My DX99V..Hate the Galaxy green..So I changed the faceplate to brushed aluminum, and the digits in freq ctr and ch selector to red..Also did the NPC..It has a low 2 watt key and swings a pretty 35 AM and 45 SSB..Bought this new in 2006. Did the Schottkey RX mod, and it did boost the RX a bit but not the noise. I like a Galaxy!
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Upgraded DX99V
- Thread starter Magnum44NC
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OH NO! Not me! I paid to have it done..I wouldnt try to change a frequency counter digit on my best day.
Thank you. I like the silver face more than the original black. The green digits just dont do these radios any justice..I prefer red, then blue. I wish the aftermarket faceplate could have Galaxy on it along with the 99V, but I guess that would infringe on Galaxy trademarks..
My first export radio was in the early 80s..It was a 2100..Loved that radio!! Used it as a base station on a little aluminum quarter wave Varmint ground plane..I talked a lot of DX on that baby! I bought/sold several 2100's and enjoyed them all. I wish I could find a mint Super Galaxy ( dual final 2100 ) They seem very hard to find. I might even consider a trade for my 148GTL-DX...Thats MIGHT! Not sure..Love that Cobra! 
Loved my 2100 as well! I never had it tuned and aligned. What kind of performance did your 2100 do?
I had them aligned but nothing clipped, like TR32 or R249..Kept them bone stock but turned the AMC and ALC wide open. Used Cobra power mic's..With the 7 volt battery..Had great performance..They were stable on SSB and had great RX..I didnt like the fact the beep was always on but eventually figured out how to disable it.
In my opinion it was a great radio for a beginner like me way back then. I was afraid to play with any switches on it for the first few days! In case I got lost and couldnt find CB channels!
I see you are in SC.. I am in NC..
Yea but I'm from near the Charlotte area. Back then I never thought to have the 2100 tuned and aligned. Happy Feet(Jim Morrison) in Charlotte tuned radios. He's the one who had a 7000 watt linear disguised as a file cabinet that he named 'Maude'. His base station radio was a Cobra 29 that had echo, hooked to a Signa 4 and sounded like God.
I am on the east edge of Raleigh. I started with the 2100, then I had Superstar 360's, 3900's, Cobra 148GTL-DX's, ( still have one ) President Grants, Jacksons, Galaxy 33's up to 99s ( Still have a 99 )..Connex 3300's, Magnum S9, and a few others I cant even remember..
All types mobile pill amps..Texas Star, Messenger, Cobra, TNT, and other bargain brands..
I have blown a lot of cash on this hobby. CB=Continuous Buying.
But its been fun!
All types mobile pill amps..Texas Star, Messenger, Cobra, TNT, and other bargain brands..
I have blown a lot of cash on this hobby. CB=Continuous Buying.
But its been fun!
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