Opinion on Galaxy 77 CB

A galaxy 77hml is a 10-meter amateur radio, probably converted to C.B., hence it is not legal to use on C.B. Alot of people use them anyway, but if you get caught, the fines a apparently pretty stiff. Here's a pic of it.

 

Absolutely, they are worth the money, I think it goes something like this, all galaxies with two digit model number are the ten meter amatuer radios, they can be converted for cb use but are not legal to use on the 11-meter band. All the radios with three digit model numbers are FCC certified cb transmitters. I run a stock DX919 in my work truck with a firestick antenna, and in my personal truck I run a DX959 with a 102in. whip. Both are great talking radios in stock form, and if you want to have it done, I hear they tune up very well.

 

No problem, hope it works out for you with the radio.

 

Does a modded CB do you any good if you're the only one that has one? With that power, I'd probably hear you from way off, but you wouldn't hear me back. Sounds like it may be more frustrating than anything.

 

here comes gadfly with the cb radio putdowns and a lecture!!

 

yes its nice to have a little extra power to get out. nothing frustrating about it and thats a nice radio for a good price!

 

Probably so, he does make legitimate points, I could just do without all the extra stuff in between those points. Those converted radios don't bother me, but I am not a ham. Maybe if I was on the other side of the fence I'd understand. Until then my opinion is if you want a 10-meter converted to cb, get it. I don't run them because as small a chance as it is, i don't want to get caught using one and have to pay a fine like the ones they are handing out if you do get caught.