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Bronzepony
Junior Member
Username: Bronzepony
Post Number: 26
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Monday, February 27, 2006 - 11:15 pm: | 
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Which one of these radios do you like?
Cobra 200,Magnum s9,General Lee or 2950dx??? |
Diggerodell
Member
Username: Diggerodell
Post Number: 85
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 3:26 pm: |
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2950 dx |
Leonard
Intermediate Member
Username: Leonard
Post Number: 194
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 6:31 pm: |
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2950DX |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 9386
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 6:51 pm: |
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2950DX
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9CEF
CVC #2 |
Dx431
Senior Member
Username: Dx431
Post Number: 1164
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 01, 2006 - 1:45 am: |
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Personally never owned a 2950 DX or a S9,and
from what I understand, Cobra really messed up with the 150 and 200. I think Cobra should halt production on these till they can get it right. Don't get me wrong, I've had several Cobra CBs over the yrs and they were all good radios. But, for some reason, Cobra can't build a 10 meter rig worth a hill of beans.
My .02... |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 859
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 01, 2006 - 11:36 am: |
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I thought the S-9 outperformed all the other mobile radios? Why the 2950 dx over the S-9?
mikefromms |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 9392
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 01, 2006 - 1:37 pm: |
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Mikefromms,
The 2950, 2950DX, 2970DX, 2995DX all have the features I like and personally use.
R10-10003 RCI 2950DX 10 & 12 Meter Amateur Radio
$ 248.95
FEATURES:
10 & 12 Meter Bands
Large Frequency Display with Dimmer
Improved Receiver Design
New Green Backlite Display
Variable Output Power Control
Active Frequency Scanner
Receiver Clarifier (±0.5kHz)
Ten Programmable Frequencies
Noise Blanker/ANL Circuitry
Frequency Selector Lockout
Programmable Repeater Offset
Public Address Feature
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P03-01087 Magnum S-9 AM/FM/SSB 10 Meter Radio
$ 319.99
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-9'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
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Personaly I do not Need or Use:
Frequency Counter OFF Switch
Roger Beep
Double Barrel 4-Pin Microphone Jacks
TURBO? Digital Echo with Dual Controls
AMT - All Mode Talkback with Volume Control on Front Panel
Blue LED Meter And Display Lights
Three Stage Dimmer
Large Easy To Read S/RF Meter
Meter Light Changes To Red During Transmit
Did I mention that I HATE and DO NOT USE: Roger Beeps, Echo, AMT, Round Meters and Talkback?
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9CEF
CVC#2 |
Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 2500
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 01, 2006 - 4:00 pm: |
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'Did I mention that I HATE and DO NOT USE: Roger Beeps, Echo, AMT, Round Meters and Talkback?'-i HATE the same, except the meter, looks-wise. while driving, i can't see/don't look at the meter on the radio anyway, so its shape is of no concern to me. i NEED to be able to HEAR who i'm talking to, that's all that matters. again, after using my ar3500 mobile for many years, i do 'prefer' the 'driving-friendly' CB-like set-up of the S9...even though my grant XL is still in the mobile  .
the gen'l lee has no SSB, so for me, it would not be in the mix. the 2950 is a 30 watt radio, S9 a 45 watt radio & 200 a 100 watt radio-again, apples to oranges. have not had/seen enough 200's perform correctly to purchase a new one(though i'm working on a dead/used one for 'experimental' purposes. my S9 outhears all 2950/2970/2990/2995's i have access to, & rcv is more important TO ME as i can always 'ADD POWER' elsewhere  .
i am personally awaiting the 175 watt S9's & have even sent 1 of my davemades out, to be prepped for this new S9.
what you do to the radio prior to installation is important too. i have HEARD 808 on more then a few different radios, as well as him hearing me on more then a few too. i'm sure neither one of us can say that the other has ever sounded 'crummy' on any radio. and that's gotta be a 700 mile distance. 808 does not 'butcher' his radios, & my modding is from mild to wild. i can say the same with vanillagorilla, & that is a more local 30 miles. |
Ak3383
Junior Member
Username: Ak3383
Post Number: 15
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Friday, March 03, 2006 - 12:35 am: |
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I like the 2950DX although it is a little lacking in the channel rejection department. My TRC-451 beats it in that dept. hands down. But anyway 2950 30-watt radio from above post??? How and why. Let it idle and add a box. |
Big_l
Member
Username: Big_l
Post Number: 60
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, March 04, 2006 - 11:34 pm: |
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Hard to beat audio on AM with the Lee when tuned right.RX may not be as " quiet " as others mentioned BUT still hears well. |
Hotwire
Senior Member
Username: Hotwire
Post Number: 1010
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, March 05, 2006 - 9:54 am: |
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Big I your right! I hear several Lee's around the trucks stops I live near. A big driver favorite and most do sound really good. |
Dale
Intermediate Member
Username: Dale
Post Number: 338
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, March 05, 2006 - 2:36 pm: |
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2950dx has split feature plus memory
and sideband |
Bruce
Senior Member
Username: Bruce
Post Number: 3610
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, March 05, 2006 - 5:07 pm: |
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A 2950dx is a 12 and 10 meter HAM radio .....
That said it does splits for repeaters and sound ok on fm. It's not a bad AM or SSB radio and the " SPLATTER " problem can be fixed with a channelguard but being a SMT radio there a bit tricky to install.
Now like most rangers it's a bit large but thats a + if you want room to add a board or tinker inside. I have had both a 2950 and 2950DX and since im a FM guy they are not very good as FM radios ... the HTX-10/MAG-257 wins hands down on fm .....
On the 2950 you can replace the RF stage with a 2sc2999 and it helps it greatly also some older ones replacing the NB diodes helps too.
Bruce |
