[C320-list] Standard Horizon CMP23 RAM Mic
Scott Thompson
surprise at thompson87.com
Mon Jun 22 20:52:20 PDT 2020
This may sound flip, but my advice is that when you replace the cable,
stop leaving it out in the sun. I have an ICOM that connects to the
pedestal via a watertight connector. I detach it and put it below when
not on the boat. Still looks like new after many years.
On 6/22/2020 4:07 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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Scott Thompson
Surprise, #653
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