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by HubbenTo
Tuesday 8th Feb 2011, 0:49
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: Galaxy II, low output-FIXED
Replies: 3
Views: 7304

Re: Galaxy II, low output

Hello again...
The problem is solved.
It was C171(390pF), which was defect. Replaced from a "donor" radio.
Now I have 10W AM / FM and 20-25W SSB. Hope someone else will benefit from this too.
by HubbenTo
Tuesday 1st Feb 2011, 21:34
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: Galaxy II, low output-FIXED
Replies: 3
Views: 7304

Re: Galaxy II, low output

I have checked on some components inside the radio now, thought the error was a bipolar electrolyte (C174/2.2uF), instead of an ordinary electrolyte, but it did not help so much. Measure the voltage on the IC9 (SO42), negative 0.4 V on the legs 11 and 13 at the RX, 1.4 V for the TX. Do not know if t...
by HubbenTo
Monday 31st Jan 2011, 20:55
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: Galaxy II, low output-FIXED
Replies: 3
Views: 7304

Re: Galaxy II, low output

I mistype in my post, it's TR56, which has power output AM / FM / SSB. It will be the left final (TR56) which has power, as seen from inside the circuit board. Have I only right final TR43 plugged in, then I have no power at all.(It is OK in TR56 position.) So the both finals are OK. The colectors g...
by HubbenTo
Thursday 27th Jan 2011, 22:18
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: Galaxy II, low output-FIXED
Replies: 3
Views: 7304

Galaxy II, low output-FIXED

Radio Make and Model: Galaxy II PCB Number: EPT360010A PLL Number: MC145106P Test gear available: Osc, FreqCount, Multimeter... Symptoms: If I only have Final TR43 plugged in, I have abt.8W output on AM. If I plug in Final TR56 also, you can not adjust the output power more than 2-3w AM out. Should ...
by HubbenTo
Tuesday 4th Aug 2009, 21:51
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: Galaxy Dx 55v no modulation
Replies: 2
Views: 7359

Re: Galaxy Dx 55v no modulation

check vr14, I had a bad trim pot.

TNX for the help,
nomadradio
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