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Sinker
Intermediate Member
Username: Sinker
Post Number: 235
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, November 13, 2005 - 11:22 am: | 
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Seems my present radio wants to SQUEAL every time I key up. Doesn't matter if the mic gain is turned all the way down or not.
I would like some very serious pro's and cons' and input from you folks on a good solid mobile. I must admit I do like Talk Back.
Thinking of the following:
Magnum S-9
Cobra 200GTL
Galaxy 95T
Any others I should look at?
I have a Boomer 600 running with the present radio and understand I may not be able to use it with the new radio.
Please serious responses only as I am aware of likes and dislikes. Looking for something SOLID & RELIABLE.
Tim
CEF-634 |
Sinker
Intermediate Member
Username: Sinker
Post Number: 236
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, November 13, 2005 - 11:53 am: |
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Maybe I will do the Cobra 200GTL for the Van, - The S-9 for my Truck and a Mini Mag for the Wifes car |
Road_warrior
Advanced Member
Username: Road_warrior
Post Number: 913
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, November 13, 2005 - 12:30 pm: |
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Sinker, does your old radio squeal with
coax hooked straight up to it, without
anything else in line with radio?
I just purchased a brand new DM-452 mic and it
squealed. A wire was loose on the mic element.
Fixed and it works great. Check for any wires loose in the mic or connector.
Good luck with getting new radios! I just got
a Texas Ranger TR-966 mobile which i like very much. I use a KL Amp on it.
Once again: good luck with whatever you decide
to get....
JIM/ PA/ CEF 375 |
Vanillagorilla
Intermediate Member
Username: Vanillagorilla
Post Number: 310
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, November 13, 2005 - 1:01 pm: |
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Aside from a mobile what are you looking for as far as features? Almost anything can be made to talkback.
Freeband capabilities?
SSB?
Option to run your boomer? 
Out of the box "Do it ALL!"?
If Talkback really floats your boat you'll love Magnums AMT..whereas the 95T you'll have it only with the non-adjustable echo turned on...thats WITHOUT modding anyway...and NO boomer 
I thought you have a Galaxy99? Not intersted anymore? Hmmmmm..good talkers I understand and reature rich. But I understand making excuses to buy more is ones right as a Cber
I wanna tell you to find a nice clean user friendly GrantXL ,148GTL or 296 and do an Expo kit (if needed) and run your boomer for the best performance...but I think you want NEW.
Good luck and happy shopping!
Hank |
Sinker
Intermediate Member
Username: Sinker
Post Number: 237
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, November 13, 2005 - 3:51 pm: |
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Yes I checked everything to include putting different mic on it as I have a bunch of mics for some reason.
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Wildrat
Intermediate Member
Username: Wildrat
Post Number: 273
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, November 13, 2005 - 2:10 pm: |
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S999999999999999999999! is in my Jeep, and I will use my SuperStar 3900 export for my base, and use the Cobra 2010 for the weather alert.
I was out in the Jeep going to the store and was DXing with a guy in New Mexico.
Wildrat
CEf674 |
Hollowpoint445
Advanced Member
Username: Hollowpoint445
Post Number: 900
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, November 13, 2005 - 5:35 pm: |
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Have you tried getting rid of the talkback? That's got to be the biggest reason for squeal.
What changed recently? |
Sinker
Intermediate Member
Username: Sinker
Post Number: 239
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, November 13, 2005 - 6:07 pm: |
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I think the  Cobra 200GTL for the Family Van - don't have to run an amp and really only have room for the radio anyway.
Truck, well seriously leaning toward the S-9 but then am looking at some serious coin for an amp that will work well with it. I am often out in the middle of no where with this vehicle and want to push power if need be for some help.
Talked to a guy today who had the 95T sounded very good, crystal clear and loud. Said he has it set to Dead Key 1 watt but it swings like well over 45 - and can push 195 watts if he wants, didn't see so don't know but that could cause problems with an amp I think.
What to do, What to do - hmmmmm.
Help me out here guys.
Tim
CEF-634 |
Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 1883
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, November 13, 2005 - 6:34 pm: |
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S9  |
Wildrat
Intermediate Member
Username: Wildrat
Post Number: 275
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, November 13, 2005 - 7:18 pm: |
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On my S9 I have the all so great top gun modulator turned off, my rf power turned all the way down, when I key if there is no noise it barely moves the needle but then it just starts to swinging with that TS DX500. Everyone likes it better that way than when that top gun modulator is on.
Wildrat
CEF674 |
Hatchet
Junior Member
Username: Hatchet
Post Number: 48
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, November 13, 2005 - 7:22 pm: |
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95T |
Sinker
Intermediate Member
Username: Sinker
Post Number: 240
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, November 13, 2005 - 7:23 pm: |
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Hollowpoint the only thing that changed was a very rough 4x4 hunting trip, nothing else.
Patzero, would you mind telling me what you are running in your mobile as last week you sounded oh so good. Maybe I can swing something like you have - I assume an S-9 put what kind box you using??? |
Vanillagorilla
Intermediate Member
Username: Vanillagorilla
Post Number: 313
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, November 13, 2005 - 7:46 pm: |
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Before Pat answers you..re-read my last paragraph
In MY HUMBLE OPINION...best ears...best audio for any price. Too bad they are only available used. |
Hollowpoint445
Advanced Member
Username: Hollowpoint445
Post Number: 903
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, November 13, 2005 - 7:49 pm: |
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So before the trip feedback wasn't a problem but now it is? Have you checked the antenna and it's mount? My brother must have broken a Silverload every deer season until I convinced him that he needed to use a spring to mount it. Since then it's worked for several seasons. |
Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 1888
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, November 13, 2005 - 8:05 pm: |
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check my pics thread...all in all, it's NOT that impressive . whereas many approach the subject as 'more power=more get out', i approach it as 'less signal loss=more get out'. a very inefficient 2000 watt amp is...not gonna get out as well as a smaller one that gets it ALL out. |
Moonraker
Member
Username: Moonraker
Post Number: 74
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, November 13, 2005 - 8:11 pm: |
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1. Magnum S9 = 
2. Galaxy 95T = 
3. Cobra 200 GTL = (not good enough for clipart) |
Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 1891
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, November 13, 2005 - 10:08 pm: |
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3. Cobra 200 GTL=
close as i could find, moonraker
oh yeah-
<<<<<<<<<<NO GALAXY RADIOS ALLOWED yes, that is a 95t |
Wildrat
Intermediate Member
Username: Wildrat
Post Number: 278
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Monday, November 14, 2005 - 9:16 am: |
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S999999999999999
Wildrat
CEF674 |
Road_warrior
Advanced Member
Username: Road_warrior
Post Number: 917
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Monday, November 14, 2005 - 10:29 am: |
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Sinker,
To many watts, even swinging watts will kill
a good amp./ I suggest you get a radio that
can be turned down to 2-3 deadkey watts and
not swinging enough to ruin an amp.
Then, put a big amp behind it and it should last
a long time. Good Luck with whatever you do...
JIM/PA/CEF 375 |
Vanillagorilla
Intermediate Member
Username: Vanillagorilla
Post Number: 316
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Monday, November 14, 2005 - 8:28 pm: |
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Sinker Sir..you'd love a blue face Delta Force if the S9 would have too much swing for your amp...you'd have it ALL plus the scan feature...kewl
No modulator feature to worry yourself with and you WILL be just as loud! Trust me on that!
It's got some features the S9 has,some it doesn't and some visa-versa but for $100 less...?
Lets see..
Double barrel mic..6pin magnum on left and 4pin Cobra on right
AMT-all mode talkback (AM,FM,USB,LSB)
Dual control Echo (if your into that)
Yea..roger beep too
Scan feature which is easy to use and spoils you fast!
5 channel memory presets...like the stereo in your rig and just as easy to use...again..spoil you fast!
Although the clafifier is locked you can either unlock it if you don't mind getting into it OR simply push the "STEP" button and tune in 1k,10k or 100k increments!
NOTE: Freq display is just that..a display to let you know what channel you are on..it IS NOT a counter that will show you drifting. It will ofcourse change if you tune with "step" button.This can also be changed to channel readout (1-40)via the "Func" button on the front.
Variable pwr: as mentioned above
MEGA band coverage: again..if your into that YOU GOT IT with a simple push of a button! More than you will use..trust me.
There is more but these are some that stand out to me...oh yea..Copper sells them.
Don't get me wrong..the S9 IS the flagship model but the Delta WILL NOT dissapoint! Get one before they are gone!
I got one to replace the S9 I sold (to a 95T owner that liked the way it sounded)and am STILL grinning ear to ear with the replacement. I DK from 5 to 12 and swing to an EASY 40+ if needed with the stock supplied power mic (with up/down buttons) thats powered through the radio (no battery). Of course any and all of this wattage is tunable to your liking.
Then again you could wait for the 175w S9 to show up!
Damn MAGNUM for SO many great options!
Oooooh! Shopping is FUN! 
Hank~...BTW its only right to buy a Magnum Radio for a Magnum Powered Dodge |
Moonraker
Member
Username: Moonraker
Post Number: 75
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Monday, November 14, 2005 - 9:23 pm: |
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Pat, I think better describes the owner of a Cobra 200 GTL that paid $200 for it.
But I guess will have to do. I could give everyone a very good description of the Cobra 200, but I don't think they allow those words on the forum. |
Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 1898
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 6:19 pm: |
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Goat373
Member
Username: Goat373
Post Number: 65
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 6:52 pm: |
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i still dont see whats wrong with the 200...but everyone is entitled to an opinion,,,anywho, im happy with mine and im sure ill be happy with the yeasu 100d in buying too |
Hatchet
Member
Username: Hatchet
Post Number: 51
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 9:35 pm: |
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The Cobra seems to be a great radio for the price. |
Hatchet
Member
Username: Hatchet
Post Number: 53
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 10:01 pm: |
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BTW there has been a TSB released for the 150GTL and the 200GTL reguarding the front end overload problem and the TX warble
http://207.228.241.74/stuff/150_200rxbulletin.doc |
Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 1901
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 4:03 pm: |
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YUP! |
Deptuydog
Junior Member
Username: Deptuydog
Post Number: 17
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 8:46 pm: |
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I run a ranger 6900f150 set to dead key at 1 1/2 watt that drives a ts667v that i run on low, super loud modulation,no problem talking skip. Been running for almost 3 years now. Radio has everything, that i want. I tried magnum 257 but no comparison to the ranger. Also tried galaxy 99v was okay, but still couldnt compare to ranger. |
Moonraker
Member
Username: Moonraker
Post Number: 77
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 9:21 pm: |
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Do "lemon" laws apply to radios, or just cars? |
Sconover
Junior Member
Username: Sconover
Post Number: 13
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Friday, November 18, 2005 - 11:51 am: |
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S9 |
Vanillagorilla
Intermediate Member
Username: Vanillagorilla
Post Number: 323
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Friday, November 18, 2005 - 3:01 pm: |
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Uncle Hanks DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS
Correction on the Delta Force stock Power mic!
I stated above: " the stock supplied power mic (with up/down buttons) thats powered through the radio (no battery)". This was my understanding...
Had mine apart today to change the stock cord to a higher quality flexible version and saw NO indication that this was in fact an internally adjustable power mic....which begs the question HOW IS THIS MIC SO DARN LOUD!?
If I were to plug in my D104M6C to the other 4 pin Port (love that option) I would have to turn it up to "SEVEN" to get near the same results as the stocker and Yes it has a new battery in it .
Some things I just don't understand!
IN FACT with the D104 turned that far up you can only imagine the amount of backround noise..not so with the stocker....GO figure!
Hank |
Sinker
Intermediate Member
Username: Sinker
Post Number: 255
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2005 - 2:52 pm: |
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Not sure why so many of my posts get lost and never show up. Think maybe I forget to hit the post button the second time or something. Guess it only matters when I put a lot of thought into a post which rarely happens anyway.
Oh yeah - I have Decided to go with the S-9.... |
Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 1913
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2005 - 5:30 pm: |
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Mdiver
Intermediate Member
Username: Mdiver
Post Number: 324
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2005 - 5:39 pm: |
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Great choice Sinker S9-S9
A great radio
Steve |
Sinker
Intermediate Member
Username: Sinker
Post Number: 257
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2005 - 5:42 pm: |
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Patzerozero all smiling and stuff - it's mostly your fault I chose the S-9 - Oops I mean your wonderful advice - yeah that's it.... |
Wildrat
Intermediate Member
Username: Wildrat
Post Number: 337
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2005 - 6:00 pm: |
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Thats good Sinker! I need another one! You are going to let me burn it in aren't you? It should only take a couple of years, and just think you will be able to here it.
Wildrat |
Road_warrior
Advanced Member
Username: Road_warrior
Post Number: 945
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2005 - 7:51 pm: |
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These S-9's i heard are good radios.
What's the wattage out-put of these
radios on AM ??? Thanks |
Mdiver
Intermediate Member
Username: Mdiver
Post Number: 326
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2005 - 8:49 pm: |
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Sinker
I have ONE radio now the S9
The old radios are in he corner of the radio room right now...,
With my Ant. at 100ft. Imax with the GPK. this is all I need and with no Amp.on sideband. I kick it up a notch with my RCI 2950 with my DaveMade AMP. for AM |
Big_l
Junior Member
Username: Big_l
Post Number: 49
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2005 - 8:59 pm: |
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Magnum radios are fussy, great radios when tuned right but often are high maitenence.BUT, when you get it right, you get it RIGHT!! |
Mdiver
Intermediate Member
Username: Mdiver
Post Number: 327
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2005 - 9:02 pm: |
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Sinker
I have ONE radio now the S9
The old radios are in he corner of the radio room right now...,
With my Ant. at 100ft. Imax with the GPK. this is all I need and with no Amp.on sideband. I kick it up a notch with my RCI 2950 and other radios with my DaveMade AMP. for AM and FM(FM keyed wow)
Steve
CEF 252 |
Wildrat
Intermediate Member
Username: Wildrat
Post Number: 341
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2005 - 9:44 pm: |
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Road Warrior I believe they are 40 watts, I can't remember. I have the modulator off, rf power turned nearly all the way down , using a d104 mobile (B) mic swinging into the Texas Star DX500 with the Wilson Silver load. When my wife recovers from my last couple of months of spending on radio stuff I might try that Predator 10K with the 27 inch shaft to get it above the top on the Jeep. I get nothing but good comments on this radio. I don't know why it would be any higher maintenance than any other radio. It's built by the same hands as most all the other ones.
Wildrat
CEF674 |
Starface
Intermediate Member
Username: Starface
Post Number: 327
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, November 20, 2005 - 12:09 am: |
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Sinker don't by the S-9 as of just yet, wait for the 175+ watt one to come out next year and then no real reason to have to run an amp...
Thats what I'm doing ...even going to Copper to pick it up on my way out west..
Till next time
Starface CEF#476
Southeast Net Control
Auburndale,FL |
Sinker
Intermediate Member
Username: Sinker
Post Number: 259
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, November 20, 2005 - 7:59 am: |
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I can't afford it right now but should be able to soon.
I do have a few concerns about the 175 watt version though.
1) COST - I mean the standard S-9 is pricey already
2) HEAT - I hear that the Galaxy 95T gets REAL hot and we know heat is our enemy
3) 175 WATTS - Not needed all the time and again I have a local with a 95T who wishes he could turn his down
4) BRAND NEW PRODUCT - Often times it takes a few go rounds to work out the bugs, not sure I want to be paying for the fixes
5) TRIED & TRUE - The S-9 now seems to be tried and true.
NOW - Don't get me wrong the idea of the 175 watt version is appealing. I figure it will be pricey though, so much so that I can sell my DX99V radios and amps (600 & 200) and get a regular S-9 with an amp that will do plenty more than the 175 watt version. If all pans out with the 175 watt version then I may get one for the VAN.
Tim
CEF-634 |
Road_warrior
Advanced Member
Username: Road_warrior
Post Number: 949
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, November 20, 2005 - 10:18 am: |
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I'll stick with my Texas Ranger TR-966,
run by a 6 position switched KL Amp.
Thanks for answering my question though.
JIM/PA/CEF 375 |
Wildrat
Intermediate Member
Username: Wildrat
Post Number: 350
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, November 20, 2005 - 11:46 am: |
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I don't think you will have a problem with the tried and true part, it's just bigger transistors and supporting circuitry.
If it doesn't want to stay cool, or you feel it has a heat problem put a fan on it. All electronic circuits work better when they are cool. Just like a cpu in a computer, if you can keep it cool you can get more out of it.
COST is something- The radio is pretty pricey.
You can always turn the power down on the radio using the RF Power control on the front panel.
Wildrat
CEF674 |
Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 1920
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, November 20, 2005 - 1:45 pm: |
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AM conditions on the net STUNK today, i heard you a couple times, sinker, but couldn't get back from the weak base, even tried the AR3500 to no avail. did get back to 476 & 808, though...anyways, fired up the S9 @ 40 watts PEP & got back to 849 in pueblo colorado on LSB13, & heard another couple people calling me, but conditions are not good. made a handful of contacts on LSB38 & 515-535-555 with the S9. no spectacular 30 over 9 signal reports, but good solid contacts across the western 2/3 of US & mexico as well.
no amplifier at base & maco v5/8 is currently back down to 20' to the feedpoint, as we await building permits...either another bedroom or a radio room, can't remember which.... |
Sinker
Intermediate Member
Username: Sinker
Post Number: 263
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Monday, November 21, 2005 - 9:04 am: |
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Hey Patzerozero no need to worry. The fact that you are calling it a Radio Room and your wife is calling it a Bedroom is only a matter of the differences in dialect between the two of you. It's all the same same so no big deal. My wife and I have the same problem with such things. Heheehe. |
Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 1931
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Monday, November 21, 2005 - 4:04 pm: |
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could cause me to end up sleeping in the SHED though.(oh yeah, there's a detached garage in the works too. so much for the other toys, a futon would go nicely) |
Sinker
Intermediate Member
Username: Sinker
Post Number: 265
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Monday, November 21, 2005 - 7:01 pm: |
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Well if conditions improve then we can talk more. Naw you probably would rather be with your better half. I might have to stop by next time I head up North. Used to live in Lake George, NY and still go up and visit occasionally. Every 5 years for sure as my wife has her West point reunions and we then head up to the Lake George area. Cities always fun as long as I can leave again. |
Wildrat
Intermediate Member
Username: Wildrat
Post Number: 359
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Monday, November 21, 2005 - 7:23 pm: |
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My bedroom is 550 sq.ft. I am in a corner, not only is it the radio corner, it's also the computer corner. When I'm on the radio at night I have to wear headphones so I don't disturb the Bat. I have rearranged my corner also, now she has to look for me.Oh don't worry Bat is my term of endearment for my wife,just like when she says "You Rat". Hopefully by the end of the day tomorrow the radio part of the corner will look likes for radio and not someplace to put things I might need one day. Well we'll see ya'll later.
Wildrat
CEF674 |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 812
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - 9:40 am: |
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Don't listen to all the anti-Galaxy DX95T talk. It has adjustable power if you need to turn it down. I find no need for a preamp with it in my mobile and I can talk to whoever I hear. I don't need an exteral amp. It has a big fat s-unit meter you can read from the back seat and it is just plain loud. Recently, I talked from Holly Springs, Ms. to a friend on an Antron 99 in Booneville, Ms with the 95T and Roadmaster Z-180. Stopped and put Wilson 1000 on it and did the same. The radio is just as good as it gets in CB radio mobiles. Now, having said that, if you just don't like galaxy, wait for the high powered S-9. Should be very similar and perhaps have better ears. I second the comment about the Top Gun Modulator, people seem to like my Omega Force running the regular way with watts turned up and mic gain backed down somewhat. Whatever you choice, any of these radios will give you great service. Exception: I really don't know about the Cobra GTL 200. I've head about one company who did not like the 200 but elected to buy the 150 for all of their company vehicles. They were sold on the 150 but not so impressed with the 200. I guess the only way to really find out is to do your searches here on copper and visit radio shops. Also, talk to people who have owned this 200 for a few month (let the new wear off) and see how it compares to the old standards like the Lincoln, S-9, Ranger, etc.
Hope this helps,
Mikefromms |
