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Wendy
Junior Member
Username: Wendy
Post Number: 38
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Monday, July 26, 2004 - 7:02 pm: | 
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I have a chance to purchase a Cherokee CM-5 or a Mini Magnum at a good price. Both have been modified. Are either of these a good radio? Can they be wired to the cars fuse box or do they need to be wired directly to the cars battery?
Thanx
Wendy |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 3116
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 - 1:14 am: |
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Wendy,
If it was me, My personal choice between the 2 radios would be the Mini Magnum. 
Both radios can be mounted to the fuse box, but I personally always suggest going to the battery.
I have heard many very good reports on the Mini Mag from people who like them and the small size with very good performance.
I am not sure but I think Bruce might own one.
Hope this helps.
Lon
Tech808 |
Bruce
Senior Member
Username: Bruce
Post Number: 1403
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 - 7:14 am: |
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808 I did have one for a few days its a NICE radio then i got the S-3 and sold the minimag. |
Tech548
Moderator
Username: Tech548
Post Number: 175
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 - 9:41 pm: |
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Wendy
Most of the complaints I had about the CM-5 was the muffled transmitted audio. Or am I thinking of the CM-10?
As far as the Mini Mag goes, I have never been in one or have had the opportunity to be in one of them. I do know however, if you don't have a frequency counter attached to it, you'll never know where you are frequency-wise.
I never could understand why anyone would ever design and build a multiband radio without a built-in frequency counter.
To me, it's kinda like having a talking parrot that you can't hold a decent conversation with. He doesn't have a clue where he is or what the heck he's even talking about.
The above are just my personal opinions of parrots and multiband radios without frequency counters or displays.
Jeff. |
Wendy
Junior Member
Username: Wendy
Post Number: 39
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, July 29, 2004 - 2:48 pm: |
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Hello Everyone,
I miss my 148 gtl, and ooooohhh a galaxy 88,
or someother radio with a built in freq. counter.
The ultimate dream! With my finances getting a decent car wasn't easy. I just needed to get back and forth to work. Someday I'll take pictures so you can help me figure out what besides a mini magnum I can fit in her.
Thanks for all the info
Wendy |
