Re: [Paddlewise] PaddleWise V1 #636

I can heartily endorse Yaesu radios, but I have a handheld ham 2 meter
FT-411E that has been modified to also send and receive on all marine VHF
bands, 10 weather bands, pvt. and commercial aircraft bands, some ambulance
and police frequencies, US Government, and 2 way radio bands.  Mine is
small enough to fit in a ziploc on paddling trips, and I carry a
telescoping antenna, (extends from 6 inches to about 3 feet)  which allows
for extended range when I'm trying to reach a far away repeater, either 2
meter or VHF, helpful if you're on the water or in a low lying area.

I believe most Yaesus have optional battery cases you can buy that hold 6
AA cell batteries, in case your rechargeables run down. The 411-E is quite
small, about 4 inches without the 4 inch rubber duckie antenna.  I carry a
laminated card with the USA VHF Frequencies; (ie. channel 16- 156.800),
since the radio doesn't have the marine channels 01 thru 87, but I could
easily program the VHF channels in for single button recall.

My only complaint has been that the waterproof sacks that I kept getting
from West Marine, made for the VHF handhelds would only last a couple of
months before the side seams split out.  I think I may have returned 3 of
them for replacements before giving up and resorting to ziplocs.

I have no experience with Standards or Icoms, or the waterproof versions.
Good luck.

KB7SGC


>I know we go through the great VHF disscussion every so often, but I haven't
>been paying too much attention since I bought my Standard HX 150S a couple
>of years back, and I'm not planning to upgrade anytime soon.
>A paddling buddy of mine is looking at either the Yeasu FT-10 or FT-11. One
>of these models is apparently an up-gradely "waterproof" version for an
>extra $75.00 or so. Anyone on this list have any experience or knowledge of
>the Yeasu brand in general and/or these particular models? How might they
>compare to Icom or Standard? We'd like the contenders to be at least
>splashproof, preferably dunkable, small enough to fit in a PFD pocket, easy
>to operate through a baggy, and able to run on both internal ni-cads or
>regular non-rechargable batteries.
>Any help appreciated.
>
>Philip Torrens
>N49ƒ16' W123ƒ06'

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