I know this topic has been covered, and covered and covered. I need to get a couple of new VHF radios and would appreciate PW's short list. Need waterproof <very> and optional alkaline battery capable. TIA Steve Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe 250 NE Tomahawk Isle Dr Portland, OR 97217 Phone: 503.285.0464 Fax: 503.285.0106 Web site: http://www.aldercreek.com Email: acks_at_teleport.com ______________________________________________ *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
The Standard HX350S (submersible) still gets my vote. Standard --- or the Japanese company that now owns them --- is good to its warranty and then some (although incredibly slow on service). Don't recommend the remote mike/speaker made for this, certified submersible as well. Can't prove it, but I think the connector from the remote mike to the radio itself was the source for the water incursion I had with mine. This was the "radio of choice" consensus last time we tried this thread, a year or so ago. Not aware of any new and better choices since then. Jack *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
The only thing new that is probably worth checking out is that the ICOM is now powered by a lithium battery instead of NiCads. This means no hassles about full draining before recharging etc. I don't know how submersible it is. ralph JCMARTIN43_at_aol.com wrote: > > The Standard HX350S (submersible) still gets my vote. Standard --- or the Japanese company that now owns them --- is good to its warranty and then some (although incredibly slow on service). Don't recommend the remote mike/speaker made for this, certified submersible as well. Can't prove it, but I think the connector from the remote mike to the radio itself was the source for the water incursion I had with mine. > > This was the "radio of choice" consensus last time we tried this thread, a year or so ago. Not aware of any new and better choices since then. > > Jack > *************************************************************************** > 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/ > *************************************************************************** -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Ralph Diaz . . . Folding Kayaker newsletter PO Box 0754, New York, NY 10024 Tel: 212-724-5069; E-mail: rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com "Where's your sea kayak?"----"It's in the bag." ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
> -----Original Message----- > From: ralph diaz [mailto:rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com] > > The only thing new that is probably worth checking out is > that the ICOM > is now powered by a lithium battery instead of NiCads. This means no > hassles about full draining before recharging etc. I don't know how > submersible it is. > I have the ICOM M1 with the NiCads. The batteries are a hassle, but it's held up to my frequent swims and submersions without any problems. The small size is very nice, but I don't know how it compares to the Standard 350. One requirement for my next VHF will be support for alkaline batteries - long trips can easily outlast regular rechargeable batteries. Dave Seng Juneau, Alaska *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
FWIW, the ICOM's have long been favored among sailors, or at least that has been my impression for some years. The newsletter "Practical Sailor" (no advertisements, contains product reviews, is a bit pricey and has become repetetive) has many times reviewed handheld VHF's; I believe they tend to come out in favor of the ICOM. I have owned a couple of ICOMs and found them quite good, but haven't yet had to worry about being so close to the water. . . never submerged one. Mark *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I've always had an Icom through West Marine, but that's mostly because I worked next to West Marine for years and it was convenient. The main frustration is that the hand-held bag lasts less and less time each year and I always have to replace it. It gets multiple weather channels, has dual-watch if you want it (for channel sixteen if you are on a local channel) and some other features. It's important to test it often as once it magically stopped sending, which of course I found out when I tried to alert someone that kids where dropping rocks over the Deception Pass bridge while I had a class in there. West Marine fixed it for free. Andree Hurley - http://www.viewit.com/ Viewit Dot Com - Websites for Specialty Businesses On Water Sports, Kayaking Resources - http://www.onwatersports.com -Now selling the Garmin GPS and Accessories- *************************************************************************** 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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