New Radio Being Installed Tomorrow

[Toothfairy]

So after years of talking on AM, I am having my new Galaxy DX 979 installed tomorrow and am anxious to reach out on SSB. My wife is already looking forward to being my shotgun radio mama. Anyway, for those on 38 lsb tomorrow night, keep an ear out for us.

[str8stroke]

Congrats. and welcome to the forum! What handle should we be on the listen for, Toothfairy?

[Island_0860]

Congrats ToothfaIry...and Welcome back !~
We will be listening for you.

Same here..my XYL just got back and wants to talk skip..we need more female voices out there in DX Land.
Wonder how many stations will NOW be able to hear me with a female voice ...

All the best

[Toothfairy]

The install went well. My stock SWR sits at 1 for channel 1, 1.1 for channel 19, and 1.3 for channel 40. Not bad for just dropping the whip in and clamping it down. Unfortunately, I cannot hear a peep out of anyone. Occasionally, I will hear a very faint voice but it quickly fades into the noise. I guess I will have to wait until tomorrow night when I am closer to town and the interstate.

[str8stroke]

Sometimes driving down the interstate its dead too! keep at it.

[tattoo25]

Congrats on the new radio and welcome to the forum. You and the better half should really enjoy sideband.