chris.brock Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 We bought a new to us pontoon awhile ago, it has an older AM/FM radio with a tape deck before, when I would turn the radio on, it would play for a few seconds, then stop, power still on but no sound, now when I turn the radio on, there's nothing, the speakers bulge abit, and make a quiet pop sound when I turn the radio back off any ideas on how to trouble shoot this? I don't want to spend much money on this either thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Go to a pawn shop and buy an inexpensive replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 replace is the answer. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Trash and replace ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 x4,Needs to be replaced Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shloim Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Theres one on sale at BPS in thw flyer....cash converters have tons for sale cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Pick up a new one. It does not necessarily need to be a marine unit. If it has a cover you can use an automotive stereo. You will probably need to buy new speakers. Those should be marine because of all the moisture they are subjected to. Stereos do not last for a very long time in boats because of the moisture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 (edited) Don't know how much you want to spend, I picked this one up at radioworld last year, reasonably priced, excellent reception and sound. http://radioworld.ca/jhd910-heavy-duty-p-8979.html West Marine also carries this one, quite reasonablehttp://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=998798&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=50157&subdeptNum=50197&classNum=50202#.UdX_bayYFDA, Edited July 4, 2013 by Fisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 I use my Sirius radio and boom box in my boat. A simple 12 volt plug in and a $20.00 inverter powers it forever. Sounds pretty good and lots and lots of music choices. I've listened to a few NASCAR races in the boat too. I'm very happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormdunker Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Stereo might still be OK. Do u have another pair of speakers (use house speakers if necessary) to use as a test. Even if u borrow a pair, then u will know if it's the speakers or the stereo. If the 2nd set of speakers don't cooperate then u know the stereo is pooched! good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Google and order " Sport Music " player, it looks like a flashlight .... best 20$ I've ever spent .... except for that time in Daytona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITEME Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 boat anchor!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batoathome Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 Easy way to test your speakers. First you need an ohm reader(crappie tire multimeter will do). Unplug your speakers and place your ohm reader probes one on the negative and other on positive should read 3-8 ohms depending on the speaker. Your radio should have 2 12v wires and one ground(negative). Simply test these connections if all is good you will probably need a new radio. Lots of cheap ones out there or go with the portable radio option. Remember you get what you pay for ( at least in most cases) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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