Feeling like a bit of a plonker!

[Ribochet]

Originally Posted by Ribtecer

My concern is that if this happens to me, my VHF would be as useless as everything else that relies on the battery.

I do have the Solent CC telephone number in my mobile.

For what its worth I think you did exactly the right thing, and I learn a lot from reading these experiences that get shared.

Well done and thanks for sharing.

Ribtecer

As the OP said in thread 17

Impressed that my Pan Pan was picked up in Ventnor, considering I was using a Cobra handheld and sending only on low power (decided it was unnecessary to switch to high given my position).

Always carry a back up handheld VHF - preferably attached to your LJ

[Chris]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

You can remove the battery & it'll keep going, it will probably blow the charging circuit in the EMM though.

No problem running at E-tec with the battery disconnected in principal. A loose battery connection will blow the EMM however.

[Chris]

NSS you did the right thing BTW. Good call!

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Chris

No problem running at E-tec with the battery disconnected in principal. A loose battery connection will blow the EMM however.

Aye it's the surging that fries the EMM as the connection arcs. Personally I think it's a major design flaw putting the rectifier in the EMM, a 10 bob component blowing, renders a £1100 module u/s.