Old galaxy

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  1. Nov 20, 2018 #1
    Pottss55

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    I found an old galaxy , thinking its a model Dx77hml gonna fire it up soon . Question is ... it has a little toggle switch on back . I have no idea what does . Any ideas ?
     
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  3. Nov 20, 2018 #3
    Homemade

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    Some CB shops install a switch to turn amp off so you can talk being close to another truck, look at bellscb.com
     
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    Ridgeline

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    Good advertising for bells.
     
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  5. Nov 20, 2018 #4
    Slowpoke KW

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    My 77 doesn’t have a switch on the back and I’ve never had any problems talking to anyone near or far
     
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  7. Nov 20, 2018 #5
    shogun

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    Maybe a Noise toy or talkback?
     
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    jessejamesdallas

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    be my first guess...
     
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    Diesel Dave

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    4A9A1F3B-D44A-404C-A231-F1E6816CC777.jpeg How old of a Galaxy radio are you referring too ?
    Older than my Pluto ?
     
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  10. Nov 23, 2018 #8
    mike5511

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    Having owned a 77, I would agree.
     
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    skellr

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    Pop the cover and post a pic of the wiring from the switch.
     
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  12. Nov 25, 2018 #10
    Pottss55

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