Difference between Magnum S3 and Connex 3300 hp ch Chrome

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  1. jtwaits

    jtwaits Bobtail Member

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    Can anyone tell me the difference between these. I currently have the Magnum S3 that has been upgraded. I have had this CB for 4 years and am considering upgrading ot the Connex. Any suggestions if I should/should not do it? Would it be an upgrade or a down grade? Or, if you know about another CB that is around 200 dollars that is awesome, let me know. I just don't want to waste my money if it is a bad choice. Thanks!

    Terry
     
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  3. 112racing

    112racing Road Train Member

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    general lee is pretty much bulletproof almost the same as the connex
     
  4. FriedTater

    FriedTater Keeper of The Snakes

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    33HP,Gen Lee,Gen Washington only difference tween'em is a flag sticker
    on the face.
    Chassis and guts are identical.
    If you dont "need" the short channels look into the RFX Modded Cobra/Uniden's.
    They destroy the Connex's listed above(I dont care who hack's em.)
    70 watts verses 120+ is a no brainer.



     
  5. FriedTater

    FriedTater Keeper of The Snakes

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    Disclaimer on the RFX75.
    "That video" you see on Youtube is a modded Cobra tested on a "PEAK WATT METER"
    Strapping one in your shiny truck will not net the same numbers as is seen in the video.

    They will do abit over 80-90 watts net when properly installed.


     
  6. Carolina Thunder

    Carolina Thunder Medium Load Member

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    Must be a stinger board install to see that kind of power. I HATE THOSE THINGS,they are a pain to get to work corectly. Just to much RF buld up in side the radio after the install.


    If you like your Magnum then i would just stick with it. Your not going to see a big difference between the two and those new mosfet Connex radios have alot of trash in the receive. I my self have always like the sound of a Magnum over a Connex or Galaxy but thats just me.

    Really if you want a bigger radio then have you thought about a small 250 watt amp? Should be able to get a Texas Star 250 for under $200.00.
     
  7. FriedTater

    FriedTater Keeper of The Snakes

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    Oh NO ! guess you misunderstood my post.
    I just picked up a RFX modded Cobra and was randomly
    commenting on the performance.Per the YT vid people may have the impression they cant put all that fire to the wire(120-130) which will never happen.

    The RFX is a "replacement" final section for several of the export class(Stryker,Magnum etc) and when done correctly is a very loud and proud modification when bolted to something like a Cobra/Uniden big chassis radio.
    It's not a cheap mod #$75-$100,but this modded Cobra I have cuts my Gen. Lee's lips straight off. I dont know what the old Bird 43 would read plugged to a dummy load but its has much more watts the my Gen Lee thats Bird tested thru a 100 watt load # just over 70 watts.

    With the difference there has to be better then 20-30+ watts to step on the Gen Lee # two miles like it does.

    My work radio is a 4300/4 w/DM-M400 and a Predator Comp.I have no issues getting out when I want too :biggrin_25523:.

    There is a new toy coming for the Connex line,I dont know enough about it to really comment but it will bolt to the lower chassis(think Galaxy) and push numbers upwards of 225. :biggrin_2554:
     
  8. Carolina Thunder

    Carolina Thunder Medium Load Member

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    ???? So what do they do,remove the finals and install a pill like a 2879? Sure not going to see that much power from just a mosfet upgrade!
     
  9. Candyman1970

    Candyman1970 Bobtail Member

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    Keep talking. I have a Gen Lee and am always interested in more power.
     
  10. REDD

    REDD The Legend

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    I've got a magnum s3 as well. I love the radio but I think I just passed up a good deal. A guy wanted to trade me even up this past weekend. His Galaxy dx99v + a Polomar 300 for my little bitty magnum. That galaxy sounded good & had some awesome range without the linear hooked to it... I just didn't feel like he would have been getting the better deal... So I refused all his attempts to trade me.
     
  11. FriedTater

    FriedTater Keeper of The Snakes

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    That wasnt very smooth :biggrin_25517:
    S3's are like $180 and easily found,99V are at least $275 on referb,that 300 is easily worth $100.

    Something aint right "On both sides" of that deal :biggrin_25512:
     
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