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10timesSaltier
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Initially Posted - 05/27/2003 :  12:20:40  Show Profile
My VHF is crystal clear both transmitting and receiving when the motor is not running. Fire up the motor and I can still hear other boaters on the VHF perfectly, but they cannot hear me due to lots of static that I am transmitting.

The VHF is an Intrepid w/ RAM mic, the motor is a Honda 9.9 connected to the electrical system for the alternator output.

Does anyone know how I go about troubleshooting this problem?

Thanks in advance,



Brian.
Great Salt Lake (10-times saltier than the ocean)
"SAFARI", '81 C25 TR-FK #2275


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Bill Holcomb
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Response Posted - 05/27/2003 :  15:57:03  Show Profile
This is a fairly common problem. You are transmitting ignition "noise". The solution may be to install a "noise" filter (available at any Radio Shack) on the "hot +" wire to the radio.

Bill Holcomb - C25 Snickerdoodle #4839
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Response Posted - 05/27/2003 :  18:34:57  Show Profile  Visit Douglas's Homepage
You might also try changing to a resistor type plug and replacing the ignition capacitior. Have you talked to the engine MFG yet ?

Doug&Ruth
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