In a message dated 4/13/2002 7:32:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jka_at_netaccess.co.nz writes: > I use an Apelco VHF 520 which I have been using in a waterproof bag, despite > the claims that it is submersible. I've had an Apelco 510 for six or seven years, and have had very little problem with it --- and have never used a bag. It's been in the bilge of a sinking life raft overnight, and bashed about with no significant problem. To augment the waterproofness of the unit, I've run a couple of turns of warmed electrical tape around the joint between the body and the battery. Stays dry. "Dry bags" are like tracers: they work both ways. If you do get water inside it --- even condensation --- a dry bag will give your radio a good, humid soak for as long as it's in there. That can be worse than a good splash or a dunk. Jack Martin *************************************************************************** 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 Sun Apr 14 2002 - 20:02:55 PDT
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