Anyone have experience/opinions concerning handheld VHF radios? I am considering a Standard HX350S. I don't carry a cell phone and thought this one might serve double duty as an emergency CB in my truck when I wasn't paddling. I have just finished reading "Deep Trouble" and it threw a healthy dose of worry into me concerning having an ability to call for help. Recommendations as to battery types would be helpful as well. Thanks Jim et al *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
This may be a little off topic but I need your help. I was outfitting the cockpit of my Impex Serenity and got contact cement on my fleece vest. Is there anyway to get it out? Solvents, etc? BTW, don't lean across the cockpit to apply glue to the other side....especially when you've just put the first coat on the side you're leaning from. Steve T Asheville NC *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
and got contact cement on my fleece vest. Is > there anyway to get it out? Solvents, etc? Ouch! Now you have a fleece with a good contact cement story. Once it's dried it's there for good. you can pick some off but, it's permanent. Steve <who has a lot of contact cement stories> *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Steve, I was just cleaning off a 30" x 84" glass tabletop coated with contact cement after removing a sandblast stencil. I used a contact cement solvent that I got at my local Lowe's Depot (I think made by Weldwood) that would probably work just fine. What has worked for me in the past and is a little less 'aggressive' is Bestine available in art supply stores. I have used this on an assorted synthetics (and silks) with no ill effect on the fabric. Steve Thompson wrote: > > This may be a little off topic but I need your help. I was outfitting the > cockpit of my Impex Serenity and got contact cement on my fleece vest. Is > there anyway to get it out? Solvents, etc? BTW, don't lean across the > cockpit to apply glue to the other side....especially when you've just put > the first coat on the side you're leaning from. > -- ¤ Gabriel L Romeu ¤ http://studiofurniture.com + /diary or + /paint *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
From: "Gabriel L Romeu" <romeug_at_erols.com> > I used a contact > cement solvent that I got at my local Lowe's Depot (I think made by > Weldwood) that would probably work just fine. Would you please check and post the name of this stuff? After all the contact cement I've fought with LePage's solvent and WD-40, it'd be nice to up the ante with something that really works. > What has worked for me in the past and is a little less 'aggressive' is > Bestine available in art supply stores. I have used this on an assorted > synthetics (and silks) with no ill effect on the fabric. I'll save this one for next time. Mike *************************************************************************** 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 am in the final stages of releasing some new products made from soy including a natural adhesive remover called Soy Green. If you would like to try a sample, e-mail me. I have no idea what it may do to fabrics, so test before use. It is biodegradable and non toxic. -----Original Message----- From: owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net] On Behalf Of Michael Daly Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2001 12:36 PM To: Paddlewise Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Getting Contact Cement out of fleece From: "Gabriel L Romeu" <romeug_at_erols.com> > I used a contact > cement solvent that I got at my local Lowe's Depot (I think made by > Weldwood) that would probably work just fine. Would you please check and post the name of this stuff? After all the contact cement I've fought with LePage's solvent and WD-40, it'd be nice to up the ante with something that really works. > What has worked for me in the past and is a little less 'aggressive' > is Bestine available in art supply stores. I have used this on an assorted > synthetics (and silks) with no ill effect on the fabric. I'll save this one for next time. Mike ************************************************************************ *** 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/ ************************************************************************ *** *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Bob Denton wrote: > > I am in the final stages of releasing some new products made from soy > including a natural adhesive remover called Soy Green. If you would like > to try a sample, e-mail me. I surely would Bob. The other stuff is pretty nasty. and I thought Soy Green was a food stuff... > > ¤ Gabriel L Romeu ¤ http://studiofurniture.com + /diary or + /paint *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
At 5:02 PM -0500 12/8/01, Gabriel L Romeu wrote: >Bob Denton wrote: > > >> I am in the final stages of releasing some new products made from soy >> including a natural adhesive remover called Soy Green. If you would like >> to try a sample, e-mail me. > >I surely would Bob. The other stuff is pretty nasty. and I thought Soy >Green was a food stuff... "Soylent Green is people." http://www.krebstar.com/soylent.html -- Nick Schade Guillemot Kayaks 824 Thompson St Glastonbury, CT 06033 (860) 659-8847 *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
have you done any applications testing? What does it do well? (and not so well?) does it remove duct tape residues? (fresh? old?) any testing on contact cement? Erik Sprenne Bob Denton wrote: > I am in the final stages of releasing some new products made from soy > including a natural adhesive remover called Soy Green. If you would like > to try a sample, e-mail me. > > I have no idea what it may do to fabrics, so test before use. It is > biodegradable and non toxic. > *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
From: "Gabriel L Romeu" <romeug_at_erols.com> > Bob Denton wrote: >> >> I am in the final stages of releasing some new products made from soy >> including a natural adhesive remover called Soy Green. If you would like >> to try a sample, e-mail me. > > I surely would Bob. The other stuff is pretty nasty. and I thought Soy > Green was a food stuff... That's Soylent Green. There's jokes in here, but it's gettin' near dinner time... Mike *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Nick Schade wrote: > > > > >> I am in the final stages of releasing some new products made from soy > >> including a natural adhesive remover called Soy Green. If you would like > >> to try a sample, e-mail me. > > > >I surely would Bob. The other stuff is pretty nasty. and I thought Soy > >Green was a food stuff... > > "Soylent Green is people." > http://www.krebstar.com/soylent.html > -- So Nick, got any recipes? Can it be dehydrated for expedition camping? Is this why the BCU recommends that one paddles in threes? -- ¤ Gabriel L Romeu ¤ http://studiofurniture.com + /diary or + /paint *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
> Anyone have experience/opinions concerning handheld VHF radios? I am > considering a Standard HX350S. I don't carry a cell phone and thought > this one might serve double duty as an emergency CB in my truck when I I think you might be disappointed in this secondary useage. Transmitting with a handheld eats batteries like crazy. You can listen for a long time, and of course you have plenty of juice to transmit, "oh my gosh, a mako just bit my kayak in two!", but carrying on a conversation like you would with an FRS I don't think is really feasible. You should get one though, especially if you are paddling in the salty stuff. Richard Walker Conroe, TX http://people.txucom.net/~rwwamtek/kayak_log.html *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
From: "Jim" <jfarrelly5_at_home.com> > Anyone have experience/opinions concerning handheld VHF radios? I am > considering a Standard HX350S. While I don't own a marine VHF (still a wish list item) that's the one I'd choose. Good display and the ability to take conventional AA batteries as a backup (with the appropriate battery case option). Both of these criteria are essential to me. > I don't carry a cell phone and thought this > one might serve double duty as an emergency CB in my truck when I wasn't > paddling. Use of a marine VHF on shore is illegal (except in ship-to-shore use), so it would have to be a real emergency. As well, since only another marine VHF could pick up your call, it would only work near shore. If you're far from shore, no one would be listening anyway. For your truck you'd be best off with either a true CB or a cell. Both are relatively cheap these days. Your choice would depend on the services offered in your area. Where I live, a cell is the way to go. In some areas, cell coverage isn't so good, so you might be better off with a CB. Mike *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Jim, That's the model that I own and it works very well for what it was intended. Unfortunately there are drawbacks to using it in place of a CB radio. 1. It's illegal to use ashore without proper permits. 2. VHF is line of sight only, so transmission ranges will vary, but will generally be pretty short. (depends mostly on transmitting and receiving antenna heights) 3. Relatively expensive compared to a CB radio; my portable CB for road trips cost about $30 from Radio Shack a few years back. 4. Nobody but another marine band VHF user will be able to hear the channels you'll be transmitting on anyway, so unless the guy has a boat that works on dry land, he won't be of much help to you. One note: The weather radio part of the HX350S works very well, much better in fact than those little hand held weather radios I've seen. I use it all the time. I'd definitely recommend getting one, and the Standard is a good as any and better than most, but certainly not a replacement for a cel phone or CB radio. Regards, Kevin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim" <jfarrelly5_at_home.com> To: <PaddleWise_at_paddlewise.net> Sent: Friday, December 07, 2001 11:35 AM Subject: [Paddlewise] VHF > Anyone have experience/opinions concerning handheld VHF radios? I am > considering a Standard HX350S. I don't carry a cell phone and thought this > one might serve double duty as an emergency CB in my truck when I wasn't > paddling. I have just finished reading "Deep Trouble" and it threw a healthy > dose of worry into me concerning having an ability to call for help. > Recommendations as to battery types would be helpful as well. > > > > > > Thanks > > > > > > Jim et al > > > > > > *************************************************************************** > 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/ > *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** 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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