Brian

Not really a sliding boom, but this can be put on/off and adjusted without having to re-thread.

Nah, take them out on your boat and make them swim back.

As you say, it's most likely the connection. If that doesn't cure it, I've got a VHF VSWR meter to test it if you want.

Good for tomorrow. I won't be out again this week, busy tomorrow and babysitting Friday.

Hi Mark Glad you've got the radio sorted, you were certainly loud and clear. Had about 18 Bass, only one takable, just eaten it. Caught it by Brownsea Castle, but it got a bit bumpy for my crew, so we came back in by the fuel barge to try for plaice, but too much weed. We were using up the last of the bait when you passed us in Hole Bay.

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You probably don't need a manual for the 5600, it's such a basic set. Rotary controls for On/Volume; Squelch; Channel. Push buttons for 25W/5W; Channel 16; Dual watch; Channel M. and I believe you dim the display by pulling the Squelch knob. Cancel Dual Watch to Transmit.

Isn't that always the way. Do it perfectly and there's not a person in sight.

Dave I don't have a manual but I do have a circuit diagram. By memory the manual for the Midland/Searanger/Aquamarine/etc 5600 was only about 4 pages.

Wish I'd noticed this post before, maybe I'd have had more luck than 1 Gilthead Bream and a Ballan Wrasse. My crew had a Tub Gurnard and 3 small bass. Still it was good to be out. Sea Sparkle was fishing about 30 yards away from us and as soon as we packed in and headed home Diane had a Plaice followed by 2 more. They always catch as soon as we leave, maybe there's some money to be made, I'll leave sooner for the right price!!!!!

Thanks for that Terry. I do have a mark that's much closer, although I haven't fished it for a few years. I'll try that first.

Going fishing tomorrow, haven't been for about 3 weeks. I'll be launching at Cobbs about 10:30 and probably fish somewhere to the East of the Hook Sands and try for plaice. I'll let you know how we get on

Mark I've a pm with my phone numbers. Give me a call and we'll arrange to meet up and check things out while you're down here. I've got a spare antenna and a couple of spare radios, if need be you can borrow one, so one way or the other we'll get you working.

Mark Where are you? I have a VHF VSWR meter and could check your aerial for you.

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What's the minimum size?

I sent an email to the council, asking is it wed and Thurs or 13th and 14th? So far no reply.

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John, (wotu2uk) is selling his Arvor 200

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Derek Sounds familiar.

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