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MrCowboy
| | Posted on Friday, April 18, 2003 - 2:42 pm: | 
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These look like nice little radios? Anyone know how well these rigs (safely) can be tuned up? When you get the "Copper" tune up, do these radios do pretty do on AM with plenty of swing? |
bruce
| | Posted on Friday, April 18, 2003 - 4:37 pm: |
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they are the same as the htx-10 rad shack a very nice radio but the 257 will go places ......i had 10 titans just got rid of the last 2 since i have a supply of 10 meter sets 257 is a **** radio! |
MrCowboy
| | Posted on Friday, April 18, 2003 - 7:42 pm: |
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Do these Magnum 257's tune up nicely? Do the have plenty of swing?? |
bruce
| | Posted on Saturday, April 19, 2003 - 12:41 am: |
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they are in the 25 watt class and stable |
Weakeststation
| | Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2003 - 7:29 pm: |
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Good radio indeed, the only problem these style radios have is the leds likes to burn out quick on the new ones... |
ryan
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2003 - 1:02 pm: |
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with 25-30 watts, you have PLENTY of power to drive an amplifier. i just put my check in the mail for the 257. cant wait till it arrives |
Ryan
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 09, 2003 - 9:54 pm: |
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a thing to add to the review:
the plastic buttons on the radio are flimsy. my #2 fell out already |
Applejack
| | Posted on Sunday, January 18, 2004 - 10:55 pm: |
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ryan did you fix your button problem? 257's are on back order til end of january, am interested in one and am gathering pros and cons info. aj |
Mikefromms
Intermediate Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 259
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, October 31, 2004 - 10:36 pm: |
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Do these radios have s-unit meters or power meters built in? Please don't send me to the advertisement as I cannot tell from the ad whether there is a meter or not.
mikefromms |
Tecnicoloco
Member
Username: Tecnicoloco
Post Number: 54
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Monday, November 01, 2004 - 3:07 pm: |
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Hi Mike:
The stock M-257 have S-Unit Meter built in,dunno about the new ones with Blue Display and Top Gun Modulator,I am thinking to upgrade mine.
Regards
Tecnicoloco
CEF-117 |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 4007
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, November 01, 2004 - 6:43 pm: |
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Mikefromms,
LCD DISPLAY BLUE and backlit, it displays, frequency or channel, band, mode, S/RF meter, TX indicator, tone low, scan, repeater shift, NB, etc
Just got the  MAGNUM 257 in today and ready to start checking it out for the REVIEW on it.
Lon
Tech808
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Mikefromms
Intermediate Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 260
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Monday, November 01, 2004 - 8:57 pm: |
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Wow, you mean this thing has shift? How can they put so much in a radio for such a low cost? I assume the cost will still be relatively low compared to other radios. Thanks for the information and look forward to your review.
mikefromms |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 4011
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, November 01, 2004 - 11:23 pm: |
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Mikefromms,
I posted a Quick Picture of it for the Forum Members in my other post on the MAGNUM 257 in the open area.
Sorry not the greatest picture but not bad.
Lon
Tech808 |
Mikefromms
Intermediate Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 264
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 03, 2004 - 11:07 am: |
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Looks like a good picture to me. Thanks for keeping us informed.
mikefromms |
Hotwire
Advanced Member
Username: Hotwire
Post Number: 536
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 12:32 pm: |
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Soon I will be upgrading my mobile setup. I have worn out the volume knob on my 148 so now I need a radio too. I like the looks of the 257 and the front mic connecter is a plus for mounting in dash. Is it the same size as a 148? Can any owners give some opinions and how you like your 257? I will be driving an amp also. Oh and a big concern is noise. How good is the noise blanker and noise limiter? |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 6949
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 12:57 pm: |
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Hotwire,
CLICK on the LINK Below and it should answer all your Questions.
MAGNUM 257 MODEL REVIEW
Hope this helps,
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9OSN
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Hotwire
Advanced Member
Username: Hotwire
Post Number: 538
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 1:58 pm: |
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Thanks Lon. |
Goat373
Junior Member
Username: Goat373
Post Number: 30
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 10:53 pm: |
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Im the proud owner of a new blue 257, the day after i ordered mine the went on back order...i think i got the last one...lol. I have had it for about 2 months now and i love it, it is slightly quieter than the president jackson it replaced, but much MUCH cleaner. no button problems however it is a little hard to the the position of the knobs at night, i may put some flouresent paint in the notches though, the blue leds are sweet and plenty bright. the display is very easy to see from almost any angle. great export worth the price and more. would buy it again and again if i could make the choice again. |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 784
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 12:17 pm: |
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Did I understand right that Magnum is coming out with a new 257? I'm not just talking about the blue face but new one as in improved. What will be different if this is the case.
mikefromms |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 7576
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 4:32 pm: |
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Mikefromms,
It will have the ERF 2030 Finals in it for MORE POWERRRRRRRRR. 
Right now I am seeing between 35 to 40 watts PEP depending on which Mic I am using out of the HIGH POWER Mini Magnum with a Single ERF 2030 in it that I am doing a Review on. 
And the SuperStar DM-452 sounds & works GREATTTTTTTTTTT on it. 
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9OSN 
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Chad
Intermediate Member
Username: Chad
Post Number: 485
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 - 8:55 am: |
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Are the new ERF devices "drop in" Or does the drive circuitry have to be changed around? |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 7583
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 - 9:53 am: |
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Chad,
For Substituting the ERF-2030 finals for the 2SC1969 and 2SC2166 and 2SC2312 in radios like the galaxy and rci and other radios you need to make very Minor changes and replace about 8 pieces.
Well worth it for the EXTRA POWER.
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9OSN |
Chad
Intermediate Member
Username: Chad
Post Number: 486
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 - 2:10 pm: |
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Oh, absolutely! Hopefully there will be a mod written up soon. I would like to do this to my 257 as I have been using it barefoot more and more. |
