Re: [Paddlewise] Kayak Radar visibility

From: Philip Torrens <skerries_at_hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 09:24:17 PDT
>From: Dan Hagen <dan_at_hagen.net>

>Pains Wessex makes a relatively compact marine radar transponder:
>
>http://www.pwss.com/products/xponders/rte.htm
>
>However it is very expensive, and while relatively compact, it is still
>a bit larger than is desirable for use on a kayak.

The unit itself looks relatively compact, but the reference to leads 
strongly suggests it is not self-contained, but runs off your 12-volt marine 
battery (as found in every kayak:-) . I'd be worried about running down my 
battery and not having enough juice for the Rule 500 pump and the drinks 
blender...

Philip Torrens
N49°16' W123°06'

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