From: "Robert Brubaker" <rbrub_at_earthlink.net> I just got my marine VHF operator's license, so I've been shopping. > Two features I would like: > Waterproof to the level of being submersible. Or should regular, what > ever that is waterproofness or resistance be fine? Several makers have JIS7 waterproofness. That means 1 meter depth for 30 minutes. That seems to be the best you can get without spending a fortune for a high-reliability rescue VHF. I like the Standard Horizon (SH) 350 and 460 models as well as the Garmin 725. The 350 and 725 are larger and the 460 is quite small. The SH have a big LCD screen, useful for aging eyes that need bifocals or reading glasses. The 350 and 725 have many battery options including NiMH and standard AA. The 460 uses a Li-Ion battery and can take AA. The former would be adequate for a weekend trip if you watch your power usage. The AA option only allows 0.9 watt output, so it isn't useful IMHO. Garmin advertises one-hand usage, since its controls are similar to the GPS controls. No knobs to twist and turn. The only drawback is that all three models are priced somewhat above what you've chosen; the 350 and 725 are similar and the 460 higher still. 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Jun 25 2002 - 12:23:57 PDT
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