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 MJAkayaker_at_aol.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/ ***************************************************************************
I've had the 150 for a few years with no problems what-so-ever. cya -----Original Message----- From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of MJAkayaker_at_aol.com Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2000 2:19 PM To: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subject: [Paddlewise] HX150S VHF 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 MJAkayaker_at_aol.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/ *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Let me say that Dave Krugers comment is exactly on the mark in respect to the utility of VHF radios. Although I am new to kayaking I cruised for years with a VHF radio and found it's greatest utility to be for weather monitoring and communication with bridges and marina's. I do feel that here in the north east a ten mile range is a bit pessimistic I would think that 20 miles (to the Coast Guard) is more realistic. If the primary usage of a VHF would be to summon aid I think you would be better off with a EPIRB or perhaps a cell phone (in a good waterproof bag.) Richard Smith *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Christine Allison wrote: > > Let me say that Dave Krugers comment is exactly on the mark in respect to > the utility of VHF radios. Although I am new to kayaking I cruised for > years with a VHF radio and found it's greatest utility to be for weather > monitoring and communication with bridges and marinas. > > I do feel that here in the north east a ten mile range is a bit pessimistic > I would think that 20 miles (to the Coast Guard) is more realistic. I was not very clear, I fear. My comments referred to a **handheld** 3W or 5W VHF, operating the usual rubber ducky antenna -- from water level, not a 25W VHF driving an 8 foot whip off a boat mast. In my experience, 8 miles is about it from beach to beach, handheld to handheld. If one of the handhelds is in the hands of someone sitting in a yak, on the water, the range is less. Yak to yak, both paddlers on the water, three miles is about all I have been able to get. Finally, I have reliably gotten 10 miles when I had a **clear shot** to a CG repeater (normally on a tall peak), but a clear shot is many tiems impossible here. YMMV, but I bet it can't beat these figures, if you are talking about a handheld VHF. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
At 06:23 PM 06/07/2000 -0700, Dave Kruger wrote: >In my experience, 8 miles is about it from beach to beach, handheld to >handheld. ...Yak to yak, both paddlers on the water, three >miles is about all I have been able to get. [Mainly favorable opinions.] Funny how people criticize the VHF, despite its clear value in certain situations. Three miles, eight miles, ten miles -- I carry a whistle (ok, two whistles) which are audible maybe 1000 metres in calm weather and 100 in wind. I carry a flashy light which is visible maybe 2000 metres on a clear night and maybe 200 in the rain. I carry handheld and popup flares which can be seen for about the same and last just seconds. A VHF which can be heard 3 - 10 miles and actually give 2-way communication is a tremendous advantage over other systems. I hope if I ever use the thing for more than a weather radio, it is to call for help for someone else. Until that day it is just part of the padding behind my seat back. Would I ever go out in more risky conditions because I have a (cell phone / VHF / GPS / whistle / flare / kitchen sink)? No. Do I feel a little more like I belong on the Bay, with a properly equipped boat? Yes. jerry. *************************************************************************** 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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