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Cbblackbeard
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Username: Cbblackbeard

Post Number: 186
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Thursday, October 06, 2005 - 6:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I'm looking for a new radio for the 18 wheeler. It's between the S3 and the 77DX.
Which one would be a better performer? I like the features on both radios. I'm looking for a radio that is reliable and loud.
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Tech808
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Username: Tech808

Post Number: 7522
Registered: 8-2002


Posted on Thursday, October 06, 2005 - 7:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Cbblackbeard,

Nothing to think about here,

MAGNUM S-3

BUT! The MINI MAGNUM I am doing a Review on, WE LOVE so far with the 30+ Watts PEP it puts out and it's small size and we never use FM anyway.

Lon
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Cbblackbeard
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Username: Cbblackbeard

Post Number: 187
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Thursday, October 06, 2005 - 7:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Lon,

WOW ! I can't wait to read the review on the MINI MAGNUM.
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Hatchet
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Username: Hatchet

Post Number: 25
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Thursday, October 06, 2005 - 8:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

S3 is not a bad radio but with the 77 you will have SSB also. Just something to think about. The 77 is LOUD and reliable. They have been around for a long time.
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Patzerozero
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Username: Patzerozero

Post Number: 1613
Registered: 7-2004


Posted on Friday, October 07, 2005 - 7:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

must be a TRICK question

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<NO GALAXY RADIOS ALLOWED HERE!!!

oh, yeah, S3S3S3S3S3S3S3S3S3S3!!
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Cbblackbeard
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Username: Cbblackbeard

Post Number: 188
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Friday, October 07, 2005 - 7:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I like the fact that the 77DX has side band, but because of the side mounted microphone jack It probably will not fit in the overhead cubby hole that is meant for the radio. I would have to somehow mount it on the dash.
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Hatchet
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Username: Hatchet

Post Number: 26
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Friday, October 07, 2005 - 9:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

What do you drive blackbeard? Mine dosnt fit in the cubby either. I have it mounted right below the cubby. If the 77 wont fit the S-3 wont either. They are the same size with the exception of the mic plug. Both are bigger than the Cobra 29s which most of the cubbies were designed for. You will also have a 2 year warranty with the Galaxy versus only 1 year with the Magnum. Both radios will serve you well in a truck

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