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DX•Rev
Приєднався 29 лис 2007
I upload content about electronic repairs and radio equipment (CB, Ham, Commercial, Hobby, Homebrew, etc...)
Channel Update
This is a little channel update why I haven’t been posting regularly. A lot of things going on, but I will get back to it next month when the kids go back to school. 
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Custom Galaxy DX-2547 for eBay S# M21060144
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This is a custom Galaxy DX-2547 Base CB I did up for eBay. Brand new. Added RF Limited Turbo Echo board, unlocked and extended the clarifier. Upgraded the large caps with 2200uf Nichicon. Full alignment. And then I put a color changing LED in the meter. eBay item: www.ebay.com/itm/116228017694?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=yLaP082tQWG&sssrc=2051273&ssuid=yLaP082tQWG&var=&widget...
New Galaxy DX-2547 base for eBay S# M21060128
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In this video I showed before and after of alignment and modifications of a galaxy radio. The frequency counter on Ranger and galaxy product drives me nuts, I miss the old ones in the metal shielded box.  eBay item: www.ebay.com/itm/116227203141?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=yLaP082tQWG&sssrc=2051273&ssuid=yLaP082tQWG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Cobra 29LTD Classic s# U20600752 demo for eBay
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Another cobra 29 for eBay. This one had the reduced carrier negative peak compression mod done to it for running an amp. Keys 2, swings 12. Was set to 10% modulation at 4w carrier then carrier reduced. Nothing clipped. www.ebay.com/itm/116202921496?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=yLaP082tQWG&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=yLaP082tQWG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Cobra 29LTD Serial W609300440 for eBay
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This video is just demonstrating the cobra 29 and I’ve got it for sale on eBay. It’s had a by the book alignment and no mods or hackery. www.ebay.com/itm/116202868374?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=yLaP082tQWG&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=yLaP082tQWG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Original Early Model (858) President Zachary T CB Base - Test & Review
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Up on the bench today is a very early President Zachary T CB Base station made in early 1977 to 1979. It has the original Uniden upd858 PLL. I recapped this radio a year ago, but it was new old stock that had been collecting dust for 40 years. I replaced all the electrolytic capacitors and did an alignment. Found out the original 2078 final was oscillating, and it was oscillating so bad you cou...
Dak IX CB Radio Telephone, preview for a future video.
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Got this broken Dak IX on the bench yesterday with no receive. A lot of troubleshooting later I got it working. I’m putting together a video with tips and tricks.
Northpoint NT-3-HP 10m Amateur Radio review & test. Full of weird quirks and features.
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Northpoint NT-3-HP review and test… This is kind of a rare radio in 2024. It seems to be a blend of Ranger RCI and Magnum technology. It has many quirky interface elements.
Northpoint NT-3-HP Preview, strange 10m rig with Kenwood style headset jack…
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I’ve had a very busy schedule lately, but when I get a chance, I wanna post a video about this strange radio. This is the Northpoint NT-3-HP. They didn’t make them very long and it has a few weird quirks to go over. More to come, stay tuned… 
Roadforce SS-497 (Albrecht, Cherokee, Warrior, Etc…) 38 LSB listening… The dreaded 1 1 1 guy.
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This is a clip of me trying to listen to 38 LSB and getting met with the dreaded all day long 111111111 guy. 27.385
RARE Pace 8117 Base CB Radio - Initial Inspection & Overview
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In this video I am doing some quick tests and going over the feature set of a super rare Pace model 8117 digitally controlled late 1970's base CB radio. In the last 5-10 years on eBay I have only seen 3 of these for sale, and I purchased 2 of them. These are not excellent radios by any means, but a very interesting footnote in CB radio history. When I receive my hardcopy of Sam's Photofact CB #...
New addition - Sencore CB42 CB analyzer - Retro review coming soon…
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Just added a Sencore CB42 analyzer to my test setup. I’ll be doing a basic review and how to video in the coming days. I’ve been busy relocating my equipment from one side of the basement to the other and going through a flu. Sorry for the lack of new videos. More to come…
Cushman CE-50A radio communications monitor restoration, partially aligned. 1-999MHz
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Got this service monitor for free. The scope wasn’t working and the PLL wouldn’t lock. Recapped and followed the service manual to get it back in spec. Works pretty good now. 1-999MHz AM/FM. These things are a read pain in the backside to tear down and get into.
New Ranger RCI-29 clarifier experiment?
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I’ve taken a dual clarifier off the RCI-69 base plus from a unit with a broken PCB to try this experiment. It gives me a lot more slide but not much. Not a viable option at this time. More experiments soon to come. Stay tuned.
Mirage MH-36HP Blue Face 10m 40W+ AM radio SN# V140900284 demonstration for my eBay store
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Up on the bench today is a Mirage MX-36HP serial V140900284 for my eBay store. These are AM only radios but they’re loud and have a great receive. They’re the same size chassis as the cobra 29 and fit in more places. eBay listing: www.ebay.com/itm/116079509477?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=yLaP082tQWG&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=yLaP082tQWG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
NEW Ranger RCI-29 Base vs Galaxy DX-2547 comparison, rant, teardown, rant & final thoughts...
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NEW Ranger RCI-29 Base vs Galaxy DX-2547 comparison, rant, teardown, rant & final thoughts...
Galaxy DX-33HP2 10 meter radio serial V151201257 - demonstration for eBay listing
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Galaxy DX-33HP2 10 meter radio serial V151201257 - demonstration for eBay listing
Galaxy DX-94HP demonstration for eBay store
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Galaxy DX-94HP demonstration for eBay store
New Ranger RCI-29 Base - Quick Update on conversion and a few little gripes.
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New Ranger RCI-29 Base - Quick Update on conversion and a few little gripes.
New RCI 29 Base - Unboxing & Initial Impressions - CB Valentine's Day Special
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New RCI 29 Base - Unboxing & Initial Impressions - CB Valentine's Day Special
(SOLD) Magnum S-6 AM/FM 10m/CB band radio, demonstration for eBay store
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(SOLD) Magnum S-6 AM/FM 10m/CB band radio, demonstration for eBay store
(SOLD) Another used Galaxy DX-33HML up on the bench. Demonstrating for eBay
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(SOLD) Another used Galaxy DX-33HML up on the bench. Demonstrating for eBay
(SOLD) Older General Lee 10m Radio demonstration for eBay store
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(SOLD) Older General Lee 10m Radio demonstration for eBay store
Galaxy DX-2547 Base First Assessment after repairs before alignment.
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Galaxy DX-2547 Base First Assessment after repairs before alignment.
OG RCI-2970 - 10m DX on 28.500 from British Columbia to Kentucky VA7TU
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OG RCI-2970 - 10m DX on 28.500 from British Columbia to Kentucky VA7TU
Galaxy DX 55HP 10 meter radio demonstration for sale on eBay.
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Galaxy DX 55HP 10 meter radio demonstration for sale on eBay.
(SOLD) Galaxy DX 929 demonstration for eBay
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(SOLD) Galaxy DX 929 demonstration for eBay
(SOLD) Vintage Galaxy DX-33HML SN# M1F03681 for eBay
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(SOLD) Vintage Galaxy DX-33HML SN# M1F03681 for eBay
(SOLD) Connex CX-3300HP demonstration video for eBay
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(SOLD) Connex CX-3300HP demonstration video for eBay
(SOLD) Galaxy DX 33HML 10m radio SN# M0N03205 eBay test
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(SOLD) Galaxy DX 33HML 10m radio SN# M0N03205 eBay test
When Ranger first came out with their RCI2950 I bought one and used it as a base station. I loved that thing! Now I'm old and on a fixed income so the best I can do is watch and drool now. Thanks for sharing!
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Ahhhh!! , 1 1 1 GUY ! Great demo of filter& my DX 2950 dose not seem as bright green as your display & others I have viewed.
Looking forward to more videos to come. Happy Birthday to the little one!
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Can you put larger finals in these radios? Thank you
I had one of these about 35 years ago when I was a kid. I built a home made antenna and I could talk a really long ways with it. Lots of fun on that thing. Mine also reset to channel 19.
Good job. I also got one for free and it does not generate any signal. I assume that it is because the PLL does not lock. The unlock light is always on. Can you tell me what board you had to fix for this issue? They are not numbered the same as in the manual I was about to find (I have an early serial number). If your problem was with the unlock detector, I can see a board that looks like this with led lights on it. Did you have to fix anything other than changing electrolytics on it?
I do have transmit but very high will not modulate any ideas
Can you get me a am regulator and a q 67 parts
For a RCI 2990 dx
It has a RCI 2995 board in it
Thanks for the review
I have just about the same radio with no modulation on a.m. will transmit on upper and lower sideband radio itself is doing one quarter wt swinging 1
I think magnum was a few years before Stryker, I have 2 magnum delta force, I love the magnum, I really like the s,9 also,to bad we can't get the any more, I like it better than the galaxy 99 ,but they were and still are great, I worked on them in Houston years ago off i- 10 around the key truck stop ,had a lot of good customers there, Dr. Who was my handle 😅😅😅
I have the Dx-2547. My shack is unheated so temperature variation has been an issue, and this exacerbates DX-2547 drift. I was always off frequency. I don't like unlocking the clarifier because then "everyone" gets off frequency, so I fixed the cause. I removed the original crystals, and crystal tuning networks, and replaced them with a thermostatically controlled frequency generator, controlled by a microprocessor. I am #bang on" frequency now. The rig sounds good on the air, and receives well. One of the other commentators said that local received transmissions are distorted. This is true, especially when the Op to 2km away , running 100watts. The DX-2547 receive is very sensitive on SSB. I do not use the internal power supply as it generates too much heat, and Galaxy has provided no way for the heat to easily escape. Sucks! Out the the box, the Galaxy DX 2547 is not really usable. Once it's modified to fix frequency drift it works very well.
you are able to convert all if you really wish too
Great video. Great critique of both radios. Thank you!
Just wondering can you put in a 5kc switch ? Like we had in the good old days ?
My unit has white background with black lettering.
I would have loved to have seen the power supply conversion. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience! 73'
Hey DX-Rev. Its cool you just put this video up a couple of months ago. I have the same radio that I saved from the dumpster. It came out of an old straight truck. It's nowhere near as good condition at the one in the video... It's scratched and is missing a knob but the interesting thing is that mine is not exactly like yours. Mine doesn't have the knob on the back. I think you said yours is for talkback. Mine has a white ticker covering the hole in the case. Another difference I noticed is that the knob on the front closest to the channel selector knob is labeled A.M.T on mine. I really do not have any knowledge of 10 meter radios. My cb radio knowledge is limited to the couple different truck stop radios I have used on the road. If you would like, I'd be happy to send you some pictures of mine. Cool video bud!
Want to sell any of those old radios cb
I'd be livid to get a new radio that was scuffed like that from the factory. I won't even comment about the issue with the fan, or the clarifier not being centered. Not impressed at all....
A dead-on 10 MHz frequency counter will jump back and forth between 9.9999 and 10.0000 MHz because that's the point where a digital display reads exactly on a given frequency. That's the cross-over point between digits and as close as it can read between digital steps. To get the display to simply sit on 10.0000 you would want to feed it a frequency like 10.00003 MHz.
I've always thought that the same thing with these radios about the 6 digit counter.
Yeah. 90% of them do that. Once in a while a lucky one that’s stable. The older counters in the metal shielded box were much more stable.
Agreed. This is also a known issue with Ranger / RCI radios made in the last 5-10 years or so. The 5 digit frequency counter is fine for 99% of purposes. Having said that, I’ve had several export radios with the external 6/digit frequency counter (FC-60), the older red LED version and the newer FC-347 / FC-390 version with the blue LEDs and neither of them had the issue.
I don't like the color changing LEDs I don't have them in my radios and I never will have them in my radios as that saying goes if it ain't broke don't fix it just saying 73s
My problem is, I have a pair of these with $430 in them each, was selling them for $300 each on eBay and nobody would buy them. They kept asking me to do all these mods and still sell them below cost. Instead, I just did all the stuff and charge like everyone else. It’s sad when these are now selling for $500+ and I can’t even give them away for $300 on eBay without doing all this. lol
@@DX-Rev it's like this if they want echo boards and their radios peaked and tuned then go ahead and do that but on the other hand just tell them that they don't need the led changing bulbs in them
Which button
Hey, what does that button do?
I'm getting ready to attempt my first ever recap' on my Washington 858... What filter cap did you use on your power supply. I was just going to replace it with the 3300pf that I found in it... How much bias changing did you end up messing with when you put the 1969 in? Was it a Mitsubishi or one of the Hg's? I liked and followed because you are easy to listen to and I am finding your content very helpful! 73 de KF4LBG "Saltshaker " North Florida
Does this have cb channels out of the box?
I want to get back into Citizen band thank you for your honest opinions
You want another one? Got one setting here.
As long as people continue to pay the price that the radio sells for, Ranger will continue to be around.
Great Radio!
but is stable on SSB
Is this puppy for sale? I dont like the new ones that say "dual band amateur radio" on top. Thanks. You had me dead @ 1:57!
All those CB Base Stations back in the day was awesome. Big brand names to the almost unknown. My father was into CB in the 60's and owned a few different radios. His favorite old base 23 channel radio was the - USL Contact 23A. Never cared for the CB trucker lingo stuff and all that, but liked evening rag chewing on AM. So many companies building radios back then. They wasn't all that cheap either. I paid $550.00 for mine in 1978. I liked to talk skip (ssb dx'ing) on the upper channels. I like this radio better then those RCI 69's and the likes .. 2995++ and etc. This one has an uncomplicated clean, but sharp look to it. It looks a bit like a piece of test equipment. :) Would like to see more companies build bases instead of just mobiles. Nowadays its like mtd and the mowers.
I never understood the need for a channel display and a freq counter. One or the other is fine.
Mine has received Rodger b works no RF power know what's coming out of the radio
I found one a few months ago, it looks nice but will not come on with AC power, it does come on with DC power supply. I'm hoping to get it re-capped and back on the air. You sure found a nice box there.
Very nice, what's your eBay name I'll look forward to seeing what you sell. 73's
Same as my UA-cam channel. DX-Rev
Cheap 100 Dollar,not more
Wer Funkt heute noch auf AM
90% of truck drivers and pretty much anyone that is local talking on CB.
In Australia it's UHF . I did try an old 18 channel a couple of years ago and nothing.
I remember 23 channels
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Hey Rev. I have a bit of an odd question, what power supply is in that radio. The reason i ask is it looks the same size as the mean well RS-100-12 in the Galaxy DX-2547. if so I'm thinking i could swap the higher amperage PSU into my 2547 and put a RFX95-HD in my radio and not have to use an external PSU.
FYI : You do not have a license to operate that radio.
How much
I would spend money on one for SSB if they would fix the RCI-Ranger-Galaxy World Famous Drift . It’s a shame they’ve made so many nice radios for SSB and they’re terrible and won’t stay on frequency . A few if the older base stations are great , like Jungle Joe (UDX-791) , I think he runs an older 2980 WX ,, it sounds really stable on the transmit , but anyway ,, as usual, they screwed up and didn’t do the clarifier correctly. Something else that the owner will have to spend money on to get modified and upgrade the power supply