galaxy 959

[k4rga]

I'm looking for a new radio, what do we think about the galaxy 959. I want ssb & well 40 upper and 40 lower would be nice. Any help??

 

[oldslowchevy]

i think for the same price you could do alot better with a converted 10 meter radio from a desent shop, just my 2 cents.

 

[mr_fx]

look into a nice used radio, one that you can try out locally before you buy it, ones to look at:

- President hr2510, hr2600, hr2830, Lincoln
- Galaxy 88HL, 99v
- RCI 2950
- Magnum 257hp (hard to beat for the money, REALLY hard to beat)

most of these can be had for a $150-250 used, in awesome shape, some of them as cheap as $75 used, I think the 257/HP can be had for around $200-$250 NEW

 

[k4rga]

Soooooo many to pick from. How do I pick the right one ? How do I find a good shop?

 

[binrat]

I'm looking for a new radio, what do we think about the galaxy 959. I want ssb & well 40 upper and 40 lower would be nice. Any help??

Dx959 is a good radio, can be modifued easily for the channels you want. Make sure you go to a good shop and have the job done right in the first place. It may cost more at some shops but is well worth it.

 

[k4rga]

Dtb ??? Everytime I look into one , its on someones black list. Dtb looks like thay know something anyway.

 

[binrat]

I would say DTB, yes. The blacklists are crazy most times.

 

[JoeDirt]

If you want extra channels and SSB, A CPU controlled PLL like in the Magnum radios and RCI's will give you the best stability on SSB.

2510 or 257 is my vote.

Your money ahead just buying a radio with all the options you want instead of paying someone to modify something.

 

[k4rga]

Thanks for all your help. Talked to (or txt to) dtb may work on getting a galaxy dx94hp

 

[binrat]

Thanks for all your help. Talked to (or txt to) dtb may work on getting a galaxy dx94hp

Good choice.
I had one matched with a Skythumper mic. I heard it was too loud most days on AM. Stable on SSB once warm(after a minute or 2). Talked a lot of skip all over the place on AM and SSB.