Re: [Paddlewise] VHF radios again--waterproof vs baggies ?

From: Steve Cramer <cramer_at_coe.uga.edu>
Date: Sat, 26 Dec 1998 22:52:36 -0500 (EST)
> 
> With all things considered, I would exchange the radio for a truly waterproof
> one.  There is a plan to phase toward all VHF radios being submersable
> waterproof.  There is a reason for this.  When push comes to shove the
> waterproof radios still work.
> 
> I would not completely depend on the seal, meaning I'd still use a bag.  

Thanks for all of the good advice. I'm ignoring the suggestions about
trading in the wife; she still has a lot of good life left in her, and
anyway, I've already taught her to paddle.

So this afternoon the two of us went back to Weat and traded the Mistral
in on a Standard 350, for merely twice (well, almost) as much money. It's
submersible, has a charger and can use alkalines, and is smaller besides.
I kept the bag, and intend to use it that way.

Steve Cramer                     
Test Scoring & Reporting Services      Sometimes you never can 
University of Georgia                    always tell what you 
Athens, GA 30602-5593                      least expect the most.


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