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Snapperhead
Intermediate Member
Username: Snapperhead
Post Number: 214
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Friday, September 23, 2005 - 7:27 am: | 
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Was wondering if anybody has ever owned this radio, and what do you think on it's performance.... Ups and Downs........Thanks |
Troublemaker
Intermediate Member
Username: Troublemaker
Post Number: 196
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Friday, September 23, 2005 - 5:56 pm: |
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Tech 291 has one,I know. |
Snapperhead
Intermediate Member
Username: Snapperhead
Post Number: 216
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 10:02 am: |
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Thanks Troublemaker.....maybe he can give me some insight on this radio.....73's |
Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 1528
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 5:27 pm: |
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i was not the LEAST bit happy with the noise in the receiver. it seemed like a neat idea at the time, but i stuck with my grant XL. |
Tech291
Moderator
Username: Tech291
Post Number: 236
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 6:07 pm: |
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Snapperhead,
When it comes to the 79-290,I find 2 types of people.Those that like it and those that hate it.I am of the first group.I normally dont run a radio in the vehical but have since decided it was the one I wanted in there.Mine does not suffer the bleedover most users report and the noise i recieve is generated by the engine mamagement computer.some day if it gets annoying enough i might do something about it,for now it is tolarable.
It's features are;
3 color florescent display
choice of displaying channel# or frequency
4 memory presets
instant ch9 and 19
10 weather channels
dual channel watch
mic boost
4 modes(am,fm,usb and lsb)
fine and course clarifier
dual finals and heatsink rear panel
removable faceplate
and easily modded for extended coverage(if so desired)
the nearest equivelent seems to be the Magnum 257
all in all,I am happy with the midland 79-290
tech291
cef#291
kc8zpj
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Oldpirate
Member
Username: Oldpirate
Post Number: 86
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 7:50 pm: |
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Dennis, I agree with your post, for such a small package it delivers a lot of features. Mic replacement is a must, I use an Astatic d1o4 M6B for base use and a Road Devil when mobile.
Mine has been peaked and tuned and swings to 28 watts on a Yaesu peak reading meter. While it is no Uniden Grant it is a good compromise for putting in the smaller vehicles.
I can't comment about adjacent channel interference because quite simply down this corner of the globe there is not too much traffic on CB bands. And because my vehicle is diesel I dont have problems with electronic noise.
I too am very happy with my Midland 79-290.
Murray |
Snapperhead
Intermediate Member
Username: Snapperhead
Post Number: 217
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 9:59 pm: |
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Good deal guys, thanks for the insight.......I myself love my bootlegged Uniden chassis radio's. My old school 148gtl is my favorite......I also run a older RCI-2950 in pickemup truck......I couldn't pass up the price on this used radio......I bought it before I researched it..... Just wanted one, even though I already have a couple of rigs laying around....Just thought i'd give her a shot....How about stability on SSB.....Is she a sailboat like some other radio's in her price range. I'll probably run her as a base on a power supply, with a Turner Super Sidekick and 2 pill (Palomar Super Base).......Thanks again all for insight........73's and good DXn' |
Oldpirate
Member
Username: Oldpirate
Post Number: 87
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, September 29, 2005 - 12:15 am: |
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Snapperhead, Mine has proven to be very stable on Frequency and I think that Turner Super Sidekick will work very well for you. I take it that you know how to access the extra channel's with it, just in case I will tell you here.
With radio turned off hold in the channel 9 and dual watch buttons while turning radio this will give you 6 bands (marked A to F) of 40 channels to revert to the standard 40 do the same again.
This will give you coverage from 25.615 to 28.305 but remember unless you are licenced don't go above 28.000mhz because this is the start of the ham 10 meter band. If you want to go to the 10 meter band hold in the mic and LCR buttons while turning the radio on and do the same to exit this band. This gives you coverage from 28.000mhz to 29.700mhz. Enjoy your new rig.
Murray |
Troublemaker
Intermediate Member
Username: Troublemaker
Post Number: 204
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, October 02, 2005 - 7:52 pm: |
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I think the 79-290 makes a great base radio.
thats my input |
Jake949
Junior Member
Username: Jake949
Post Number: 11
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Monday, October 03, 2005 - 8:44 am: |
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Tech 291 says:"Snapperhead,
When it comes to the 79-290,I find 2 types of people.Those that like it and those that hate it."
Jake says:I am in the 2nd group! This was a radio I really wanted to like, it had a lot of features and possibilities.
just my opinion, but there are better choices. I'd trade two 79-290's for one mag 257. maybe some of the techs here can comment on them but i do not think they are as similar as people think they are. this is just based on my experience and quick glimpses at the circuit boards, i didn't actually study it.
if size is a concern and you want ssb: the 257 wins. |
