Re: [Paddlewise] "Waterproof" VHF Radios

From: Robert C. Cline <rcline_at_onramp.net>
Date: Mon, 6 Jul 1998 21:54:16 -0600
>	Uniden and several others are waterproof without the plastic bag. The
>Aquapac is serious waterproofing for electronics. But you need to check the
>condition of seals, clamps, seams.

Aquapac:  That's the brand I had... and yes, the seam must have blown out.
I notice the metal rod on the aquapac corrodes really quickly... like after
a long weekend on the water, it's all covered with rust.

>
>	Though I've not tested this in our salt water laboratories. . . I would
>imagine that having a pastic pouch with a large air pocket in it would tend
>to blow out the seams if put under pressure like getting between the deck
>and the paddler in an exit or entrance.
>
>



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