Thanks for the recommendations, Al. I will take those steps to checkout the problem. I am a fan of eBay as well, and am very careful dealing with people.
I hope I don't have to replace the radio since I have a nose cowl that really needs to be replaced. But what can you do? Thanks for the perspective on conspiracies. I'll try not to feel like I am being picked on. Frank Nelson N51DV - 415C TOA --- In [email protected], "Al Demarzo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'll agree with Hartmut this time. Something is bothering the radio when it heats up. > > I would first check the antenna connections, and that includes plugs on both sides. If they're old, replace them. And of course you'll need to check the ground for your antenna at the fuse. Disassemble it, clean it (and the fuse) with either an aluminum or stainless brush or some good plastic wool and you may even want to give a squirt of CorrosionX before reassembly. Lastly, check the radio's connection to power and ground. Make sure they're good and clean. > > After that, if all else fails, you can put pencil to paper whether or not to look for a good replacement or go new. Ebay is always a good spot, but remember to read the descriptions well and check out the seller. Ask a question and get a feel for the seller. I sold an autopilot DG recently that got me about $250. The unit was worth way over $1.5K. I've had no problems with other big ticket items I purchased, but I am a bit cautious. > > If you decide to go new, check ICOM's offering for a good basic radio for about $800 at Spruce. It's the exact same radio as the very similar one King has. Matter of fact, they're King's source for the radio. TKM is also a good choice. > > With AirVenture right on us, you'll need to either scramble or put the flight off for a couple of weeks while you get this sorted out. > > Good luck on the check ride and feel confident that the conspiracies will never end. > > Al DeMarzo > Visit the Ercoupe Swap Page > Free, Easy and No Membership Required > http://www.ercoupeowners.com/swap/swapbook.htm > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Hartmut Beil > To: fnelson913 ; [email protected] > Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 4:06 AM > Subject: RE: [ercoupe-tech] Radio Failure > > > Frank. > Replace the radio. > > I am having a Nav radio that turns itself off after 20 minutes of use. It just overheats. > I had it repaired twice for the cost of a new radio, or a good handheld GPS. Now I still have a broken Nav and my old GPS. > > The TSO'd stuff is not as durable as one might think. It just has a stamp on it to be legal. > > One other thing to consider would be to buy a similar replacement on Ebay for not too much money and slide it just in. That is if your radio sits in a tray. > > > Good luck for your checkride. I am confident that you will win the heart of your examiner when you master the failing radio by pulling you handheld. > > Hartmut > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- > To: [email protected] > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:53:22 +0000 > Subject: [ercoupe-tech] Radio Failure > > > Just in case there is a simple explanation for my problem, I thought > I would query this august group. Twice now I have had a radio failure > about 1 hour into my flight. The first time I was on my downwind leg > and all I heard was static. The second time it happened, I was in > bound to join the pattern. The radio had a great deal of static that > increase to the point that I couldn't communicate. The radio work > well at the beginning of both flights. > > Luckily, I had a backup, handheld radio to switch to. But it always > adds a little excitement to the flight. > > Do I need to get ahold of a radio man or is there something simple > that I can consider? > > Oh by the way, I am scheduled to take my checkride on Sunday > (previously scheduled for the 11th but my logbook needed updated > endorsements). The world seems to conspire to keep me from getting my > certificate. > > Frank Nelson > N51DV - 415C > TOA > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- > Use video conversation to talk face-to-face with Windows Live Messenger. Get started. >
