Radio problems
Submitted by C.P on Sun, 2015-11-15 10:34
Having problems with my 27 meg radio. Im a bit peeved because its relatively new.
I can hear plenty of chatter. Other boats loging on & rescue ops responding. But they are not receiving me.
The little boat gets bashed about when travelling so the radio gets shaken up. That may be the cause but I would have thought it wouldnt work at all if that were the case.
Obviously its an important bit of kit so need to get it resolved.
Any guesses why i can receive but not transmit?
Rosie
Posts: 159
Date Joined: 13/01/13
VSWR check
If for some reason you've transmitted without the antenna connected you may have blown the output. Make sure your coax cable isn't bunched up into tight bends and kinks. Best bet is to take your boat to a two way radio technician and ask for a VSWR check. (Someone on here may even have one and be willing to assist). This check will determine if your radio is producing the required output power and also checks the reflected power (antenna tuning).
Seek & Deploy
Dale
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Date Joined: 13/09/05
Where abouts are you CP? I can check it for you if your down Rocky way.
"Just because you are a Character, Doesn't mean you have Character."
Mr Wolf
C.P
Posts: 347
Date Joined: 04/01/12
Thanks Dale
Thanks Rosie. Thanks Dale. Im in Mandurah so not far away. The boat will be in for a new engine next week. They arent very interested in advising on the radio though. When the new engine is on Ill message you.
Dale
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Date Joined: 13/09/05
Ok, if I'm not away working I could do it pretty well anytime, otherwise when I get back or Taffy who gets on here might be able to help, he's just a bit east of you.
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Mr Wolf
hooty
Posts: 198
Date Joined: 25/05/10
I have two gme 27meg hand
I have two gme 27meg hand pieces that just plug in if you want to problem solve. If they work there yours.
C.P
Posts: 347
Date Joined: 04/01/12
North star
Thanks for your kind offer hooty. Mine unfornunately is a northstar. Im told theyre not sold here any more so no spare parts. It may well be the hand piece though. Ill fiddle with it.
barneyboy
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Date Joined: 08/01/09
probably
water in the handset. Bit of a blow out before you talk might fix your prob..
FEEEISH ONNN!!!
C.P
Posts: 347
Date Joined: 04/01/12
Maybe
Ill try every thing before i throw it away.