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DX-979

AM/SSB Mobile Radio

...Discontinued...
See the NEW DX-979F...

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This virtually the same chassis as the popular DX-959 except without the frequency display and a much smaller chassis. (same size as Cobra 29)

YES this is the new version with:

  •  MOSFET final
  •  BLUE channel display
  •  BLUE meter light.

 

Features

  • BLUE Channel display
  • BLUE meter light
  • Starlite Faceplate
  • New Smaller Chassis
    7.25"W x 2.25H
  • Front panel mic Jack
  • Large, easy-to-read meter with 4 scales:
    1. "S" Meter indicates up to 60 dB over S9
    2. Modulation Percentage Scale
    3. Power Scale
    4. SWR Scale
  • Automatic SWR Circuit (no complicated calibration procedure)
  • "Talkback" Circuit with Volume Control
  • Variable Power Output Control
  • Two Year Warranty as explained below:

Additional Features:

  • Pre-wired for FC 347 Frequency Counter
  • Noise Blanker and Automatic Noise Limiter
  • LED Indicator for RX/TX
  • LED Channel Indicator
  • Dimmer Control
  • Receive Gain Control
  • Mic Gain Control

 

 

Tune-up Reports from the BellsCB:
This is a playlist and has multiple videos of the DX-979.
 (notice the   button to change to the next video)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warranty Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Galaxy radios sometimes have a small scratch or ding that the factory covers with black touch up.  We cannot effect this and do not guarantee your radio to be cosmetically perfect.  Bells CB will make no marks or scratches on your radio ourselves.  Galaxy might though and I cannot control it. 
...Discontinued...
See the NEW DX-979F...		 $159.50
 

 
Optional Accessories

 Tune-up. 30 W peak power (perform a tune-up to radio to increase power, audio and performance)  AM carrier 1~6 watts and 28-33 watts peak power. $29
Perform Receiver improvement mods.
(These mods replace key RX parts for better sensitivity and selectivity)		 $26

 Install an MD-1 Top Gun Modulator.
(wired behind the radio with optional switch for on/off)		 $38
 Install an CP-1 Top Gun Audio Compressor. (on - all the time) This amplifies your lower level audio on transmit.
NOTE: It becomes difficult to use the Talkback even at low volume with this mod.		 $25
 Tune-up and frequency conversion. OPTION #1(Install extra channels with switches in back of radio and tune up radios output) $79
 Tune-up and frequency conversion. OPTION #2
(Install extra channels with a Lescomm 120 channel kit and tune-up)

$159
Slider Option
  Clarifier "Slider" conversion.
(Modify the Clarifier to control TX and RX frequency. This mod is an add-on to the two frequency conversions listed above for $15.
If this is done alone , without freq mods, it will cost $35)		 $35
or
 $15

 Turner RK-56 Noise Canceling microphone.
(wired for this radio with a 4 pin plug)		 $46

 Astatic 636L Noise Canceling microphone.
(wired for this radio with a 4 pin plug)		 $29

 Astatic D104-M6b Amplified microphone.
(wired for this radio with a 4 pin plug and a battery installed)		 $39
 Astatic RD104-E Amplified microphone.
 (wired for this radio with a 4 pin plug and a battery installed)		 $39
 Install an Echo board. (BACK or SIDE)
 (wired internal to the radio with dual controls on the side or back to control speed and echo effects)		 $65
 Install an Echo board. (Front)
 (with dual controls on the front in the Talkback location. Talkback control is cut free of the clarifier board and moved to the side.)		 $80
 Install a Roger Beep switch.
(wired inside the radio with a switch for on/off in back to give you control of the secret roger beep already inside your radio)		 $15


SOLD OUT
  Install a Record/Playback Module 18 seconds (wired inside the radio with  a switch on the side to record 18 seconds and to play it back) $77

Sound Byte link


SOLD OUT  
 Install a Noise toy
 (wired inside the radio with a switch or pushbutton to trigger any 18 second sound byte you want)		 $65

Sound Byte link


SOLD OUT  
 Install a Noise toy as a background theme music
 (wired inside the radio with a switch to play any background music at very low volume so you can talk over it.)		 $65
 Add a Small External Speaker
 (plugs into back of the radio for improved sound)		 $12
 Add a Large External Speaker
 (plugs into back of the radio for improved sound)		 $25
Colors
 Install Star-Bryte Knobs with dimmer control. Includes a 6 Knob set , parts and labor. $169
SOLD OUT
  The  FC-347 is a small frequency counter which indicates the frequency of the selected channel. This plugs directly into the freq counter jack in the back of the radio. $59 
LED Color
 FC-30 Frequency Counter large face and dual input type, a plug  for this radio and external input for other radio types that have no plug in the back. $69

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 Tune-up VIDEO. Make a completion video to show tune-up levels and modifications demo. Enter your Gmail so we can send a share to our Google drive for you to view. We upload twice monthly. $19

 

 

GENERAL  
Channels 40
Frequency Range 26.965 ~ 27.405 MHz
Emission AM/USB/LSB
Frequency Control Phase-Lock-Loop (PLL) Synthesizer
Frequency Stability 0.001%
Temperature Range -30°C to +50°C
Antenna Impedance 50 Ohms
Antenna Connectors Standard SO-239 type
Input Voltage 13.8V DC
Size 7 1/4” (W) x 9” (D) x 2 1/4” (H)
Weight

3.5 lbs
TRANSMITTER  
RF Power Output
(variable)		 Factory settings:
AM .8 - 3.5W 12W peak;
USB/LSB 7-12W PEP

After a Tune-up:
AM 1 - 5W 30W peak;
USB/LSB 15 - 25W PEP
Spurious Emission > -60 dB
Unwanted Sideband -50 dB
Audio Distortion < 5%
Frequency Response

300 to 2500 Hz
Microphone  Dynamic
RECEIVER  
Sensitivity for 10 dB (S+N)/N AM < 0.5 uV ; USB/LSB: < 0.25 uV
Squelch Sensitivity

 < 0.5 uV

 
Selectivity  > -50 dB
Image Rejection > 60 dB
Hum & Noise > -40 dB
AGC Figure of Merit 50 mV for 10 dB Change in Audio Output
Audio Power Output 2.5W @ 10% Distortion
Audio Response  300 to 2500 Hz

     Sale Item           Sold Out Item
 Radios requiring technical services may be delayed 7 to 14 days

If you place an order from outside the continental USA, we will calculate your actual shipping and send you a PayPal payment request.  We do NOT export Antennas or Base station radios.

Heads up- The Price of many China-made
 items went up due to tariffs and now Covid-19.
954-771-8161 Our Warranty and Return Policy 954-771-8161  

 
   

BellsCB Radio, 5051 NE 12th Avenue, Oakland Park, Florida. 33334   (954)771-8161