[C320-list] VHF CABLE AND ANTENNA

[Doug Treff]

I would also caution you to check if you have an FM antenna splitter in between. I had one of those splitters go bad and when I keyed up my VHF mike, it actually fried the FM radio, AT least that's my theory because it was working the same day and then after I used the VHF, it went dark. Fortunately, the stereo was brand new and I had bought the insurance at West Marine. I took it back as DOA and they replaced it.

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Doug Treff
doug at treff.us

On Thu, Jun 18, 2020, at 10:42 AM, Bruce Heyman wrote:
> Hi John,
> Generally when you have a short in the coax/antenna you are more likely to
> damage the transmitter.  I would be very surprised if it damaged the
> receiver.  Recommend you get a SWR meter.  They are not very expensive and
> usually come with instructions.  Will allow you to diagnose your antenna and
> cable.   From my experience the problems are usually a crushed coax but more
> likely a corroded connection.
> 
> 
> Bruce Heyman
> (949) 289-8400
> bruceheyman at cox.net
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of John
> morrison
> Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2020 4:05 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] VHF CABLE AND ANTENNA
> 
> I just had the radio repaired as it would transmit but not receive. When I
> hooked it up it received the WX channel for 5min then it quit.Just wondering
> if a short in the antenna would damage the radio?
> Regards
> JohnM
> > On Jun 18, 2020, at 6:56 AM, Dave Hupe <hoopdtwo at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > 
> > John - what is your concern ..... wondering if good at all?  Can you dial
> to a weather station and get good reception?  If so, a sign that ok?
> > Dave Hupe1994 C320 (#32)
> > 
> > 
> 
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