diff --git a/SQF/dayz_code/actions/radioState.sqf b/SQF/dayz_code/actions/radioState.sqf
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+// This function simulates turning "ItemRadio" on and off to accept or deny local messaging of type "radio".
+
+if(player getVariable["radiostate",true]) then {
+	localize "str_actions_radio_off" call dayz_rollingMessages;
+	player setVariable["radiostate",false];
+	playSound "Switch_On_Off";
+} else {
+	localize "str_actions_radio_on" call dayz_rollingMessages;
+	player setVariable["radiostate",true];
+	playSound "Switch_On_Off";
+};
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