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Forum: Electrics and electronics 13 June 2010, 16:30
Replies: 7
Views: 1,713
Posted By geoffs
If you are more than three miles from the nearest...

If you are more than three miles from the nearest person with a VHF receiver on the same channel then you would not be heard.

There are no "repeaters" between you and the coastguard apart from...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 05 February 2010, 19:35
Replies: 14
Views: 3,456
Posted By geoffs
High voltage does not blow fuses, only high...

High voltage does not blow fuses, only high current.

Duff regulators in off the shelf PSU are not uncommon.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 29 January 2010, 22:35
Replies: 14
Views: 3,456
Posted By geoffs
The power supply either has a bad ripple that is...

The power supply either has a bad ripple that is tripping the alarm or the load the plotter is presenting is not loading the supply enough to bring it down a 12v battery equivalent i.e. under 15...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 29 January 2010, 22:25
Replies: 13
Views: 3,325
Posted By geoffs
Garmin Blue to SH grey Garmin Black to SH black...

Garmin Blue to SH grey
Garmin Black to SH black (-ve to -ve)

Unless you want the radio to talk to the plotter i.e. return the DSC data then that is all you need. If you do then:

Garmin...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 06 January 2010, 20:28
Replies: 21
Views: 4,430
Posted By geoffs
Make a sketch of how you have it all...

Make a sketch of how you have it all connected,you should have a central backbone with a termination at each end and power fed in somewhere at one of the "t" joints. Then all your instruments and...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 25 November 2009, 19:23
Replies: 20
Views: 11,945
Posted By geoffs
If you solder and heatshrink all the wires,...

If you solder and heatshrink all the wires, making sure you connect both the inner and outer of the screened cables then overwrap the lot with self amalgamating tape then you should be fine.

No...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 25 October 2009, 21:13
Replies: 12
Views: 2,738
Posted By geoffs
most modern gps/chartplotters can be told to us...

most modern gps/chartplotters can be told to us dGPS by switching the function on.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 17 October 2009, 19:25
Replies: 25
Views: 4,445
Posted By geoffs
R-S do a varietyof timer relays that will achieve...

R-S do a varietyof timer relays that will achieve what you want and have rotary setting knobs. I use them for on and off delays on systems.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 17 October 2009, 19:20
Replies: 12
Views: 4,423
Posted By geoffs
Just sorted this on a customers boat, the GPS...

Just sorted this on a customers boat, the GPS antenna has old software in it and needs to be updated via whatever method your specific Garmin does it by. I saw the fault showing as a duff date/time...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 17 October 2009, 19:18
Replies: 9
Views: 1,760
Posted By geoffs
Sounds like not enough volts rather than too...

Sounds like not enough volts rather than too many, check for bad connections/corrosion.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 27 September 2009, 22:57
Replies: 12
Views: 4,423
Posted By geoffs
How old is the unit?? not very would be my...

How old is the unit?? not very would be my guess.
Have you updated to the latest version software, download from Garmin website as there are a few bugs associated with GPS dates
Forum: Electrics and electronics 08 September 2009, 19:13
Replies: 12
Views: 6,165
Posted By geoffs
Flush mount kit now standard not option on icom...

Flush mount kit now standard not option on icom radios
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 June 2009, 20:24
Replies: 5
Views: 1,809
Posted By geoffs
If I am not careful with mine, the centre tube...

If I am not careful with mine, the centre tube ends up offset. Usually wit a bit of patience and time it can be got straight.
Forum: Other stuff 21 June 2009, 20:47
Replies: 7
Views: 6,197
Posted By geoffs
There was a scam around a while ago where if you...

There was a scam around a while ago where if you pressed a key it unlocked your phone so they could use your number for their calls, worth having a google as I am sure there are still details around.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 June 2009, 20:45
Replies: 1
Views: 1,219
Posted By geoffs
Generally a normal cover that has been adapted...

Generally a normal cover that has been adapted with slots closed by velcro, your local sailmaker or a big industrial sewing machine could do that.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 June 2009, 07:03
Replies: 10
Views: 3,077
Posted By geoffs
Are the side bars locked into place to hold the...

Are the side bars locked into place to hold the boards down?
Forum: RIB gallery 17 June 2009, 17:16
Replies: 17
Views: 3,096
Posted By geoffs
Not sure if the radar is up to much at all as...

Not sure if the radar is up to much at all as there is no cable coming out the gland. Radar pole looks like carbon fibre.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 June 2009, 17:09
Replies: 2
Views: 1,265
Posted By geoffs
Trafalgar wharf will store at a cost, they have...

Trafalgar wharf will store at a cost, they have open and covered available.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 15 June 2009, 20:25
Replies: 7
Views: 1,725
Posted By geoffs
Get yourself some glue lined heatshrink tube big...

Get yourself some glue lined heatshrink tube big enough to go over the crimp and shrink a good length over the ends so that you seal the end of the cable on to the crimp, make sure you cover the spy...
Forum: Trailers & towing 13 June 2009, 09:06
Replies: 7
Views: 2,359
Posted By geoffs
I use these guys for bearings for work...

I use these guys for bearings for work www.bearing-king.co.uk they often have bearings that others cannot get hold of, not sure how the prices stack up against ebay etc, but might be worth a look.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 09 June 2009, 18:14
Replies: 6
Views: 2,403
Posted By geoffs
If you want a call sign then you have to get the...

If you want a call sign then you have to get the type right otherwise nada.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 08 June 2009, 19:09
Replies: 10
Views: 2,796
Posted By geoffs
Bad power connection/low battery

Bad power connection/low battery
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 07 June 2009, 19:38
Replies: 19
Views: 4,857
Posted By geoffs
I had water in the one of the sensor wire just...

I had water in the one of the sensor wire just behind the grille (drivers side) on my navara and had the same problem, once it dried out all was sorted. I had jetwashed the vehicle the evening before.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 04 June 2009, 20:58
Replies: 15
Views: 2,825
Posted By geoffs
Yen rate affects a number of manufacturers too. ...

Yen rate affects a number of manufacturers too.

Raymarine - Euro
Furuno - Yen
Navico - dollar/euro
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 June 2009, 20:54
Replies: 21
Views: 3,847
Posted By geoffs
I shall see you all there, not sure when yet...

I shall see you all there, not sure when yet though, need to fit in round jobs etc. Maybe even take up an off of a spin or two!
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