VHF will transmit but I can't hear anyone
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 3:37 pm
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!
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!