WeFax Radios

Rising Star · 26-06-2009, 08:30

I am on my second SSB radio with no success - a Sangean ATS 505. The only station I can barely hear is the time clock on 10000 and then only occasionally. I have hoisted the 23' antenna up the mast, used the attached antenna, and stood everywhere on the boat, leaning every which way. Nothing. Sangean wants me to ship it to them with $20 and no promise of a fix or replacement - so no help there.

I'm not worried about hooking up to my PC (former computer geek) I just need a working radio so I can get Wefax in the Bahamas next season.

I have searched the posts and see that the kaito 1103 is recommended by several members. If I buy this radio what antenna do I also need to buy?

Thanks,
Merrick

chala · 26-06-2009, 09:39

Have you had a look at this thread http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...ort-24778.html

Rising Star · 26-06-2009, 10:40

Thanks Chala - lots of good info on that thread, if I can find a radio that works!

donradcliffe · 26-06-2009, 10:46

Go to a meeting of your local ham radio club, explain your problem, and you will get all the help you need.

26-06-2009, 08:30	#1
Rising Star Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: aboard Boat: Freedom 32 Posts: 58	WeFax Radios I am on my second SSB radio with no success - a Sangean ATS 505. The only station I can barely hear is the time clock on 10000 and then only occasionally. I have hoisted the 23' antenna up the mast, used the attached antenna, and stood everywhere on the boat, leaning every which way. Nothing. Sangean wants me to ship it to them with $20 and no promise of a fix or replacement - so no help there. I'm not worried about hooking up to my PC (former computer geek) I just need a working radio so I can get Wefax in the Bahamas next season. I have searched the posts and see that the kaito 1103 is recommended by several members. If I buy this radio what antenna do I also need to buy? Thanks, Merrick __________________ Merrick Diesel Free since '07

26-06-2009, 10:40	#3
Rising Star Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: aboard Boat: Freedom 32 Posts: 58	Thanks Chala - lots of good info on that thread, if I can find a radio that works! __________________ Merrick Diesel Free since '07

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26-06-2009, 09:39	#2
chala Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: gone sailing Australia Boat: RR370 Posts: 191	Have you had a look at this thread http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...ort-24778.html

26-06-2009, 10:46	#4
donradcliffe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Cruz for summer Boat: Beneteau First 456 Posts: 648	Go to a meeting of your local ham radio club, explain your problem, and you will get all the help you need.