Galaxy DX99V, is it legal or illegal?
 

Hi Everyone,

My brother recently purchased a Galaxy DX99V radio from a local pawn
shop for $100, and just looking for a CB radio to take over the road we
found this radio to be advertised as a 10m radio for ham operators
(which I am licensed, he is not), but it also does 11m for CB.

I'm still completely green with radios (been licensed for just 6 weeks
now), but it's my understanding that such a radio would be illegal. If
a device is type accepted for CB frequenies on 11m it would not legally
be able to transmit on 10m ham frequencies.

After reading some ads on this radio I'm seeing it advertised as a 10m
amateur radio, but looking at it it's obviously geared for CB radio
folks. I also can't see any sign that it's type accepted by the FCC.
With all this I'm guessing it's an illegal radio, but just thought I'd
ask if anyone can verify this.

We did test it, and yes, it can transmit on the CB channels amoung
others.

Thanks --

Alex

Galaxy DX99V, is it legal or illegal?
 

Alex wrote:
Hi Everyone,

My brother recently purchased a Galaxy DX99V radio from a local pawn
shop for $100, and just looking for a CB radio to take over the road we
found this radio to be advertised as a 10m radio for ham operators
(which I am licensed, he is not), but it also does 11m for CB.

I'm still completely green with radios (been licensed for just 6 weeks
now), but it's my understanding that such a radio would be illegal. If
a device is type accepted for CB frequenies on 11m it would not legally
be able to transmit on 10m ham frequencies.

After reading some ads on this radio I'm seeing it advertised as a 10m
amateur radio, but looking at it it's obviously geared for CB radio
folks. I also can't see any sign that it's type accepted by the FCC.
With all this I'm guessing it's an illegal radio, but just thought I'd
ask if anyone can verify this.

We did test it, and yes, it can transmit on the CB channels amoung
others.

Thanks --

Alex

alex,
it doesn't matter........the fcc don't really care. the robot voice is
really cool on that radio. i bought a robot-echo mic for use on my 2
meter moon bounce and it sounds great!

Galaxy DX99V, is it legal or illegal?
 

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Hi Everyone,

My brother recently purchased a Galaxy DX99V radio from a local pawn
shop for $100, and just looking for a CB radio to take over the road we
found this radio to be advertised as a 10m radio for ham operators
(which I am licensed, he is not), but it also does 11m for CB.

I'm still completely green with radios (been licensed for just 6 weeks
now), but it's my understanding that such a radio would be illegal. If
a device is type accepted for CB frequenies on 11m it would not legally
be able to transmit on 10m ham frequencies.

After reading some ads on this radio I'm seeing it advertised as a 10m
amateur radio, but looking at it it's obviously geared for CB radio
folks. I also can't see any sign that it's type accepted by the FCC.
With all this I'm guessing it's an illegal radio, but just thought I'd
ask if anyone can verify this.

We did test it, and yes, it can transmit on the CB channels amoung
others.

Thanks --

Alex


Yes, it is technically illegal for 11 meters. That being said, just stay
between channels 1-40 and you'll have no problems.

Galaxy DX99V, is it legal or illegal?
 

"Alex" wrote in message
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My brother recently purchased a Galaxy DX99V radio from a local pawn
shop for $100, and just looking for a CB radio to take over the road we
found this radio to be advertised as a 10m radio for ham operators
(which I am licensed, he is not), but it also does 11m for CB.

I'm still completely green with radios (been licensed for just 6 weeks
now), but it's my understanding that such a radio would be illegal. If
a device is type accepted for CB frequenies on 11m it would not legally
be able to transmit on 10m ham frequencies.

Fresh off the Press; your answer lies in the last sentence of the fourth
paragraph and all of the fifth paragraph on this page:
http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2006/10/02/100/?nc=1

forgin woger the kook
 

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forgin woger the kook

Galaxy DX99V, is it legal or illegal?
 

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Alex wrote:
Hi Everyone,

My brother recently purchased a Galaxy DX99V radio from a local pawn
shop for $100, and just looking for a CB radio to take over the road we
found this radio to be advertised as a 10m radio for ham operators
(which I am licensed, he is not), but it also does 11m for CB.

I'm still completely green with radios (been licensed for just 6 weeks
now), but it's my understanding that such a radio would be illegal. If
a device is type accepted for CB frequenies on 11m it would not legally
be able to transmit on 10m ham frequencies.

After reading some ads on this radio I'm seeing it advertised as a 10m
amateur radio, but looking at it it's obviously geared for CB radio
folks. I also can't see any sign that it's type accepted by the FCC.
With all this I'm guessing it's an illegal radio, but just thought I'd
ask if anyone can verify this.

We did test it, and yes, it can transmit on the CB channels amoung
others.

Thanks --

Alex

alex,
it doesn't matter........the fcc don't really care. the robot voice is
really cool on that radio. i bought a robot-echo mic for use on my 2
meter moon bounce and it sounds great!

WRONG! The radio IS illegal and especially illegal to use on 11 Meters. This
radio appears on FCC's Office of Technology list of non-certified radios and
is not to be used as a CB.

FCC HAS been citing people for using "export" radios, has been after
truckers operating ON 10 Meters without license, AND has cited/fined a
number of CB dealers and truck stops for selling them. They include Pilot
Travel Centers ($90,000 settlement), Love's Travel Stops ($25,000), TA,
Flying J, and others. Flying J will likely be getting a fine over the Cobra
150 and 200 series "export" radios soon. Trucking companies include, UPS,
FedEx, Quality Carriers, Superior Carriers, Tidewater Transit, United Van
Lines, JW Randolph, Melton Truck Lines, Cardinal Express, a whole list with
MORE pending. Individuals in Texas and Oklahoma have been warned to stop
operating with "export" (10 Meter) radios and excessive power. So, yes, FCC
DOES care and intends to stop the theft of the 10 Meter band by unlicense
people and the sales of
uncertified "CB" radios. You *might* get away with it, you might not.

J