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Dxmodulator
Junior Member
Username: Dxmodulator
Post Number: 40
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Monday, August 28, 2006 - 6:09 pm: | 
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Which is a better radio? I think they are the same radio with a diffrent case and one has weather channels, one is ac/dc. Please help me decide on which one to buy. |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 10973
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, August 28, 2006 - 6:25 pm: |
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Dxmodulator,
Sorry never used a Galaxy 2547 but We LOVE our Ranger 696F SSB Base with the JCD-201M Desk Mic on it. 
Guess it depends on what style you like and if you like the Large Rack Mount Style radio's like the Ranger 696F SSB Base Radio.
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9CEF
CVC#2 
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Shirley
1st Sargant
CEF164
CVC#3 |
Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 3164
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Monday, August 28, 2006 - 7:59 pm: |
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the galaxy 949 & 959, as well as 2547 use the same ept0696XXX board as the TR696 base, 696fd1, 396AM, new 900 series & a couple others.
i found the 696 base & fd1 to be quieter (less white noise) on receive then on ANY of the galaxy radios above. also quieter then the TR966. the 959 does not seem to receive as well as the fd1, overall. those were the only 3 i had together at the same time.
same boards....yes....but there still is a difference inside. |
Airplane1
Advanced Member
Username: Airplane1
Post Number: 863
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 29, 2006 - 7:03 am: |
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I had a 696fd1 and it had an awsome rec. and I got great audio reports from everyone I talked to. It did not drift on SSB after about 5-10 min. of warm up like so many radios do.
AP |
Dxmodulator
Junior Member
Username: Dxmodulator
Post Number: 42
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 9:02 am: |
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I think I am going to go with the 2547 beacuse of the ac/dc feature, it will come in handy in the mobile. If I order one from copper will they open up the clarifier and realign the PLL. I will pay extra for extra work. I know I can do it my self but I don't have a frequency counter to do the PLL alignment. Do I have to speak to a tech upon ordering or just ask the sales person to add on a peak and tune and claarifier mod? |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 10998
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 2:14 pm: |
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Dxmodulator,
No the Copper Tech will not do any Modification's that could possibly VOID your Factory Warranty on any radio.
The Frequency Conversion on the 2547 requires adding two SPST switches, wire and connecting them along with drilling holes in the case for the SPST switches or using 2 of the Function Switches on the radio which would disable those function's.
I also have the Frequency Modification listed in the Modification List located to the LEFT of the Forum here under Tools
Hope this help's,
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9CEF
CVC#2 |
Dxmodulator
Member
Username: Dxmodulator
Post Number: 61
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 9:12 am: |
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Where can I get a frequency counter? One that I can use to realighn the PLL on a Galaxy 949. I want to start buying equiptment for my bench. What brand to get and where to get one are the questions. |
Dxmodulator
Member
Username: Dxmodulator
Post Number: 65
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Monday, October 16, 2006 - 9:18 am: |
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Any one know where I can get a Frequency counter so I can work on radios? I am trying to get the right equptment for my test bench. |
Hotwire
Senior Member
Username: Hotwire
Post Number: 1901
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 - 12:58 pm: |
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I would check online auction sites. Should be able to find new gear and some used hi qaulity gear.
Hope I could help. |
Dxmodulator
Member
Username: Dxmodulator
Post Number: 67
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 - 9:22 am: |
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What make and models should I keep an eye out for? |
Airplane1
Advanced Member
Username: Airplane1
Post Number: 892
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, October 19, 2006 - 7:51 am: |
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If you would have got the 696f it has a freq counter built in. |
Dxmodulator
Member
Username: Dxmodulator
Post Number: 68
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, October 19, 2006 - 9:39 am: |
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Well I was wondering about the built in ferq counters. Can you use these to do alighnment work on the PLL or do I need an external counter. After opening up my clairfier I want to realighn the PLL to Zero on a galaxy 2547 |
Airplane1
Advanced Member
Username: Airplane1
Post Number: 895
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, October 19, 2006 - 10:43 am: |
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I am not sure, I used mine to adjust the transmit and receive on the radio amd had no problem.
Roger |
Chad
Senior Member
Username: Chad
Post Number: 1158
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, October 19, 2006 - 11:21 am: |
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You should use a professional calibrated freq counter. A plug-in unit will not have the accuracy needed, it's a built-in one in a seperate box.
BUT my counter in my (now sold....PAT) 2547 was spot on all the time. |
852
Intermediate Member
Username: 852
Post Number: 124
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, October 19, 2006 - 5:22 pm: |
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I never knew anyone could find a reason to sell a Galaxy!!!!
"852"
CEF750 |
Chad
Senior Member
Username: Chad
Post Number: 1161
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, October 19, 2006 - 7:55 pm: |
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Needed money to justify the purchase of the Yaesu FT-857D..... And then a Yaesu FT-60R HT that will arrive tomorrow. As long as boxes going out=Boxes coming in the wife knows no better 
The galaxy actually sat on a shelf for over a year and a half after I discovered the "Magnum 257 phenomona"
The Magnum was just WAY more radio with WAY better audio.
Chad |
Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 3286
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, October 21, 2006 - 9:41 am: |
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i didn't say nuttin' chad  |
