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Old 18 April 2016, 20:24   #1
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I have a Standard Horizon GX1500e which receives but does not transmit even though 'tx' displays on the screen when the presel is pressed. (no sound though).
Anyone have any idea if its fixable. Need it sorted quick before we go to the Hebs. and dont want to waste time if it is probably u/s. but also dont want to buy another if I dont have to! Any thoughts appreciated.
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Old 18 April 2016, 20:39   #2
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I had the same issues a couple of years back I just binned mine got a fresh set up cable antenna etc shop round if you go new as sometimes you can get a handheld in the deal as well 👍
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Old 18 April 2016, 20:54   #3
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osprey - if I was going to the Hebrides I wouldn't want to discover that any fix had only been temporary.

That said the two common and easy to fix issues with all fixed VHFs are: (i) poor power connection which means it never gets enough amps to transmit; (ii) dodgy ariel. I expect you'd get some transmission close up though even with a bad ariel, so I'd certainly look at the condition of your wiring.
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Old 19 April 2016, 07:06   #4
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Thanks both. Ill check the power lead but it looks like a new one...
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Are you sure its not in USA setting - i know a lot of people who have been close to throw out Icom sets because they didn't realise it was in USA setting and not Int.

Not sure if the SH sets have the same settings, but maybe worth a look?
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Are you sure its not in USA setting - i know a lot of people who have been close to throw out Icom sets because they didn't realise it was in USA setting and not Int.

Not sure if the SH sets have the same settings, but maybe worth a look?
That happened to me !!
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