Also, I have used one since the day it was released by Garmin. I usually use it in a floating neoprene case open at the top but sometimes I just have it sitting on the deck in the net section of a converted Fanny pack deck bag (not water proof). The only problem I encountered was the eventual corrosion of the antenna jack. Garman replaced the unit, no questions asked. I now make sure I rinse salt water from the jack as well as the rest of the unit when I'm finished. BTW the battery compartment on the 12s is NOT water proof, and it's always a good idea to remove the batteries at the end of the day and remove any salt water (usually a few drops) that may have accumulated. If there's more than a few drops, I rinnse the battery compartment with fresh water and leave it open to dry. I am not suggesting it isn't a good idea to keep it in a water proof case, just that I don't bother. YMMV! In reviewing various sources of Garmin produced information, I noticed that they are not consustant with their water proof ratings nor their memeory capacities. cu > The Garmin 12Map is $280; but is only water resistent & should be kept in a > case. > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Apr 09 2001 - 22:30:03 PDT
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