Galaxy DX 979 YES or NO???

[w4bss]

Im looking to buy a small SSB / AM radio to run in the truck. It will be used on 38LSB and AM to talk to the locals. I have been researching about the Galaxy DX 979 and im just wanting to get some reviews from actual users. I know this radio will drift but I got to have a small radio and this fits the bill. How about the modulation on AM & SSB is it loud & clear or just TOO LOUD??

Thanks!

 

[Turbo T]

If you want a "small" SSB radio, how about a Uniden PC 122XL? It's smaller than the 979.

Uniden PC-122XL

 

[cbradiomagazine.com]

I'd go with the new Uniden 980.

 

[binrat]

I got a 979 in the xyl's pickup. I have not seen any drift with it.

 

[Wire Weasel]

That 9X9 Series of radios have the easy 2-wire channel mod for lots of extra channels. I would get the 959 which will give you the Frequency Counter so you can easily know where you're at on the extra channels. I think you can still get them cheap at H&Y, like $105

good luck

 

[RatsoW8]

I'd go with the new Uniden 980.

What he said. The 980 will most likely be the better radio and it is using newer technology.

 

[BOOTY MONSTER]

257HP is only a few bucks more .... more power , more channels , better stability and smaller .......

CBRadioMagazine.com - Magnum 257HP 10 Meter AM/FM/SSB Export Review

 

[The Bruce]

I've owned a 979 for several months now and I'm perfectly happy with it. Always have good reports.

 

[The Jerk]

How about the modulation on AM & SSB is it loud & clear or just TOO LOUD??

Thanks!

That all depends on the person who tuned it...I get great reports on a 959, but it was set up by DTB radio.

 

[Greatvalue1]

I own one of these radios and I like it. The price, size and capabilities of the DX979 is what was important to me. You can easily research the web to find out who has a good reputation for setting up these radios.

The Uniden 980 seems like a great unit for the money, but those darn beeps it makes is a certain deal breaker for me.

The drift issue on the DX979 (like most things you read online) has been blown out of proportion.

I personally would not spend more money on a radio than the DX979, before I would just pay-up and get a really good 10 meter like the CRE-8900 or HAM.

 

[pmedic433]

I've been running a 979 refurb for 3 months now with a skip shooter knockoff in a 96 f250. I can happily report that I have great feedback on how it sounds, and the receive is awesome! I have heard British Columbia checking in, not bad considering I live in Memphis Tn. As far as drift is concerned I notice some when it is warming up, but seems to be solid after that!

 

[rockymount622]

I'm just a newbie on here but I believe the results from people in different locations using different antennas will not give you the answers you are seeking... I have a cobra 148 (Chinese) in a Country Cadillac=Dodge Ram with just a mag mount Wilson 5000. It gets out good and receives excellent barefoot but when I put the same radio in the wife's Grand Cherokee with a K40 mag mount it's horrible... We are on flat land it N. C. (My Example=same radio, different results...)

 

[pmedic433]

I am just relating the experience I am having with my set up, and for a lot of posters knowing the set up is half the battle. If me and others on here don't post their setup how will anybody know if it is a similar situation to theirs? If we didn't how would the OP know if I'm using a 979 As a base station or in a mobile setup? It sounds like you have some issue with your grand Cherokee. I have no doubt if you swap coax and antenna the prob will go away.

 

[Mudfoot]

I have a 979 that I use occasionally. I really like it. Haven't really noticed a drifting issue. I like the receive and people report that it sounds good.

 

[Lil'Yeshua]

If you like it

The 979 would've been my first pick but I wanted mine made in anyplace other than China. I like the starlight backlighting on the 979.
CBRadioMagazine.com - Galaxy DX 979 AM/SSB CB Radio Review