Miss your trusty old 257HP eh?
http://www.worldwidedx.com/threads/magnum-257hp-for-sale.179010/#post-509522
I have a 257HP, like new, that was only pulled out for conversion and alignment with a like new matching RF Limited 2018 Extreme echo mic, all in original factory packaging. The 2018 mic is RF Limited factory modified in that it looses the 9V battery in favor of power that is supplied solely by the 257HP transceiver. They are a good sounding combo and you don't have to worry about ever replacing a battery again.
Only reason I didn't use them was the fact that I bought it to put in the wife's jeep but she respectfully (I mean forcefully) declined once she saw what the antenna was going to look like, so it was never installed.
I'd have to get $325 for both, plus shipping CONUS to let them out of the stable. I understand if you think the price for the pair is excessive but they are truly minty. If you're interested I can take some photos.
Hey, you can still get the Yeticom Optima for $275+ from overseas. Or, I see some beaters on the bay from time to time for around $200.
http://www.survival-systems.com/yeticom/optima.html