Performing a Radio Check

[Crewdog]

It's probably not worthwhile repairing a handheld radio. Electronics start failing around the 5-7 year mark. Sooner when exposed to a harsh environment. Most often the antenna connector gets damaged.

For what it's worth, I'm still using a 14 year old Yaesu VX-7R handheld amateur band radio, and although the original 2 batteries don't last quite as long, it's still going strong. I used to take this radio on Red Cross deployments.

Standard Horizon is the marine division of Yaesu.

 

[baz]

It's probably not worthwhile repairing a handheld radio. Electronics start failing around the 5-7 year mark. Sooner when exposed to a harsh environment. Most often the antenna connector gets damaged.

For what it's worth, I'm still using a 14 year old Yaesu VX-7R handheld amateur band radio, and although the original 2 batteries don't last quite as long, it's still going strong. I used to take this radio on Red Cross deployments.

Standard Horizon is the marine division of Yaesu.

That 14 yr old VX-7R is obviously doing well. For my 10 yr old M-36 I'm actually quite surprised its stock lithium battery still holds a charge. The M-36 manual does indicate the battery should be replaced with a new one after 5 years. :roll: ...much like for the lithium battery for the Torqeedo electric powered outboards... and at great expense.