[Paddlewise] Re[2]: CFR-46

     Harold,
     
     Most units rated at JIS-7 also pass the CFR-46 test but that's not a 
     given since the two methods of testing are so dramatically different.  
     Our RAY102 and RAY106 (rated to JIS-7) also pass CFR-46.
     
     I believe JIS-7 does have an edge but CFR-46 is a close second for 
     paddling applications.  It all boils down to, as usual, how much you 
     want to pay.  A JIS-7 radio is more expensive to design and 
     manufacture than a CFR-46 radio.
     
     I hope that answers your question.
     
     Cheers.
     
     JP Stohrer
     
     


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Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] CFR-46
Author:  HTERVORT_at_aol.com at SMTP
Date:    6/7/00 2:38 PM


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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