I have a Uniden Solara fixed-mount VHF radio. It has worked flawlessly since I installed a new Shakespeare antenna 3 years ago.
Now all the sudden, when I turn it on, it lights up but does not make any sounds. I can transmit and others can hear me, but I cannot hear anything back regardless of my vol/squelch settings, etc. NOAA weather channel not doing anything either. It used to beep when I would press buttons to change channel, etc.
Thinking the speaker on the thing is just dead? Any way to fix this or just toss it and get a new one? Sad how few things are fix-able anymore...
Luckily I keep a backup handheld VHF on board...highly recommend this to all!
VHF will transmit but I can't hear anyone
VHF will transmit but I can't hear anyone
Maestro
1986 32' Sedan
Chrysler 360s
1.5:1 Gears, 16x16 props
1970 28' Express
Single Chrysler 440
1:1 Gear, 14x12 prop
Green Bay, WI
1986 32' Sedan
Chrysler 360s
1.5:1 Gears, 16x16 props
1970 28' Express
Single Chrysler 440
1:1 Gear, 14x12 prop
Green Bay, WI
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Re: VHF will transmit but I can't hear anyone
My first 12 channel crystal controlled VHF marine radio cost me over 500 bucks in the 70's!
A radio like yours is under $100 bucks and will include DSC feature if you wish to sign up for it and connect to a GPS.
Dump it!
safe boating,
dave
A radio like yours is under $100 bucks and will include DSC feature if you wish to sign up for it and connect to a GPS.
Dump it!
safe boating,
dave
1987 Marinette 29 FB Sedan
Retired Boat Accident UL and USCG trained investigator
Retired USCG Captain
Retired Boat Accident UL and USCG trained investigator
Retired USCG Captain
Re: VHF will transmit but I can't hear anyone
Relatively easy way to make a quick test if you can remove the case and see the speaker connection: Just clip a cheap spkr to the existing leads and see if there's audio. If not, it's a circuit issue and a quick call to the mfr can tell you whether repair is feasible.
Also, if the unit has a connection for an external spkr, try connecting one to that output.
Of course, the advice to get a new one is worth considering because of the new DSC feature would could bail you out of a bad situation one day.
Also, if the unit has a connection for an external spkr, try connecting one to that output.
Of course, the advice to get a new one is worth considering because of the new DSC feature would could bail you out of a bad situation one day.
-joel-
former owner 1988 '32 FB Sedan
Chesapeake Bay
twin 318 / 240 hp
Potomac MD
former owner 1988 '32 FB Sedan
Chesapeake Bay
twin 318 / 240 hp
Potomac MD
Re: VHF will transmit but I can't hear anyone
Thanks for the feedback! I am liking the idea of plugging the new DSC into the GPS...just purchased a new Garmin last year so the two would probably go together nicely.
Maestro
1986 32' Sedan
Chrysler 360s
1.5:1 Gears, 16x16 props
1970 28' Express
Single Chrysler 440
1:1 Gear, 14x12 prop
Green Bay, WI
1986 32' Sedan
Chrysler 360s
1.5:1 Gears, 16x16 props
1970 28' Express
Single Chrysler 440
1:1 Gear, 14x12 prop
Green Bay, WI