MAGNUM 257

[doctor]

Great priced radio, any comments on ssb..drift???, or stable on ssb and how is the receive, thinking about one over an rci/ranger

doctor

[Midlander]

Doctor,

You can check out my post using the link below. Seems people are Recommending the RCI2950 or 70 models over this radio...

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[BigBopper]

they aren't a bad radio if aligned when new, but most radios need aligned anyway when new, don't drift on SSB, and new ones have a blue display

Specs:

Microprocessor Controlled Transceiver
· 35-40 Watts RF Output Power
· Variable Power - In All Modes
· AM / USB / LSB / FM
· 1 kHz / 10 kHz / 100 kHz Steps
· 5 Digit Frequency Display
· ECM Microphone with Up and Down Frequency Controls
· 5 Memory Channels - Saves Both Frequency and Mode
· Back Lit LCD Display and Front Panel Controls
· Digital S/RF Meter on LCD
· RF Gain and Microphone Gain Controls
· +/- 1 kHz Clarifier
· Noise Blanker and Automatic Noise Limiter
· Frequency Scan
· Last Channel Recall - Returns to Last Operated Frequency and Mode
· Split Frequency Offset for Repeater Use
· Receive Audio Tone Control
· MARS / CAP Compatible (Permits Required)
· 1 Year Warranty

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[doctor]

Yep after reading comments etc., the magnum is a good radio but I believe for your money the rci is the better of the radio for ssb.
I also use a uniden hr2600 with a chip switch in for ssb and its a talker and the receive is hot a great radio.
Tnx a lot guys cu on the airwaves

73
doctor