RE: [Paddlewise] HX150S VHF

I have owned the HX150 for more than a year and am very happy with it.  At the time several of us made a group purchase, it was advertised locally as "weather-proof".  However one of the group had to have his replaced almost immediately due to water intrusion.  Since then I have carried mine in a clear vinyl dry bag (the kind sold at West Marine for radios) on the deck of my kayak with a lanyard clipped to one of the  bungies.  After a roll I've come up with the radio hanging from the lanyard so the clip is a good idea.

Because the radio doesn't have any knobs to twist (just push buttons) this system works well and the radio doesn't have to come out of the bag to be used.  It also has an alkaline battery tray so on a week/s long trip you don't have to worry about recharging a nicad.  

Rob Robinson

Mark asked;
	<snip>
> I know the Standard HX350S VHF radio has often been recommended here on 
> Paddlewise.  The HX150S model is some $130 less in price.  Has anyone had any 
> experience with this model.  I do not mind giving up some "ease of use" 
> features but are there any "safety" related differences with this model 
> (range, water resistance, reliability, etc).  I would appreciate any 
> information on these models or suggestions on things to check before purchase.
> 
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