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Mrsandman
Junior Member
Username: Mrsandman
Post Number: 47
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, February 06, 2005 - 5:38 pm: | 
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IS COPPER STILL SELLING THE NEW 257 WITH THE BLUE LIGHTS
tech note
yes Copper still has them
Magnun 257 |
Mikefromms
Intermediate Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 434
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Monday, February 07, 2005 - 12:24 pm: |
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I am very impressed with my Magnum 257. May get the S-9 later on. Let's see...what can be a good excuse to get an s-9...I've got it--get a third car!
Mikefromms |
Patzerozero
Intermediate Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 424
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Monday, February 07, 2005 - 1:33 pm: |
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don't do it!!! i have 5 cars/trucks, and a boat! it never ends! radio for each, spare in case one dies, several in the house, spares, etc, etc, etc. then what happens in a few more years when my son is old enough to drive? & he wants a boat, too... |
Waverider
Junior Member
Username: Waverider
Post Number: 47
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Monday, February 07, 2005 - 3:43 pm: |
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I ordered my 257 on Friday and can't wait to get it. It sounds perfect for me since I run SSB most of the time and don't use all the noise toys that are on most of the other exports. Reading the reviews and posts from folks like mikefromms convinced me to get one. As I said I can't wait!!!!!!!
Barry CEF335 |
Mrsandman
Junior Member
Username: Mrsandman
Post Number: 48
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Monday, February 07, 2005 - 9:01 pm: |
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i most likley will order on thursday!!!!!!!!! |
Mikefromms
Intermediate Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 436
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 2:12 pm: |
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The radio is really a dilly. I've used mine in ssb mode and am and get flowers from everyone. Used it on 10 meters on 28.360 yesterday and talked to a station in California for probably 30 minutes. Talked to a couple of other on that frequency as well and the hams gave the radio a good report. They couldn't believe I was on a $170 radio with a $17 Dm-452 mic and Imax! I was asked to turn the echoe off the mic. After that, I was clear and loud. On 11 meters I add a little echoe.
A big 10-4 on the Magnum 257. Once you learn your way around that radio you will like it a lot. Very pretty blues face lights on the radio and the s-unit bar style meter is 3 inches long when someone puts a 30 s-unit on it. I have mine fastened to the bottom of a shelve on my bookshelve facing me. Love it.
mikefromms |
Waverider
Junior Member
Username: Waverider
Post Number: 48
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 10:02 pm: |
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I received my Magnum 257 today. (from Coppers) One question is the CPI compressor built into the radio with no adjustment or on off function? There is no mention of it in the operating manual nor can I find any on the radio. Help.
Barry CEF335 |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 4778
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 10:23 pm: |
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Waverider,
What do you need help with?
It is Built into the Radio and there is No Adjustments to be made or a ON/Off function.
It is fully operational anytime the radio is on and being used.
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
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Waverider
Junior Member
Username: Waverider
Post Number: 49
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 1:54 pm: |
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Thanx Lon, just wondering. Got wonderful reports on SSB last night. The receive audio is also very good. Several folks thought I was running my Kenwood. This radio is a gem and a bargan at that. I'm with Mike and would highly recommd it. Thanks to Magnum and Coppers for making such a nice product at a price the better half doesn't get up set about :-)))))))))))))))))))))))
Barry CEF335 |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 4781
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 3:04 pm: |
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Waverider,
Have you read the Review on it yet?
MAGNUM 257 New Model Review
The Copper Techs & Copper Forum Members spend a lot of time doing the Reviews on products for the Copper Forum Member's, which helps answer a lot of the questions people may have before making a purchase on a lot of different products.
Glad to hear you are enjoying it, as it is one GREAT Little Radio. 
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9OSN
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Waverider
Member
Username: Waverider
Post Number: 50
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 4:12 pm: |
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Lon yes I always read the reviews and users comments. I'm not made of $$$ so I try to get it right the first time. I loved your review of the M1 using the paint shaker. Now that is a test:-))
Thanks for all the time you spend taking care of us on the board!
Barry CEF335 |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 4788
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, February 10, 2005 - 12:34 am: |
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Waverider,
You are very welcome.
Sam told me the M-1 was built like a tank and I wanted to see if it would hold up like a tank. 
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9OSN |
Tinman
Junior Member
Username: Tinman
Post Number: 34
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, February 10, 2005 - 5:19 pm: |
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Just ordered a 257...cant wait to get it in and install it...been awhile since i had a radio in the mobile. |
Chad
Intermediate Member
Username: Chad
Post Number: 136
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, February 10, 2005 - 9:10 pm: |
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Tinman,
Hook it up in the house and get used to it first. Can be a bear to learn whilst traveling at highway speeds. |
Tinman
Junior Member
Username: Tinman
Post Number: 35
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Friday, February 11, 2005 - 7:47 am: |
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HaHa Good point Chad I'll do that. Thanks for the info. |
Mikefromms
Intermediate Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 443
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Friday, February 11, 2005 - 11:52 am: |
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Once you've got it down it's a sinch. I surprised some hams with the audio on this radio. They couldn't believe such clear and clean audio could come from a $169.00 radio. I really love the adjustable power control. It controls every power source. Really nice on SSB on 10 meter where you can drive an amp. I was told to keep this radio because it sounds better than I ever have. I don't understand how I could sound better than I ever have having owned a 2517; so, those comments are questionable, but they said I wouldn't need another radio. Rats, I've got to find a way to justify that S-9!
mikefromms |
Chad
Intermediate Member
Username: Chad
Post Number: 138
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Friday, February 11, 2005 - 10:32 pm: |
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Took me one night and one NET to get it down blind. Sounds ghood dont it, I love the audio quality. |
Patzerozero
Intermediate Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 439
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2005 - 12:27 am: |
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" Rats, I've got to find a way to justify that S-9!"-c'mon now, mikefromms. christmas is coming. you're just making sure your present arrives in time. hey, i justified mine by telling my wife bc910 & a couple guys on a computer told me i should get one. or else. i've already paid for marriage with my life, so what's a couple more pairs of shoes? my part if the closet is hers anyway.
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Mikefromms
Intermediate Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 445
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2005 - 7:15 am: |
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LOL. Seriously, someone suggested that I wouldn't improve my station enough going from the 257 to the S-9 to justify the extra expense. That kind of got me to thinking. So, I'm thinking it all over.
mikefromms |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 4834
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2005 - 7:31 am: |
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Mikefromms,
It is very simple.
If you do not need or want or plan to use the features (bells & whistles} that the S-9 has then the Magnum 257 will fit your needs.
Both are Great Radios but it depends on what you want and what you will use in the radio.
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9OSN |
Mikefromms
Intermediate Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 448
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2005 - 6:30 pm: |
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Well, if I ever get ready to step up a little Copper will have the S-9. Man, has radio come a long ways in the last 10 years.
mikefromms |
