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Znut
Advanced Member
Username: Znut
Post Number: 753
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 8:56 pm: | 
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Where is the Magnum 257? |
Billsimcox
New member
Username: Billsimcox
Post Number: 4
Registered: 1-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 4:45 am: |
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I contacted customer service a couple weeks ago and was told there was a NEW model of the 257 due out very soon! Anyone have any info on this as customer service did not have details?? |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 17495
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 10:24 am: |
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Well I just called Customer Service and Suzanne said the new MAGNUM 257 will be called the:
MAGNUM 257HP 10 Meter Amateur Radio.
Copper Electronics is expecting to receive the  MAGNUM 257 HP radio's in about 2 week's.
Lon~Tech808
N9CEF
CEF#808
Radio Enthusiast!
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Billsimcox
New member
Username: Billsimcox
Post Number: 5
Registered: 1-2010
| | Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 6:30 am: |
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Thanks Lon! I wonder what the new specs will be...HP sounds like "high power"?? |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 17496
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 9:33 am: |
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Bill & Copper Forum Member's,
After talking with Magnum yesterday as soon as they get one in they will be sending it to me so I can do a Review on it for the Copper Forum & Copper Forum Member's Member's and Magnum. 
I will keep everyone posted on when it arrive's and I start the Review on the
MAGNUM 257-HP. 
Lon~Tech808
N9CEF
CEF#808
Radio Enthusiast!
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Billsimcox
New member
Username: Billsimcox
Post Number: 6
Registered: 1-2010
| | Posted on Friday, March 12, 2010 - 9:22 pm: |
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Sounds great...I am looking forward to your review and to getting my paws on one ;) |
Moderator120
Moderator
Username: Moderator120
Post Number: 556
Registered: 11-2006
| | Posted on Friday, March 12, 2010 - 11:18 pm: |
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Now there is a radio I would love to do a review on as well. I loved the 257 Lon let me borrow a few years back. Can't wait to check the new version out!
Mike
Moderator120
CEF#0120/HAM #222
KB1NYD
CVC#0041
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Dale
Senior Member
Username: Dale
Post Number: 1549
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 6:32 pm: |
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i wonder if it has the rfx-75 like the omegaforce hp.that would be an awsome little
radio.almost a 357 without the extra box
very nice
dale/a.k.a.hotrod
cef426
cvc#64
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Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 17506
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 6:36 pm: |
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Dale,
Sorry but I will not know until I receive one from Sam or Eric and more information.
I will keep everyone posted on updates.
Lon~Tech808
N9CEF
CEF#808
Radio Enthusiast!
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Billsimcox
New member
Username: Billsimcox
Post Number: 7
Registered: 1-2010
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 6:21 pm: |
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I received an email from Mr Sam Lewis today....
Good afternoon
The 257 is being updated to the 257HP. The radio will have the RFX 75 added during the manufacturing process. This is the only change, the transmit/receive circuits are exactly the same as the original 257. The radio will now be rated at 80 watts PEP AM and 70 watts PEP SSB.
There are a very limited number of radios in the country at this time and a large shipment will arrive at the end of March.
Thank you
Sam Lewis |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 17548
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Friday, April 02, 2010 - 6:39 pm: |
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Well, Sam Lewis / RF Limited called me today and a
MAGNUM 257HP
will be on it's way to me this coming Tuesday ~ April 6th so I can TEST it and do a REVIEW on it for the Copper Forum Member's.
Thank You Sam!
Lon~Tech808
N9CEF
CEF#808
Radio Enthusiast!
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Dale
Senior Member
Username: Dale
Post Number: 1571
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 11:03 am: |
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good deal lon cant wait
dale/a.k.a.hotrod
cef426
cvc#64
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Billsimcox
Junior Member
Username: Billsimcox
Post Number: 11
Registered: 1-2010
| | Posted on Thursday, April 08, 2010 - 12:10 pm: |
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Looking forward to that review Lon! |
