Ralph suggested buying a radio case and attaching it to the PFD shoulder strap by a short webbing strap. I skip the case and just use a strap made for joggers to attach the radio directly to the PFD. It is 2" orange elastic with a retro-reflective band around it. I wrap the radio strap around the adjustment strap of the vest just in case it comes out of the band. No case necessary (assuming you have a submersible radio). PS Why is it retro-reflective vice just reflective? Isn't retro-reflective redundant? Brian Blankinship *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
PS Why is it retro-reflective vice just reflective? Isn't retro-reflective redundant? Nope, reflective simply reflects. If, say a mirror wasn't tilted directly back at you, you wouldn't see yourself. If you flashed a light on it, it would reflect somewhere else. Retroreflective materials will reflect that light back toward the source regardless of its orientation. Road signs are a good example.. If you look at one you'll see small hexagonal cells that reflect the light. --Just bought some reflective tape like this at West Marine.... Joe P. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
----- Original Message ----- From: <Blankibr_at_aol.com> To: <paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 12:43 PM Subject: [Paddlewise] VHF attached to vest > Ralph suggested buying a radio case and attaching it to the PFD shoulder > strap by a short webbing strap. > > I skip the case and just use a strap made for joggers to attach the radio > directly to the PFD. The reason I put it into a case is to allow me to use the radio more easily. If it directly attached to my PFD, I can't see the display and operate the buttons as easily as when holding it in my hand. I suppose if you are just on one channel, it would be okay not to see the display and buttons. But if you find yourself needing to switch (for example, you may be in touch with other kayaks on one channel but then need to hail a motor boat or ferry or, heaven forbid, need to place an distress call on 16). I know emergency personnel such as cops and SWAT teams keep their radios in a fixed position on their shoulder but their on usually just on one channel. The case I suggest, BTW, is not a waterproof one, just a neoprene carrying one. The neoprene, BTW, provides some protection for the radio against bumps and bangs such as when you are removing your PFD and dropping it into your boat or car. ralph *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Look a little closer and you'll see the speaker/mic clipped on close to their mouth. At 01:49 PM 2/21/2002 -0500, ralph diaz wrote: > I know emergency >personnel such as cops and SWAT teams keep their radios in a fixed position >on their shoulder but their on usually just on one channel. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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/ ***************************************************************************
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