Re: [Paddlewise] Etrex question

From: Tim Gamble <tgamble_at_syllog.com>
Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2002 08:27:38 -0500
<< Steve Scherrer wrote:
 > How many have had, or heard of an eTrex leaker? >>

As I said in my previous post mine leaked. It failed and I took it apart 
and could see that lots of water had gotten in and corroded the 
electronics.

WARNING Garmin will ONLY replace the unit if it is under warranty which 
means less than 1 year old. If its older than 1 year and leaks you have 
to pay them to fix it.

I have had similar problemes with "submersible" VHF radios.

Usually they can survive an occasional drop or splash, but not rolling 
or real submersion.



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