Re: [Paddlewise] CFR-46

In a message dated 6/7/00 9:59:42 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
JPStohrer_at_rmc.raytheon.com writes:

>    JIS-7: Stands for Japanese Industrial Standard 7.  A unit with this 
>       rating can be submersed for at least 30 minutes in 1 meter of water 
>       without water intrusion.  This is quickly becoming the industry 
>       standard for handheld VHF's.  Our RAY102 and RAY106 meet this 
>       requirement.
>   
>       CFR-46: This refers to the US Code of Federal Regulations, title 46.  
>       Title 46 contains Coast Guard requirements.  Part 110 of that title 
>       provides a definition of "waterproof" that says a unit must be able 
to 
>       withstand 65 gallons of water per minute through a 1" fire hose from 
a 
>       distance of 10 feet for 5 minutes from all sides.  I've witnessed 
this 
>       test at our UK facility and it is impressive.

JP,

Thanks for the info -- this has long been a question many of us have needed a 
concise answer for. 

One question.  Since the test modes are so different, any comments about 
which of the above two standards would indicate the most bombproof radio?

Harold
So Cal
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