Need help diagnosing VHF issue

[Ed]

Radio is receiving, no problem.

Antenna is brand new....I am hoping that is not the issue. I wanted a better antenna, but someone ordered this for me from wholesaler and it was kind of a mistake.....did not have the heart to tell them it was not the one I wanted.

I know sometimes I can transmit and sometimes I cannot based upon tests with dockmaster at marina. I think it has something to do with the CD Player being wired on common circuit....I think it is robbing power from VHF. I may look at wiring it on its own.

If I can get it dialed in.....I will replace and upgrade to DSC radio in the offseason. I am partial to Raymarine VHF's....I had one on my old Mako and that thing worked fantastic. At one time, I reached Boston while 28 miles offshore...

-Ed-