[C320-list] Standard Horizon CMP23 RAM Mic

[Dean Vermeire]

In case anyone is still looking for a CMP-23, there is a new listing on 
eBay!

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sop=10&_nkw=%22standard+horizon%22+cmp23&ul_noapp=true

Dean Vermeire


On 6/22/2020 3:07 PM, Dean Vermeire wrote:
> I am not the only one who has had this problem, but I'd love to hear 
> how others solved it.
>
> Our 320 (#847, 2001) still has the original VHF radio, a Standard 
> Horizon Intrepid+ fixed-mount VHF with DSC at the nav station and the 
> CMP23 RAM mic at the helm.  The coiled cable on the mic at the helm 
> has deteriorated with age and sun and is falling apart.
>
> Unfortunately, that model is no longer supported.  The new model ram 
> mic is not compatible with the Intrepid+ base unit.  Also, the 
> extension cable that runs up through the pedestal is also not 
> compatible with the newer model base unit and ram mic.  So, what 
> should be a $30 cable ends up being $700 to $800 to replace.  The 
> bigger issue is the extension cable and feeding it up through the 
> pedestal, since the old one is zip-tied in.  Alternatively, Standard 
> Horizon now has a wireless ram mic.  But (you guessed it), there is a 
> wireless access point and its cabling to install (and another $200).
>
> So, I turn to eBay.  Sorry, no CMP23 ram mics available (although I 
> will keep watching).
>
> I really do not even need to replace the ram mic.  I can always go 
> down into the cabin, or I can use my handheld VHF radio.  But, I'd 
> like to keep my boat equipped for better waters than the lake on 
> Kansas where it lives right now.
>
> So, making a long story short (a little late for that!), I did find a 
> new extension cable (CAW23).  My theory is that it is the correct 
> number of wires (8) and proper shielding, etc.  I plan on removing the 
> old coiled cable from the handset and connector and wiring in a 
> section from this 10' extension cable.  I lose the curly cable and end 
> up with a straight cable, but that seems like the best scenario for me.
>
> Does anyone have experience with this and have some great advice?
>
> Dean Vermeire
>
> Moonstruck II (#847)
>
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