Hi folks ,im new to your forum and I would like some advice on your choices of portable submersable V.H.F Whats important to me is sound as in my experiance of using one in the water you need to here and be heard. Im assuming 5w output but does anyone now the loudest and most submersable. I live in the U.K and your advice would be helpful for the Irish sea. Ta John *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Ralph Diaz did an admirable test report in the Folding Kayaker Newsletter. Otherwise, you might find a review online, available at seakayakermag.com. Just to put my 2 centavos in I use an Icom IC-M3A and a Uniden of unknown model nomenclature. The IC-M3A is not water proof and therefore it gets a radio bag for trips. But, the batteries last me at least for the duration of a trip of 7 days in length and I can add AA batteries for after that period of time. It is an excellent product and they make some really nice products that are submersable. <A HREF="http://www.icomradio.com">http://www.icomradio.com</A> The Uniden, is submersable and I use it for weekends as the battery life lasts only about 2 days and has no provision for alternating w/ a AA pack. I wear it during roll practice, day trips, etc and it works just fine. One day it won't but it only cost me $100 USD. Its a pretty good radio but its 3 years old and one day I'll roll and it'll come up smoking and I'll be writing you to ask what you bought. Have a great day!-Rob *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
> Hi folks ,im new to your forum and I would like some advice on > your choices > of portable submersable V.H.F > I own a Standard Horizon HX260S. It is fully submersible, has a nicad battery pack and takes standard AA batteries as well. I wanted one that would take AA batteries, because I do longer trips in remote areas. I have never done a side-by side comparison with other models. It was also well priced for the features it has. -- MZ *************************************************************************** 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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