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S&J
Admiral Joined: 30 August 2014 Location: Perth WA / Med Status: Offline Points: 1180 |
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Posted: 10 November 2019 at 11:09 |
It is very simple to rewire the cable to the charging cradle do that it is linked to one of the switches on the Wurth panel.
From memory I have mine on F1 which I selected based on the fuse rating. So now I can keep the unit in the cradle and only charge for an hour or so after use. Mine is now 5 seasons old and batteries are still ok although I had the PTT microswich repaired by B&G this season.
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H458 #159 Primal Mediterranean cruising
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Richard Hall
Sub Lieutenant Joined: 02 January 2018 Location: Malta Status: Offline Points: 7 |
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B&G (Navico) have been very good at the support side in replacing batteries and the handset cradles on a couple of occasions on my unit that is now five years old for the cost of postage.
B&G notified Hanse dealers on a technical bulletin update on 08-Jul-19 that the units should not be stored in the cradles except for charging. Expect the batteries to last 5 years before needing replacement (as a comparison my Braun Toothbrush is now 13 years old and on its third battery - the original having lasted only 4 years). Hanse have wired the unit to be permanently energised, which has the effect of accelerating failure. A switch is the obvious solution otherwise the handset needs to be left out of the cradle. The unit can be charged via the mini usb connection under the rubber flap at the back. If you have issues then I would contact B&G and send both the handsets and the cradle to be checked - certainly in the UK as I say support has been excellent.
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Scotchmist
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I had the same problem and Inspiration Marine replaced it during the warrantee period. It seems that though the domestic electrics are all switched off by the isolator, the charge base for the handheld VHF transceiver is not. If you leave it in the cradle continuously it burns out the charger. My solution was to mount a switch next to the charger (with an indictor light for on/off).
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Andrew
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Gale Force
Captain Joined: 26 June 2018 Location: Sri Lanka Status: Offline Points: 278 |
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I too have had to change the base.It got very hot and then eventually failed.
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StavrosNZ
Rear Admiral Joined: 24 October 2014 Location: New Zealand Status: Offline Points: 556 |
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B&G used to be the best of the best when it came to sailing instruments but since becoming part of the Simrad/Navico family the products have become comoditised for production boat sales and mass aftermarket sales.
Unfortunately they are now cheap rubbish, look at the post about masthead wind unit failures, multiple plotter failures due to screen delamination, etc etc. I wouldnt leave your VHF in the cradle with power for any longer than is needed to charge it this will decrease the life rapidly.
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Stephen
2010 H400 #691, Auckland, New Zealand |
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Black Diamond
Vice Admiral Joined: 24 October 2015 Location: Newport, RI, US Status: Offline Points: 923 |
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I found a brand new handheld and base on e-Bay. I have a charging base at the helm and the factory installed base at the nav station below. I keep the extra handheld as a spare as it needs to be programmed to work with the base unit. |
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Rick
S/V Black Diamond Hanse 575 Build #192, Hull# 161 Newport, RI |
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S&J
Admiral Joined: 30 August 2014 Location: Perth WA / Med Status: Offline Points: 1180 |
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This happened to me just as I was trying to make my way into Portsmouth / Gosport Marina single handed. Not the easiest place to disappear down below to use the fixed VHF unit. Micro switch was detached, however B&G repaired it for a reasonable fee. Unit is in its 5th season so out of warranty.
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AMAROO
Sub Lieutenant Joined: 17 August 2015 Status: Offline Points: 17 |
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Have had the same problem with the charger, was replaced under warranty. B&G has a three year warranty? thought it was only 2?
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Persse
Captain Joined: 21 April 2013 Location: Yorkeys Knob Status: Offline Points: 154 |
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I dont leave the handheld on the charger. Mainly to avoid unnecessary current drain and chargers are notorious for breaking down unless the electronic components are high specification.
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415 Singapore
Vice Admiral Joined: 23 September 2013 Location: Singapore Status: Offline Points: 826 |
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Thank you both for your replies and advice. Latest update is that I took it up with B&G direct and they have agreed to a free replacement so hopefully all will be working again soon. I will take the advice regarding only charging when on and hopefully the new set will last longer than the first two!
All the best Paul - Night Train |
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