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Jammer80
New member
Username: Jammer80
Post Number: 1
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2004 - 7:36 am: | 
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Does anyone have one of these yet? How do you like it? I am considering buying one for the big truck. |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 2050
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2004 - 7:56 am: |
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Jammer80,
WELCOME TO THE COPPER FORUM!
Yes, I Own a  MAGNUM S-3 as well as the MAGNUM OMEGA FORCE S-45 and LOVE BOTH OF THEM. 
Go to the: Subscriber (Preview) Area here on the Forum and CLICK on it.
Then CLICK on: Product Reviews
Then CLICK on: MAGNUM S-3
There you will be able to Read the REVIEW that I did on the MAGNUM S-3 Radio.
If you have any question's after reading the Review, Please ask and I will be happy to answer them for you.
We also have a Manufacturer's Area here on the Copper Forum.
We are also VERY LUCKY to have Mr. Sam Lewis, as a COPPER FORUM MEMBER.
Mr. Sam Lewis, is the OWNER of RF LIMITED and MAGNUM RADIO's and has Volunteered to help answer any question's for the COPPER FORUM MEMBER's that I can't.
Hope this help's.
Lon
Tech808 |
Jammer80
New member
Username: Jammer80
Post Number: 2
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Friday, April 09, 2004 - 3:12 pm: |
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I appreciate the help. I got the S3 in today,good looking radio. I won't have it hooked up until Mon. I'll let you know how it does. |
Jammer80
New member
Username: Jammer80
Post Number: 3
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Friday, April 09, 2004 - 3:26 pm: |
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Good review btw. Sounds like a smoker |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 2093
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Friday, April 09, 2004 - 5:14 pm: |
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Thank you!
You will love the Magnum S-3
Lon
Tech808 |
Jammer80
New member
Username: Jammer80
Post Number: 4
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 6:58 pm: |
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I am confused about operating this radio. What is the best way to use the Top Gun Modulator? Does the power need to be turned up or down while using the modulator. I was told that it sounded better with the modulator off and the power up.can anyone help with the proper use of these 2 functions. Either way radio checks come back wall to wall. |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 2250
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 7:28 pm: |
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Jammer80,
Ok with the TOP GUN MODULATOR in the ON Position you can set the carrier to as low as 1 watt and swing 50.
With the TOP GUN MODULATOR in the OFF Position it allows you to use the PWR Knob to control the Variable RF Power Output amount you want to use from 1 watt to 50.
Look in your Owners Manual to find FRONT PANEL CONTROLS.
#6 PWR-AMT,
Cover's the Operation when the TOP GUN MODULATOR is OFF.
#10 TOP GUN MODULATOR - OFF,
Cover's the operation/use of the TOP GUN MODULATOR.
Hope this helps.
Lon
Tech808 |
Jammer80
New member
Username: Jammer80
Post Number: 5
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 7:43 pm: |
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That helps. I also called Bob F and he helped explain it also. I get real good radio checks with and without the Top gun. so I wanted tto make sure I was using it right. I seem to talk a long way and I hear a long way as well. Thanks for the fast reply. |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 2251
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 11:07 pm: |
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Jammer80,
Glad to be of help.
Also if you did not know, Bob helped to design many of the feature's used in it and the other Magnum Radio's.
Lon
Tech808 |
Jammer80
New member
Username: Jammer80
Post Number: 6
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2004 - 10:07 am: |
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Yeah I knew that. Thats why I bought it from him. |
8_ball
New member
Username: 8_ball
Post Number: 1
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, June 24, 2004 - 3:03 pm: |
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Help me clear up a little confusion on thee S3. How does the SWR warning light function since it is incorporated with the Trans/receive light? |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 2760
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, June 24, 2004 - 5:32 pm: |
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8 ball,
WELCOME TO THE COPPER FORUM!
Now for your question.
From the Owners Manual:
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
#13. RX/TX/SWR Receive, Transmit and High SWR Warning Indicator LED. A two color LED that is green when the receiver is active and red while the transmitter is active.
SWR warning light Iluminates when the antenna's standing wave ratio is over the recomended ratio of 2 to 1.
REAR PANEL
#4. SWR Dection Circuit ON/OFF Switch
This switch turns the Magnum S-3's SWR dection circuit on or off. When turned Off, the SWR warning light on the front panel will not illuminate.
Hope this helps explain how it works.
Lon
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Big_l
New member
Username: Big_l
Post Number: 3
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Friday, June 25, 2004 - 8:59 pm: |
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The light will be a red that blinks when swr's are too high. |
Shakey
New member
Username: Shakey
Post Number: 1
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, July 11, 2004 - 9:05 am: |
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The Magnum S3 is a good radio...just wish the stock mic was better. |
Big_l
Junior Member
Username: Big_l
Post Number: 11
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, July 11, 2004 - 12:37 pm: |
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It's a RK56 world !!!!!! |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 2919
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, July 11, 2004 - 1:45 pm: |
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Big I,
The SuperStar DM-452 Hand Echo Mic also works VERY WELL with the MAGNUM S-3 with the Echo just "barely" open.
http://www.copperelectronics.com/cgi-bin/checkitout/checkitout.cgi?catalogSTORE:CKIE:prodE01-06012+
Lon
Tech808 |
Big_dog
New member
Username: Big_dog
Post Number: 3
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, September 11, 2004 - 1:58 pm: |
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what will the S-3 do for watts out of the box |
Big_l
Junior Member
Username: Big_l
Post Number: 19
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, September 12, 2004 - 8:56 am: |
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You should get at least 40w PEP with TG on out the box. It's with TG off where you might not get the most audio you should,that's where the tune comes in. I would have a qualified tech tune radio. I get approx. 35-40 clean watts PEP with TG off and RK56 mic. |
Big_dog
New member
Username: Big_dog
Post Number: 4
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, September 12, 2004 - 3:49 pm: |
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Thanks Big 1. how you like your S-3 so far. do you run a amp with your S-3 if so what is it.
Thank You Big Dog |
Big_l
Junior Member
Username: Big_l
Post Number: 20
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Monday, September 13, 2004 - 8:39 pm: |
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I run it barefoot as for the radio I really like it's appearence and features such as variable power,all mode talkback etc. As far as performance it talks and hears well.I use it with a RK56 and pretty much leave the TG off because with it on it has so much gain I have to play with mic gain so I'd rather just run mic gain wide open without it. |
Horsefly
New member
Username: Horsefly
Post Number: 2
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, September 19, 2004 - 11:10 pm: |
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why use an echo mic on a radio that has echo?
I love my magnum, stock mic is great, I run it with a modified Cobra 650 amp and blast away anything..."World-Wild Horsefly" in Alabama said that, and I am steppin' out... |
