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1861
Intermediate Member
Username: 1861
Post Number: 337
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 1:07 pm: | 
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I HAVE ALOT OF DIFFERENT BRAND RADIOS , SOME I LOVE AND WOULD NEVER GET RID OF -- AFTER CALLING SAM LEWIS THIS MORNING WITH A SMALL PROBLEM WITH MY SET UP WITH OMEGA FORCE ( HE GAVE ME COURTIOUS RESPONSE AND ATTENTION AS IF IT WERE A MAJOR PROBLEM ) I HAVE DESCIDED THAT I WILL ONLY BUY MAGNUM RADIOS IF I BUY NEW . I CAN NOT IMAGINE CALLING ANY OTHER OWNER AND RECEIVING THIS KIND OF HELP -- PLUS MAGNUMS ARE JUST THE BEST |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 7245
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 4:09 pm: |
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1861,
That is a MAJOR PLUS for RF Limited / MAGNUM International and Sam Lewis. 
I guess Sam is the ONLY Owner who is willing and that cares enough about the products he puts out to actually talk with the people who buys his products to help them with any problems someone may have or answer questions.
Try calling some of the other radio manufacturers and you might get an Answering Machine, or someone who is only the Service Center in the US for that product or an e-mail address to send your question to.
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS #1 and always has been #1 with Sam Lewis unlike with many other Radio Manufacturers.
And Sam Lewis / Magnum International is the ONLY! Radio Manufacturer / Owner to send his  Radios / Products out for actual Testing and Reviews be the Review is good or bad to let the people know how they actually perform in every day use.
Most all of the other radio companies will just send a Picture and Press Release out or send the radio out so pictures can be taken with pre printed information to get it posted on the internet.
Lon
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Travis55
Junior Member
Username: Travis55
Post Number: 19
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 5:38 pm: |
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I also e-mailed Sam Lewis with a question a few weeks ago and got a quick response .  |
Troublemaker
Intermediate Member
Username: Troublemaker
Post Number: 193
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 6:24 pm: |
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Scoobydoo
Junior Member
Username: Scoobydoo
Post Number: 10
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 9:14 pm: |
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I also talked with Sam today about the problem with the echo on my new Omega Force and he fixed me right up. Awesome guy! |
Dd18
Member
Username: Dd18
Post Number: 53
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, September 22, 2005 - 9:29 am: |
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There is more to come...I hear from a very good reliable source that Magnum will be bringing out hi power versions of the S3, S6 and S9 (to compete with Cobra no doubt.)
First up will be a 70W version followed by the 150W models.
Go Sam, Go Magnum |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 7352
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, September 22, 2005 - 12:51 pm: |
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Copper Forum Members,
Here is an e-mail I received today on the Line of Magnum Radios from Sam Lewis.
Hi Lonnie
I am sure you have by now heard about the ERF 2030.
This RF device and it's
companion part are at the heart of MAGNUM's new lineup.
We have been developing these devices and circuits to run them in for over a year.
By years end we will have all 50 watt models S3 S6 S9 running on ERF's.
Also during that time we will announce the S3 S6 S9 90+ watt models.
Early next year we will have a 175+ watt S3 S6 and S9.
The first models with the new ERF's start shipping next week.
The MINI-MAGNUM - 30 watt PEP.
The next shipment of S6 and S9 NX will be ERF
powered and should arrive in Oct.
These will be standard 50 watt models.
All features in these radios will remain the same, the only change is the devices powering these radios.
If you want more info let me know. If you want to evaluate a 30 watt MM
please advise.
Thanx Sam
Lon
Tech808
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1861
Intermediate Member
Username: 1861
Post Number: 339
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, September 22, 2005 - 1:33 pm: |
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WOW , AND I THOUGHT IT COULDN,T GET ANY BETTER THAN MY OMEGA !! I WANT ONE OF EACH . EVEN THE 30 WATT MINI MAG SOUNDS GOOD -- GOTTA START SAVING |
Eagle_eye
Junior Member
Username: Eagle_eye
Post Number: 11
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, September 22, 2005 - 11:27 pm: |
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this will sure be a giant blow to the new stryker radios and northpoint radios out there and other copy cats of magnums.
i always liked my mini-mag and cant wait to try one of the new ones.
will you do a review on it like the other radios?
what is an ERF?
ee |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 7370
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Friday, September 23, 2005 - 10:19 am: |
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Eagle_eye,
Yes, Sam will be sending me one of the MAGNUM MINI MAGNUM Radios to me for a Review as soon as they arrive. 
ERF is the name of a High Power Final that was designed & developed to replace the older 1969 finals that ceased production almost 2 years ago now.
I will be doing several 1969 to ERF Final Mods in a few Single and Dual Final Radios, and doing a Dual Final Mod in a single final Base Radio from different manufacturers in the next few weeks to find out what the actual difference is in power & performance over the older style 1969 finals.
Hope this helps,
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
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Chad
Intermediate Member
Username: Chad
Post Number: 463
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Friday, September 23, 2005 - 2:11 pm: |
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Does the 257 have 1969's? I would be interested to know how the tests turn out also! Heck it may even be better than a "Galaxy final" hahahahaha
Chad |
Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 1524
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Friday, September 23, 2005 - 7:08 pm: |
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...a shure 526t on my S9 is a giant blow to a northpoint radio... .
90 watts i MAY just pass on, as for 175-BRING IT ON, SAM!!! i'm definitely on that waiting list!
been dealing with sam with my ar3500 1st, since late 80's...he is THE MAN |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 7382
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Friday, September 23, 2005 - 7:16 pm: |
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You mean Sams Father who made the Ranger AR3500 under the Ranger Name before Ranger Communications came along and took the name Ranger?
Hence the name RF Limited / Magnum International.
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
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Vanillagorilla
Intermediate Member
Username: Vanillagorilla
Post Number: 237
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, September 25, 2005 - 1:19 pm: |
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S9S9S9S9S9S9S BIG BAD 175watt S9!!!!!!
Almost happy I swapped my current S9 now!
Hank...grinnin ear to ear! |
Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 1541
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, September 25, 2005 - 7:36 pm: |
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Sgt_rat
Junior Member
Username: Sgt_rat
Post Number: 11
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, September 25, 2005 - 11:01 pm: |
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I've had my S45 for over a year and love it. Need a new hat though. |
Bluegrass
Intermediate Member
Username: Bluegrass
Post Number: 397
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Friday, September 30, 2005 - 11:39 am: |
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YHEEEEEEEHAAAAAAW!!! ONEHUNDRED AND SEVENTYFIVE WATTS.I can't wait.I'm going to hold off on getting an S-9 til next year because it will be worth it.I'm going to need a BIG power supply. |
Big_l
Junior Member
Username: Big_l
Post Number: 45
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, October 02, 2005 - 6:31 am: |
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Will the 175 watt versions have the TG board in them? |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 7480
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, October 02, 2005 - 7:50 am: |
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Big_l,
Yes, Nothing will be changed Except they will be higher powered 175 watt radios.
Lon
Tech808
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Keithinatlanta
Advanced Member
Username: Keithinatlanta
Post Number: 695
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 7:35 am: |
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Sgt rat, I got a hat I will sell to you..........
let' see, that new radio was going to cost - oh yea, don't forget that beam I asked Lon about....
Ok Sgt rat, what a deal I have for you..........
Delivered to your door (remember price of gas),
$1000 for that hat. Oh yea: cash on the barrel head only. (sorry)
Could not resist sir. Have a wonderful day.
Keith |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 776
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 12:37 pm: |
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Early next year is not far away. I'm excited! This might replace my Galaxy DX-95T. Whether it replaces anything or not in the sense of selling off something; in the words of Will Smith in Independence Day: "I've got to get me one of these!"
P.S. They may as well go ahead and make a 175 watt version of the Omega Force and call it Omega Force S-175.
Mikefromms |
Bluegrass
Intermediate Member
Username: Bluegrass
Post Number: 400
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 05, 2005 - 9:14 am: |
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Any word yet about how much these S-9s will cost?
I'd like to know how many banks I'll have to rob. |
Starface
Intermediate Member
Username: Starface
Post Number: 224
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 05, 2005 - 4:07 pm: |
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my question is Sam going to make a S-9 Nitro that does 175+ ?
Till next time
Starface CEF#476
Southeast Net Control
Auburndale,FL |
Bluegrass
Intermediate Member
Username: Bluegrass
Post Number: 405
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, October 06, 2005 - 1:03 pm: |
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I'd say probably so since thay have two current models out right now. |
Starface
Intermediate Member
Username: Starface
Post Number: 227
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, October 06, 2005 - 5:12 pm: |
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Got to get the beams 1st then save for a S-9 Nitro that does the 175+ if made ... Then I can put the 88 in Dixie's car hehehe
Till next time
Starface CEF#476
Southeast Net Control
Auburndale,FL |
Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 1625
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, October 08, 2005 - 4:32 pm: |
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'Any word yet about how much these S-9s will cost?
I'd like to know how many banks I'll have to rob.'-i don't wanna suggest 'prices' to sam, but, bluegrass, my AR3500(precursor to the magnum radios)with ALL the toys-built in 2-2sc2290 amp, speech processor, variable power board, freq change mic, etc with shipping, cost WELL OVER $550-in 1987 or so!!! A LOT OF $$ FOR A CB TODAY, AS WELL AS 18 YEARS AGO!!! i STILL have it, it works flawlessly & had to send it back to RF limited for repairs a couple of times-i feel it was worth EVERY PENNY!!! it IS ABSOLUTELY the BEST CB radio EVER made!
though it was actually marketed as a 10 meter rig, like the current magnums, it was THE TOP PERFORMER on AM as well as SSB! it's receiver may even be just a bit more sensitive the the S9's, even, though it is also a bit sloppier when it comes to bleedover. i have channel guard kit for it, just haven't had time to open that radio up.
anyway, going by the base price of the current S9, i'd have to guess the 175 watt model has to rival the rci6900FTB/galaxy 95t/rci2970 in price, & probably more. BUT cobra SURPRISED me with the price of their 200GTL, though it does NOT seem to be as highly regarded as the S9... |
Sgt_rat
Junior Member
Username: Sgt_rat
Post Number: 23
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, October 08, 2005 - 9:34 pm: |
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keithinatlanta,
With the price of fuel that hat is quite the bargin. I'll have to respectivly decline your offer though, I can't take advantage of you like that. LOL |
Bluegrass
Intermediate Member
Username: Bluegrass
Post Number: 418
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 3:48 pm: |
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Can you post a pic of that AR3500? I've never seen one. |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 7661
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 6:49 pm: |
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Bluegrass,
Dennis / Tech291 Should be able to take a Picture of his new AR-3500 for you.
I gave him mine along with the Factory CLEAR CHANNEL CORP AR-3500 Shipping box when he was here for helping me with my Maco Beams.
Just a Note:
It is a RANGER AR3500 Radio BUT was manufactured by Clear Channel Corporation which is now RF Limited / Magnum International.
There is NO CONNECTION between the old Clear Channel Corporation and RANGER USA.
Hope this helps,
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
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Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 7662
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 7:04 pm: |
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ATTENTION!
Copper Forum Members,
If you wish to post any kind of Pictures PLEASE ONLY Post / Submit them to the Area that was Created by the Copper Forummaster for Pictures.
Please scroll down until you see the Topic Titled: Members Pictures
Announcements
Open Forum
CEF Net Connections
Product Reviews
DX Contacts
CB and Ham Legal Discussion Area
CB versus Ham,
Political Discussion
Customer Service
Members Pictures
Here is a Area for you to post Pictures ONLY.
Note!
This is the AREA /TOPIC where you will want to SUBMIT / POST your Pictures.
This Topic Area is Moderated by the Copper Forummaster and he will post any Pictures you wish to Submit to the Copper Forum Under your Copper Handle / Forum Name.
Thank You!
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
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Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 1735
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 - 6:12 pm: |
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me & bc had those pics snuck past ya there for a bit
hope 291 treats that 3500 with the love it deserves! otherwise, my mailbox is always open! |
Tech291
Moderator
Username: Tech291
Post Number: 262
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 - 6:47 pm: |
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Bluegrass,
I have a pic with the AR-3500 posted in members pictures under tech291.
tech291
cef#291
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