WANTED: Northstar NS100 Handset

Jul 9, 2013
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Rome, Georgia
Boat Info
2004 Sundancer 460
Engines
Cummings 480CE
I know this is a longshot but if anybody has one they would like to sell please let me know.

Thanks
Phillip Gaines
 
Looking at my spare parts, I do have one. It has a crack in the plastic screen horizontally, which I would recommend using clear tape to seal. Or if your current faceplate is intact, you could probably swap it out. Also, the back holder indentation is partially broken, but it will still hang on the hangar. As far as I know, it works, but I would check it out first before I sent it to you. How's $25 plus shipping sound?
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My handset is working but I need the cable, any recommendations ?
 
My handset is working but I need the cable, any recommendations ?
Not really, I don't know that the cable is easily replaced. That being said, you might contact some avionics shops that work on airplanes, they might be able to replace it.
 
The cord on mine that was on our 06 260DA was rotten. The end of the cord inside the handset has glue/epoxy formed in a block to make it waterproof inside. I carefully took a razor blade and separated the glue/epoxy from another handset and used the cord to replace mine as the old handset did not work. Replacing the cord fixed my issue. I used a little silicone to waterproof the mic when I reinstalled.

Bennett
 
Not really, I don't know that the cable is easily replaced. That being said, you might contact some avionics shops that work on airplanes, they might be able to replace it.

Thanks Scott, will try that route.
 
The cord on mine that was on our 06 260DA was rotten. The end of the cord inside the handset has glue/epoxy formed in a block to make it waterproof inside. I carefully took a razor blade and separated the glue/epoxy from another handset and used the cord to replace mine as the old handset did not work. Replacing the cord fixed my issue. I used a little silicone to waterproof the mic when I reinstalled.

Bennett

Good info Bennett, gonna check mine if the cable is salvagable by doing like your's.
 
Not sure if its inappropriate to post the link/ad but will this replace the infamous cord of the handset ?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Icom-Rayma...sh=item5d759f0b2b:g:aG0AAOSwLdNZ3BI8#shpCntId
Might be the right cable, but it won't be easy to replace... both ends are molded to the cable. The mic end has a very small connector that will take a special crimper and contacts. Not sure about the other end other than being molded on.

I took some rubber tape and wrapped the wires where the outer insulation had disintegrated and then dipped the whole cord in PlatiDip (the stuff you dip your tool handles in). Result pictured below. It worked great till I broke a pin off at the speaker connector. I sold the handset on eBay and installed a nice iCom IC-M400BB.
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Might be the right cable, but it won't be easy to replace... both ends are molded to the cable. The mic end has a very small connector that will take a special crimper and contacts. Not sure about the other end other than being molded on.

I took some rubber tape and wrapped the wires where the outer insulation had disintegrated and then dipped the whole cord in PlatiDip (the stuff you dip your tool handles in). It worked great till I broke a pin off at the speaker connector. I sold the handset on eBay and installed a nice iCom IC-M400BB.

Thanks Jim, will try it.
 
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Update.
I went to the boat today to change the circulation belts and then played some with the vhf.
I disassembled the male connector from the helm and see that the lower second row right most pin was bent, tried to straighten it but it broke.
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Then I cut a little piece from a package cord/wire and put inside the female part of the handset and viola it's working.
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Now I can communicate with the vhf as before but have to solder a pin to make a longlife solution.
 
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If anyone has the Northstar NS100 headset please let me know. I have not been able to find it.
 

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