Jim. Glad you said that, I didn't want to be the one who did. Doug MountjoysvPegasusLF38 #4just west of Ballard, WA. ------ Original message------From: Jim Watts via CnC-List Date: Mon, Sep 5, 2016 21:25To: 1 CnC List;Cc: Jim Watts;Subject:Re: Stus-List VHF says low battery The main problem is likely that it is a West Marine 500 made by Uniden. However, it could be a bad connection. My not-so-humble opinion. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 5 September 2016 at 20:31, svpegasu...@gmail.com via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: Being the mechanic that I am, at this point I would open up the radio and see if I can see the problem. Doug MountjoysvPegasusLF38 #4just west of Ballard, WA. ------ Original message------From: Joel Aronson via CnC-List Date: Mon, Sep 5, 2016 18:38To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com;Cc: Joel Aronson;Subject:Re: Stus-List VHF says low battery All the time. On Monday, September 5, 2016, svpegasu...@gmail.com via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: Joel. Does the VHF say this all the time or only while transmitting? Check the voltage under load. You probably have a dirty connection. A volt meter draws very little current, so to get an accurate reading it must be done under load. Doug MountjoysvPegasusLF38 #4just west of Ballard, WA. ------ Original message------From: Joel Aronson via CnC-List Date: Mon, Sep 5, 2016 11:58To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com;Cc: Joel Aronson;Subject:Stus-List VHF says low battery My fixed mount VHF says low battery. My meter says there is 13.1 volts at the final connection. Radio is West marine 500(Uniden)Suggestions? Joel -- Joel 301 541 8551 -- Joel 301 541 8551 _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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