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       Galaxy DX-959 Microphone Gain Modification
   DIR By: kycbradio
       Date: October 5, 2018, 3:03 am
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       Galaxy DX-959 Microphone Gain Modification
       Microphone Gain Modification:
       The DX-959 has plenty of modulation to spare but it lies dormant
       as the factory settings "choke" it's true audio capability. This
       can be remedied, however!
       Q39 is the modulation limiter for the DX-949 and DX-959.
       However, don't be foolish by removing the limiter. Why? The
       limiter is there for a reason! Removing the limiter altogether
       on the DX-959 will cause severe garbling in sideband mode.
       Instead, place a 1k resistor in series with the emitter leg of
       Q39. This used in conjunction with finding a satisfactory
       balance between adjusting VR16 along with the Mic Gain on the
       radio, and using a good amplified microphone will provide as
       much modulation as desired.
       Many 959 owners report excellent results by just peaking VR16
       and balancing their Mic Gain on the radio with an amplified
       microphone (without adding the resistor). All I did with my
       radio (no resistor) is peaked it just right with the screwdriver
       and now it's LOUD and PROUD. All without clipping the mod
       limiter. That's simply just a no, no with any radio!
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