Re: [Paddlewise] HX150S VHF

>From: MJAkayaker_at_aol.com

>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.
>
>Mark J. Arnold

Hi Mark,
I can't give you a head-to-head of the HX350S vs the HX150S 'cos I haven't 
used the HX350S, but I have been using the HX150S for about three years now, 
with no problems. I like the big, friendly, flush and front mounted 
push-buttons - easier to operate through an Aqua-Pac "baggie"* than 
top-mounted twist dials, less likely to puncture the baggie than dials, and 
friendly to gloved fingers.

The oversize, back-lightable LCD display is nice too.

I also like the fact that it can run on alkaline batteries should the 
built-in rechargable batteries not last the trip.

* I always carry the radio in the smaller of the Aqua-Pac VHF radio baggies 
(just push the thumb inset in, out of the way - you won't need it, because 
the HX150S has no top-mounted controls). This is both because I am naturally 
a belt-AND-suspenders kinda guy, and because the HX150S is rated about 
intermediately waterproof. I think it's warranted for three years against 
leakage, but I'd just rather have the radio working when I need it.

Philip Torrens
N49°16' W123°06'

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