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  1. AndrewGS

    So I want a Galaxy DX-979...

    Well, it’s 2 years later and I’m thinking about a 979 again. I just don’t know who to get it from. Here’s what I want..... Galaxy DX-979 w/ Alignment Open Clarifier Aligned Dead On Warm (50Hz or less) 2W Low Key, 5W High Key (Power Knob) 20W PEP Palomar Max Mod 100% Modulation At Max Mic Gain...
  2. AndrewGS

    Looking for a new base amp.....

    It doesn’t go where I want it to go. I’m also looking to spend about $4K less. lol
  3. AndrewGS

    Looking for a new base amp.....

    Good Lord. lol... Yeah, I have yet to run the 220V at all, running the LA-1K at lower power on 110V, so I could put a pair in. I need to find me an electrician soon.
  4. AndrewGS

    Looking for a new base amp.....

    Yes, but my 240V is being used by my Palstar LA-1K. I'm hoping some stacked switchers can provide enough current from 15A of 110V to get me at least 1Kw.
  5. AndrewGS

    Are SDR radios worth it or is it all hype?

    I had a psuedo-SDR Icom 7300 for a while and it was awesome, until I got a Flex 5000a a year ago. That was an eye opening experience in how much you can do for your audio and receive. I recently got rid of the 5000 and replaced it with a used Flex 6500. With this SmartSDR software and...
  6. AndrewGS

    Looking for a new base amp.....

    So I'm looking for a new 110V base amp that's biased (and filtered?), nets 1Kw-1.5Kw PEP on SSB and is of good build quality from good quality parts. I know there are a few commercial choices out there and I'm leaning towards Carl Built, but what are some other good options? I'm looking to spend...
  7. AndrewGS

    Galaxy DX-94HP from Bells... Backwards Swing

    I can tell you this, I bought a brand new radio from them, Screwdriver did the work (or at least signed the card) and it was overmodulated as well as limited on modulated AM power output. It drew 9A on a 25W carrier and pulled 9.5A modulated. How much power could it actually make only drawing...
  8. AndrewGS

    Galaxy DX-94HP from Bells... Backwards Swing

    Denny, it was great to meet you. We ended up driving through Garden of the Gods after we left there. It was a great day for a ride. I'm back home now and still haven't had the chance to install the Galaxy in the truck, but I'm gonna get on it soon. When I get it all installed I'll get my little...
  9. AndrewGS

    Mobile Predator 10K SW... Opinions?

    Since I’ve been having issues with the ground plane under my big whip I decided to try out my Hustler HQ27B on the analyzer. I got it to tune up well but it’s narrowbanded. Also, the weakness in my ground plane is still obvious because as soon as I backed out of the driveway my SWR went up .2:1...
  10. AndrewGS

    Larsen NMO 27B Frequency Change

    OK, so 8 years later here I go bringing this thread back. I'm thinking about going with the NMO30BCO coil and W640B whip. I plan to use it for CB and between 28.300 and 28.700 on 10M. Would this antenna be wide enough to do that?
  11. AndrewGS

    Running wires thru firewall 2017 f150

    But it’s not actually hard.
  12. AndrewGS

    Mobile Predator 10K SW... Opinions?

    I’d be putting it right here on the rear bedrail.
  13. AndrewGS

    Mobile Predator 10K SW... Opinions?

    I think I made a mistake buying a big whip and sticking it on the bed rail. My ground plane is insufficient and this morning my corona ball got ripped off in a drive-thru. It’s just too big and finicky. So, I’m looking at the Predator 10K SW with the 12” shaft with a total length of about 4-1/2...
  14. AndrewGS

    Running wires thru firewall 2017 f150

    The carpet folds up with the removal of two trim pieces that snap out. I just like that spot because it's an easy spot to access and doesn't interfere with anything on the firewall.
  15. AndrewGS

    Running wires thru firewall 2017 f150

    Dude, no need to go through the firewall. I went through a rubber plug under the driver's floorboard for both power and feedline on my '16 F150. I also went straight to the battery and have had zero corrosion. I'm actually about to redo mine with 8GA for my Galaxy.
  16. AndrewGS

    The $710 Cobra 29

    This is a beautiful radio, but in the end you're looking at a 40CH AM radio. I can't believe they've sold so many at this price.
  17. AndrewGS

    New Icom 7100 touch screen transceiver

    I had one of these before I got my 7300. Great little radio. It was really nice having all modes on all bands with just a tiny footprint on my desk, but I got the bug to build up my desk a bit and wanted to focus on HF since I never really use VHF/UHF. It could be used in the mobile pretty...
  18. AndrewGS

    Galaxy DX-94HP from Bells... Backwards Swing

    Well, she’s on her way to OldTech03 to be looked over and aligned. Now I’m excited all over again to see what he finds and how he can improve it. :LOL:
  19. AndrewGS

    Spread them coils?

    He didn't spread the coils, this is a radio he is planning to work on and he said he would fix the spread coils. I enjoyed the 980 with a Stinger he built for me. I don't know about that $100/LB solder bullshit, but he does OK work.
  20. AndrewGS

    Galaxy DX-94HP from Bells... Backwards Swing

    Well thanks for that info, Andy. I guess I will have it looked at.