Galaxy 48T - big talker?

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by notatruckdriver, Nov 14, 2008.

  1. notatruckdriver

    notatruckdriver Bobtail Member

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    I had an individual chat with me today from about 2 miles away. He was running what he said was a bone stock Galaxy 48T, I was running my bone stock Uniden PC68LTW.

    On my end this guy literally was almost pegging my meter (was in the red) but for some reason he said my radio sounded like #### and that I was only coming in at a 5 on his side. But then he went on to say "well you're putting my needle in the middle......whatever that is".....which looking at a pic of a 48 T the middle of the meter would be a 9.

    I couldn't see myself as only a 5 anyways, since my pick up has a 102 whip with less than 1.5:1 SWR and I've talked further than 2 miles at a higher S unit than a 5. If I really were only a 5 the only thing I can guess is he must have a typical trucker crapass antenna that doesn't receive well......but even if he did he still was getting out very well.

    Oh well, just thought I'd throw this out there.
     
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  3. badcompany

    badcompany Heavy Load Member

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    yeah they come with a built in amp
     
  4. tiredtruckdriver

    tiredtruckdriver Bobtail Member

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    A difference in night and day, I would say...

    Galaxy 48T: A High Performance output circuit that uses two Toshiba 2SC2290 power transistors to generate 50 watts for AM and FM operation...Bone Stock

    Uniden PC68LTW: 4 watts of power...Bone Stock
     
  5. this_is_nascar

    this_is_nascar Light Load Member

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    I have a 48-T that I got from Sparky. It's a great radio that easily talks skip, with great modulation. I stopped using it because it doesn't have SSB.
     
  6. SheepDog

    SheepDog Road Train Member

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    Unfortunetly Sparky does not cary the 48T anymore.
     
  7. Sixx Burning Sky

    Sixx Burning Sky Light Load Member

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    Yep. Have one myself to drive an 8 pill..good radio reports. AM only as NASCAR mentioned got this one from Al also.
     
  8. SheepDog

    SheepDog Road Train Member

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    I really hate to sound so Ignorant but here it goes;
    What is (talks skips)?

    Hey Nascar, want to sell yours (48T)

    Also, what is the benefit of having FM and/or SSB?
    thanks again all
     
  9. Sixx Burning Sky

    Sixx Burning Sky Light Load Member

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    By skip, meaning propagation, which is term for transmitting at long distances when conditions are right commonly referred to as DX. A radio with SSB is not essential but is nice for hobbists to go on sideband channels to operate in uncluttered channels usually base to base. Mobile radios especially when used by drivers tend to stay on the AM band of operation for road conditions and general conversation.
     
  10. this_is_nascar

    this_is_nascar Light Load Member

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    Tried to send you a PM, but didn't have enough posts. I'll try an email. If you don't get something from me in a couple hours, please try to contact me.
     
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