Sailor VHF question

[eastern horizon]

Good morning all
I have just signed up as I need some advice. A friend suggested that I try here.
I have a Sailor RT4822 with a fault. The set will only transmit intermittently and a couple of electronic specialists have said the fault lies in the cable between the hand set and the radio. The radio works fine otherwise. A new cable and hand set costs nearly £300.00. I have a couple of spare 2048s complete with hand set and cable. My question is, can the handset ect from the RT2048 be modified to suit the RT4822.
Regards Paul

 

[mlines]

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[gordmac]

Try contact cleaner or WD 40 type stuff on the connector between mike and radio.

 

[Lomax]

Sorry for the necro, but please, never ever use WD-40 on electrical equipment - it is not intended for this use and will only do more harm than good. There are dedicated contact cleaners and switch lubricants if you need them, but I doubt they would solve the OP's problem. Sounds more like a poor connection in the handset connector (DB9) or on the PTT switch itself. Open and inspect for broken wires, measure across the PTT switch when engaging it.

Edit: The PTT switch is on pin #5 of the DB9 connector, and ground is on pin #8 - pressing the switch should connect these two.