My understanding is that VHF radios are for marine use only. In that case, using it in your car might get you in trouble. We use Icoms, one powered by AA batteries and one rechargeable. I like the AA model better, because recharging is a hassle in foreign countries. While the rechargeable is billed as waterproof, any prudent paddler will keep it in a waterproof sleeve anyway, so it has little advantage. Plus, you'll destroy the battery on recharge if you're not careful, and you have no way of knowing when to think about recharging. By the time the low power indicator flashes, it's a little late. Remember that while these handhelds with rubber ducky antennas will pick up transmissions from afar, but won't send more than a few miles. douglas san francisco *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I thought you Pacific North west folks might be interested. The decision for Waldo lake has been signed and they have decided to allow electric motors only. This is the second largest lake in Oregon covering 10 square miles. The lake is one of the purest in the United States with 125 feet of visbility. If you want to see the pictures here is a link http://www.efn.org/~k_mccree/WaldoLk.html This is copied from the press release. "Briefly, this alternative: assigns a “semi-primitive, non-motorized” Recreation Opportunity Spectrum (ROS) classification to the lake surface; restricts boat motors to electric motors-only, after a five year transition period; initiates a three-phase strategy to limit expansion of dispersed camp sites around the lake; and allows the issuance of new recreation special use permits at the lake only if they meet a strict set of criteria. Copies of the Decision Notice and Environmental Assessment can be acquired off the Willamette National Forest’s website (www.fs.fed.us/r6/willamette/mgmt/waldo)" In addition the forest recieved $250,000 from Congress to do a water quality study (I know because I work on the forest). I suspect the some of the motor boat enthusiasts will appeal this decision. Great news that a lake this size will eventually only be available for electric motors, sails and paddles. -- MZ visit my website: http://www.mzuschlag.com *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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