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Forum: Marine Electronics 14-10-2020, 07:19
Replies: 7
Views: 1,282
Posted By gchabs
Re: Icom M802 SSB - Garmin GPSMAP 78 NMEA Transfer

Thanks to all who have answered. I presume no one sees a problem with the physical wiring I have proposed, so I shall proceed on that assumption.

As for the Garmin 19 antenna, Garmin told me that...
Forum: Marine Electronics 12-10-2020, 15:14
Replies: 7
Views: 1,282
Posted By gchabs
Icom M802 SSB - Garmin GPSMAP 78 NMEA Transfer

I have recently purchased a Garmin GPSMAP 78 (78), with the intention of having that unit transfer NMEA 0183 data to my Icom 802 SSB (802), so that the LAT/LONG information appears on the 802's...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 05-10-2020, 13:43
Replies: 2
Views: 668
Posted By gchabs
Re: Garmin GPSMAP 76S Handheld GPS Chartplotter Kit

Good afternoon. Can you let me know how old the unit Is, or provide me with its serial number; what series of marine charts does it contain; and can those charts be updated? Thanks. gchabs
Forum: Marine Electronics 30-07-2020, 07:14
Replies: 40
Views: 4,897
Posted By gchabs
Re: Eliminating static on SSB

Thanks John, it does help. While I don't imagine going down to the boat this week, I hope to do so once the weather breaks a bit. Waiting till the end of August (with no guarantee that DX will have...
Forum: Marine Electronics 29-07-2020, 13:18
Replies: 40
Views: 4,897
Posted By gchabs
Re: Eliminating static on SSB

John: Thanks again for the clarification. Seems like DX Engineering is temporarily out of RG-213 and won’t get it in till late August. Grrrrr. Do you have any other recommended source to get it? ...
Forum: Marine Electronics 27-07-2020, 09:09
Replies: 40
Views: 4,897
Posted By gchabs
Re: Eliminating static on SSB

Thanks again for all the replies. I am now busily ordering all the stuff I need and will report back when I have tested. Given the heat, I doubt whether I shall be going out on the boat until early...
Forum: Marine Electronics 23-07-2020, 10:38
Replies: 40
Views: 4,897
Posted By gchabs
Re: Eliminating static on SSB

Once again, thank you very much to all for the in-depth responses and recommendations.

To bring you up to date, I received my 802 and tuner back from Icom the other day. Icom found the 802,...
Forum: Marine Electronics 15-07-2020, 09:40
Replies: 40
Views: 4,897
Posted By gchabs
Re: Eliminating static on SSB

This is a follow up to the prior post seeking help. I have sent my 802 unit and tuner to ICOM to be checked out (no reply thus far), but was wondering if I could do something more while waiting for...
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-07-2020, 15:34
Replies: 40
Views: 4,897
Posted By gchabs
Re: Eliminating static on SSB

Once again, thanks for all the info and advice. To begin with, I take no offense at any recommendations to do certain things to help with my problem and don't consider anyone "jerky" for taking the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 29-06-2020, 09:49
Replies: 40
Views: 4,897
Posted By gchabs
Re: Eliminating static on SSB

OK folks, an update on the equipment. One significant find, I don't have a Link Pro, but a Link 10 (that may be an older model) so maybe a new one would obviate that issue? I shall make some...
Forum: Marine Electronics 24-06-2020, 08:14
Replies: 40
Views: 4,897
Posted By gchabs
Re: Eliminating static on SSB

Please accept my apologies for the late reply. The last couple of days were a bit crazy and I didn't have time to get back to this post. Nevertheless, to those who have responded, I appreciate...
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-06-2020, 16:09
Replies: 40
Views: 4,897
Posted By gchabs
Re: Eliminating static on SSB

Thanks for your responses.

Let me address your questions/suggestions first. I intend on anchoring out in the near future to test how bad the static continues if at all. Yes, refrig engine and...
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-06-2020, 09:03
Replies: 40
Views: 4,897
Posted By gchabs
Eliminating static on SSB

Recently replaced most electronics on our boat as it was struck by lightning in late 2019. One of the new additions was a Regony Rover MPPT 40 Amp Solar Charger Controller. Did not need to change...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 21-09-2013, 16:18
Replies: 1
Views: 1,462
Posted By gchabs
Re: Plastimo 4 Man Off-Shore Life Raft

This item has been sold. Gchabs
Forum: Classifieds Archive 21-09-2013, 16:17
Replies: 5
Views: 1,518
Posted By gchabs
Re: Plastimo 4 Man Off-Shore Life Raft

This item has been sold. Gchabs
Forum: Classifieds Archive 23-08-2013, 07:12
Replies: 5
Views: 1,518
Posted By gchabs
Re: Plastimo 4 Man Off-Shore Life Raft

This is the second ad for the same raft. I didn't think that reducing the price on the original ad made sense in light of the time that had passed. so I posted a new ad. My mistake. In any event,...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 20-08-2013, 12:46
Replies: 5
Views: 1,518
Posted By gchabs
Re: Plastimo 4 Man Off-Shore Life Raft

We have lowered the price to $1000.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 20-08-2013, 12:45
Replies: 5
Views: 1,518
Posted By gchabs
Plastimo 4 Man Off-Shore Life Raft

Plastimo 4 man off-shore valise life raft, model # 35227 for sale (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/for-sale.html). Purchased new in November 2004. Serviced and recertified by Air-Sea Safety...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 02-07-2013, 12:53
Replies: 1
Views: 1,462
Posted By gchabs
Plastimo 4 Man Off-Shore Life Raft

Plastimo 4 man off-shore valise life raft, model # 35227 for sale. Purchased new in November 2004. Serviced and recertified by Air-Sea Safety & Survival, Inc., Charleston, S.C., in December 2012....
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 29-12-2012, 17:55
Replies: 4
Views: 4,721
Posted By gchabs
Re: Leaking CAV injector pump on Perkins 4-154 - Help

One step: Thanks very much for the recommendation. Through another recommendation as well, I contacted Tommy about our problem. He removed the pump and in turn referred us to an injection pump...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-12-2012, 18:46
Replies: 4
Views: 4,721
Posted By gchabs
Leaking CAV injector pump on Perkins 4-154 - Help

We are on our way to the Bahamas, currently in Titusville FL. Noticed today that we have a slight drip from the fuel injector pump right at the seam where the top of the pump (where the throttle...
Forum: Marine Electronics 28-09-2012, 01:00
Replies: 7
Views: 1,866
Posted By gchabs
Re: Reciprocal ham license - Bahamas - Social Security Number???

Folks: Thanks for the replies. I plan on using winlink and sailmail, as well as communicating on ssb and ham channels. Consequently, I will need the reciprocal. I think I will just submit the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 25-09-2012, 12:33
Replies: 7
Views: 1,866
Posted By gchabs
Reciprocal ham license - Bahamas - Social Security Number???

We are getting ready to go cruising in the Bahamas in the Fall and are getting ready to apply for a reciprocal ham license with the Bahamian URCA, the agency tasked with issuing reciprocal licenses. ...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-09-2012, 11:07
Replies: 306
Views: 30,703
Posted By gchabs
Re: Simple Solar For A Simpleton

Thanks to all for a fabulous thread. In our case we have (2) 80W Shell solar panels and we are about to add more. I figure I can put on two more panels on the side of the boat. I don't want to pay...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 06-08-2012, 09:14
Replies: 7
Views: 1,758
Posted By gchabs
Re: Engine oil leaks

I have the same problem with our Perkins 4-154. I end up adding a quart now and then - probably after 100 hours or so - and yes, while it makes a mess in the bilge under the engine, getting under...
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