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Wildrat
Member
Username: Wildrat
Post Number: 61
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, September 17, 2005 - 10:52 pm: | 
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I don't want to come off sounding nuts, but I have some ? I probably already know the answer too. Is S9 a vast improvement over my old SS3900? Can I talk on the CB freq's with this radio? Ect. Ect. Wife said I could get a new radio so I want a good one. |
Kid_vicious
Advanced Member
Username: Kid_vicious
Post Number: 636
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, September 17, 2005 - 11:06 pm: |
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you MUST get an S9
you MUST get an S9
you MUST get an S9
are you hypnotized yet?
seriously, you will be elated at the performance of these radios from what i've heard, and i trust my sources.
yes, it is a VAST improvement over your super star. totally different radio.
yes, it can be modded pretty easily for CBfreqs.
copper will do it for you if you buy it from them.
trust me and also trust pat00; as im sure there is a post just below this one from him agreeing with me.
i wish i had the scratch to get one!
matt |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 7223
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, September 17, 2005 - 11:07 pm: |
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Is S9 a vast improvement over my old SS3900? YES
Can I talk on the CB freq's with this radio?
YES, After Conversion
It will do everything your SS3900 did and MORE.
CLICK ON BOTH LINKS BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION. 
MAGNUM S-9
MAGNUM S-9 REVIEW
Hope this helps,
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
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Wildrat
Member
Username: Wildrat
Post Number: 62
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, September 17, 2005 - 11:11 pm: |
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part of my questioned I got answered from reading coppers web site about the radio, now I have another question. What does the tune up copper offers do besides making it where I can use it on the cb band? Will the radio still be able to get the 10 meter freq's since I amgoing to workon getting my fcc licsense. Will the clarifier be wide open, or does that mod not apply onthis radio, and what about modulation? I had a mod done to my 3900 years ago for the modulation. I also have my super star turned down to a watt and a half because it's driving my texas star modulator which is driving my texas star 500amp. Please help so I can get the radio ordered and in my jeep before the end of the week, well week and a half anyway. I have ants in my pants for a new modern kick butt radio. |
Kid_vicious
Advanced Member
Username: Kid_vicious
Post Number: 638
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, September 17, 2005 - 11:27 pm: |
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you will not need a modulation mod for this radio.
they did one at the factory.
honestly, i've never heard a radio sound that good stock, on a stock mic. |
Kid_vicious
Advanced Member
Username: Kid_vicious
Post Number: 639
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, September 17, 2005 - 11:44 pm: |
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you cannot run that amp with the S9. the power output is too high. others on here can offer more details.
matt |
Wildrat
Member
Username: Wildrat
Post Number: 63
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, September 17, 2005 - 11:48 pm: |
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Well I just ordered the S9 with tuneup.
Lon will I have to turn the power down on the radio to 1 1/2 watts like i did on the 3900 before feeding it to the Texas star modulator, and then from the modulator to the TS 500 amp? Hope that makes sense. I'm tired, and I'm going to hit sack. Also where canI go to find out what I need to do for starting on the fcc stuff? |
Wildrat
Member
Username: Wildrat
Post Number: 64
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, September 17, 2005 - 11:49 pm: |
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cool! KV |
Wildrat
Member
Username: Wildrat
Post Number: 65
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, September 17, 2005 - 11:52 pm: |
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what can't I use the modulator or the amp? |
Vanillagorilla
Intermediate Member
Username: Vanillagorilla
Post Number: 219
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, September 17, 2005 - 11:54 pm: |
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All those mods you listed are done already by Magnum..
With the Top Gun modulator switch "ON" and the RF power tuned down you will DK 1.5w and swing at least 30w to 40. You won't need your modulator for the TS500 anymore for this radio.
The modulation is as loud with the stock mic as it is with a power mic..you'll need NO modulation mods....it's been said before...this rig is HOTROD right from the factory. Never a bad option to have Coppper techs go through and align if needed though.
As for what Copper does to them other than the Freq mod...I "Believe" they check all factory specs and fine tune/align them...but that last one is best left for Copper techs to answer to be sure.
You won't be dissapointed with an S-9!
Hank '905
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Bc910
Advanced Member
Username: Bc910
Post Number: 616
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2005 - 1:19 am: |
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Wild rat
Dont use the modulator in line with the set up, Just hook up the TS500 to the S9 and go to town!
The S9 is enough of a "modulator" on its own!!!
BTW
S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9
Havn't done that in a while
BC |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 7224
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2005 - 8:17 am: |
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Wildrat,
Here is some information From Sam Lewis on using amplifiers with the MAGNUM "S" series of radios using the TOP GUN BOARD.
The Following tips are Direct from Sam Lewis at RF Limited and Designed to give you 100% use of your Radio's when using an Amplifier with them.
Owner's of the  MAGNUM RADIO's S-3 ~ S-6 ~ S-9 and S-45 Omega Force and Other Radio's that will be using the TOP GUN BOARD, need to read the Following Owner's Tip's.
TIP #1
AMPLIFIER USE with the NEW TOP GUN BOARD!
NOTICE!
These Radio's were NOT designed to be used with 2 Pill Amplifiers!
These New Radio's with the NEW TOP GUN BOARD'S are designed to be used with an AMPLIFIER that has at Least 4-2879's or more, that need's NO Driver / Exciter Stage.
The Ideal Amplifier for use with the Omega Force S-45 or Magnum S-3 / S-6 / S-9 is the Texas Star 500 with 4- 2SC2879's. With NO DRIVER / EXCITER Stage.
These Radio's with the TOP GUN BOARD were designed to eliminate the need or use of a Driver / Exciter.
For use with other Amplifier's that Use a Driver/Exciter such as the Texas Star 667 that uses 1-SC2290 driving 4-2SC2879's you need to READ the following instructions.
Be Very careful that the Power to the Driver / Exciter is set to NO more than 4 watts and NO More than 12 watts PEP.
Otherwise you will have too much Gain going into the Driver.
It is highly recommended that you have a Professional Set these adjustments for you.
These Tip’s are to help you achieve Top Performance and help you to avoid any problem's that may arise.
As Sam continues to inform me of additional Tip's / Trick's on the RF Limited Product's, I will be posting them for the Owner's of these New radio's.
Hope this helps,
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
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Wildrat
Member
Username: Wildrat
Post Number: 66
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2005 - 8:47 am: |
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That sounds better, so I can use my Texas Star 500 with the S9, and I can use my modulator with one of my other radios. (LON TECH808) how should I adjust the S9 to use it with the 500? For instance with my old setup that being the 3900,TS Mod.,and TS500. I had the radio deadkey at 1 1/2 watts, mod. about 3/4 of the way turned up and the amp whatever level I put it on. Will I need to go inside the radio and turn it down? etc. etc. I guess you can see I know nothing about the S9. Pleas don't get annoyed with me and my questions assoon as get the radio and start playing with it I'm sure it'll all be understood. |
Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 1501
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2005 - 5:32 pm: |
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S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9!!!
turn the variable rf power output knob on the front of the radio down to its lowest point, as well as mic gain(with stock mic) to about 12 o'clock, topgun ON, & turn variable rf power output knob UP til you see amplifier dead key about 125-150 watts. it should then swing from 400 up. turn mic gain UP til they tell you to STOP!!!
anybody within a few miles will probably tell you it's scratchy, that's from the topgun. turn it OFF for locals, ON for long distance/DX.
that was for AM. for SSB, turn mic gain DOWN to about 10 o'clock, with topgun ON, turn mic gain UP til you see 400+ watts swing, & they tell you to STOP!
you will then have a radio with AWESOME receive, that is AWESOMELY loud, & AWESOMELY clear.
other then it's brother, the omega force, there IS NO FINER RADIO THEN THE S9 AVAILABLE TODAY!!! |
Wildrat
Member
Username: Wildrat
Post Number: 68
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2005 - 8:50 pm: |
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gotcha, so ho more going in the radio and turning on pots till it's guts pop out. Sounds like I'm going to have fun,fun,fun! Thank You all for your input. Anyone live in the Clearwater, Fl. area.I think Bruce does, but I might be mistaken. oh well think I'll scurry off to my nest.
See Ya!
WILDRATing since 1974
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Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 1506
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2005 - 9:43 pm: |
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spent mucho time in largo, up off clearwater-largo rd & rosary back in late 80's. used to take a week vacation at least 3 times a year at uncles mobile home right there, til late 90's when he passed away. i practically grew up with the area, watched US19 transform from hiway with traffic lites to freeway today, bay bridge at mcmullen-booth, the bridges before they were replaced-sand key/CWB to bellair beach, the ongoing construction at north end of clearwater beach/causeway to downtown
clearwater/scientologists compound, & just the general buildup of the whole area. wife, 2 kids & no more uncle means we have to pay for lodging, but still get there at least once each year |
Wildrat
Member
Username: Wildrat
Post Number: 70
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Monday, September 19, 2005 - 8:56 am: |
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I live here so I go on vacation in cocoa over on the east coast. I go in a few weeks to cocoa, which coincides with octoberfest this year. We will trailer our bikes then ride the 70 or so miles upto Daytona for the festivities,hopefully the back will hold up. |
Aircop12
Junior Member
Username: Aircop12
Post Number: 39
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Friday, December 30, 2005 - 11:53 am: |
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Do you know when the 80 watt S6 - S9 will be available from Coppers?
Thanks: |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 8813
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Friday, December 30, 2005 - 1:44 pm: |
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Aircop12,
Right now I have 1 of the 1st 10 of the S-6-80 radios here and Dennis Tech291 will be driving over from OH. tonight to also Test/Use it.
So far it is GREAT and matches/exceeds all specifications!
I called Sam and he said the 1st batches of the S-6-80 and S-3-80 will arrive sometime in February of 2006 and then be sent to dealers.
I will have one of the 1st 10 of the S-9-80's to test in about a week and 1/2 he said.
The 1st shipment of the S-9-80's should arrive sometime in March 2006 and then be sent to dealers.
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9OSN |
Big_l
Member
Username: Big_l
Post Number: 56
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, December 31, 2005 - 8:58 am: |
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What about the 175w versions? |
Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 2149
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, December 31, 2005 - 4:48 pm: |
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good question, Big...., i've got this money laying around just waiting for an AWESOME radio! |
Mdiver
Intermediate Member
Username: Mdiver
Post Number: 358
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, January 01, 2006 - 6:19 pm: |
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Same here PAT YEPER
Steve
CEF252 |
Dave1
Intermediate Member
Username: Dave1
Post Number: 108
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Monday, January 02, 2006 - 8:52 am: |
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will the S9 drive the Texas Star sweet 16 or would I still have to use a driver it calls for the mod-v to drive it
Dave |
Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 2172
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Monday, January 02, 2006 - 10:38 am: |
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the dx1600 is an 8x2879 amp, requiring a max of 40 watts carrier and/or 160 watts PEP input. that # should start off lower, & work upwards til about 250 watts dead key & 800+ swing is seen from the amp. fans are a must.
therefore,the 175 watter would drive it to full output, the 80 watter would drive it to 1/2 or more of full output, the current 40 watter will get anywhere from 300-500 PEP, depending on the REAL output from the S9. with 18 watts RMS swing/near 40 PEP swing, my S9 shows about 60 watts dead key & 350 swing on a diamond sx100 meter with the dx1600 powered by 2 optima yellow top batteries & a battery charger on 40 amp charge.
the mod v & S9 will not work well together, if you can make 'em work together at all. a dx1200 MAY show just as much output as the dx1600, maybe even more, with a 40 watt S9. |
Dave1
Intermediate Member
Username: Dave1
Post Number: 110
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Monday, January 02, 2006 - 11:27 am: |
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almost sounds like I would be better buying a DX500V and just keep the 1600 sitting on the shelf
Thanks
Dave |
Sconover
Junior Member
Username: Sconover
Post Number: 20
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 1:10 pm: |
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Here's my 2 cents on the matter...
S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9 |
