[C320-list] Vhf

[Fishbust]

Why not buy a cable and replace it?

If you cannot do that, maybe you can send it to standard horizon tech shop to replace it for you and return it. 

You should not have to spend a grand and a day to install a whole new system for a weathered cable. 

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>   1. Standard Horizon CMP23 RAM Mic (Dean Vermeire)
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> Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2020 15:07:40 -0500
> From: Dean Vermeire <dean at vermeire.us>
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> Subject: [C320-list] Standard Horizon CMP23 RAM Mic
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> I am not the only one who has had this problem, but I'd love to hear how 
> others solved it.
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> 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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