Copper Talk » Manufacturers Questions » RF Limited / Magnum » Magnum 257 « Previous Next »

Author Message
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Starface
Senior Member
Username: Starface

Post Number: 2300
Registered: 1-2005


Posted on Saturday, January 31, 2009 - 5:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I bought this radio a couple of years ago and the radio is still going strong, Although...
The cover over the blue display (this is the cover with the Magnum 257 name on it) has come off.
It's like it's only glued on, maybe the Florida heat has coused this?
I have tryed replacing it by pushing it back in place but it doesn't stay.
I'm afraid to use anything like super glue, that may run and get in between cover and display and really mess things up.
Is there a way to fix this or is a new cover do for this radio now?
And can I get a new cover from Magnum?
Also has this happen to any other Magnum 257 owners and if so how did you go about fixing it?
Thanks
George/KI4NBE/Starface
CEF Ø476/CVC ØØ14/CEF HAM Ø181
CEF Southeast Net Controller
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808

Post Number: 16542
Registered: 8-2002


Posted on Saturday, January 31, 2009 - 9:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

If it was me I would contact Sam Lewis direct and see what he suggest's.

Copper Talk
» Manufacturers Questions
» RF Limited / Magnum
» How do I contact Sam Lewis / RF Limited/MAGNUM International direct?

Lon
CEF#808~HAM#001/N9CEF
CVC#002

Tech808@copperelectronics.com
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Starface
Senior Member
Username: Starface

Post Number: 2301
Registered: 1-2005


Posted on Saturday, January 31, 2009 - 9:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks, going to try an email.
George/KI4NBE/Starface
CEF Ø476/CVC ØØ14/CEF HAM Ø181
CEF Southeast Net Controller
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero

Post Number: 4479
Registered: 7-2004


Posted on Saturday, January 31, 2009 - 9:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

yes it did to my BLUE 257, george. and it was in the COLD where i found it one day on the floor beneath the radio. i tried crazy glue & found....it doesn't stick to the radio, just hardens on the plastic lens. i also find that when you turn it on, everything works but the display-xmit, rcv, all functions work, just no display. if you turn it off & on real fast, the display eventually returns....so far. i also modded mine for 10m AND expanded mode so it would have repeater function, not that i use it, but....if you DO shift freq for repeater, it will NOT return to normal unless you turn the radio off & on again & cycle through the 10m & expanded modes via the func & call controls. also had to put some wax on the internal rf power pots as both AM power & ALC turned counterclockwise on their own....or via external spirit forces(not jack daniels either)...and i began to notice decreased power output. my remedy has been to replace my 257 with my mk2g, but i haven't come up with a safe spot to permanantly mount the radio yet, detachable face is OK, radio gets hot even with fans when under the seat....but the display works
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Starface
Senior Member
Username: Starface

Post Number: 2302
Registered: 1-2005


Posted on Saturday, January 31, 2009 - 9:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Pat Thanks, I'm not having all the other problems with the radio (Knock on Wood) just the plastic lens fell off on the floor beneath the radio.
crazy glue/supper glue I know what happens when you put it to plastic,just hardens and makes a bigger mess.
I'm waiting for Sam Lewis reply now.
George/KI4NBE/Starface
CEF Ø476/CVC ØØ14/CEF HAM Ø181
CEF Southeast Net Controller
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Unit199
Advanced Member
Username: Unit199

Post Number: 658
Registered: 8-2003


Posted on Sunday, February 01, 2009 - 10:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

When mine came loose, I used silicone seal and applied a small amount to all four corners and in the middle of top and bottom. It does not take but a little dab to hold it. I hope this helps you George.
HARVE
UNIT199
CEF0210/CVC#018/HAM#010
Midwest 10 Meter Net Controller
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero

Post Number: 4483
Registered: 7-2004


Posted on Sunday, February 01, 2009 - 11:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

.....the 257 is the only magnum i have left when I get rid of it THEY'LL have to deal with THOSE headaches. i've given up on 'em. every question is answered....send it here....send it there...i have been able to fix most problems WITHOUT sending it anywhere, but there is no answer to the question, just 'send it...'. even reimbursed shipping charges don't make up for my time which is more valuable then that. YUP. no more magnums here......
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Unit199
Advanced Member
Username: Unit199

Post Number: 661
Registered: 8-2003


Posted on Monday, February 02, 2009 - 10:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have has my 257 for 5 yrs and the only problem I have had, I caused it and I called Sam Lewis and he had me send it to California and it never cost me anything. Also, the radio was out of warranty. I would not buy any radio but a Magnum.
HARVE
UNIT199
CEF0210/CVC#018/HAM#010
Midwest 10 Meter Net Controller
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Dale
Senior Member
Username: Dale

Post Number: 1391
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Monday, February 02, 2009 - 6:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

ive had my masgum s45 for bout a year now
no problems at all.with the expection of
the tune and expand option nothing has been
to it
dale/a.k.a.hotrod
cef426
cvc#64
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808

Post Number: 16546
Registered: 8-2002


Posted on Tuesday, February 03, 2009 - 9:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

NOTE!

Since this Topic is Titler:

Copper Talk
» Manufacturers Questions
» RF Limited / Magnum
» Magnum 257


All post's to this Topic dealing with RCI / Ranger Products has been moved to:

Copper Talk
» Ask The Tech
» General Technical Questions
» Ranger / RCI Radio's

Lon
CEF#808~HAM#001/N9CEF
CVC#002

Tech808@copperelectronics.com
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Jimb654
Junior Member
Username: Jimb654

Post Number: 13
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 7:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

My question is there a simple adjustment inside the magnum 257 radio like a rf gain? My radio has almost no noise level in receive as if the rf gain is down. Weak signals are almost not heard that I can hear when I use a different radio( uniden 122xl or grant xl)? Maybe that is just the way it is but this is my third magnum 257 and I don't remember them this way. Thanks in advance for any help. Jim
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808

Post Number: 16829
Registered: 8-2002


Posted on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 9:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Jimb654,

Go to:

Copper Talk
» Subscriber (Preview)
» Product Reviews
» Magnum 257 - Mobile Radio Models AFTER 11/2004 w/1969 Finals & ERF2030 Mosfet
» Review

Hope this help's,
Lon~Tech808
N9CEF~EN50mk
CEF#0808~CVC#0002


Add Your Message Here
Post:
Username: Posting Information:
This is a private posting area. Only registered users and moderators may post messages here.
Password:
Options: Enable HTML code in message
Automatically activate URLs in message
Action: