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Bruce Baker
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Initially Posted - 06/16/2003 :  13:16:23  Show Profile
I've got a problem with my Standard Horizon marine radio. The basic problem is that the orange light comes on, but no channel number comes on, and there's no radio reception. However, the radio may kick on later while we're out sailing. In the old days, radios would take some time to "warm up", but this is ridiculous!

In terms of the wiring, I've noticed two things:
1. The radio comes on with the main switch off, but
2. The wiring goes into the electrical panel, not straight to the battery below.

My Standard Horizon CD player has two wires going to the battery. One is designed to hold pre-sets, the other to provide power to the unit. I run both straight to the battery. I mention this because I wonder if the radio has two wires too.

My thought is that something mysterious is loose inside, and I ought to just chuck the whole thing. But then again, maybe there's something I've overlooked. Like maybe the battery was low.

Ideas?

If I buy another radio, what should I buy?


Bruce Baker
Falls Church, VA
"Yee Ha" 3573
'83SR/SK
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JimB517
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Response Posted - 06/16/2003 :  18:07:17  Show Profile  Visit JimB517's Homepage
Grab some temporary wires and crimps and attach the radio directly to the batteries. See if it works better. Always test a VHF transmitting. That is when the real high DC current is being drawn.

In my knowledge, VHF radios do not have 2 positive wires, like a AM/FM CD player, and do not need all-the-time 12 volts to preserve pre-sets.

If it doesn't work, get a new one. If you're offshore you can't neglect a VHF for safety.

I would just go down to West Marine, a good radio with all you really need is about $100 to $130. Don't let them sell you Digital Selective Calling (DSC) or lots of features you don't need.

For me, I need 4 watts audio output, external speaker jack, and 2 or 3 channel scanning (9 for bridges/locks, 16, and perhaps one other "buddy" channel).

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