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Forum: Dollars & Cents

16-07-2018, 10:34

Replies: 108

eBay sale went south

Views: 16,923

Posted By Phil A

Re: eBay sale went south

I’m having a hard time understanding or believing for that matter, why you wouldn’t have just postponed the pick up? How long before you returned,and why not just wait? Doesn’t add up!!

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

31-05-2015, 05:02

Replies: 24

Mate Sharing Barter Around Southold, N.Y.

Views: 4,357

Posted By Phil A

Re: Mate Sharing Barter Around Southold, N.Y.

You really don't sound old enough to own a boat, either that or you are terribly naive. Regardless, you should consider gaining some experience without actually owning a boat. How?, well at any...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

20-04-2015, 08:03

Replies: 36

LED Anchor/nav light puzzle

Views: 7,043

Posted By Phil A

Re: LED Anchor/nav light puzzle

I just returned early February from a three week trip to Aus & NZ. I'm guessing you're in Sydney or Carins? Had this blog happened before hand I would have gladly bought the beer. At any rate, do...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

20-04-2015, 04:32

Replies: 36

LED Anchor/nav light puzzle

Views: 7,043

Posted By Phil A

Re: LED Anchor/nav light puzzle

I really don't like eating crow, but in this case I will. I somehow was confusing Zener diodes with LEDs. Zener diodes conduct in reverse when the applied voltage reaches reverse avalanche. Sorry and...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

19-04-2015, 14:19

Replies: 36

LED Anchor/nav light puzzle

Views: 7,043

Posted By Phil A

Re: LED Anchor/nav light puzzle

OK Einstein, then you really need to simply Google the basics of LEDs. When you do, you'll find out that they emit light when reverse biased and act as a normal diode when forward biased. If you...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

19-04-2015, 11:36

Replies: 36

LED Anchor/nav light puzzle

Views: 7,043

Posted By Phil A

Re: LED Anchor/nav light puzzle

First you need to understand that LEDs only illuminate with reverse polarity. That is to say that when the diode's anode is negative and its' cathode positive, it won't conduct but rather illuminate....

Forum: Marine Electronics

10-10-2013, 15:00

Replies: 16

Receiving problem with ICOM VHF

Views: 18,086

Posted By Phil A

Re: Receiving problem with ICOM VHF

I re-read your post and it occurred to me that the bad speaker is also a possibility, but only in that it would cause muffled audio. If that is the case, the audio would be muffled but the reception...

Forum: Marine Electronics

10-10-2013, 14:47

Replies: 16

Receiving problem with ICOM VHF

Views: 18,086

Posted By Phil A

Re: Receiving problem with ICOM VHF

Turning off other electronics on board is a good suggestion, as is trying another radio in your boat. My background is as a Two way radio technician. You could take it to a radio shop to check...

Forum: Navigation

05-09-2009, 11:06

Replies: 24

Garmin 'In-Hull' vs 'Thru-Hull' Transducers

Views: 62,658

Posted By Phil A

Transducer Mounting Ideas

Like the first post here, I am considering the Garmin 545s for my Beneteau 323. Practical Sailor rated it the best choice, but for any of them it comes down to installilng the transducer. From what I...

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