Re: [Paddlewise] "Waterproof" VHF Radios

From: Dave Kruger <dkruger_at_pacifier.com>
Date: Mon, 06 Jul 1998 23:54:26 -0700
Robert C. Cline wrote:
> 
> The Icom M3A is advertised to be:  "Water-resistant construction:  Built
> tough to withstand the punishing marine environment, the IC-M3A meets JIS
> water-resistant specification grade 4.[snip]
> 
> Furthermore, Icom does not provide any instructions for getting in touch
> with them for Warranty issues... or anything else; just an address for
> Japan!  No phone nos., no fax nos.

The addresses below may be out of date.  They were on my warranty card
for the ICOM-10A I purchased a year or two ago.  The warranty card I
have expressly states that it "... does not cover problems resulting
from water damage."

ICOM AMERICA, INC.
2380 - 116th Ave, NE
Bellevue, WA  98004

ICOM AMERICA, INC.
18102 Sky Park South, Suite 52-B
Irvine, CA  92714

If neither of those works, perhaps Rodgers Marine Electronics in
Portland, OR, will know how to contact ICOM:  503-287-1101.  Rodgers
Marine was my source for my radio because the price was only a few
dollars higher than one of the discount marine supply houses, and
Rodgers TESTS each radio before they sell it.  They deal with the
commercial trade, so they know their stuff, I believe.

Good luck.  Your experience has made me resolve to check the seals on my
Aquaman radio bags more often.

-- 
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR
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