[C320-list] Standard Horizon CMP23 RAM Mic

[Chris Nichols]

I have the exact same issue and have been seeking a custom curly cable maker to get the right spec having spoken to Standard Horizon who are out of stock. Meanwhile I desoldered the ram mic and slid white heat shrink up the deteriorated wire as far as I could then resoldered. 

Another temp fix might be to use starbrite  liquid electrical tape which can be found in white in the US I gather. Building up several layers of this might hold the outer cable cover together for a while. 

Meanwhile if there are any others in good condition gathering dust in need of a home I would gladly offer for one!

Chris
(Amanda Rose #476)

> On 22 Jun 2020, at 21:46, dean at vermeire.us wrote:
> 
>    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)