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Midwess
Junior Member
Username: Midwess
Post Number: 26
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 - 7:15 pm: | 
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hello, looking for users that have the new 30 watt version mini mag. was told that the output of this radio is only getting about 18 watts swing with about 4-8 watts dead key.i have looked in this group for past postings, and there doesnt appear to be many; so your comments are welcome and appreicated, thanks!
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MINI MAGNUM 30W » Review
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Mayor513
Intermediate Member
Username: Mayor513
Post Number: 167
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 - 9:57 pm: |
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--Midwess: I have one, and it puts out 30 watts almost right on the dot. Maybe 28-32 watts...just depends on frequency. About the only thing I don't like about it is that it is noisier than any other radio I own, meaning that it needs more "ANL/NB" cleaning up of the noise.
--It seems that every time I use the Mini Magnum 30 as a base or a mobile, I always end up switching BACK to my Stryker SR440-HP or RCI 2950DX. MUCH better at filtering noise. Of course the radio IS only $85, so, of course, it is not going to be feature-laden, but during a quiet night, it works great...plus, it's hard to beat 10 bands of channels in a radio! |
Mayor513
Intermediate Member
Username: Mayor513
Post Number: 168
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 - 10:02 pm: |
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--Oops, I forgot to say that the dead key of mine is 3 to 3½ watts, and I do get reports of good loud and clear audio. |
Radioreddz
Junior Member
Username: Radioreddz
Post Number: 14
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 12:57 am: |
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mine also does about 25 to 30 watts. not bad for a small radio you might want for a back up. i run an executive sedan service and spend many hours in a lincoln town car and this radio fit the bill to a "T" small enough that it does not stick out puts out fine barefoot would be nice if you could use a power mic but out put is better wattage wise with the stock mic, could use a nb/anl. i am right now suffering from a lot of fuel pump noise but will soon mod that out but the radio is stout and a great perfomer for the price. i use it with a wilson 1000 trunk mount and talk to my local guys 30 to 45 miles away barefoot giving them 2 to 3 s units.when i pick up clients i pop off the antenna and puyt it in the trunk cap off the mount and nobody knows it's there, radio is mounted with velcro to bottom of dash and its hard to see. |
Cbblackbeard
Intermediate Member
Username: Cbblackbeard
Post Number: 204
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Monday, August 20, 2007 - 6:21 pm: |
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How do you switch between the bands on the mini mag? Usually radios like these have a knob with about six positions labeled A to F for switching between bands. Also the two digit display is a litle confusing. |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 14287
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, August 20, 2007 - 7:03 pm: |
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Cbblackbeard,
CLICK HERE > MINI MAGNUM 30W Mobile Radio » Review
Everything is the same as the newer Mosfet powered Mini Magnum Radios.
Lon ~ Tech808 ~ N9CEF
CEF#808 ~ CEF HAM#33 ~ CVC#002
Tech808@copperelectronics.com
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Cbblackbeard
Intermediate Member
Username: Cbblackbeard
Post Number: 205
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 11:35 pm: |
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Got it ! !
Thanks Lon |
Applejack
Intermediate Member
Username: Applejack
Post Number: 311
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Friday, February 29, 2008 - 9:11 pm: |
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i got mine today and cant get anything but E band no matter what i do, i read above link, and still have nothing but E band. it has about a 6 watt deadkey on eico dummy load. it is either verrrry quiet or does not receive well. not sure about transmit, because people that hear me on 2950 do not hear me on mini mag on same antenna. jeesh i hate getting stuff on the weekend. aj |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 15397
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Friday, February 29, 2008 - 11:26 pm: |
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Applejack,
Before doing anything to the radio you will need to contact Customer Service on Monday morning and ask for Suzanne in Customer Service at:
1-800-626-6343
and she will be able to help you.
Lon~Tech808
CEF#0808/HAM#001/CVC#0002
Tech808@copperelectronics.com
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Applejack
Intermediate Member
Username: Applejack
Post Number: 312
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 5:18 pm: |
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well after above post , i tried turning power off and letting it set for awhile then, turning on power supply with radio off. then pushing call button repeatedly until it changed. i have not trie all bands, but it works on D& F. i talked to 2 regulars and both said the carrier was much higher than the audio. but when i used the amp, the signal and audio were in relation to each other. i heard 4 people altogether, and WAS IMPRESSED with the quality of received audio! sounded like being in the same room talking person to person. although radio is completely devoid of ANY noise in standby, with squelch off, and i miss people that i hear on 2950 on same antenna (not at same time)i wonder if squelch is working correctly. i like the way the band letter and channel # are shown. its easy to use and will fit my needs fine, it is to be used stricly as a mobile.if the audio and squelch (problems) are problems and can be resolved, i would like to get another one. Lon as far as doing ANYTHING TO the radio, i know better and wont fiddle with it. AJ |
