I have used a variety of handhelds in bags for many years without trouble. Granted most of this use was on boats that are not quite as wet as kayaks, but getting spritzed, sprayed, splashed, dunked etc. was not at all uncommon. Check the bag for leaks before every trip. Even with a waterresistant/waterproof/submersible radio I still use a bag, first to keep from testing the seals and second to provide a handy neck strap. I hang the radio around my neck and tuck it inside my PFD. I often find older VHF radios that only need a new battery for free or a few dollars. None of the old radios are waterresistant so the bag is needed. michael cramer_at_coe.uga.edu wrote: > > My dear wife surprised me with a West Marine Mistral VHF this morning, > along with a waterproof bag for it. The Mistral is not even water > resistant, let alone submersible. Should I exchange it for a truly > waterproof model, or is the bag good enough? *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Dec 26 1998 - 03:02:42 PST
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