NorthWest Kayak Anglers
Kayak Fishing => Product Discussions => Topic started by: Drifter2007 on July 04, 2023, 04:09:01 PM
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Does anyone else use the SH HX 890 radio?
I splurged and purchased one. Was very happy with it for the 2 outings it went on. Now it is dead and won't turn on. I am convinced it is the charging cradle.
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Multimeter on the cradle prongs will tell ya if it has juice.
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Yeah, checking with friends to see if someone has a multimeter. I do not.
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Doesn't it have an adapter to run on a bunch of AA batteries? That would make it simple to rule out a problem with the radio itself.
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I thi k that is an option with this. I don't have the adapter needed......Yet.....
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Well.... Looks like I may be incorrect in thinking it is the charger.
Not sure what the voltage is supposed to be, but it is getting 10.2 volts to the charging prongs.
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I got an HX890 ~2 years ago, and maybe a half year in it also quit charging. I suspected it was the charger but never confirmed w/ a multimeter.
Now I just load it with AAA batteries.
As far as I can tell the radio is not good for my needs. It burns through juice -- just this weekend it died after 6 hours on the water, starting from a fresh set of batteries.
I wish I'd returned it when it was under warranty. I won't be getting another.
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I have one, I need to "rock" it in the cradle until I see the charging sign come on. Just a poor connection I guess.
Decided it was too much radio for my needs so got one of the lower models which better suits what I need a radio for, talking to you guys and the coast guard.
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When you put it in the charger does the charging symbol come on? I have a HX870 and I have to clean the contacts on mine when they get dirty or it won't charge. I put a coat of dielectric grease on them to keep them clean longer.
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No, mine gives no indiction that it is connecting to the charger.
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Try cleaning the contacts on the radio maybe.
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I have an HX-870 that does the same thing when on the charger - no lights, no beeps, no nothing.
No, mine gives no indiction that it is connecting to the charger.
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Mine is working flawlessly for three seasons now. I really like this radio. I believe when you use AA batteries the run time may be decreased as opposed to the stock lithium battery.
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I also have the HX890 radio - it has been working very well for me for 3 years and I have had great battery life from the stock lithium battery. I am sure AA lead acid batteries would have lower life than a rechargeable lithium.
The troubleshooting suggestions offered by others seem like great places to start. You can get a cheap multimeter at HF....just don't use it for utility work and you should be fine. Don't let the magic smoke escape!
I hope you are able to revive your radio. Good luck.