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DX 98 VHP
Very High Power AM /  SSB
10 Meter Radio

Discontinued

 

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Features
  • 200 watt maximum power output (PEP)
  • Power cord using an quick disconnect,
  • 8 gauge wire and an AGU gold plated 50 amp fuse
  • New larger bottom heat sink with two internal fans
  • Blue LEDs for frequency and channel readouts
  • Blue meter lamp on our signature large meter
  • StarLite faceplate (backlit) (very very dim)
  • Red modulation LED under the meter
  • Side mic jack
  • AM/USB/LSB modes
  • Variable power output control
  • Variable receive gain control
  • Variable dimmer control for LEDs, meter lamp
        and faceplate lettering which only changes a little
        since they (lettering) were barely lit to begin with.
  • Switch to turn off the frequency digits
  • Variable Talkback circuit with on/off switch
  • Echo and Voice Changer with controls on the front panel
  • Roger Beep with on/off switch
  • Automatic SWR circuit
  • Standard clarifier circuit - no on/off switch
  • Same main PC board as the DX95T2
  • Well packaged shipping weight is 14 lbs.
  • TWO YEAR GALAXY WARRANTY
  • Local testing shows 24 amps on AM and 45.6A max on SSB (22.4A on min power)
  • This is one of those radios that SSB frequency accuracy drifts with temperature changes. We cannot change this, it has been that way with these radios for many years. If you can't live with it, don't buy this radio. Thank you.

     

     

     

    VIDEOS

    Tune-up Reports and Custom work done here at BellsCB:
    This is a playlist and has multiple videos
     (notice the   button to change to the next video)

     

     

     

    Galaxy radios sometimes have a small scratch or ding that the factory covers with touch up.  We cannot effect this and do not guarantee your radio to be cosmetically perfect.  Bells CB will make no marks or scratches on your radio ourselves.  Galaxy radio might though and I cannot control it.

     

    The item most overlooked when ordering a custom radio is the microphone.  Your new radio will NOT sound great with a stock mic on it even if you have it tuned.  If your CB is more than a tool for work, you NEED to upgrade your microphone. 
    My personal favorites are the
    Astatic 636L and RD104E.

     

    Comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. Further information can be found at the FCC website http://fcc.gov or the ARRL website http://arrl.org.

    Transmitting using this radio requires an Amateur Radio License. Licensing information can be obtained by visiting www.fcc.gov or http://arrl.org. In Canada, visit http://strategis.ic.gc.ca or http://www.rac.ca

     

    Discontinued  ...High Power Transceiver...
      *** This Item has been Discontinued
             by the manufacturer and remains
             here for reference and support
             information only. ***
    $479.50
     

     

    Colors Install Nitro Knobs with dimmer control integration circuit built so it dims with the factory adjustment. 8 Knob set parts and labor. $144
    Optional Accessories
     Tune-up and frequency conversion. (Tune-up, Alignment and expanded frequency coverage). $49
    Perform Receiver improvement mods.
    (These mods replace key RX parts for better sensitivity and selectivity)
    $26
     Install an CP-1 Top Gun Audio Compressor. (on - all the time) This amplifies your lower level audio on transmit.
    NOTE: It becomes difficult to use the Talkback even at low volume with this mod.
    $25
     Install a switch in the back to turn off the 200w amp. (wired behind the radio with a switch for on/off) (AM: .5~4w, Peak AM: 12~32w, SSB PEP: 10~24w) $15
     Turner RK-56 Noise Canceling microphone.
    (wired for this radio with a 4 pin plug)
    $46
     Astatic 636L Noise Canceling microphone.
    (wired for this radio with a 4 pin plug)
    $29
     Astatic RD104-E Amplified microphone.
    (wired for this radio with a 4 pin plug and a battery installed)
    $46
    SOLD OUT
      Install a Record/Playback Module 120 seconds (wired inside the radio with a switch on the side to record 120 seconds and to play it back) $77

    Sound Byte link


    SOLD OUT
     Install a Noise toy
    (wired inside the radio with a switch on the side to trigger any 30 second sound byte you key)
    $65

    Sound Byte link


    SOLD OUT
     Install a Noise toy as a background theme music
    (wired inside the radio with a switch to play any background music at very low volume so you can talk over it.)
    $65
    SOLD OUT  Install a New Amplifier Kit for 400W with the 4x 2SC-2879 transistors and PCB like found in the RCI-2970N4. (AM: 10~100w, Peak AM: 200~425w, SSB PEP: 300~400w) $499
     Add a Small External Speaker
    (plugs into back of the radio for improved sound)
    $12
     Add a Large External Speaker
    (plugs into back of the radio for improved sound)
    $25
    Colors

    Install Star-Bryte Knobs with dimmer control integration circuit built so it dims with the factory adjustment. 8 Knob set parts and labor.

    $199
     
    We will extend the short power cord (1 foot) to a full 10 feet with HQ 8 Gauge Power wire. Assemble the OEM Anderson connector and fuse holder (that comes with radio) to make a complete power cord. *** THIS IS SOLD WITH RADIO ONLY *** $25

    COMPLETE Power cord with new fuse holder and Anderson connector  for a second vehicle or location. $38

     

    Tuned up values on these watt meters
    Dosy Bird RMS *Bird 43P
    AM 4 ~ 40w 4 ~ 40w 4 ~ 40w
    SSB 80 ~ 160w 60 ~ 100w 100 ~ 225w
    PEAK AM 70 ~ 175w 7 ~ 44w 120 ~ 255w
    * The most informative meter and the one we use.

     

    GENERAL  
    Frequency Range 28.315 ~ 28.755 MHz
    Emission AM/USB/LSB
    Frequency Control Phase-Lock-Loop (PLL) Synthesizer
    Frequency Stability 0.001%
    Temperature Range -30°C to +50°C
    Antenna Impedance 50 Ohms
    Antenna Connectors Standard SO-239 type
    Input Voltage 13.8V DC
    Size 7 7/8" (W) x 3 1/8" (H) x 10 3/4" (D)
    Weight 10 lbs.
    TRANSMITTER  
    RF Power Output AM: 10W~50W
    USB/LSB: 200W PEP

    Bells CB Tuned output is :
    6w~60W variable AM carrier, 240-280w peak power
    200w PEP on Sideband..

    Current Drain AM: 25 Amps SSB: 40 Amps (BS)
    Local testing shows:
    AM 5 - 50w carrier: 22 - 44 Amps
    SSB 60-220W PEP: 45 - 66 Amps
    Spurious Emission -50 dB
    Unwanted Sideband -50 dB
    Audio Distortion 10%
    Frequency Response 300 to 2500Hz
    Microphone Dynamic
    Clarifier Range Coarse: ± 6.0KHz,
    Fine: ± 1.0KHz
    RECEIVER  
    Sensitivity for 10 dB (S+N)/N AM: < 0.5 ìV;
    USB/LSB: < 0.25 ìV
    Squelch Sensitivity < 0.5 uV
    Selectivity -55 dB
    Image Rejection -50 dB
    AGC Figure of Merit 100 mV for 10dB Change in Audio Output
    Audio Power Output  2.5W @ 10% Distortion
    Audio Response 300 to 2500 Hz

    CB Microphone Wiring (Galaxy)

     
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