Galaxy DX 979 - User Manual

DX 979
AM / SSB Two Way
Citizens Band Mobile Transceiver
With StarLite Face Plate
OWNERS MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
CHAPTER 1
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
CHAPTER 2
Installation
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Installing The Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Ignition Noise Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
External Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Public Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CHAPTER 3
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Frequency Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Procedure to Receive and Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Receiving SSB Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Alternate Microphone and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Maintenance And Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
A Few Rules That Should Be Obeyed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
How Your CB Can Serve You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Use Channel 9 For Emergency Message Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Summary

CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION

INSTALLING THE RADIO

Steps to mount the radio, connect power, and antenna for proper operation.

CHAPTER 3 OPERATION

CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Overview of the radio's controls and their functions for basic operation.

FRONT PANEL

Detailed explanation of the front panel controls and their specific operations.

RECEIVING SSB SIGNALS

ALTERNATE MICROPHONES AND INSTALLATION

REAR PANEL

PROCEDURE TO RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT

MICROPHONE

Details about the included dynamic microphone and its connection.

PROCEDURE TO RECEIVE

Step-by-step guide for receiving signals and adjusting the radio.

PROCEDURE TO TRANSMIT

Step-by-step guide for transmitting signals clearly and effectively.

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

A FEW RULES THAT SHOULD BE OBEYED

HOW YOUR CB CAN SERVE YOU

USE CHANNEL 9 FOR EMERGENCY MESSAGES ONLY

Galaxy DX 979 Specifications

General

Type	CB Radio
Frequency Range	26.965 MHz to 27.405 MHz
Modulation	AM/SSB
Channels	40
SWR Meter	Yes
Noise Blanker	Yes
ANL	Yes
PA	Yes
Talkback	Yes
Variable Talkback	Yes
RF Gain	Yes
Mic Gain	Yes
Dimmer Control	Yes
Roger Beep	Yes
Antenna Impedance	50 ohms
Power Supply	13.8V DC
Power Output	4W AM / 12W SSB
Microphone	Dynamic