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Would this stuff work for fixing a disintegrating curly cord on a VHF handset or mike?

I have two Ray 230 handsets that the cord is cracking off and Ray wants about $250 each to replace the cords.
 
only to a limited extent.
new radios are better and cheap.
 
I suspect the repair would expand and contract differently than the original cord .
 
Seems to me to be a waste of effort on something you'll end up replacing in the long run. In the world of marine electronics, radios are cheap.

Tim
 
I can understand Doc wanting to get the handset cords replaced, installing the remote on this unit can be a PIA depending on the cabling path.
Doc to clarify you have 1 radio with the remore, meaning you have 2 cellular looking handsets correct?
Bill
 
Now I understand which units you have. :-)

This seems to indicate that Raymarine would, at least one time, repair them for $175.
http://raymarine.ning.com/m/discussion?id=6492755:Topic:96211

Perhaps you can find some one at a local ham radio club who could replace the cord for you for less than Raymarine is asking. Bill might be able to confirm that the correct cord is available from someone else besides Raymarine.
 
I have a couple of those handsets that I only used for about 3 months before I upgraded to NMEA2000 Garmin VHF radios. I'll check the cords and see if they have a less expensive alternative replacement.
Bill
 
BillyIII

I have two cellular like handsets.
Tomorrow, I mam going to tune the lower one to a weather channel and the upper one to a different weather channel to see if I have one radio or two. There are two remote speakers on the bridge. I used to think that the second remote speaker was for the ham radio in the cabin but it is not.

Sorry to be so vague. I just bought this boat and it has more equipment than I have ever had before.
 
??possible to take the plug off, and cover with a piece of shrinkwrap cover used on elect. connections. I know it is available in 1ft sections, and various dia. Little heat and it would conform.
 
I learned this morning that I must have only one radio since changing channels and on/off affects both handsets. Where the actual radio is, however, I have no clue. I have one remote speaker in the salon and two on the bridge. Both headsets are on one of the bridge speakers. The second one looks just like the first one but I cannot make any radio play on it.

All that I have found so far is a Raymarine box under the salon settee labeled "course computer" and in the spare bedroom what appears to be an interface box with some tape labeled wires going into the bottom, one of which says VHF. One of the other ones says "pilot". I can't read the third label. Both boxes are the normal color for Raymarine products.

Under the helm on the bridge...off in the distance...is a big black box with some words molded into the cover. I have not snaked far enough to read the words.

I saw a picture of the Ray 260 VHF in the West catalog, so I know sorta what I am looking for and it should be in Raymarine color.

Next project is to try to the the KVH C3 working. A buddy come over with his serial to USB cord and tried to get data via his hyper terminal. No luck so I may have to call a tech.

Thanks for all the suggestions on the curly cord.
 
The coarse computer and VHF may share a NMEA0183 GPS position. The GPS position is needed in the VHF for transmitting your position along with the vessels MMSI during a DSC call.
Follow your VHF antenna lead this will take you to the VHF radio.
As far as the KVH C3 I just got a KVH service memo Direct TV is doing away with many of the older model 110VAC KVH receivers.
Here is a link to the KVH Direct TV obsolete memo.
http://webnews.kvh.com/index.php/em...rPUfGjI4CTcRhI+SLDwEYGJlv6SgFS7HHMahh2bgFWhY=
 
Date: September 16, 2013

Subject: DIRECTV® Obsolete Receiver Notification Does NOT Apply to KVH’s 12V Mobile Receiver
As part of its plan to replace some older model receivers, DIRECTV has been contacting many of its customers, sending e-mails similar to the one shown below:
Notice from DIRECTV
WE NEED TO REPLACE YOUR RECEIVER!
DIRECTV is currently phasing out some 2003 and older receivers (known as "MPG"), and our records indicate that one or more of these receivers is active on your account. A forthcoming change in our broadcast method requires these MPG receivers to be replaced because they will no longer function and will lose access to programming. In preparation for this transition, DIRECTV will ship newer-generation replacement receiver(s) to you FREE of CHARGE* and with NO COMMITMENT or change in monthly charges when you contact us.
This notification applies only to receivers that use the MPG transmission methodology. The KVH 12V mobile receiver (M10 model), which is included in TracVision® A7, M1, M3ST, R1ST, and R6ST systems, does not use this methodology. Therefore, it is not subject to DIRECTV’s replacement requirement.
If you have any questions about this notice, please contact KVH Technical Support at +1 401 847-3327 or via e-mail at supportrb2@gr5tkvh.com.
 
I looked these cords are unique to RayMarine. I have 1 brand new RayMarine 240 handset and one that shows no wear in my new/ old stock. I would be willing to let both go for $200.00 if your interested.
Bill
 
Bill,

Thanks but it turns out that there is a Raytheon repair center about 80 miles from here who will do it for about the same price.

BTW, I traced the antenna wire to a pvc looking pipe leading down into the cabin where it probaby goes through the engine room to who knows where?? Still looking for the little devil.
 
Look for a gray box with a PL-259 antenna connector on it. The actual VHF radio is about 6"L X 10"W and about 2.5" thick. It has 2 handset connectors, one power/ NMEA connector and a red 10 amp spade fuse.
I'm glad you found a place to replace the cords I would hate to break up the unit I have but then again it's been collecting dust for about 3 years. I liked the RayMarine 240 I just didn't like that it was only NMEA0183. The double speaker you have on the dash is probably the original non-amplified speaker that came with the 240. They had an amplified speaker option, but I don't understand why the original owner didn't just re-use the existing non-amplified speaker cutout at the helm? Perhaps it's wired as a talk back/ listen speaker for the handset inside your salon? (as an intercom)
Bill
 
BillyIII,

It turns out that you know more about Raymarine products than their tech on the payroll. When I posted about the hailer squieal on the Raymarine tech forum I got this response:

The tech said:

The most common cause for such problems is feedback resulting from the hailer function's listen volume level being configured too high. The second most common reason for such feedback problems is the loudhailer and microphone being located too closely to one another. It is recommended that a hailer horn be installed forward of the microphone and facing forward. Finally, the Ray230 was designed to be interfaced to a hailer horn having 4 ohms impedance. Should addressing the two items listed above not resolve the problem, then itis is recommended that an 8 ohm hailer horn be purchased to replace the currently installed hailer horn.
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And I replied to the tech:
It turns out that all the hailer functions have their own separate volume control that must be manually set. Once done, the handset remembers the setting. To fix the hailer squeal I had to select "hail" and hold down the push to talk button while at the same time reducing the volume. I did the same to adjust the listen volume, and the fog signals volume.

Everything is now working properly.

I found this out from an owner of a 240 at another forum. I have not found this information in my user's manual yet...but I am still looking.
 
Doc, Liquid Electrical Tape would be a poor choice for replacing the insulation on a microphone cord.
 
Hey, I have discovered "fusible tape" which is electrical tape with activators embedded in the tape. When it is stretched and wrapped around a wire it fuses to itself and is quite waterproof. It is also hell to remove since is is indeed fused to itself.
 
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