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Bigbob
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Username: Bigbob

Post Number: 2065
Registered: 12-2001
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 9:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Just how much power can the dx-2517 put out,is there a swing mod that is clean and cheap and simple?I've seen power outputs of around 40 or 50 posted,don't want to volt,but all I can get is 35 and only intermittantly on ssb,I know that's the characteristic of ssb,but I've heard when this radio first came out that it was supposed to be superior to all other standard galaxies and radios like it,except for the magnum brand(excluding the 3200).That's why I chose it for a base,now I hear nothing about it from anyone.I guess it's just a plain jane,run-of-the-mill,boring radio not worth modding.And one other thing,it has low noise fet's in the front end,so why the white noise?Somebody somewhere has got to have an answer to that question.Maybe I should just gut it and hide an S-9 inside,velcro,jumpers for the supply,antenna and mike and model locomotive drive shafts between the pots and outer nobs,they have tiny u-joints,then I would have a "galaxy" that sounds and talks like an S-9,devious aren't I.Bigbob
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Road_warrior
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Username: Road_warrior

Post Number: 704
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 10:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Chalk it up to experience on the DX-2517.
I've heard others speak about the terrible
white noise they produce. Either you
guys got hold of lemons or it was just
all hype about those radios.I read somewhere
there suppose to be one of the quietest
radios.
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Mikefromms
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Post Number: 679
Registered: 6-2003
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 11:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The 2517 has some of the best ears ever. Great talker.

Mikefromms
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Patzerozero
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Post Number: 1089
Registered: 7-2004


Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 11:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

G-A-L-A-X-Y...i'd hide theS9in it





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Troublemaker
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Post Number: 140
Registered: 2-2004
Posted on Sunday, July 24, 2005 - 10:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

yep!!
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Bigbob
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Username: Bigbob

Post Number: 2071
Registered: 12-2001
Posted on Sunday, July 24, 2005 - 2:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

But anyone care to elaborate on the first half of the question,please?Bigbob
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Road_warrior
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Post Number: 709
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Sunday, July 24, 2005 - 9:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi Bigbob,
You might want to post your question in
the Ask the Tech section.
Good Luck!
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Bigbob
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Post Number: 2074
Registered: 12-2001
Posted on Monday, July 25, 2005 - 5:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Forget it,I'll do a search.
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Tech808
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Username: Tech808

Post Number: 6433
Registered: 8-2002


Posted on Monday, July 25, 2005 - 7:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Bigbob,

Sorry, but I do not know of any for the 2517.

I just tried a Google & My Search, search for 2517 Modifications, 2517DX Modifications, Galaxy 2517, Galaxy 2517DX Modifications, Galaxy Modulation Modifications, all with no luck.

Wish I could help.

Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9OSN
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Viking
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Post Number: 213
Registered: 2-2002


Posted on Monday, July 25, 2005 - 10:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

If it's an older one, do a search for EPT690010Z. The newer (current) production has the EPT690010C board.

If it's the 10Z, you shouldn't have any problems finding what you need. I don't know about the 10C.
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Bigbob
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Username: Bigbob

Post Number: 2087
Registered: 12-2001
Posted on Friday, July 29, 2005 - 6:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Well,I fixed the white noise problem,the noise blanker coil was WAY OUT of adjustment,the slug was nearly at the bottom and to get rid of noise I had to move it to 1/3rd from top,it even gets rid of pulse noise better,now when the band is dead it's REALLY DEAD,HEHE.Bigbob
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Karatebutcher
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Username: Karatebutcher

Post Number: 1987
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Friday, July 29, 2005 - 8:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Well I feel the 2517 is great, and I remember someone else that thought so to at one time , B.B. I LOVE MINE STILL.
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Bigbob
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Username: Bigbob

Post Number: 2088
Registered: 12-2001
Posted on Saturday, July 30, 2005 - 4:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Well,I love mine also,but it stays on the radio bench,lol,just surprised at the dirth of info regarding mods and the coil for the noise blanker if mis-adjusted can cause white noise that does not register on the s-meter,but to be fair the reciever is so broad banded that if a strong signal is on a channel 8 clicks away,you will get noise on the one your on,not sure if it is bleed over or just the nature of the beast.Bigbob
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Karatebutcher
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Post Number: 1991
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Saturday, July 30, 2005 - 8:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

CHECKED MINE BIG BOB AND IT IS OK, IF YOU NEED ASK. kb
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Bill45
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Username: Bill45

Post Number: 13
Registered: 7-2005
Posted on Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 2:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Lon: I just did a Google search for 2517 mods. and I found it!
Use Google Search Engine
Galaxy DX 2517 Modifications
Good Luck :-)
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Nickle
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Username: Nickle

Post Number: 71
Registered: 5-2005
Posted on Thursday, July 20, 2006 - 12:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

they have stuff for the dx 2517 on the cb tricks web site
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Mikefromms
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Registered: 6-2003
Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 1:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I just thought the radio deserved a six digit counter and more frequencies. A radio of this caliber ought to have all of 10-11 and 12 meters. Just my thoughts.

Mikefromms
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Bill45
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Username: Bill45

Post Number: 20
Registered: 7-2005
Posted on Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 3:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yea, I think that this radio needs more channels in it also. But you know what they say, it's the antenna that counts. You hook it up to a coathanger and you get---- now hook it up to a Diamond Antenna: Ground Plane and see what you get next to an empty wallet. WOW!! it's a blaster. It costs to do some fine talking!

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