Galaxy DX-2527 light mod

[basstracker1970]

I have a Galaxy dx-2527 on the way and it has the blue led light mod done to the lights. I saw on youtube where a guy modded his to turn red on transmit and back to blue on receive. Does anyone know how this modd is done? Would love to do it to mine. Thanks in advance...

 

[basstracker1970]

So nobody on here knows how this is done ?????? Come on somebody help out a fellow cber.....

 

[Robb]

I have a Galaxy dx-2527 on the way and it has the blue led light mod done to the lights. I saw on youtube where a guy modded his to turn red on transmit and back to blue on receive. Does anyone know how this modd is done? Would love to do it to mine. Thanks in advance...

How about posting the link to that YouTube video here so that we can see what you are talking about?

 

[RatsoW8]

I believe you can send a message to the poster on Youtube to ask them how it's done or where to find the instructions.

 

[basstracker1970]

Here you go My Galaxy DX2527 with modified TX & RX Display & Meter LED indicators - YouTube

 

[Lil'Yeshua]

wish I had an Iphone 5

Wish I could see that on my BB Torch.

 

[Robb]

Here you go My Galaxy DX2527 with modified TX & RX Display & Meter LED indicators - YouTube

First, you will need four of these:

https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9264

Just use the red and blue anodes and the common cathode.

Then, you will need to calculate the correct resistor to use in order to step down the current so they don't burn out prematurely:

LED calculator for single LEDs

The specs on these diodes are:

Forward Voltage (RGB): (2.0, 3.2, 3.2)V
Max Forward Current (RGB): (20, 20, 20)mA


The next part isn't easy. You will have to find the TX indicator LED on the schematic and use that as your source for getting power to the red/blue anodes.

http://www.cbtricks.com/radios/galaxy/dx2527/graphics/dx2527_sch_new.pdf

I would first wire all four of the red LED in parallel to the TX indicator source voltage on the board. You will have to use a voltmeter and determine how much voltage is there when it is 'on'. Then using the LED calculator, find the right resistor and put one resistor on each anode and wire them in.

Same goes for the blue LED with receive.

This is perhaps a bit too complicated for a beginner.
In fact, I wouldn't do this until you are sure to act; there is more to it than I have outlined here.
If in doubt, let a reputable shop do it for you.
Disclaimer: You take your own risks if you do this . . .