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Wendy
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Username: Wendy

Post Number: 38
Registered: 6-2004
Posted on Monday, July 26, 2004 - 7:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have a chance to purchase a Cherokee CM-5 or a Mini Magnum at a good price. Both have been modified. Are either of these a good radio? Can they be wired to the cars fuse box or do they need to be wired directly to the cars battery?
Thanx
Wendy
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Tech808
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Username: Tech808

Post Number: 3116
Registered: 8-2002


Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 - 1:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Wendy,

If it was me, My personal choice between the 2 radios would be the Mini Magnum.

Both radios can be mounted to the fuse box, but I personally always suggest going to the battery.

I have heard many very good reports on the Mini Mag from people who like them and the small size with very good performance.

I am not sure but I think Bruce might own one.

Hope this helps.

Lon
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Bruce
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Username: Bruce

Post Number: 1403
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 - 7:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

808 I did have one for a few days its a NICE radio then i got the S-3 and sold the minimag.
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Tech548
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Username: Tech548

Post Number: 175
Registered: 5-2004
Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 - 9:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Wendy

Most of the complaints I had about the CM-5 was the muffled transmitted audio. Or am I thinking of the CM-10?

As far as the Mini Mag goes, I have never been in one or have had the opportunity to be in one of them. I do know however, if you don't have a frequency counter attached to it, you'll never know where you are frequency-wise.

I never could understand why anyone would ever design and build a multiband radio without a built-in frequency counter.

To me, it's kinda like having a talking parrot that you can't hold a decent conversation with. He doesn't have a clue where he is or what the heck he's even talking about.

The above are just my personal opinions of parrots and multiband radios without frequency counters or displays.

Jeff.
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Wendy
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Username: Wendy

Post Number: 39
Registered: 6-2004
Posted on Thursday, July 29, 2004 - 2:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hello Everyone,
I miss my 148 gtl, and ooooohhh a galaxy 88,
or someother radio with a built in freq. counter.
The ultimate dream! With my finances getting a decent car wasn't easy. I just needed to get back and forth to work. Someday I'll take pictures so you can help me figure out what besides a mini magnum I can fit in her.
Thanks for all the info
Wendy

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