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
Difference between Magnum S3 and Connex 3300 hp ch Chrome
Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by jtwaits, Jul 25, 2009.
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general lee is pretty much bulletproof almost the same as the connex
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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.
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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.
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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. -
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 .
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. -
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Keep talking. I have a Gen Lee and am always interested in more power.
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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.
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That wasnt very smooth
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
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