Rsysol
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I have an old but very reliable Simrad RS86 VHF radio on board. The system is wired for a remote on the bridge. My issue is that both the remote handset and the standard handset have failed. Simrad will not support these products nor can the handsets be repaired. I've been searching for replacements for some time now.
Of course, the radio is nicely mounted in my dash (with remote black box) so switching will require additional cutting/fitting. Have any of you successfully built (or had built) handsets for a radio? I was thinking about wiring a new handset to the same pinouts but Simrad will not share any schematics. This unit uses handset style mikes.
I'm not cheap, but just getting tired of trashing older/working electronics for minor issues like this.
Of course, the radio is nicely mounted in my dash (with remote black box) so switching will require additional cutting/fitting. Have any of you successfully built (or had built) handsets for a radio? I was thinking about wiring a new handset to the same pinouts but Simrad will not share any schematics. This unit uses handset style mikes.
I'm not cheap, but just getting tired of trashing older/working electronics for minor issues like this.