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Roadhazard35
Posted on Monday, June 10, 2002 - 5:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
I just installed the galaxy DX 959 I purchased from Coopers along with a Wilson 5000 mag antenna. Other than alot of static and engine noise, The radio works great(Gonna install a noise filter). However, the meter on the radio does not work. Am I doing something wrong? I read the instructions just in case I missed something but the meter doesn't register swr, modulation or power output. Every thing lights up including the meter but no display. I just checked the swr with an external meter and the swr is great. 1.21 on ch 1, 1.28 on ch 40 and 1.09 on ch 19. I am gonna continue to use for a few days to make sure everything else is ok. Any suggestions will be appreciated. thanks, Doug
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307
Posted on Monday, June 10, 2002 - 6:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
I just got to ask..Is the radio in the P.A. mode?

307
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Taz
Posted on Monday, June 10, 2002 - 8:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
LoL, if it is, dont feel bad! we have all done it!
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Roadhazard35
Posted on Monday, June 10, 2002 - 7:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
P.S. I installed the 20 amp line noise filter and it helped.


Doug
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Roadhazard35
Posted on Monday, June 10, 2002 - 7:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Hello 307, No the radio is not in the PA mode. As a matter of fact, It works great. Drove into Charlotte and back and had a few compliments on how the radio sounds. Its just the meter sits on the far left and does not respond. I like it so much, I may just do without the meter due to the fact I don't want to take the radio back out for repair. I cannot open the radio because there is a sticker on the side that says void if opened. Doug
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307
Posted on Monday, June 10, 2002 - 8:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Roadhazard35 , I am OK'ing you to look in the radio to make sure a wire did not come off the meter. Either way , I will take care of it for you free even if the tag is cut. You may just find a plug loose.

307
Copper Electronics
tech307@copperelectronics.com
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Roadhazard35
Posted on Monday, June 10, 2002 - 9:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Good news 307....The plug was not connected on the long board behind the switches. I reconnected and tested. Thanks a million. Meter works for all three modes. You have a very satisfied customer. I appreciate the time you take to answer these questions and for all the help. Thanks, Doug
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307
Posted on Tuesday, June 11, 2002 - 7:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
You are quite welcome.

307

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