Car - type radio on board.

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When I commissioned 4 years ago, I installed a expensive car radio for weather reports, music and entertainment on board, recommended for use on a boat. I found it very useful and enjoyed it.
It has suddenly failed to work. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
The supplier seems despondent about chances of the manufacturer fixing it at a reasonable price - does anyone know of anyone who might fix it ?
Thanks,
Ken
 
If you could be more specific with the type of fault, do the display lights wotk, if you turn up hte volume do you hear any type of sound, is the sound distorted etc. ?

Have you checked the fuse(s)?

Finally, did you let the smoke out of the radio. If you let the smoke out, it will possible be more tricky to repair. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Every piece of eletrical equipment has smoke inside and once it escapes . . . . /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

There is a special tape measure to measure the smoke. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
 
I wish I knew about the smoke inside the radio! Mine just escaped from my car radio before I could catch it. The tape was in the boot so it was gone before it could be measured.

If I get so more smoke how much should I add?

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Use the whole basketful,as per the label, unless you are buying in bulk creels.
Also, beware of magicians mirror-smoke which may be conductive, and do more harm than good.
 
I have always used car radios, but they are not marinised for the elements -cars are a lot drier! My last one accumulated rust on the perforated casing and slowly lost function until I tossed it and replaced with a better protected model.

Repairing a car radio? I doubt it...

PWG
 
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I have always used car radios, but they are not marinised for the elements -cars are a lot drier!

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Obvioulsy you have never owned a Series Land Rover.

The JVC is still going strong (8 yrs old) in our boat.
If/when it fails I will replace with cheapy car radio.
 
When its nice, new and dry, just open it up and spray both sides of the circuit board with a few coats of clear varnish. Allow to dry fully before switching on especially if solvent based!!
Or if you know anyone working with military electronics try blag some dymax, or other conformal coating.
 
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