Doug, there was extensive discussion of VHF radios last year, and the conclusion that emerged (as I read it) was that the Standard HX350S was consistently reliable, easy to use, and reliably waterproof. The one caveat, as I recall, was that the accessory battery tray that holds six AA alkaline batteries (used for backup or for long excursions away from charging sources) can flood, although this does not affect the electronics of the radio itself. I generally carry mine in a waterproof bag, which works fine in flat water. In rough water, however, I found the volume and squelch controls were difficult to handle through the bag, so I took the radio out of the bag & kept the radio out on the deck for the rest of the day. No problem. From the discussion last year, I gather that others have put this radio through far more vigorous conditions without problems. Bob V -----Original Message----- From: Doug Lloyd <dlloyd_at_telus.net> Date: Wednesday, February 02, 2000 3:31 AM >I may be able to get a good deal on a waterproof >Standard HX350S, and I was wondering if it is a good radio. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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