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VX-7200 power up issue

Thread starter dmac0923
Start date Mar 10, 2019

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dmac0923

Member

Mar 10, 2019

Hey Guys,

I was able to get a hold of a VX-7200-G7-45 that my job was tossing. I dont know the history of this radio and Im aware it may very well have been in the refuse pile for a reason but I figured it was worth a shot to tinker with. When I connect the radio to power, it powers up, shows the initial home message on the display but then quickly shuts off with an audible click. Initially thought it was a voltage issue so I checked the battery voltage but it was 12.6v standing charge and with the engine running- 14.3v. You guys have any other ideas where to start to get this thing to stay on?

Thanks in advance