VHF Radios

jmart2601 · Post by **jmart2601** » September 17th, 2006, 9:31 pm

I have an older "Horizon" model VHF radio...it had not worked until I re-wired my electrics. I now can turn it on; & scan up/down channels; I can hear/get squelch; etc... etc...but can't seem to receive anything, even on Channel 16. I tried transmitting this past weekend but no luck either.

I had called 2-3 radio places for potential repair, but by the time they check things out, & any possible repair needed, they tell me that I could buy a new one cheaper!

Anyone got any recommendations???...except pitch it & buy a new & better model?!?

Post by **Chalk** » September 17th, 2006, 9:37 pm

Can you hear NOAA?

Check your antenna connection...Could be alot of things

Post by **Tidedancer** » September 17th, 2006, 9:43 pm

Contact Standard and ask them about their replacement deal. I belive it $69.95 and they will fix or replace your raido.

jmart2601 · Post by **jmart2601** » September 18th, 2006, 9:18 pm

Tidedancer,
that sounds like a viable option...any idea on website, telephone #, etc???

Thanks!

Post by **Sir reel** » September 19th, 2006, 9:01 am

Here's the home page for Standard Horizon. Click on the "contact us" tab and you can send them an email. There is also a phone # on that page as well.

http://www.standardhorizon.com

Post by **Jumptrout51** » September 19th, 2006, 3:44 pm

Make certain you are set for U.S. frequency and not International frequency.

jmart2601 · Post by **jmart2601** » September 22nd, 2006, 11:05 pm

I put into Shield's launch last Sun...tried to contact the marina for a "radio-check"...no response, etc. I get "squelch" but no radio contact. I can't seem to send or receive...I'll contact "Standard/Horizon" for help.

THANKS!