The main problem is likely that it is a West Marine 500 made by Uniden. However, it could be a bad connection.
My not-so-humble opinion. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 5 September 2016 at 20:31, svpegasu...@gmail.com via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Being the mechanic that I am, at this point I would open up the radio and > see if I can see the problem. > > > Doug Mountjoy > > svPegasus > > LF38 #4 > > just west of Ballard, WA. > > > > ------ Original message------ > > *From: *Joel Aronson via CnC-List > > *Date: *Mon, Sep 5, 2016 18:38 > > *To: *cnc-list@cnc-list.com; > > *Cc: *Joel Aronson; > > *Subject:*Re: Stus-List VHF says low battery > > > All the time. > > On Monday, September 5, 2016, svpegasu...@gmail.com via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Joel. Does the VHF say this all the time or only while transmitting? >> Check the voltage under load. You probably have a dirty connection. A volt >> meter draws very little current, so to get an accurate reading it must be >> done under load. >> >> >> Doug Mountjoy >> >> svPegasus >> >> LF38 #4 >> >> just west of Ballard, WA. >> >> >> >> ------ Original message------ >> >> *From: *Joel Aronson via CnC-List >> >> *Date: *Mon, Sep 5, 2016 11:58 >> >> *To: *cnc-list@cnc-list.com; >> >> *Cc: *Joel Aronson; >> >> *Subject:*Stus-List VHF says low battery >> >> >> My fixed mount VHF says low battery. My meter says there is 13.1 volts at >> the final connection. Radio is West marine 500(Uniden) >> Suggestions? >> >> Joel >> >> >> -- >> Joel >> 301 541 8551 >> > > > -- > Joel > 301 541 8551 > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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