VHF Radio broke!

bigdog · 06-11-2012, 07:37 AM

I have a VHF hand-held radio'Standard Horizon-Model CMP25B', which I was given.

See linki: http://www.standardhorizon.co.uk/pro...ucts_id=100015

Or West Marine (similiar):
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...classNum=50163

The connector plug at the end of the cord, has what looks like a 10 pin connector. The is the end plug which screws into the antenna adapter I believe, has a disconnected 'green wire'. I suspect all the wires attached attached to this plug are 'color-coded', does anyone know what the 'green wire' controls? Transmit, Receive, etc?

I have searched the internet for a repair facility to fix the connetcor plug and cable, and all shops work on a flat-fee between $75-100 and hr, plus parts. I can purchase an entire brand new unit from West Marine or similiar for about $100.?/-.

Any local companies around the lake, which could fix this type of repair, before I decide to purchase new?

Thanks,
Bigdog

upthesaukee · 06-11-2012, 02:27 PM

Green is often the color for a ground wire. Does it look like in the past it was secured by a grounding screw? Just a thought.

HellRaZoR004 · 06-11-2012, 03:00 PM

Can you take a picture of it?

bigdog · 06-11-2012, 03:21 PM

Will take a picture and try to post later today.

Thanks,
Bigdog

Rich · 06-11-2012, 04:13 PM

Doing a google of this, it looks like the CMP-25B is only a remote microphone for other radios.

http://www.standardhorizon.co.uk/pro...roducts_id=921

I don't mean to sink your boat, but do you really think it's a complete VHF radio?

This is a remote microphone that should work with model VM3500E, GX1500E and GX3000E radios.

Or are you saying you have the entire radio, but this mic is broken?

If the green wire is broken in the connector, then there should be a wire post that's missing a wire, and it should be obvious where it should be re-attached.

bigdog · 06-11-2012, 07:42 PM

Understood Rich, I agree, a post is missing the green wire.

The issue is you cannot access the post b/c the cable ends in a molded plug piece, with the 10 wires coming out, then attaches to the plug end which has a cap threaded piece, which screws over the antenna feed.

Not sure if I explained it properly so you undersatnd, but the neither plug slides in it's casing. so there is no room to solder.

I think when I post a couple pictures, you will understand clearer.

Thanks,
Bigdog

Rich · 06-12-2012, 08:27 PM

Come by smith cove when I'm there and let me take a look and see if something is missing.

06-11-2012, 07:37 AM	#1
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,410 Thanks: 307 Thanked 117 Times in 94 Posts	VHF Radio broke! I have a VHF hand-held radio'Standard Horizon-Model CMP25B', which I was given. See linki: http://www.standardhorizon.co.uk/pro...ucts_id=100015 Or West Marine (similiar): http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...classNum=50163 The connector plug at the end of the cord, has what looks like a 10 pin connector. The is the end plug which screws into the antenna adapter I believe, has a disconnected 'green wire'. I suspect all the wires attached attached to this plug are 'color-coded', does anyone know what the 'green wire' controls? Transmit, Receive, etc? I have searched the internet for a repair facility to fix the connetcor plug and cable, and all shops work on a flat-fee between $75-100 and hr, plus parts. I can purchase an entire brand new unit from West Marine or similiar for about $100.?/-. Any local companies around the lake, which could fix this type of repair, before I decide to purchase new? Thanks, Bigdog

06-11-2012, 02:27 PM	#2
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,397 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	Ground? Green is often the color for a ground wire. Does it look like in the past it was secured by a grounding screw? Just a thought. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

06-11-2012, 03:21 PM	#4
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,410 Thanks: 307 Thanked 117 Times in 94 Posts	VHF Radio broke! Will take a picture and try to post later today. Thanks, Bigdog

06-11-2012, 07:42 PM	#6
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,410 Thanks: 307 Thanked 117 Times in 94 Posts	VHF Radio broke! Understood Rich, I agree, a post is missing the green wire. The issue is you cannot access the post b/c the cable ends in a molded plug piece, with the 10 wires coming out, then attaches to the plug end which has a cap threaded piece, which screws over the antenna feed. Not sure if I explained it properly so you undersatnd, but the neither plug slides in it's casing. so there is no room to solder. I think when I post a couple pictures, you will understand clearer. Thanks, Bigdog

06-11-2012, 03:00 PM	#3
HellRaZoR004 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Litchfield/Gilford Posts: 828 Thanks: 233 Thanked 224 Times in 131 Posts	Can you take a picture of it?

06-11-2012, 04:13 PM	#5
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,219 Thanks: 68 Thanked 341 Times in 231 Posts	Doing a google of this, it looks like the CMP-25B is only a remote microphone for other radios. http://www.standardhorizon.co.uk/pro...roducts_id=921 I don't mean to sink your boat, but do you really think it's a complete VHF radio? This is a remote microphone that should work with model VM3500E, GX1500E and GX3000E radios. Or are you saying you have the entire radio, but this mic is broken? If the green wire is broken in the connector, then there should be a wire post that's missing a wire, and it should be obvious where it should be re-attached.

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06-12-2012, 08:27 PM	#7
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,219 Thanks: 68 Thanked 341 Times in 231 Posts	Come by smith cove when I'm there and let me take a look and see if something is missing.