Question My transmitter (MH8A) just died. This is the second one in 5 years !!

[JohnN]

Just a note. To my knowledge, Huish will only do that for Oceanic branded units. If the serial number starts with BM, it will work. Also, add shipping and tax on top of that price, but still quite a bit cheaper than buying a brand new one.

I just received a RMA number and a quote for $120 (plus shipping)

I dont think this is an Oceanic branded transmitter

 

[Belzelbub]

I just received a RMA number and a quote for $120 (plus shipping)

I dont think this is an Oceanic branded transmitter

Looks like the prefix is FP. According to this, compiled by @scubadada, it may be Oceanic.

Question - Serial number prefixes on Pelagic Pressure Systems MH8A transmitters

I’m thinking that they likely do the refurbs in batches and give them all a new outer shell with the R marked refurb date as @scubadada noted was present on his. I’m thinking the new parts content is likely even higher. Outer shell takes the most abuse, so is likely replaced. The circuit...

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[scubadada]

Hi @JohnN

I just received a RMA number and a quote for $120 (plus shipping)

I dont think this is an Oceanic branded transmitter

I'm not sure I can make out the letter prefix for your transmitter. If it is FP, it may be Oceanic. You may be interested in this thread

Question - Serial number prefixes on Pelagic Pressure Systems MH8A transmitters

I’m thinking that they likely do the refurbs in batches and give them all a new outer shell with the R marked refurb date as @scubadada noted was present on his. I’m thinking the new parts content is likely even higher. Outer shell takes the most abuse, so is likely replaced. The circuit...

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Let us know how you do with your Huish return.

You may also be interested in this thread regarding transmitter failures

Question - Pelagic Pressure Systems or Shearwater (the Swift) transmitter failures

There have been discussions regarding failures of Pelagic Pressure Systems and Shearwater transmitters. For Shearwater, I mean only the Swift. Earlier Shearwater transmitters were manufactured by PPS and should be included in PPS voting in the poll. I would like to get an idea about how these...

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EDIT: Ha, I see @Belzelbub beat me to the prefix thread