[C320-list] Standard Horizon CMP23 RAM Mic

[dean at vermeire.us]

   Sold!
   Email me address info, etc.
   dean at vermeire.us

   On Jun 22, 2020 3:20 PM, kenneth bousum <kenb711 at wowway.com> wrote:

     I have a cmp23b mic never used .I will sell it for $100.00 if you
     want it let me know.Ken B #711
     ----- Original Message -----
     From: "Dean Vermeire" <dean at vermeire.us>
     To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
     Sent: Monday, June 22, 2020 4:07:40 PM
     Subject: [C320-list] Standard Horizon CMP23 RAM Mic
     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)