Galaxy 33hp

[Trainwreck]

Can anyone tell me how to lower my dk on high power of my galaxy 33hp without loosing the 40 watts of power i have now. I have heard these radios are capable of 50+ watts and i would like to see if mine has anymore hiding in there.....Thanks for your help

 

[9C1Driver]

I would start with a factory spec complete tune and alignment. Once your modulation is at 100% and the signal looks good on a scope the radio is being all it can be. No one will hear or notice the difference between 40,45, or 50 watts. Usually when you buy a radio from a trusted shop that does quality proper tech work you don't have to mess with it.

 

[9C1Driver]

Galaxy Radios DX33HP2 Service Manual

The VR pots should be the same so check out the transmitter alignment section here.
Galaxy Radios DX33HP Service Manual

 

[Robb]

If you have the equipment, peaking the output is not that complicated to do. You need a reliable and reasonably accurate watt meter and a 1khz sound source. Use the Service Manual on CB Tricks for the transmit coil location.
DO ALL OF THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

If you have MOSFET final transistors in the radio; it might go 50w PEP/peak. If it has 1969 final transistors in it; then ~38w PEP/peak is all you should get. No receiving station will ever notice the difference between 35w and 50w - BTW. So, it is kinda useless to do if you already have ~35w PEP/peak.