update.
ive been modding this radio for a while now, and i just thought id post what ive done and how it worked.
i already had a 2SC2999 and the 1N6263 diodes here, so i popped them in.
the 2999 really didnt make much difference at all as far as i could tell.
i think galaxy's choice of component here does just as good a job as the 2999.
the diodes however, made a big difference.
much smoother sounding AM receive, and the NB seemed to work a bit better.
gave the receive a tune up, and it seems to be working great!
added a channel guard, and it was a very nice addition.
it fits on its side, right near the crystal filter.
really looks and works nice.
i added the TOP GUN compressor, and while i dont really trust radio checks as a reference; it does get lots and lots of "loud" comments, and plenty of flowers.
i added the diode to R264, and the radio now will deadkey from 2 to 6 watts, swinging to about 30 PEP.
i did the P5, P6 channel mod, and after much debate about what switch to use, or whether to add an external one (i HATE that!)
i decided to go with the CB/GNF/PA switch.
it worked out really well, and it looks like galaxy almost planned for this switch to be used like this.
in CB i get normal 40.
in GNF i get the lows, 26.695...
in PA i get from 42 on up...
i dont need the 27.605 and up, as i dont speak spanish, so this is great for me.
i have a blue LED kit on the way, and once that is done, all that will be left will be the dual final mod. (see other post)
this radio really does work sweet with a few upgrades.
catch me later,
loosecannon
ive been modding this radio for a while now, and i just thought id post what ive done and how it worked.
i already had a 2SC2999 and the 1N6263 diodes here, so i popped them in.
the 2999 really didnt make much difference at all as far as i could tell.
i think galaxy's choice of component here does just as good a job as the 2999.
the diodes however, made a big difference.
much smoother sounding AM receive, and the NB seemed to work a bit better.
gave the receive a tune up, and it seems to be working great!
added a channel guard, and it was a very nice addition.
it fits on its side, right near the crystal filter.
really looks and works nice.
i added the TOP GUN compressor, and while i dont really trust radio checks as a reference; it does get lots and lots of "loud" comments, and plenty of flowers.
i added the diode to R264, and the radio now will deadkey from 2 to 6 watts, swinging to about 30 PEP.
i did the P5, P6 channel mod, and after much debate about what switch to use, or whether to add an external one (i HATE that!)
i decided to go with the CB/GNF/PA switch.
it worked out really well, and it looks like galaxy almost planned for this switch to be used like this.
in CB i get normal 40.
in GNF i get the lows, 26.695...
in PA i get from 42 on up...
i dont need the 27.605 and up, as i dont speak spanish, so this is great for me.
i have a blue LED kit on the way, and once that is done, all that will be left will be the dual final mod. (see other post)
this radio really does work sweet with a few upgrades.
catch me later,
loosecannon