A good argument could be made for using one of those mikes/speakers if you are in a situation where you will be constantly on the VHF. It is a situation I find myself in about a half dozen times a year while involved in running the kayak support for our local Manhattan swims. I am constantly in touch with (and listening to the chatter among) the race organizers, the motorboat support and other kayakers as we shift strategies on-the-go (you really don't want to know the real world of such swims in busy harbor waters on summer weekends!). I will take Brian's sound advice and hook one up and get better at operating the radio by feel of the buttons and liberal use of the A/B channel aspect and the quick 9/16 button. ralph diaz BTW, prices continue to fall on truly submersible models. Given that we are often pay $100 for a good PFD and $200 or more for a good paddle, a $169 fully functional submersible (up to about $249 for a top of the line one) is almost an essential at this point. *************************************************************************** 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 Fri Feb 22 2002 - 10:20:26 PST
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