Vigil RT-80 VHF radio problem

[RobKoryn]

After putting my '93 Passage 42 back in the water this Spring and turning on the VHF radio, I have to turn the squelch almost all the way up to stop the background noise. In the past, the radio has only needed a small amount of squelch to operate. Nothing has changed except that the radio just doesn't work well now. Any thoughts? Does anyone know where you could send this radio to be repaired? The model is a Vigil RT-80 (Ross Engineering Model # PRT380). How about getting parts for this radio? Wouldn't mind replacing the front panel as well. Thanks for any help.

 

[Rick D]

You might try here. This was listed in a Florida marine directory. I have no idea if they are still in business or not. They used to do a lot of aircraft but I didn't see any in the searches. I think the city and I know the state is correct, but I don't know if it is the same outfit.
Ross Engineering Company, Inc.
12505 Starkey Rd Suite E
Largo, FL 33773
(727) 536-1226

PS: I love these radios! Hope mine stays healthy. I replaced the mike.