Thank you to all those who wrote back with thoughts on VHF radios. I also looked at the archive site on the topic. The tally pretty much came up in favor or ICOM M2A due to its good reputation for dependability, submersiblity, and being able to take alkaline batteries. I considered splurging on the ICOM M15 but it had the drawback of not taking alkalines which I wanted since I would be one the water for a week. The Uniden 985 seemed to be a dud with only low level water protection. The ICOM M2A was on sale at West Marine for about $160. Despite being rated as submersable I am not sure I will wear it on the PFD as some people do just incase it kills it. I may keep it in a deck bag. Let me know if that sounds ridiculous. Thanks again, Bob Chicago *************************************************************************** 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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