much to buy so little money,lol |
Majsingh
Junior Member
Username: Majsingh
Post Number: 17
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 11:56 pm: |
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did u get the 95t yet? i wanna know what u think of it
-Major |
Vtwinn
Junior Member
Username: Vtwinn
Post Number: 22
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 - 1:50 pm: |
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I will be picking it up next saturday along with a 636L mike. I will let everyone know how it works the first chance I get
Bob................. |
