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Vanillagorilla
Intermediate Member
Username: Vanillagorilla
Post Number: 169
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Friday, September 02, 2005 - 8:29 pm: | 
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Mmmmmmmm ..... NyyyyyyTROooooh.
Suppose one might be able to buy these non power increasing but "must have" pretty blue knobs? 
Hank '905
CEF 559 |
Bc910
Advanced Member
Username: Bc910
Post Number: 607
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Friday, September 02, 2005 - 10:23 pm: |
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Ive seen 'em on interNET auction sites <- pretty inventfull way of "not" actualy writing it huh? Sorry, just proud of my self
BC |
Therealporkchop
Intermediate Member
Username: Therealporkchop
Post Number: 378
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Friday, September 02, 2005 - 10:35 pm: |
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Yes, you can purchase just the knobs. |
Wally38
Junior Member
Username: Wally38
Post Number: 18
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Friday, September 02, 2005 - 11:03 pm: |
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There is a CB shop at the truckstop that said it would cost me 120 bucks to have them installed!
I said no thanks. Now I see you can buy the radio already that way also. Bums me out. Should have waited I quess.
Who would have known |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 6932
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Friday, September 02, 2005 - 11:40 pm: |
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Vanillagorilla,
Yes you can purchase them.
There are 3 different sizes for the different sizes of control knob shafts used in different radios.
They come in RED / BLUE and GREEN.
Each Nitro Knob needs to be wired / connected inside the radio.
According to the manufacturer the going rate for a Tech to install a complete set is around $100.00 to $150.00.
Very time consuming when you figure you need to dissemble the radio to install them.
And then like with the S-9 that means wiring 8 control knobs (16) Extra Wires (Pos & Neg) inside the radio. 
You will also need to find a GOOD 12 to 14 volt power source as EACH Light Ring can draw upwards of 45mA.
From the e-mail and instructions I received from The Manufacturer:
Only Qualified technicians / persons should attempt installation!
Each Nitro-Knob kit includes everyting a dealer needs to replace One radio knob.
A kit includes 1 LED Light Ring, 1 Nitro-Knob, installation instructions and accessories.
And with the price of the individual knobs and then installing them yourself I would suggest just buying the S-9 Nitro Express from Copper and save some bucks and time. 
OHHHHHHHHHHH, did I forget to mention the Heat Shrink tubing and locktite or other electronics aproved adhesive needed? 
Hope this info helps,
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N0OSN
PS, If one arrives from Sam in time for the CEF MID-WEST REGIONAL GATHERING I will have one to actually show those attending the event.
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Vanillagorilla
Intermediate Member
Username: Vanillagorilla
Post Number: 170
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 9:17 am: |
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Yea, I've seen the aftermarket ones EVERYwhere but was wondering if the Magnum ones were a "Magnum Exclusive".
Good thing nobody said "will increase db by 25%" because I'd have to get them.....map light will work fine in the dark for me. I'd bet the S-6 will have them as an option too? Thinking about a brandy new S-6 for the mobile and setting the "9" up in the base.
Thanks
Hank '905
CEF 559 |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 6936
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 9:41 am: |
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Vanillagorilla,
Yes, there is a Limited Edition / Production of the Magnum Nitro Express Radios in both the Magnum S-6 and Magnum S-9 Radios.
The Nitro Knobs are not Manufactured or Imported or Distributed by RF Limited / Magnum International.
Lon
Terch808
CEF808
N9OSN
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Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 1373
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 10:18 am: |
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$100 or MORE?????????????
HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!
whew.
hope they make it go faster at least. or something |
Duck246
Member
Username: Duck246
Post Number: 60
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 4:59 am: |
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Doing them yourself if you have some common sense and soldering skills it's no problem.. |
Truckerdon
Junior Member
Username: Truckerdon
Post Number: 28
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 9:27 am: |
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I was at the TA on I-81 in Pennsyvania. The Radio was lit up blue as well as the Meter reader. At night it would really light up the bunk of the truck.
Don
CEF 336 |
Yankee
Advanced Member
Username: Yankee
Post Number: 878
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 10:26 am: |
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$100.00 or more?????????? Not at this station, if it doesn't improve the performance of the radio.
Carl CEF-357 |
