Bamar MEJ 1.02 Furler - broken Kompass Remote

[Kennavin]

We have a Bamar MEJ 1.02 Magic Electric Jib Furler. It comes with a remote from MZ Electronics called a Kompass. The issue is that the new ones run on a different frequency and need a new transceiver.

The remote is falling apart and I wondered if anyone had a MEJ 1.02 and had another way of using the furler (ie extending cable remote), or knows how I can get hold of a replacement / second hand radio remote?

Would also welcome anyone’s views on these furlers, and whether you’ve kept them or ripped it out (in place of a manual furler).

I don’t want to get caught out not being able to open or furl our jib at sea!

Many thanks!!

[gabilo]

Why not simply wire an in/out push switch ?

[Kennavin]

It does have a cable remote control. The issue is that the boxtron is at the bow and this is only a 2m cable. I could deconstruct and bring the “out” and “furl” buttons to the garage…

[gabilo]

Then extend the wire from your boxtron connection on the right side of the box where you plug in the wired handheld to the cockpit and use the wired version … seems simple enough… I prefer 2 build in push buttons in a convenient location = furling out / in … or a riddle switch if you prefer

[gabilo]

Riddle switch = toggle switch[emoji1]