galaxy cb

I drive truck and coming out of a rail yard a guy standing on the street offered me a Galaxy DX99V for $40. I'm finding I made a great buy, as it goes for $349 on alot of websites, but I also found out that it's really a 10-meter radio. I'd like to use it as just a regular CB, but don't know if I can or how. If anybody knows what I can set it to for regular CB use, information would be greatly appreciated.

You can't.

All CB radios must be FCC type approved AS CB radios.

While there are modifications that can be done to make thm operate on CB frequencies, this is illegal.

Your best bet is to sell it on Ebay. You ought to get more than the $40 you paid for it.

An amateur radio operator may find interest in it.

2007-07-18 00:43:44 by Nick P

DX98VHP 300W dead key ~350W swing. (always use cation if you decide to transmit at very high power. Only a licensed ham radio operator should ...

Model 99, get it! Make sure you get a D104 power mic and you will be smokin'

2009-07-09 16:56:31 by leo-n

Pro 40ch CB Radio With Frequency Sisplay Blue LED readout!
Mic RF Gain Controls, noise filters, Tone Control, PA function!
Large Illuminated Meter! Backlit Faceplate, SWR Alert L.E.D!
Includes microphone, mounting bracket 12Vdc Power Cable!
Features Variable TalkBack, Automaic SWR Meter, Roger Beep, Dimmer More!

allready wired in it?Meaning the extra channels below 40&above 40,In the Charlotte area?

Those "extra" channels are illegal. CB is only authorized 40 channels. Those "extras" are in other radio service where you will be causing interference to legitimate users of those frequencies.

2007-10-16 15:52:56 by Mike M

There are quite a few on EBay... just checked it for you - starting at $150 to over $430. Go there and start bidding. You may have to register first if you are not already a member......

2008-02-15 18:41:53 by northerners stay home

is the galaxy 98vhp a " ham radio" or "cb radio". if its a cb radio what mod do you set it on when wanting to talk on cb channel? i'm looking at buying my first cb radio and really like the looks of this radio. thank you

wise old man, is a wise old man, hes correct, its technically a ham radio....

these days companies are very into making "big radios" with lots of power, so they are all making these "10m(eter) radios" that can be easily modified to talk on the 11m band (or cb)

i wouldn't mess with a radio like that especially for your first radio, get a nice radio and learn the basic controls, and if you decide you dont really care about the laws (as many do) and you want more "power" then look at upgrading.

if you like the looks of that radio, look into hte Galaxy dx series radios. Like the Galaxy DX949 or 959 they are great radios with lots of options, and they are completely legal and a true CB.

if down the road you decide you want more power or something galaxy radios are capable of handling more power and can be easily "tuned" by a good tech. but get the radio first (its also cheaper) and play with it, learn its features and check out the side band!!! (lots of use on channels 35 through 40) and make sure you get an awesome setup.

if you need more help and wanna learn what works, and all that try checking out this page, you as well as all others are welcome to join.
WWW.TheCBRadio.tk

2008-09-11 18:25:29 by Maverik Fuel Hauler