Galaxy 99v flickering channel display repair with a soldering iron.

Grinding the channel changer open with a dremel tool is ok. But this way is cleaner and far less work !!
I used this same process on the other 3 Galaxy 99v channel changers with perfect results.
This same process works with all brands of channel changers

[@philbicknel2519]

Thanks Mike! This fix worked perfect on my DX98VHP... Only took a few minutes...

[@mikep95133]

Glad to hear this video is still helping !!

[@jawman4677]

Many Thanks Mike!!! Ran into this video trying to figure out a fix for my Galaxy 99 that had issues w/ the LED segments flickering as well as it occasionally jumping around frequencies whenever turning the channel selector. I took my time and it still only took 10 minutes for the whole process and it works fantastic now...no issues at all!

[@mikep95133]

Thank you Josh ! Glad the video helped !! So many dozens of times someone else's videos helped me too !!!

[@johnnybodangus2529]

I was gonna do this but squirting/dribbling deoxit in the small slot on the back of the switch worked just as well!

[@mikep95133]

Excellent ! Let us know how it works in a couple of years. Your way sounds a lot simpler !

[@robertwadsworth5226]

Hi Mike. Cool trick! Have to remember that one. This is Robb/world radio 11, Bill Fukuba's friend from the South Bay Sidebanders Cub. We met at the BBQ place a few years back. Glad to know you are still working on radios, as I am too. I don't live in the south bay any more tho.
Keep making them videos!!

[@mikep95133]

Hi Rob. You also rebuilt two 727'a for me back in the 80's. Of course I remember you. Craig Adams introduced us. Glad you like this video. Saves a ton of time. See you on skip !!

[@banakon148]

will the fix last? what if the contacts inside is already weak? i'll try this method first, it's way miles easier... thanks for the tip mike!

[@mikep95133]

The contacts generally oxidize. So someday, maybe many years from now they'll have to be treated again.

[@NLINE7]

Wondering if this procedure works on LED segments that are out? I have a Cobra 148 GTL that the 2's and 3's very top segment shows nothing. I have no flickering problem just 2's and 3's top segment is out. I don't know if it's just a dirty problem or can the LED segment just burn out altogether?

[@mikep95133]

In my experience if led's go out, then they're dead and have to be replaced.

[@NLINE7]

@@mikep95133 Ok kinda what I figured. I can live with the broken segment. Thanks for reply back.

[@Ronnie9710]

Use a piece of gator tape,It will stick to anything.

[@M7XCB]

I all ways take out the channel selector out and take it all apart and clean it with servisol-super-10-switch-cleaner it I don't like the idea of drilling holes!!

[@mikep95133]

That's why I melted the holes with a fine soldering tip. Drilling isn't optimal. But I suspect most folks would not take the effort to disassemble a channel selector.

[@cmj20002]

Yea, you really don't need to. I would fix the counter as well. Replace the bezel and the face plate. They make all kinds of new parts for Galaxy radios. I have a 93T that is in mint condition. Love that radio.