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    Galaxy DX 959 opinions

    WOW, a lot of information to work with. Sorry for the delayed response, gone for awhile. Thanks for all the info. going to hold out for an old school I think.
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    Galaxy DX 959 opinions

    So, what are your personal takes on this radio? I have a chance to get a newer one with mosfit finals, peaked and tuned for 125.00 I just got a used 148 soundtracker so I need to know if it would be worth replacing it. Haven't even hooked up the 148 NW ST yet.
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    What Is Your Handle # & Location

    EtchaSketch, I was dubbed with that name by an operator at the plant, I'm a drafter. Buckeye, Arizona.
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    New Set Up

    Hot rod, this is my first base but with all the reading I've been doing with everyone here why not take the advise. another question, should I take the washington in and have it cranked down to 2 watts and hook up the DX 250? Booty Monster seems to think a little more power would be nice and I...
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    New Set Up

    Hey pyscho, maybe that's why it was cheap. I don't know anything about it. I just wanted something with SSB. I was looking at the new Galaxy DX959. Should have passed on the soundtracker and gone with that.
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    New Set Up

    I appreciate all the support. Waiting for my antenna to be delivered, then the work begins on set-up. May be asking a few questions on that when the time comes. In the meantime I'll be reading up on it here. Thanks.
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    New Set Up

    Thanks Mackmobile43. THIS STUFF IS ADDICTING!
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    New Set Up

    Well not all new: President Washington made in the Phillipines, IMAX 2000 antenna, D 104 TUG-9, that's my base so far. I also bought, from the same guy a Cobra 148 NW ST with a D104 mobile mic, Super Bee DX 250. The Wasington, Cobra, both D104s and the Texas Star Linear, $250.00 all in good...
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    CB set up

    Thanks, Office888 great info for a biginner. Looks like I'll be reading lot of posts before going any farther.
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    CB set up

    This is the article I read, I do not have good transmission but good reception - FixYa, Towards the bootom of the article is the information about the blue resistor VR4; I looked at mine and I have one and its adjustable. I really appreciate all the help from you but now I'm more confused. I...
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    CB set up

    Okay Office888, let me see if I understand. I have a 300 watt antenna (wilson little wil) in the middle of a crew cab roof with the tip of the antenna at 10 feet. I have a linear amp rated at half the antenna rating. Your answer leads me to believe that a 5000 watt wilson with the same set up...
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    CB set up

    I think I understand your answer, no talk outside of the FCCs rules, my bad.
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    CB set up

    Hello, my 1st CB, supernoob, I hate that but I have to start somewhere. Anyway, I bought an Ltd 29 Army, a little Wil antenna and a linear amp 100 HL (wattage 60 low 150 high). I need to drop my wattage down to 1.5 watts. If I hook up a meter and turn VR4 to the right till I hit 1.5 will I be...