Well, this question kinda has to do with boats I suppose. It didn't really fit in the 'Nothing to do with boats' category.<br /><br />Anyways..here goes:<br /><br />Well, 'ol Homer gets another kick in the head...<br /><br />I bought this radio last year (Hasn't even been a year) It is a Standard Horizon Interepid VHF (w/DSC) remanufactured.<br /><br />For the sake of argument, I won't name the web site I purchased it from. (yet...LOL)<br /><br />I contacted the web site, and they said there was a 30 day return policy. Ok, fine, but I cannot find any literature saying the radio has a 30 day return. I tried to get back to the actual web page that advertised the radio, but it's gone, and they no longer offer any replacemnet remans. (Go figure)<br /><br />My question is, does anyone here have one of these radios and/or has experience repairing them? I'm quite good at repairing old CB equipment, but I've never tinkered with VHF rigs.<br /><br />And most importantly, should I even trust this thing if I do get it fixed? I haven't even had this radio on more than 20 hours or so!<br /><br />Bottom line:<br /><br />Should I pay the pro to fix it, or toss it on E-Bay for parts? I will have my bigger boat done some day, and I want a darn good, no hassle, always works-no-matter-what VHF. In other words, I want a radio that will withstand a nuclear attack or the P**sed-off wife !!! (lol)<br /><br />Suggestions?<br /><br />I don't know what these 'factory refurbs' really are. I'm wondering if they are even looked at before they're re-sold.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />H.
