Radio reception problem - GX294

[first_mate]

I have a 27mhz GME electrophone GX294. The only way I can pick up an incoming signal is to have the squelch on full. This creates lots of static noise when no-one is talking, and when I trim the outboard it squeals like a pig.
From Jumpinpin I can pick up Currumbin VMR on full squelch, but if I turn the knob even a little I canont pick up the boat riht next to me!!
Does anyone have thoughts on how I can fix this?
Outgoing sound is apparently good.

I am hoping to buy Vertico's vhf radio shortly but I wouldn't mind keeping the 27Meg as well

Any help appreciated.

Regards,
Angus

[finga]

check the aerail connection on the back of the radio and also check the aerial.
Has the unit always had this problem or has it just started??
Have you a SWR to check output and SWR of the radio??
Just a couple of things to ponder to try and sort out the spot of bother.
Cheers Scott

[first_mate]

Scott,
I don't know what an SWR is so expect I don't have one

Radio is about 18 mths old and was working well. Not sure when ut ceased, I just noticed one day thatall was quiet on the air.
It occured about 6 months ago. I bought a new genuine GME (AE60) aerial pre xmas but no difference between the original and the new.
I resoldered the coaxial and that has not changed anything either. Is there anything I should know when rewiring the aerial to end plug? Does the outer braid wire have any significance?

Cheers
Angus

[finga]

Scott,
I don't know what an SWR is so expect I don't have one

Radio is about 18 mths old and was working well. Not sure when ut ceased, I just noticed one day thatall was quiet on the air.
It occured about 6 months ago. I bought a new genuine GME (AE60) aerial pre xmas but no difference between the original and the new.
I resoldered the coaxial and that has not changed anything either. Is there anything I should know when rewiring the aerial to end plug? Does the outer braid wire have any significance?

Cheers
Angus

Yep, the outer braid has a lot to do with the setup.
Where abouts are you mate?? If your near me (which I reckon is the case as you fish the Pin) we can put some meters on and see what the go is or I have a spare radio you can try and that'll eliminate that aspect.

[first_mate]

Thanks Scott.

I have sent you a PM

Cheers