If it is just the outer cable covering that is disintegrating, and the conductors are still carrying all the signals needed to have complete functionality of the radio, why not wrap the cable in something? In effect, give it a new skin. Heat shrink, hockey tape, even electrical tape (yuck) come to mind, and they come in various colors. I wouldn't recommend black or a dark color, because of heat absorption, but this seems like a cheap fix if the problem is cosmetic and/or lack of protection for the conductors.
RAM mic cable rewire?
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There most definitely is. It's dealing with way more than just mic and speaker. I'm really surprised to see that they have a custom IC. Anyways, here's a couple that might work for you. The first link has options for a custom cable
Networking Coiled Cords - CAT5e - CAT6e
Amazon.com: Curlynet Spiral-Coiled Ethernet Cat5e 24AWG Cable (Multiple Lengths): Industrial & Scientific
I've also heard of people wrapping a cable around a tube and heating it up a bit so the insulation will keep it's shape
Networking Coiled Cords - CAT5e - CAT6e
Amazon.com: Curlynet Spiral-Coiled Ethernet Cat5e 24AWG Cable (Multiple Lengths): Industrial & Scientific
I've also heard of people wrapping a cable around a tube and heating it up a bit so the insulation will keep it's shape
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Not so far. I just wrap the cracked chord with rigging tape as it gets progressively worse. the radio/boat is a 2002 factory installed. Always put away ram mike when not on boat. It’s just age. Hope it last with TLC since Standard Horizon said no longer supported and need to change the entire system. Not surprised just hate to have to run all new wires.
My female connector on the RAM mic was a mess, wires off, etc. I tried to fix, but I am not skilled enough for those 8 pins! I just ordered an 1850B and the new version of the RAM.
My understanding is from Horizon there is one replacement for the CMP23w that works with my radio.
Same deal. Kept in Tupperware below when not in use. Can’t believe Amazon let me down on this one.
FYI, I ended up finally with:
(Note that the connectors are different on the new radios and RAMs (of course), so I had to pull a new cable and mount the new connector in the cockpit.
There is no newer RAM that worked with my 1260, per Standard Horizon.
- Standard Horizon GX2200 Matrix AIS with GPS Black
- Standard Horizon CMP31 RAM3+ Mic (Black)
(Note that the connectors are different on the new radios and RAMs (of course), so I had to pull a new cable and mount the new connector in the cockpit.
There is no newer RAM that worked with my 1260, per Standard Horizon.
Can anyone provide the wiring list for a Standard Communications Ram Mike model CMP 23B? Would like to know which color wire connects to which pin number.
Here is what I would do. Buy a 5' patch cord, as in used in networking. Cut one end of it and solder it to the Mike. There are 8 conductors in patch cord, they are twisted and stranded suitable to be flexible
The other end with RJ 45 plug, install a network jack on the binnacle side and apply lanoline to keep moisture out. It will work fine. You will not have the coiled wire.
Harp.
The other end with RJ 45 plug, install a network jack on the binnacle side and apply lanoline to keep moisture out. It will work fine. You will not have the coiled wire.
Harp.
There is coiled cat5 cables available but they of course cost more. If possible, go with stranded wire as it has less of a memory effect. In otherwords, it'll be easier to coil, store, etc.
Giny Handy 8-Pin Microphone Cable Coiled Microphone Cord Male Female Cable - after I looked in the SBO store and could not find it there.