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08/05/2026

Newer Stryker SR-497 HPC for sale.
Very clean radio, low hours, box, mic, manual included. $$425 with new fc-393 frequency counter, or $380 radio only. 120w pep !!!

08/05/2026

Original Connex Big Betty for sale
She’s had all the upgrades, Goldfinger hifi, full tune / alignment, all limiters are intact, 15-18w rms, 50w pep. $350 with new fc-393 frequency counter, or $300 radio only.
Sale pending !!!

08/05/2026

Galaxy DX88 HL for sale $300
This is a late 90’s, old school Galaxy.
Recapped, aligned, Goldfinger hifi, all controls cleaned. She’s a talker at 15w rms and 30-35w pep. You can see previous post for a video on this radio.

07/28/2026

The Galaxy DX88HL. This one is from the 90’s and she was tired. Recapped, aligned, goldfinger hifi, all limiters intact. She’s fresh and ready for another 20+ years of service.

07/22/2026

This one is done !!! Mirage 44V, with all the goodies. Regulator upgrade, recapped, aligned, Goldfinger hifi. 10-12w rms, 25-30w pep of pure old school goodness. I’m going to include a new d-104m6b with this radio, because they sound so sweet together.
$275 shipped in the U.S. message me if your interested
SOLD SOLD SOLD !!

07/22/2026

First radio done and ready.
Galaxy DX-959-150. This radio has been completely aligned, Goldfinger hifi, galaxy amp on the bottom with Toshiba 2290’s. One of my favorite 40 channel C.B. Radios. Message if you’re truly interested in a one of a kind radio.

07/21/2026

Next stack of old school goodness !!!

07/17/2026

Need to get going on these. I pulled the mrf 154’s out of decommissioned low band equipment, probably 15 years ago. I think I have just about everything I need for a 2 device, just not enough hours in the day.

Photos from Hopper Built Amps's post 07/17/2026

This combo is still available $400 for the pair or $200 for the radio and $250 for the amp if purchased separately
SOLD SOLD SOLD !!!

07/17/2026

I’ve had several people asking if I’m going to make more of the 1 transistor amplifiers. I have 5 boards cut and ready, so I’m going to open up a pre order list. Here’s the transistor selection.
HG 2879
HG 2879C
HG 454
Toshiba 2879 ( 1 real, 1 “ China “ fake left )
Toshiba 2290
Motorola mrf 454
Variable power.
Class C, $225 each
Bias $250 each.
Yes, they have a 92mm fan, remote jack, silver / teflon so-239’s, 8 amp relay. Nothing but quality parts and craftsmanship!!!
You can go back to March of this year to see a video of one.
Message us if you are interested.

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Hopper's Radio Service
Murrells Inlet, SC
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