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Got some radios on the cheap n need some help

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KF0AWL

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Hey guys I bought a bearcat scanner from a guy and he threw in a couple of cb's for $5 each n I need help.
The one I fell in love with is a Sears 40 channel Handset CB 2 way radio model 564. 38130700 this to me is just an AMAZING VINTAGE object of beauty to me lol.
But I didn't get the 12v power cord for it 😕 anyone have one or able to point me in the direction to find one? Google the radio n got nothing.
Also got a Midland 77-888 and need a owners manual to know how to set it.
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RFI-EMI-GUY

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Very common CB connector. Use your ohmeter to check for continuity from Black/Negative to the outer conductor of the antenna connector and/or housing screws. Do same with Positive/Red. It should be switched through the power switch.
 

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Did you get the mic with that Midland? I had one of those in my wife's car back in the day... and it has remote volume in the mic. There is a volume pot built into it. I just looked at the circuit... you might could wire around it.
 

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I don't know what it is but I love the lines the layout everything about it is beautiful to me.
You might like this 23 channel Walkie Talkie too:
The case is solid METAL LOL. Even the back is metal. It weighs like 4 lbs with batteries. I don't know why but I like this thing it is almost a retro meme with it's heavy weight and polished chrome.
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