Galaxy DX-66V User Manual

• “Limited” means that we will repair problems caused by factory defects or
normal use at no charge.
• Before returning a radio to us for warranty service, please call our Service
Department for a Repair Authorization Number (RAN). This RAN must be
written below your return address on the outside of the shipping box. Boxes,
which arrive without a RAN, will be refused, and the shipping company will
return the unopened box to you. Be sure to have a pen and paper ready along
with the serial number of your radio before calling. We will give you the RAN
and our shipping address over the phone. The telephone number of the Service
Department is (760) 480-8800, and we suggest calling between 10:00 AM and
4:00 PM Pacific Time.
• Please include a note with a detailed description of the symptoms. This is
important because it will help the technician who works on your radio to locate
your problem. Intermittent problems are easily overlooked, so be sure to give as
much detail as possible in your note. Also, please include your telephone number
in case our technicians have any additional questions.
• Do not send your power cord or microphone unless we ask for these items during
our telephone conversation.
• You are responsible for getting the radio safely to us. (We suggest using United
Parcel Service.) You must pay to ship the radio to us, and we will pay to ship the
radio back to you. Since we use UPS and they do not ship to Post Offices boxes,
please provide us with a street address for the return of your radio.
• We will repair and return your radio as soon as we can. We appreciate your
choosing a Galaxy radio and we want you to be on the air as much as possible!
Be sure to visit our web site at
www.GalaxyRadios.com
Printed In Malaysia
AT3602012S
PD000823
DX−66V
Full Channel AM/FM Mobile Transceiver
Built in Frequency Counter with Roger Beep
OWNER’S MANUAL
WARRANTY
This radio is covered by a two
year limited parts and labor
warranty.

Galaxy DX-66V Specifications

General

Brand	Galaxy
Model	DX-66V
Category	Transceiver
Language	English

Summary

Warranty Information

Warranty Coverage Details

Describes the two-year limited parts and labor warranty for factory defects or normal use.

Return Process and Authorization

Outlines the procedure for obtaining a Repair Authorization Number (RAN) before returning.

Service Information Requirements

Details the need for a symptom description note and contact telephone number.

Specifications

General Radio Specifications

Lists general radio parameters including channels, frequency range, voltage, size, and weight.

Transmitter and Receiver Performance

Details transmitter output power, modulation, and receiver sensitivity and selectivity.

Installation Guide

Location and Mounting Considerations

Advises on selecting a convenient location and mechanically securing the transceiver.

Electrical Connections

Explains how to connect the power input wire and ground lead for operation.

Antenna Setup and Tuning

Ignition Noise Interference Mitigation

Discusses sources of electrical noise and strategies to reduce interference.

Antenna Type and Mounting

Covers considerations for mobile antennas and their ground plane requirements.

Tuning for Optimum SWR

Provides methods for tuning adjustable antennas or cutting them to length for SWR.

Operation and Controls

Front Panel Controls Overview

Introduces the main controls on the front panel of the transceiver.

Volume, Squelch, and Gain Adjustments

Explains how to set listening level, eliminate noise, and adjust transmit/receive gain.

Advanced Front Panel Functions

Details controls like E-TONE, DIMMER, RF POWER, MODE, and noise blanker.

Channel, Band, and Frequency Selection

Guides on using the channel selector, band selector, and frequency counter.

Meter and Indicator Functions

Describes the meter's display of signal strength, RF power, and SWR.

Rear Panel and Microphone

Rear Panel Connections

Details ports for power, external speaker, PA speaker, and antenna connection.

Press-to-Talk Microphone Operation

Instructions for using the microphone for receiving and transmitting.

Alternate Microphone Installation

4-Wire Microphone Cable Configuration

Details the pin assignments for audio, transmit, and receive controls on a 4-wire cable.

Microphone Plug Wiring Procedure

Step-by-step guide for soldering wires to the microphone plug pins.