Galaxy DX959 on 27.555MHz ?

[45sd123]

Hi all,
just one small question, is it possible to make some modification on dx959 and open it to work on 27.555MHz?

I found on cbtricks, (DX959 (P5 P6 Switch) Frequency Conversion).
Is this solution?

Thanks

Nemanja,
45da007

 

[Robb]

I found on cbtricks, (DX959 (P5 P6 Switch) Frequency Conversion).
Is this solution?

Yup, that is what you will need to do.

 

[45sd123]

thx Robb,

i really appreciate.

Cause, galaxy have one of the best cosmetic look, and after all, it is nice and quality radio.

I ve found couple on ebay, but I didn't know is there possibility to modify somehow triple 5 solution.

thx again for confirmation,
now I can, without any risk, buy it.

yu7yuu, 45da007, Nemo

 

[Robb]

You might consider getting the clarifier unlocked too.
Galaxy radios also really benefit greatly from a complete alignment. They are 'crippled' from the factory (they do this to keep them within FCC guidelines) and respond well to a complete alignment.

 

[BammBamm]

Agree with Robb. Very easy to do and I did mine with telephone wire to 2 toggle switches.

 

[45sd123]

Robb, bammbamm,
I suggest that also it is possible to unlock step to go 5khz, or it has already?

Sorry for damn easy questions, but I ve never had any of galaxy radios, so it is a new device for me.

 

[Robb]

I suggest that also it is possible to unlock step to go 5khz, or it has already?

The clarifier can be unlocked and then the freq 'slide' can be extended to 6KHz by using another mod. But then, the clarifier knob is very sensitive to the slightest movement. Some mod this radio with coarse/fine clarifier potentiometers. Doing it this way will give you some fine adjustment along with the ability to slide way over to get the even channels. Think you can buy the pots and knobs directly from Galaxy.

EDIT:
To get it to slide 5-6KHz (so that you can get the even channels such as 27.550, 560, and so on), it may be necessary to install a 'varactor' - or 'super diode'. Since you will not be able to do this mod, I would send the radio off to a shop once you've done the freq mod ('P5, P6') and let the shop install the super-diode and the fine/coarse clarifier pots and then have him align the radio. Hard to say what this will cost; but a shop like DTB Radio can probably do it . . .

 

[n0zna]

I had two

959dx and realy liked them.The GNF is realy like a notch filter on a hf radio...73 de JW

 

[15minigrass]

Chan 24 is usually the 555mhz!!! if not chan 12 After the mod!!!

 

[45sd123]

Hm,, Now I m a little bit confused what to do.

I thougth that there is possibility to modify freq. counter for 5KHz step.
It wiill be not soo practic, every time to use potentiometer to see what is happen on 27.560, 570, 580 and so on.

Hm...

 

[wavrider]

Lester's Custom Truck Shop - Galaxy 959 Installation Instructions

Easy to install, do not have to drill any holes in the radio and works great.

Radio will need a full alignment.

 

[Robb]

Nice board!
It won't do the 'even' frequencies, such as 27.550, .560, etc - tho. It will even make this radio a 10m radio too. It will still need to have the clarifier unlocked and expanded to get those even freq's.