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Chappy
New member
Username: Chappy
Post Number: 6
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, January 06, 2005 - 4:56 pm: | 
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What Radio is better for the punch and the buck $?
Tell me a bit about each....
I have a 88 but like to know should I stay with the 88 or is the s-9 a better radio |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 4488
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 06, 2005 - 5:51 pm: |
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Chappy,
Read the Review I wrote on the S-9 and it will answer all your question's and you will see many Features that the Galaxy Radios do not have that the Magnum Radios DO.
Subscriber (Preview)
» Product Reviews
» Magnum S-9
» Review
Then you can decide for your Self.
Hoper this helps,
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9OSN |
Bc910
Intermediate Member
Username: Bc910
Post Number: 223
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, January 06, 2005 - 6:53 pm: |
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I change my mind, I don't want any one to get an S9 any more
Never!!!!!
DON'T DO IT!!!!!
why? You ask,
well if you all get one then I won't be the best sounding radio on the block no more  So don't get one, get the galaxy so I can sound better, do more, and go to farther frequencies :P
arrrgh well I guess it was nice being one of the first and now I have to deal with it
BC |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 4494
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Friday, January 07, 2005 - 6:32 am: |
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AWWWWWWWW GEEEEEEEEEEE Bc,
Let everyone get one  just as long as they do not live on the same block.
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9OSN |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 4498
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Friday, January 07, 2005 - 7:28 am: |
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Chappy,
G10-00012 GALAXY DX 88 10 METER RADIO
$ 304.99
http://www.copperelectronics.com/cgi-bin/checkitout/checkitout.cgi?catalogSTORE:CKIE:prod006-G10-00012+
GALAXY DX 88 10 METER RADIO
Frequency Counter (with "ON/OFF" switch)
Small Meter with Scales for Signal Strength and Power Output
Red/Green Transmit LED
Roger Beep (with "ON/OFF" switch)
Noise Blanker/ Automatic Noise Limiter
+10 KHz Switch
SSB in addition to AM/FM/PA
PA Features:
Echo Board with Dual Control
Talk Back "ON" during Echo
Two Power Output Levels
10 Watts Maximum Power Output - AM
25 Watts Maximum Power Output - SSB
1.5 KHz Clarifier for Receive Only
5.0 KHz Clarifier for Receive and Transmit
TWO YEAR Limited Parts and Labor Warranty
*****
P03-01087 Magnum S-9 AM/FM/SSB 10 Meter Radio
$ 319.99
http://www.copperelectronics.com/cgi-bin/checkitout/checkitout.cgi?catalogSTORE:CKIE:prodP03-01087+
FEATURES:
40+ Watt, AM/FM/SSB/PA 10 Meter Mobile Amateur Transceiver
Six Digit Frequency Counter SSB Five Digit AM/FM
Frequency Counter OFF Switch
Roger Beep
Double Barrel 4-Pin Microphone Jacks
Variable Power Output Control
TURBO? Digital Echo with Dual Controls
AMT - All Mode Talkback with Volume Control on Front Panel
TOP GUN? Modulator - A Magnum Exclusive!
- Turns the S-3's transmitter section into a modulator
- With 1 watt carrier - swing to 40+ watts!
- 100% modulation for unbelievable power
- Modulator On/Off Control on Front Panel
TOP GUN? Compressor - A Magnum Exclusive!
- Compressor Improves Transmitted Audio
- Helps Punch Through Crowded Airwaves
Exceptional Receiver Clarity
Blue LED Meter And Display Lights
Three Stage Dimmer
Smooth RF Gain Control
High SWR Warning Light with On/Off Control
Large Easy To Read S/RF Meter
Meter Light Changes To Red During Transmit
+10kHz Switch
Microphone and RF Gain
Noise Blanker / ANL
FREE Limited Edition 'Old Glory' Extra Front Panel
Fine And Coarse Clarifier For Adjusting RX & TX
Hope this helps,
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9OSN
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Mikefromms
Intermediate Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 359
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Friday, January 07, 2005 - 6:13 pm: |
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No contest here as for as I'm concerned. S-9 takes the cake.
mikefromms |
Patzerozero
Intermediate Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 314
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Friday, January 07, 2005 - 7:33 pm: |
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still testing for MY specific situation/desired results. but this choice is a no brainer!
S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9 is that right, bc? |
Racer X (Unregistered Guest)
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Friday, January 07, 2005 - 7:51 pm: |
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I've never used an S9, but my Galaxy DX88HL was the single most disappointing radio I've ever owned. |
Bc910
Intermediate Member
Username: Bc910
Post Number: 224
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Friday, January 07, 2005 - 10:50 pm: |
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DON'T GET THE S9!!
I REPEAT DON'T GET THE S9!
I WANNA BE THE LOUDEST!!!!
NOT YOU, ME!
ONLY ME
IF YOU GET IT I WONT BE ANY MMORE
So in conclusion
S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9
That one was 4 u Pat
BC |
Dd18
New member
Username: Dd18
Post Number: 7
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, January 08, 2005 - 3:32 am: |
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Can the S9 scan or change channels in 5k/c steps standard out of the box (ie modified for 11m)
If not is there a mod.
If no mods which freeband radios can move in 5k/c steps with minimal modification.
Thanks,
Dave
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Chappy
New member
Username: Chappy
Post Number: 8
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, January 09, 2005 - 8:00 pm: |
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Ok this is what I'm going to do: I'm Going to put the 88 I have now in my car and buy a new S-9 From Copper nad put that in my truck and letd say A nice sweet 16 to go with it?
Thanks ya'll 73 |
Patzerozero
Intermediate Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 330
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, January 09, 2005 - 10:20 pm: |
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now that's the catch, chappy-finding a way to effectively drive the 8 pill starting with the S9.
from my testing so far, the S9 is too much, even for a supposed 'high drive' amp that would work properly with the 1600. my S9 wasn't enough to drive my dx1600 past the limits of a 40 amp power supply, only a couple hundred watts. and a quick key of my as-yet-to-be-installed davemade 5 pill was awefully close to what the dx1600 cruises at... |
