Hi Paddlewisers, from downunder.... I am intrigued by the good press about the Standard handheld on PaddleWise. Is there anyone on the list who has used or owns the Raytheons? I ask the question because for the first time, to my knowledge, we have a choice in 'water resistant' VHF handhelds, with Raytheon launching one of their models on the Australian, and I presume, the New Zealand market. Until this month the ICOM was the only 'waterproof' HH on the market here. Which leads me to the question. Are there any Americans on the list who can put a word in for the Raytheons? On the face of it, the company has the pedigree for quality gear [ just consider their defence contracts!] I note Raytheon's 100 model is CFR 46, and the 106 is JR-7 which are the two 'water resistant' standards in vogue. BTW I have no commercial tie with either company, but would be interested in any user comments about the Raytheons. Paddle on..... peterR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Peter, The Raytheon 102 and 106 are definitely waterproof. We have a number of the former that were donated to the Downtown Boathouse where they get abused, i.e. no waterproof bag, no particular care beyond recharging. They are holding up well. Other users of the previous Apelco 520 (which Raytheon replaced, revamped and renamed the Raytheon 102) report no water damage either. All of this is with the Nicad pack; no alkaline pack will be waterproof. The 106 differs from the 102 in two respects. It can broadcast at 6 watts and has a longer life battery. The longer life battery can be used on the 102. ralph > can put a word in for the Raytheons? On the face of it, the company has > the pedigree for quality gear [ just consider their defence contracts!] > I note Raytheon's 100 model is CFR 46, and the 106 is JR-7 which are the > two 'water resistant' standards in vogue. > BTW I have no commercial tie with either company, but would be interested > in any user comments about the Raytheons. > Paddle on..... > peterR > -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Ralph Diaz . . . Folding Kayaker newsletter PO Box 0754, New York, NY 10024 Tel: 212-724-5069; E-mail: rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com "Where's your sea kayak?"----"It's in the bag." ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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