I used to use off the shelf CB radios from the 70s to early 90s but have
been away from it since about '94 because of the short range and limited
receiving range. After using cell phones I realize that CB has advantages
that cell phones don't. To use a cellphone to communicate you have to know
the specific person's number; whereas on CB 19 you can hail an opposite
bound trucker or other vehicle. I've always been impressed by those Galaxy
radios used by truckers out on the Interstate highways that can talk for
many miles away from one another, so last week I've started contemplating on
getting myself one of those strong radios, too, for when my wife and I go on
Thanksgiving and Christmas vacation pretty soon now. I think the roger beep
is a neat function but I'd probably not use the echo.

From what I've found through research, the "export" Galaxy radios that put
out a lot more than 4 watts on the 10 meter band can be modified to operate
on CB channels 1-40. I looked on the pinklightning website and saw that
they offer a mod. service on their export Galaxy radios, but they don't make
it clear whether the radio would actually be on CB band once the mods are
made. Does anyone here know? I'm looking hard at the Galaxy model 88.

I think 4 watts in a regular CB is too wimpy for long distance comm. on
Interstates going at +65 mph. I've used twin phased 102" steel whip
antennas before with 1:2 SWR on my Chevy dually and still didn't have good
distance. I'm retired from Army and Social Security, and my wife and I
mostly wile away our time by traveling a lot from Florida to Kentucky to
Chicago to Texas to visit our kids and grandchildren, and I think a really
powerful CB is a great asset when out on the road. One time in the vicinity
of Bowling Green Kentucky I spotted a roadside altercation involving 2
vehicles and it looked like one of the young men was pulling a gun but I was
unable to raise Bowling Green PD on channel 9 due to the sorry 4-watt output
of my cobra 4-watt cb, but I feel that had if I had had a Galaxy capable of
20 watts or better I would have been able to get through to the authorities
on channel 9 and maybe kept someone from being injured or worse. Another
time about 5 miles outside of San Antonio I was unable to reach the PD or
troopers to let them know about an 18-wheeler on fire pulling over on the
shoulder of the interstate. If I'd had more than 4 watts output I might
have done some good by being able to reach the local PD. If more than 4
watts is illegal then it's just illegal, and I don't argue with the law
about it but still I'm willing to accept the consequences for using a
powerful radio it it it comes to that. If it saves one person's life or
mine then it's worth it paying the fine.

I use a CB just to monitor channel 19 while on the road, but I talk to an
occasional oppisite-bound trucker but the signal fades out before wer'e
finished. It would sure be nice to be able to talk with him for more than
30 seconds before my 4-watt radio signal gives out. I like letting them
know what's ahead of them as well as them letting me know what's ahead of
me. One time I lost signal while an opposite bound truck was telling me of
a good exit on I-65 that had good food and a good motel-he sounded like he
had a good Galaxy and I just had my 4-watt Cobra so I couldn't answer or ask
him anything and the conversation lasted only about 20 seconds before I
couldn't get out anymore. I could hear him but he couldn't hear me. I
think CB is a nice and useful thing for travelers. Good especially in
Interstate traffic jams.

I'm just looking for advice from some other people here about what to look
for if I want to buy an import Galaxy radio, and what to watch for when
having it modified for CB channels 1-40. I just want a strong radio that'll
put out more than 4 watts and where to get it and what to ask for. Any help
is appreciated.

What I'm looking for is: A Galaxy or other simialar high watt radio that
can be modified to work on CB channels 1-40 (2) modification of said Galaxy
radio and "what to ask for" on sites like pinklightning to make it
trasmit/receive on the 40 CB channels ("peak" "tune", ect.) (3) I'm willing
to accept personal responsibility if I get caught with such a radio. I just
think more than 4 watts is a necessary evil to ensure reliable comm. when
out on the road in the midle of nowhere.

"nunjadam bizniss" wrote:
I used to use off the shelf CB radios from the 70s to early 90s but have
been away from it since about '94 because of the short range and limited
receiving range. After using cell phones I realize that CB has advantages
that cell phones don't. To use a cellphone to communicate you have to know
the specific person's number; whereas on CB 19 you can hail an opposite
bound trucker or other vehicle. I've always been impressed by those Galaxy
radios used by truckers out on the Interstate highways that can talk for
many miles away from one another, so last week I've started contemplating
on
getting myself one of those strong radios, too, for when my wife and I go
on
Thanksgiving and Christmas vacation pretty soon now. I think the roger beep
is a neat function but I'd probably not use the echo.

From what I've found through research, the "export" Galaxy radios that put
out a lot more than 4 watts on the 10 meter band can be modified to operate
on CB channels 1-40. I looked on the pinklightning website and saw that
they offer a mod. service on their export Galaxy radios, but they don't
make
it clear whether the radio would actually be on CB band once the mods are
made. Does anyone here know? I'm looking hard at the Galaxy model 88.

I think 4 watts in a regular CB is too wimpy for long distance comm. on
Interstates going at +65 mph. I've used twin phased 102" steel whip
antennas before with 1:2 SWR on my Chevy dually and still didn't have good
distance. I'm retired from Army and Social Security, and my wife and I
mostly wile away our time by traveling a lot from Florida to Kentucky to
Chicago to Texas to visit our kids and grandchildren, and I think a really
powerful CB is a great asset when out on the road. One time in the vicinity
of Bowling Green Kentucky I spotted a roadside altercation involving 2
vehicles and it looked like one of the young men was pulling a gun but I
was
unable to raise Bowling Green PD on channel 9 due to the sorry 4-watt output
of my cobra 4-watt cb, but I feel that had if I had had a Galaxy capable
of
20 watts or better I would have been able to get through to the authorities
on channel 9 and maybe kept someone from being injured or worse.

Most "authorities" have long since given up monitoring channel 9. If you
truly want fast response and reliability in an emergency (and not just an
excuse for illegal cb power) dial 911 on your cell phone.


Another
time about 5 miles outside of San Antonio I was unable to reach the PD or
troopers to let them know about an 18-wheeler on fire pulling over on the
shoulder of the interstate. If I'd had more than 4 watts output I might
have done some good by being able to reach the local PD. If more than 4
watts is illegal then it's just illegal, and I don't argue with the law
about it but still I'm willing to accept the consequences for using a
powerful radio it it it comes to that. If it saves one person's life or
mine then it's worth it paying the fine.


Cell phone. No fine, perfectly legal, more reliable.


I use a CB just to monitor channel 19 while on the road, but I talk to an
occasional oppisite-bound trucker but the signal fades out before wer'e
finished. It would sure be nice to be able to talk with him for more than
30 seconds before my 4-watt radio signal gives out. I like letting them
know what's ahead of them as well as them letting me know what's ahead of
me. One time I lost signal while an opposite bound truck was telling me
of
a good exit on I-65 that had good food and a good motel-he sounded like
he
had a good Galaxy and I just had my 4-watt Cobra so I couldn't answer or
ask
him anything and the conversation lasted only about 20 seconds before I
couldn't get out anymore. I could hear him but he couldn't hear me. I
think CB is a nice and useful thing for travelers. Good especially in
Interstate traffic jams.

I'm just looking for advice from some other people here about what to look
for if I want to buy an import Galaxy radio, and what to watch for when
having it modified for CB channels 1-40. I just want a strong radio that'll
put out more than 4 watts and where to get it and what to ask for. Any
help
is appreciated.

What I'm looking for is: A Galaxy or other simialar high watt radio that
can be modified to work on CB channels 1-40 (2) modification of said Galaxy
radio and "what to ask for" on sites like pinklightning to make it
trasmit/receive on the 40 CB channels ("peak" "tune", ect.) (3) I'm willing
to accept personal responsibility if I get caught with such a radio. I
just
think more than 4 watts is a necessary evil to ensure reliable comm. when
out on the road in the midle of nowhere.

Sounds like a lame excuse to run illegal power.

I think 4 watts in a regular CB is too wimpy for long distance comm. on
Interstates going at +65 mph. I've used twin phased 102" steel whip
antennas before with 1:2 SWR on my Chevy dually and still didn't have good
distance.

Co-phasing gives you a nice fore-and-aft radiation pattern, but only if the
antennas are far enough apart. 9' or 1/2 wave. Less or more than that, and
the pattern becomes a mess.

I frequently see "co-phased" setups where not only are the antennas WAY too
close together, they aren't even mounted with proper grounding.. Might as
well use a ball of bailing wire.

Co-phasing gives you a nice fore-and-aft radiation pattern, but only if
the
antennas are far enough apart. 9' or 1/2 wave. Less or more than that, and
the pattern becomes a mess.

Sorry, typo.. 9' or 1/4 wave.

Its my understanding that you'll only get in trouble if you transmit
on the ham frequences without a ham operaters license.


On Sun, 09 Nov 2003 20:20:03 GMT, "nunjadam bizniss"
wrote:

What I'm looking for is: A Galaxy or other simialar high watt radio that
can be modified to work on CB channels 1-40 (2) modification of said Galaxy
radio and "what to ask for" on sites like pinklightning to make it
trasmit/receive on the 40 CB channels ("peak" "tune", ect.) (3) I'm willing
to accept personal responsibility if I get caught with such a radio. I just
think more than 4 watts is a necessary evil to ensure reliable comm. when
out on the road in the midle of nowhere.

I bought a Galaxy DX77HML from http://www.cbshop.webtrix.net/ and love
this radio. It came converted and tuned and puts out about 35 to 40
watts whenever I have a good swr. I slip seat every night, so the swr
varies. I also use a single 48" Francis fiberglass antenae.



On Sun, 09 Nov 2003 20:20:03 GMT, "nunjadam bizniss"
wrote:

What I'm looking for is: A Galaxy or other simialar high watt radio that
can be modified to work on CB channels 1-40 (2) modification of said Galaxy
radio and "what to ask for" on sites like pinklightning to make it
trasmit/receive on the 40 CB channels ("peak" "tune", ect.) (3) I'm willing
to accept personal responsibility if I get caught with such a radio. I just
think more than 4 watts is a necessary evil to ensure reliable comm. when
out on the road in the midle of nowhere.

I purchased mine back in Jan. 03 and conversion and tuneup were
included. Check with vendor to insure that this is still included with
the purchase.

Also, get decent quality coax. Its definitely worth the extra money.

http://www.cbshop.webtrix.net/

Galaxy DX77 HML - 10 Meter Radio
*AM,FM,SSB mobile
*Vol,sq,mic gain,RF gain
*40w
*RF power control
*Echo/TB, w/ on/off switch
*Band selector
*Clarifier
*Rodger beep
*NB/ANL switch
*Dual finals
*10 KHz switch
*PA
.................................................. ... Item Price:
$239.99




















On Mon, 10 Nov 2003 13:23:19 GMT, Hump wrote:

Its my understanding that you'll only get in trouble if you transmit
on the ham frequences without a ham operaters license.


On Sun, 09 Nov 2003 20:20:03 GMT, "nunjadam bizniss"
wrote:

What I'm looking for is: A Galaxy or other simialar high watt radio that
can be modified to work on CB channels 1-40 (2) modification of said Galaxy
radio and "what to ask for" on sites like pinklightning to make it
trasmit/receive on the 40 CB channels ("peak" "tune", ect.) (3) I'm willing
to accept personal responsibility if I get caught with such a radio. I just
think more than 4 watts is a necessary evil to ensure reliable comm. when
out on the road in the midle of nowhere.

Big thanks to everybody who took the trouble to answer me back. A
CB-conversion in a Galaxy is what I'm about to send off for right now, and
I'm going with one of the wrapped fiberglass antennas to go with it. Now if
I can find that old antenna meter I had, I ought to be all set. If I
remember I'll report about how well the Galaxy does on the road after I get
back from this Thanksgiving trip. Thinking about taking out a couple of my
old radios to have a way to talk between the house and the workshop out
back, maybe use the pa too.


"nunjadam bizniss" wrote in message
...
I used to use off the shelf CB radios from the 70s to early 90s but have
been away from it since about '94 because of the short range and limited
receiving range. After using cell phones I realize that CB has advantages
that cell phones don't. To use a cellphone to communicate you have to
know
the specific person's number; whereas on CB 19 you can hail an opposite
bound trucker or other vehicle. I've always been impressed by those
Galaxy
radios used by truckers out on the Interstate highways that can talk for
many miles away from one another, so last week I've started contemplating
on
getting myself one of those strong radios, too, for when my wife and I go
on
Thanksgiving and Christmas vacation pretty soon now. I think the roger
beep
is a neat function but I'd probably not use the echo.

From what I've found through research, the "export" Galaxy radios that put
out a lot more than 4 watts on the 10 meter band can be modified to
operate
on CB channels 1-40. I looked on the pinklightning website and saw that
they offer a mod. service on their export Galaxy radios, but they don't
make
it clear whether the radio would actually be on CB band once the mods are
made. Does anyone here know? I'm looking hard at the Galaxy model 88.

I think 4 watts in a regular CB is too wimpy for long distance comm. on
Interstates going at +65 mph. I've used twin phased 102" steel whip
antennas before with 1:2 SWR on my Chevy dually and still didn't have good
distance. I'm retired from Army and Social Security, and my wife and I
mostly wile away our time by traveling a lot from Florida to Kentucky to
Chicago to Texas to visit our kids and grandchildren, and I think a really
powerful CB is a great asset when out on the road. One time in the
vicinity
of Bowling Green Kentucky I spotted a roadside altercation involving 2
vehicles and it looked like one of the young men was pulling a gun but I
was
unable to raise Bowling Green PD on channel 9 due to the sorry 4-watt
output
of my cobra 4-watt cb, but I feel that had if I had had a Galaxy capable
of
20 watts or better I would have been able to get through to the
authorities
on channel 9 and maybe kept someone from being injured or worse. Another
time about 5 miles outside of San Antonio I was unable to reach the PD or
troopers to let them know about an 18-wheeler on fire pulling over on the
shoulder of the interstate. If I'd had more than 4 watts output I might
have done some good by being able to reach the local PD. If more than 4
watts is illegal then it's just illegal, and I don't argue with the law
about it but still I'm willing to accept the consequences for using a
powerful radio it it it comes to that. If it saves one person's life or
mine then it's worth it paying the fine.

I use a CB just to monitor channel 19 while on the road, but I talk to an
occasional oppisite-bound trucker but the signal fades out before wer'e
finished. It would sure be nice to be able to talk with him for more than
30 seconds before my 4-watt radio signal gives out. I like letting them
know what's ahead of them as well as them letting me know what's ahead of
me. One time I lost signal while an opposite bound truck was telling me
of
a good exit on I-65 that had good food and a good motel-he sounded like he
had a good Galaxy and I just had my 4-watt Cobra so I couldn't answer or
ask
him anything and the conversation lasted only about 20 seconds before I
couldn't get out anymore. I could hear him but he couldn't hear me. I
think CB is a nice and useful thing for travelers. Good especially in
Interstate traffic jams.

I'm just looking for advice from some other people here about what to look
for if I want to buy an import Galaxy radio, and what to watch for when
having it modified for CB channels 1-40. I just want a strong radio
that'll
put out more than 4 watts and where to get it and what to ask for. Any
help
is appreciated.

What I'm looking for is: A Galaxy or other simialar high watt radio that
can be modified to work on CB channels 1-40 (2) modification of said
Galaxy
radio and "what to ask for" on sites like pinklightning to make it
trasmit/receive on the 40 CB channels ("peak" "tune", ect.) (3) I'm
willing
to accept personal responsibility if I get caught with such a radio. I
just
think more than 4 watts is a necessary evil to ensure reliable comm. when
out on the road in the midle of nowhere.

I'm going with one of the wrapped fiberglass antennas to go with it. Now if
I can find that old antenna meter I had, I ought to be all set. If I


I bet you use 18 feet of coax and get anal about having a 1:1 SWR. :

I use 7 feet of coax and my antenna is resonant at a 1.5:1 SWR. Talks great.

If you have a 1.5 swr your antenna isn't resonant

Tnom, Frank, smack his pee pee until he understands that 1:1 and resonance
are related but different. You can have one without the other.

Tell you what, put a 102 inch stainless steel whip on the roof of your clunker.
Use a 4 inch heavy duty spring. Use enough coax to reach the radio. Measure SWR.

Tell us what you get. Respond before December 31st.