[Paddlewise] VHF questions: power output, power source, & weather resistance?

From: Rob Nevitt <blumarbl_at_pacbell.net>
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 09:28:00 -0800
I'm a sea kayaker and I've narrowed my search down to 2 models at this
time: Uniden HH940 & Icom M3A.  (If you have any recommendations for
others.......).

The basic difference between the 2 are power output & power source
options.  The HH940 is 1w output and rechagable, the M3A is 1/5w output
and will take alkalines.  Also, the HH940 is listed as "weatherproof".

Does anyone have any opinions as to how significant these choices are? 
How much difference will a 5w output make, how likely is it that I will
need it?  I like the idea of being able to use alkalines, how long will
a rechargable typically last: enough for 5-6 days use?  I've seen
varying claims as to "weathertight" "weatherproof" "weather resistant";
how credible are these claims?
-- 
Rob Nevitt
blumarbl_at_pacbell.net
122d42'27"W 38d26'58"N (Santa Rosa, CA)
ils.bytebeam.com
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