Simrad HS 35 (HS50 ) Handheld Device VHF

[Fendant]

I am experiencing a problem with my HS35 handheld (identical to the HS 50 ). I kept this always in the cradle for inductive charging the handheld. Suddenly I saw that the handheld battery went down and discovered that it is no longer refreshed when in the cradle. Bought a new cradle and still not charging which leads to the conclusion that it must be a problem with the inductive "Receiver" in the handheld.
Don't know how I can test if the handheld gets power . Hate to buy a new handheld

Anybody with an idea ?

 

[Fendant]

Sorry, to pull this up again:
It also applies to the Brooks and Gatehouse VHF HS 50 / V 50 which is identical to the Simrad RS 35. I have found now several reports on the net where the inductive charging fails shortly after warranty runs out. Seems to be a systematic design fault due to inductive overheating.

Simrad recommends that the Handheld VHS MUST be stored in the cradle permanently.
http://www.bandg.com/PageFiles/9099/RS35-V50_ADD_EN-DE-ES-FR-IT_988-10910-001_w.pdf?epslanguage=de
The boatyard who had installed the VHF recommends to only charge it the night before you intend to use it.