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Freebird
Intermediate Member
Username: Freebird
Post Number: 316
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, January 01, 2006 - 7:20 pm: | 
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My friend has a galaxy 88 and everytime I talk to him his radio drifts all over the place.Does anyone know why galaxys do this so much? |
Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 2167
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, January 01, 2006 - 7:51 pm: |
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i hear those voices in my head  |
Road_warrior
Senior Member
Username: Road_warrior
Post Number: 1107
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, January 01, 2006 - 8:13 pm: |
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I had a Galaxy Saturn years ago that
drifted all the time. Someone about 14
miles from me owns it now as it has passed
through many owners. Still Drifts. Have
a couple friends who have owned drifting
Galaxys. I'll let someone more knowledgeable
in radio to answer your why question. I just
know i will never own another one!
JIM/PA/CEF 375
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Moderator1516
Moderator
Username: Moderator1516
Post Number: 126
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, January 01, 2006 - 8:15 pm: |
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i have an 88 but have had no problem with it drifting,once it is has warmed up
moderator1516
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Kid_vicious
Advanced Member
Username: Kid_vicious
Post Number: 967
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, January 01, 2006 - 8:31 pm: |
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this is only what i have picked up from reading other posts, so dont take this as fact.
from what i understand, the 10.240mhz crystal that galaxy uses is of poor quality, and this is the reason for the drift.
if your friend replaces this crystal, it might just fix the problem.
just dont order one from galaxy!
get one from a reputable crystal manufacturer like jan crystals, or usa crystal corporation. (i think thats their name)
im sure there are other views on this.
matt |
Freebird
Intermediate Member
Username: Freebird
Post Number: 317
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, January 01, 2006 - 8:36 pm: |
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and just so you know it only does this on sideband.  |
Vanillagorilla
Intermediate Member
Username: Vanillagorilla
Post Number: 416
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, January 01, 2006 - 9:16 pm: |
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Stop Drifting? Use an anchor after you drop 'em off a bridge!
Just kidding...had to prime this topic for Pat.
Honestly I have a Pluto which I understand is an 88 without echo? Nary a drift once its warmed 10min or so.
A friend with a 95T also claims no drift.
Either we got Monday radios or every other Galaxy owner got a Friday model.
Hank |
Kid_vicious
Advanced Member
Username: Kid_vicious
Post Number: 970
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, January 01, 2006 - 10:21 pm: |
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freebird, usually, the drift problem exists on both AM and SSB, but you dont notice it much on AM. |
Road_warrior
Senior Member
Username: Road_warrior
Post Number: 1110
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, January 01, 2006 - 11:49 pm: |
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I had those cystals you talk about KID
replaced in my Galaxy Saturn. Didn't help...
That radios been owned by many people in
the past years. Worked on by many Techs.
Still drifts...LOL |
Kilowatt
Intermediate Member
Username: Kilowatt
Post Number: 221
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Monday, January 02, 2006 - 7:26 am: |
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I have a SS 3900 GHP which I think has the same board as an 88 Galaxy. What I did to stabilize the RX was to take a little "grain of wheat" bulb like the one used to illuminate the S/RF meter and attach it to the 10.240 crystal with fusable electric tape. Then I connected it so it would come on when the radio is turned on.
Now the crystal temperature stabilizes in about 2 minutes, and there is practically no drift after that point.
Worked for me... |
Bc910
Advanced Member
Username: Bc910
Post Number: 659
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Monday, January 02, 2006 - 10:03 pm: |
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I have a theory as to why Galaxy was named "galaxy" in the first place!
Our galaxy (the Milky Way) is constantly moving (DRIFTING) at approximately 231,745 MPH, which is pretty quick! HMMM the galaxy we live in is drifting fast and galaxy radios drift, coincidence, I think not!!!
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Hollowpoint445
Advanced Member
Username: Hollowpoint445
Post Number: 986
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 03, 2006 - 2:03 am: |
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The crystal is only part of the oscillator circuit. The other components used in the oscillator circuit and the layout of that circuit on the board also contribute to frequency stability.
I've heard from different places that the voltage to the oscillator circuit fluxuates and that is the culprit.
Personally I think it's a combination of all of the above, but the only thing I need to know is that Galaxy radios are not suitable for my needs as I operate mainly SSB. |
Hatchet
Member
Username: Hatchet
Post Number: 96
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 03, 2006 - 4:35 pm: |
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You would be impressed with the 93T or 95T Hollowpoint. They are rock solid once warmed to operating temp. |
Hollowpoint445
Advanced Member
Username: Hollowpoint445
Post Number: 988
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 4:00 am: |
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Thanks Hatchet, but I seriously doubt that I'd be impressed by anything with the name Galaxy on it. Once you've used a Uniden SSB chassis you become spoiled. |
Hotwire
Advanced Member
Username: Hotwire
Post Number: 798
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 1:55 pm: |
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Yep it is official. Looks like Bc has finally lost his mind!
Bc I'm worried. Get on that S-9 like on a Sunday net. Even if you have to bring the kid!!! The S-9 gods are getting upset man!
I got it! The S-9 has 2 mic sockets. One for you and one for mini Bc! |
Bc910
Advanced Member
Username: Bc910
Post Number: 660
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 3:46 pm: |
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I don't ever seem to have the time
BC |
Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 2181
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 4:37 pm: |
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time-schmime...if there is DX rollin', somebody from the CEF is listening, doesn't just have to be sunday! |
