First of all I would like to thank Bennie for putting Up the photo's of this radio. I saw what the inside looked like and I was sort of impressed. I was leaning towards the New Northpoing coming out, but after reading certian articles and posts I couldn't wait any longer. I did some research and ordered one of these. I'm not a new person to export radios. I bought my first Galaxy when I was 15 It was a galaxy II. I had wanted A Galaxy 2100 but at that point they were out f production. Then in 1989 I bought A Pluto, which I still have. The Galaxy II was far the best mobile I've ever owned, and is greatly missed. I'd love to find one or a 2100. I also have a voyage 9000 a connex 3300 as well as sevearl others.
Now about the Magnum S3 I like it. I like the swing, I also love how the top gun kit makes getting an swr reading a fun proces. I duno its a preety clean sounding radio and all But after running the Voyage with a 2watt willie Modge kit for so long, I hate to say it But I Love extreme radios. And this magnum is decent and all but just not as Loud as I thought it would be. I'm sure there are a few other tricks to try with it. So if any one has any Ideas let me know. Also the pre set jumper thing when you convert it lies. Its says band C should end up being the 11 meter but it turns out to be band D which i guess is ok, but it had me confused for awhile, for lack of a fre-counter. But never the less its a pretty solid radio. It seems to have decent recieve and the swing is pretty cool for an out of box radio. Also the Fm mode works awsome clear loud and such...
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