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123captainnemo
Junior Member
Username: 123captainnemo
Post Number: 11
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Friday, July 02, 2004 - 7:11 pm: | 
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Has anyone had a chance to test out this new radio? |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 2847
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Friday, July 02, 2004 - 7:47 pm: |
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123captainnemo,
Yes, I should have the REVIEW of the  MAGNUM S-9 Radio from MAGNUM INTERNATIONAL finished tonight and submitted to the Copper Forummaster for approvel.
It should be posted soon for the COPPER FORUM MEMBERS to Read.
Lon
Tech808 |
123captainnemo
Junior Member
Username: 123captainnemo
Post Number: 12
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Friday, July 02, 2004 - 9:05 pm: |
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Lon,
How can members contact you outside of the forum?
Thanks,
Ben |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 2851
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Friday, July 02, 2004 - 10:52 pm: |
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123captiannemo,
Ben,
You can PM me by clicking on my name to the left of this post and it will bring up my profile or use my e-mail address below my name and double click on it.
Lon
Tech808
Tech808@copperelectronics.com |
Big_l
New member
Username: Big_l
Post Number: 9
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, July 10, 2004 - 8:08 am: |
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Still waiting patiently for S9 review. |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 2903
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, July 10, 2004 - 8:17 am: |
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Big I,
The MAGNUM S-9
Review was completed and posted here on the Forum on July 5th, 2004.
Subscriber (Preview)
Product Reviews
Magnum S-9
Lon
Tech808 |
Big_l
Junior Member
Username: Big_l
Post Number: 10
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, July 11, 2004 - 12:35 pm: |
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Sorry,must of overlooked it. Thanx 808. 73's !! |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 2920
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, July 11, 2004 - 1:46 pm: |
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You are welcome!
It is one GREAT RADIO. 
Lon |
Gonzo
Junior Member
Username: Gonzo
Post Number: 10
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Friday, September 10, 2004 - 11:30 am: |
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Recieved the Magnum S-9 Today, it seems to be a great radio, I haven't had a chance to get many reports yet today,but will report back as soon as I do. |
Gonzo
Junior Member
Username: Gonzo
Post Number: 19
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 8:32 pm: |
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I like this radio ALOT, although it doesn't quite put out 45 watts AM, its a good radio, excellent reports so far, most people can't believe I'm using the stock mike. However the "Top Gun" modulator is more hype than reality. Switching it on and off provides little difference in audio.
It doesn't drift much at all, and appears to be right on frequency, just as counters says.
The reciever section is very good, I have compared it against my HR2510 and my older Cobra 148GTL.
Way better than the HR2510, and just about as good as the Cobra, but not quite.
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All in all I'm very pleased with it. |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 3705
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - 6:13 pm: |
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Gonzo,
I have found that when we talk to someone within 30 miles they are unable to hear the effects of the Top Gun Board or it over loads there receivers and sounds distorted a little to them.
On long distance when DXing it does make a difference and works great.
On the Sunday CEF Nets people even think I change antennas when we use the top gun modulator, hehehe
It also helps if you are drawing your power direct from the battery with the newer radios.
Glad you like it.
Now you need to sign up and join the CEF Membership and join us on the Sunday CEF Nets.
Lon
Tech808 |
Gonzo
Junior Member
Username: Gonzo
Post Number: 27
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Monday, October 04, 2004 - 6:52 pm: |
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I am drawing power direct from the battery
I am still using the stock mike
people hear me fine, but I haven't heard the word LOUD yet ever mentioned |
Madmax
New member
Username: Madmax
Post Number: 2
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 1:42 pm: |
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I own both the S-3 and S-9. I use the S-3 barefoot with a wilson 5000 magnet mount. The S-9 is used as my base unit, barefoot with an MFJ meter and Radio Shack Crossbow base antenna. Stations 5 to 15 miles can hear and see the difference when "Top Gun Modulator" is engaged. You can see it too, throw a meter in line. People here can not tell the difference except when I am moving between the two radios. And I have gotten nothing but compliments "Loud" and no-one believes I am barefoot. |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 3750
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 06, 2004 - 10:12 am: |
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Madmax,
WELCOME TO THE COPPER FORUM!
With the setup you have you need to join our CEF Radio Group so we can all talk with you on our Weekly SUNDAY CEF Nets.
The Magnum S-9 is one of the Finest Radios I have ever had the pleasure of Using / Testing or doing a Review on and we also love our S-3.
Lon
Tech808  |
Gonzo
Junior Member
Username: Gonzo
Post Number: 29
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 06, 2004 - 4:10 pm: |
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What power mikes have you found to compliment this radio?? I am using the stock mike |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 3752
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 06, 2004 - 5:12 pm: |
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We use the SuperStar DM-452 & Overdrive CDL-56K Mobile Mics on ours. (Red)
Because the Forummaster and the Copper Group sent Shirley / 1st Sargant the Red Mic to match her New Red Truck for her Birthday Present.
Both Mics worked GREAT with the Magnum S-9.
http://www.copperelectronics.com/cgi-bin/checkitout/checkitout.cgi?catalogSTORE:CKIE:prodE01-06012+
http://www.copperelectronics.com/cgi-bin/checkitout/checkitout.cgi?catalogSTORE:CKIE:prodE01-06006+
Lon
Tech808 |
Madmax
New member
Username: Madmax
Post Number: 3
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 6:32 am: |
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Lon,
how do i join the CEF net?? I live here in Northern NJ, Most of you live in the Midwest, I am also Barefoot because I am in an apartment. Do I have a shot at any contacts?? This is what is holding me back. |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 3758
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 6:54 am: |
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Madmax,
 To apply for your: CEF NET Call Sign / Number, PLEASE e-mail me direct at: Tech808@copperelectronics.com
PLEASE include the following information when applying for your CEF Number."
#1 ~ Your Full Name
#2 ~ Your Copper Forum Name / Handle
#3 ~ Your City & State
#4 ~ Your Correct e-mail address
#5 ~ Your CEF Call Sign / Number will be e-mailed back to you.
NOTE!
If you are also applying for a CEF HAM # please include your Ham Call Sign, Issue Date and Experation date.
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9OSN
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Capt_hook
Member
Username: Capt_hook
Post Number: 88
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 9:13 pm: |
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Tech 808 where is the review on magnum s-9 am interested in getting one?? Capt Hook |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 3794
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 - 4:35 am: |
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Capt hook,
You will find the review on the MAGNUM S-9 in the Subscriber (Preview) Area of the Forum here then click on Product Reviews and you will see S-9 click on it and start reading.
This is the area where you will find ALL of the Reviews on various products written by the Techs and Copper Forum Members.
Sometime when you get a chance just click on every catagory on the Copper Forum and you will find tons of articles and areas for different topics or you can always use the Search box also.
Hope this helps.
Lon
Tech808 |
Capt_hook
Member
Username: Capt_hook
Post Number: 93
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 6:28 pm: |
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can tell i'ma real computer wiz huh ? |
Capt_hook
Intermediate Member
Username: Capt_hook
Post Number: 101
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 19, 2004 - 4:20 pm: |
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ok i plan to spend some of that lump i found (sorry keith)on a S-9 magnum 10m radio what would be a antenna to match this radio (mobile)?? any ideas? Capt Hook |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 3874
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 19, 2004 - 4:36 pm: |
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Capt hook,
Well, so far over the years we have not found any Mobile antenna yet that out performs the Wilson 1000 or 5000 in actual use with our S-9 or any other radio we decide to stick in and use.
Lon
Tech808 |
Vtwinn
Junior Member
Username: Vtwinn
Post Number: 10
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 19, 2004 - 6:17 pm: |
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Im planing on buying a S-9 ,but I dont want to spend any more on a mike. Will a Astatic road devil work good with this radio?, and How would a Wilson 2000 Trucker work with it also?
Bob............ |
Capt_hook
Intermediate Member
Username: Capt_hook
Post Number: 102
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 5:32 am: |
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wel i just so happen to have a wilson 5000 laying around have to put him back to work. |
Dale
Junior Member
Username: Dale
Post Number: 30
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 1:46 pm: |
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what bout monkey made or predator10k?ive heard lots bout these 2 all good some people liked them more than wilsons. was wondering if there was a review for these antennas. |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 3883
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 4:32 pm: |
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Dale,
We have used the Monkey Made MM9s for years and also used / tested the Predator 10K Single Coil 12" shaft and the 10K Double Coil 12" shaft and None of them gave us the overall performance that the Wilson 1000 or 5000 did in testing them on our vehicles.
The Only Antenna that came very close for us in overall performance was the Astatic 3K Trucker Antenna.
No fancy lab testing of them but actual testing when out Snow plowing in our vehicles and several hundred thousand miles of OTR Driving.
We have tried them Hard Mounted as well as with Mag Mounts and the Wilson 1000 is our top choice for everything.
Just my / our personal experience.
Lon & Shirley
808 & 1st Sargant |
Capt_hook
Intermediate Member
Username: Capt_hook
Post Number: 103
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 6:08 am: |
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I have a wilson 5000 it's got 1,600,000 miles on it with a royce 604 40ch worked when i put it up now putting it back in service (5000)that is old royce stop workin . |
Patzerozero
Intermediate Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 146
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Friday, October 22, 2004 - 6:12 pm: |
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never noticed any diffs between single or double coil antennas, but still prefer my 20" shaft single coil predator(need another, who's selling them now, or are they gone, old website is inactive) over all others, though wilson 5000 is close to it. put an astatic 3k on my durango last weekend to check, lower swr and no mic bite vs wilson 2000, band was quiet though couldn't check on dx and only reliable local was 5 or 6 miles away and he noticed no differences... |
