Galaxy DX959 CB radio reception and broadcast

Question edited for clarity.
Question moved from Computers to Radio

Various help and videos in the links

https://www.google.com/search?q=Galaxy+DX959+lower+DK

https://www.google.com/search?q=palomar+250+hd+connect+Galaxy+DX959

Possibly the power supply began failing during storage

probably something to do with the PCB and maybe a cut in the trace.

the over power doides may be blown. you should start there .they should be marked D-1 and D-2. you may want to replace them with diodes of a higher rating.

you will need a jumper cable to go from the box to the radio then the antenna plugs into the box at the antenna connection point.Now for DC power you will need at least some 12 gauge wire with a fuse connected to the pos and the neg. Then you connect it to the fuse box and a ground . I personally would not use one ,if my radio cannot out do yours then so what.If you can't hear my radio within 12 miles of me then I will talk to you when you get closer.You want to hook one up thats your option but I don't even want one.

http://www.cbtricks.com/radios/galaxy/dx959_mosfet/index.htm
http://www.cbtricks.com/radios/galaxy/dx959/index.htm

Has links to pages to show you how the alignment is performed, plus a schematic if you need to trace the transmitter portion for faults..

When talking on side band, they need to tune you in on their end.

The DX959 has an output power setting knob. It's located next to the channel selector and is labeled RF Power. Turned counterclockwise will reduce output power. Turned clockwise will increase output power. Your switch is probably turned all the way counterclockwise resulting in low transmit volume.
Also, make sure the wiring for the RK59 is correct for the Galaxy. Even though it's a 4 pin plug, the pinouts may be different for the Uniden and Galaxy radios. Do a Google search for mic pinouts for your two radios to check.

do you have any knobs or switches that say 10k or just switches on the side. It should also be on AM if the other person is on AM (this is not a 10m radio anymhz it only has AM, it is a legal CB Radio) Generally you should just be able to put it on AM and talk if your on the same channel. if its been modded and has switches a 10k switch or (high low norm) these may no be in the right place. if the clarifier is unlocked that may also cause a problem, it needs to be on with the switches and knobs in the right place.

good luck! play with the switches, with someone else who has a radio.

The 959 is not one radio you can get alot of power out of possibly 25 watts if it is tuned properly