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Service Manual for a GALAXY PLUTO
- Thread starter Buzzard78945
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From what I’ve read they are not made by galaxy???
Also I’ll get board number when radio comes in the mail
Also I’ll get board number when radio comes in the mail
That radio was built in more than one version.
What will identify it, and the diagram to match will be the circuit-board number. Might be printed in screen-print ink on the component side of the board. The oldest ones have the number printed in foil on the solder side, usually near the audio chip.
Should be "EPT3600-" followed by two digits and maybe one letter.
It's old. May also have age issues, even if the mileage is low.
Found the frequency drift with this model was a bit too much for sideband. Not a problem for AM or FM.
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What will identify it, and the diagram to match will be the circuit-board number. Might be printed in screen-print ink on the component side of the board. The oldest ones have the number printed in foil on the solder side, usually near the audio chip.
Should be "EPT3600-" followed by two digits and maybe one letter.
It's old. May also have age issues, even if the mileage is low.
Found the frequency drift with this model was a bit too much for sideband. Not a problem for AM or FM.
73
The closest match on CB Tricks is the "Galaxy SSB" base radio.
Not quite the same, but should be the same main circuit board.
[URL]http://www.cbtricks.com/radios/galaxy_other/ssb_base/graphics/galaxy_ssb_sch.pdf[/url]
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Not quite the same, but should be the same main circuit board.
[URL]http://www.cbtricks.com/radios/galaxy_other/ssb_base/graphics/galaxy_ssb_sch.pdf[/url]
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The first Galaxy PLUTO rigs were simply Galaxy 2100s with a new name. See SECRET CB Vol. 26 on CBTricks for alignment, board layout, & mods. Main board number EPT360011Z.
If your PLUTO has the Frequency counter board mounted in a metal box, then it's the same as the 2100.
Lots of good Galaxy 2100 info here
https://www.transmission1.net/viewtopic.php?t=55153.
Good luck, 73s.
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If your PLUTO has the Frequency counter board mounted in a metal box, then it's the same as the 2100.
Lots of good Galaxy 2100 info here
https://www.transmission1.net/viewtopic.php?t=55153.
Good luck, 73s.
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It is not simply a rebadged 2100. There are some subtle differences like the 6 band switch vs the 3 band with the hi/low button. Dual final vs single. The button for the RB. The 2100 has CW where the Pluto does not.
Are they close? Yup. But they are not the same radio.
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Early Pluto
Back in the day, I ordered a 2100 for a customer from H&Y in KY. The radio I received was exactly like the 2100 (silver faceplate) but had the name PLUTO where the 2100 had GALAXY. It was DOA . The replacement I got was a black face Pluto like the pic you posted. Never did like the poor quality of the early Galaxy rigs, and tried to steer my customers away from them. So I'm not too familiar with their innards.
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That link was posted five years ago. A few things have changed since then. Here's an updated link that worked for me a few minutes ago:
As with the links in the other thread, I have no idea if this will work for you or not.