Pros: Much better amplifier than anything Ranger offers. The amps inside the Ranger radios such as the 2970DX, 6300F-150, and 6900F-150 need a lot of work to perform well. The one inside the 48T have some needed upgrades, and perform very well. When modified by a good tech, the radio can have extra filtering added which results in more power, and less harmonics.
Cons: No SSB, and no frequency counter. Don't understand the lat one at all. The radio is designed without a frequency counter, and without a frequency counter plug in the back. Very poor design.
Other tidbits: It seems kind of strange what Galaxy did with their new models. In the past, SSB radios like the Galaxy 77, 88, and 99 have always had dual finals. On the new series, the non-SSB radio has dual finals, and the SSB has a single final. Another strange thing is that the single final 93T has dual fans, and the dual final 48T has a single fan. Strange, huh?
On the 93T, there is not an RF Gain adjustment. With the atmosphere and all the traffic on the radio these days, you need RF gain. Don't know why they left that off.
Overall rating: Galaxy 48T - 3 stars
Galaxy 93T - 2 stars (will most likely be better after the first batch)
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