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    Upgraded DX99V

    I am on the east edge of Raleigh. I started with the 2100, then I had Superstar 360's, 3900's, Cobra 148GTL-DX's, ( still have one ) President Grants, Jacksons, Galaxy 33's up to 99s ( Still have a 99 )..Connex 3300's, Magnum S9, and a few others I cant even remember.. All types mobile pill...
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    Upgraded DX99V

    I had them aligned but nothing clipped, like TR32 or R249..Kept them bone stock but turned the AMC and ALC wide open. Used Cobra power mic's..With the 7 volt battery..Had great performance..They were stable on SSB and had great RX..I didnt like the fact the beep was always on but eventually...
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    Upgraded DX99V

    My first export radio was in the early 80s..It was a 2100..Loved that radio!! Used it as a base station on a little aluminum quarter wave Varmint ground plane..I talked a lot of DX on that baby! I bought/sold several 2100's and enjoyed them all. I wish I could find a mint Super Galaxy ( dual...
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    Upgraded DX99V

    Thank you. I like the silver face more than the original black. The green digits just dont do these radios any justice..I prefer red, then blue. I wish the aftermarket faceplate could have Galaxy on it along with the 99V, but I guess that would infringe on Galaxy trademarks..
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    Upgraded DX99V

    You asked first, so you will be given first choice, if you are really serious.
  6. M

    Upgraded DX99V

    OH NO! Not me! I paid to have it done..I wouldnt try to change a frequency counter digit on my best day.
  7. M

    Cobra 148GTL-DX

    I have decided to KEEP this 148..Too hard to find another one as good as this one. So its staying with its daddy, ME!!
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    Cobra 148GTL-DX

    This is my other mobile. Its a 148GTL-DX..It has the MK2 board, never been modified or nothing clipped. Its been a great rig, but I am going to sell it, and get a Superstar JA..I like the old Jacksons and want another one and this JA is a Jackson clone. This Cobra does have a superior RX and...
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    Upgraded DX99V

    My DX99V..Hate the Galaxy green..So I changed the faceplate to brushed aluminum, and the digits in freq ctr and ch selector to red..Also did the NPC..It has a low 2 watt key and swings a pretty 35 AM and 45 SSB..Bought this new in 2006. Did the Schottkey RX mod, and it did boost the RX a bit but...