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Cactusjack
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 1:26 am: | 
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The green, back lit face lights just went out in my DX 93T.( all of them) Just bought this radio new in June of this year so its still under warranty. Is this some thing easy to fix or should I send it back to Galaxy? Is this a common problem with the 93T? The meter lights still work and the LED's still work. Other than the lights going out I've had no other problems.
Thanks for the info
Cactusjack |
Karatebutcher
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 5:29 pm: |
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Cactusjack, I can only answer for myself and as of this time my lights on the radio that is are on and in good shape, they are a good radio, I run mine like she is and each night I say good night to her and softly cover her up. |
Cactusjack
| | Posted on Thursday, September 18, 2003 - 12:58 am: |
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KB,I love mine too. Always wanted a galaxy and finally got one.The 93t talks great and receives just as good. And the clarifier with the rx/tx switch is great for talking ssb.
Not really sure when the lights went out though, think it was yesterday.
Just found out today that the Galaxy service center is just 20 min. south of me in Del Mar, Calif. Might just drive it down there next week instead of shipping it UPS. Will call them first to make sure.
I'm going to get my new coax (LMR 400) tomorrow and get rid of the rad shack coax. Going to try to get the new coax installed by sunday and see if my receive is any better on the CEF net.
Glad to hear your radio is working great and hope to hear you this sunday.
73's and happy DXing
CEF 124/cactusjack |
Tech671
| | Posted on Thursday, September 18, 2003 - 11:42 am: |
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It's a known problem with Galaxy. They will be happy to have you send it in for warranty, you can call or email for a return authorization. |
Karatebutcher
| | Posted on Friday, September 19, 2003 - 6:56 pm: |
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You two keep away from ME |
Cactusjack
| | Posted on Friday, September 19, 2003 - 7:55 pm: |
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Sorry Damyankee, I wasn't trying to put a hex on anyones radio. I sure hope KB's faceplate lights don't go out or your other radios lights.
I e-mailed Galaxy yesterday and got a RAN number so I think I'll take it to them next week. The only problem is that they say it will take 4-6 weeks to get my radio back to me.
So I guess I'll have to go dig the Comanche Warrior base out of storage and run it for a while. I really don't like the clarifier on it. It only has a course adjustment and if you turn it just a hair you shot past the perfect area. Really hard to tune people in perfectly. Oh well, I guess thats life.
Well 73's to all and have a great weekend.
See you on the net-Lyn |
Karatebutcher
| | Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2003 - 8:47 am: |
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Cactusjack. don"t you get upset about the 4 to 6 weeks, they tell all the same thing to get people to take it somewhere else, they state that in their message, I sent in my 2517 to them three months ago, it was back in 2 weeks, hang in there, and they do a great job, karate |
Dx431
| | Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2003 - 9:40 am: |
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KB, 2 weeks,huh??? Hmmmmmmmm........
One of my friends sent his 2517 in to Galaxy and it took the full 6 weeks get it back! The radio was only 2 months old. |
Karatebutcher
| | Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2003 - 2:58 pm: |
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dx431 That was all the time it took and that was in the mail time also, they put in 4 new toggle switches and realined it, it was great, I was really supprised when UPS pulled up in front of the house, and as usual the wife was at the door watching the arrival, ahAAAAA |
Karatebutcher
| | Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2003 - 5:41 pm: |
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DX431 Hmmmmmmmmmmmm |
Dx431
| | Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2003 - 7:02 pm: |
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KB, thats the advantage you have over us here in the MidWest. I think the mail is still being delivered here by "Pony Express!" hahaha |
Buck
| | Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2003 - 7:45 pm: |
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I think Karatebutchers lights are always out!
Buck |
Cactusjack
| | Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2003 - 8:46 pm: |
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well considering that Galaxys repair facility is just a 20 min drive away I shouldn't have to worry about long shipping times (I hope). Sure will miss my radio though. I will use it on the net tomorrow. Probably take it to galaxy on monday or tuesday. Going to deliver it to them myself to speed up turn around time.
Would like to thank everyone for there input on this matter.
73's and see you on the net.
LYN |
Karatebutcher
| | Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2003 - 10:27 pm: |
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Ok Buck , that is two you got away with, meet you at high Noon tomorrow in the Chat room, your choice of weapons, I will use First Sargant.
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Cactusjack
| | Posted on Sunday, September 21, 2003 - 1:10 am: |
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KB, Careful now ,that Sargents loaded! hehe
P.S. No offence intended to the "First Sargent". |
Karatebutcher
| | Posted on Sunday, September 21, 2003 - 9:27 am: |
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Buck I am up and waiting, my lights are on, and I am loaded for Bear, yes DX431 I am about 7 hundred miles from the Galaxy repair station, I called them and E mailed them a nice note, and they said they would get right on it, so there Buck, Buck, Would Mrs BUCK GUIDE BUCK TO THE CENTER OF THE STREET, HA HA |
Buck
| | Posted on Sunday, September 21, 2003 - 11:16 am: |
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She would probably tell you "gladly"
Buck |
Cactusjack
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 - 12:13 am: |
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Well I took my 93T in today so we'll see just how long it takes them to get it back to me. I hooked the Comanche Warrior back up today and this thing isn't half the radio that the 93t is. Funny how you never really notice just how bad a radio is until you use a good one for a while then have to switch back to the bad one. The receive on the Comanche is terrible, the clarifier is hard to adjust right on freq, the needle in the signal meter sticks to the right when I get a strong signal, the speaker sounds tinny and weak, and the meter lights are burned out. Not to mention the mic stinks, though the D104 works good on it.
Any way, I can't wait to get the Galaxy back.
OK OK sorry, I just had to vent off some steam. I'll keep you informed on how long it takes Galaxy to get my radio back.
73's and have a great week.
Lyn |
Damyankee
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 - 1:04 am: |
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Well the EL faceplate was the problem with mine. The tech (Mike) at Galaxy took the info, boxed up a new faceplate and sent it my way. I got it in less than a week, procrastinated for almost that long, and changed it out in less than an hour. The new faceplate comes with an adapter so you don't have to pull that tiny connector plug out of the meter board. All's bright again and saved both the time and freight charges. These are amazing little units. I'll keep my old one around just for the "gee-wiz" factor. 73's - Ron |
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