23. MAINTENANCE

The inherent quality of the solid-state components used in this transceiver will provide many years of continuous use. Taking the following precautions will prevent damage to the transceiver.

€Keep the microphone connected or the jack covered at all times to prevent corrosion of electrical contacts;

€Never key the microphone unless an antenna or suitable dummy load is connected to the transceiver.

€Ensure that the supply voltage to the transceiver does not exceed 16 VDC or fall below 11 VDC.

€Use only STANDARD HORIZON-approved accessories and replacement parts.

In the unlikely event of serious problems, please contact your Dealer or our repair facility. Address and phone numbers for this facility, as well as warranty information, are contained in section “25 WARRANTY.”

23.0REPLACEMENT PARTS

Occasionally an owner needs a replacement mounting bracket or knob. These can be ordered from our Parts Department by writing or calling:

Marine Division of Vertex Standard

US Headquarters

10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.

Telephone (714) 827-7600

Commonly requested parts, and their part numbers are listed below.

€Dust Cover: RA0908900

€Power Cord: T9024907

€ACC Cable: T9101553

€Channel Knob: RA0750700

€VOL/SQL Knob: RA0750800

€Mounting Bracket: RA0873800

€Mounting Bracket Knob: RA0873700

€Microphone Hanger: RA0458800

€CMP25 RAM+ Mic or VH-310 Routing Cable Assembly: S8101512

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