I have a Galaxy DX-86V in my mobile. Nice little rig. Bone stock, unmolested, except for 11 meter goodness.
I have to agree. I hate the Stryker 955 because the face is so cluttered with controls and it has a terrible menu based system. The beauty of the HR2510 anf RCI 2950 was not just under the hood but the user interface. I could teach a monkey how to work a RCI2950 or HR-Series radio in just minutes! Once you know the radio's controls you can drive and work SSB no problem. I hate menu driven radio's because they are always Chinese and poorly executed. Just look at all the lag between the controller and the encoder on the 955 if you turn the knob too quickly the radio cannot keep up and acts as if you did not turn the encoder knob. That is unforgivable this is not the 1970's! As much as they charge for that radio it needs a much better faceplate, better programming, faster controller, better tactile encoder feel, second VFO for split function and a much better thought out menu system. Be nice to have real USB not RS-32. At the current price point, the radio is a shiny metallic flake turd but it has a lot of potentials!Is this going in a vehicle or is it going to be used as a base station? If it is for mobile use, I prefer the traditional style like the 979 because it has dedicated knobs for the different functions and once you learn where they are you don't even have to look at them while driving. For a base the newer menu driven units wouldn't be as much of a problem.
Update:
I've been looking at all my options and I think I'm down to a used Yaesu FT-450D that I might be able to pick up for $400 or a new Galaxy DX-94HP. I know these are polar opposites but I like each one for their merits.
The Yaesu obviously gives me full HF use as well as 11M, and that's great because I'm a ham that loves to DX on HF and I could use it with the Yaesu ATAS-120A screwdriver. I travel to Colorado quite a bit and being able to sit in the truck and make QSOs would be nice. It's compact enough to fit on the dash but I'm not sure about exposing this kind of radio to the sun.
Now the Galaxy is a strong AM performer for use on the highway and is a bit smaller and more simple to use while still giving me 100+ watts out on SSB when I want it. I also don't feel as bad leaving this radio on the top of my dash on sunny days.
I'm going to try to get the Yaesu first, but if that falls through I'll probably go with the DX-94HP.
IMO.Update:
I've been looking at all my options and I think I'm down to a used Yaesu FT-450D that I might be able to pick up for $400 or a new Galaxy DX-94HP. I know these are polar opposites but I like each one for their merits.
The Yaesu obviously gives me full HF use as well as 11M, and that's great because I'm a ham that loves to DX on HF and I could use it with the Yaesu ATAS-120A screwdriver. I travel to Colorado quite a bit and being able to sit in the truck and make QSOs would be nice. It's compact enough to fit on the dash but I'm not sure about exposing this kind of radio to the sun.
Now the Galaxy is a strong AM performer for use on the highway and is a bit smaller and more simple to use while still giving me 100+ watts out on SSB when I want it. I also don't feel as bad leaving this radio on the top of my dash on sunny days.
I'm going to try to get the Yaesu first, but if that falls through I'll probably go with the DX-94HP.
I’ve got an Icom 7300 with a PR-781 mic here in the shack. I do love the DSP and filtering that comes with a modern HF rig, but I think for the mobile the “big radio” CB will do just fine for my use. Maybe next year I’ll switch over to a full mobile HF station.IMO.
The 450 is a no brainier. I always believed that HF'S didn't have the capacity to sound good on AM.
Boy was I wrong.
Two locals operate hf''s as their AM rigs.
One is a kenwood 570. Used with one of the cheapest heil mic's, and a ptt 11 (studio mic keyer, and stand.)
It sounds just as good or better than any export I've heard on AM.
The other local uses an icom 718 with a d104.
Both are EXCELLENT AM talkers.
It might take a bit of adjusting.
Finding the correct output, and audio adjustments in order to get a partial HF to sound good on AM is worth ever minute of having to fool with is a small price to pay considering what you're getting. Parametric EQ for lows, mids, and highs. Export black box "CB radio's" offier non of these optinons.
Once those settings are found the 450D will memorize the settings for each mode (AM/SSB) and many frequencies within that particular mode.
Not to mention the DSP and all the other recive options. Options you won't be getting on the DX94 HP.
I suspect even the stock (fist) mic that comes with an HF like the Yaesu 450D, will sound excellent on AM.
As far as SSB.
I'm sure no one will argue over the 450D's SSB superior abilities when compared to just about any export. Whichever you decide to choose I wish you luck. 73 s
That is a whole other can of wormsMaybe next year I’ll switch over to a full mobile HF station.
Yes, it can be. I’m looking at Yeasu’s ATAS-120A screwdriver antenna that uses the radio for everything, power and control. Looks like as long as you have a good ground it’s a decent choice for 40M-10M and will not break the bank or drive you crazy setting it up. No, it’s not the best antenna you can get, but it’s a good compromise.That is a whole other can of worms
Several south Jersey locals have the same exact setup.I’ve got an Icom 7300 with a PR-781 mic here in the shack. I do love the DSP and filtering that comes with a modern HF rig, but I think for the mobile the “big radio” CB will do just fine for my use. Maybe next year I’ll switch over to a full mobile HF station.
SIGH...
That d*mn Blue LED intensity washes out the otherwise beautiful backlit effect of the EL faceplate. Fools the cameras too...
Hope it goes well for you.
No FM on that Galaxy 94, wow.