In a message dated 6/16/2003 3:28:17 PM Central Daylight Time, Needfreed_at_wmconnect.com writes: > One thing I hadn't adequately comprehended was the need to have a marine > radio, so here I go again: any suggestions on which brand and model are > amenable > to kayaking? > Whichever brand you decide on, you may wish to seriously consider the following criteria: 1. JS7 submersible rating 2. 5W output with clear sounding speaker and microphone 3. Easy to use buttons or dials, and clear readout. 4. Sized to wear it in a place convenient to speak from. (You may wish to consider that when you actually need it as seas may be a bit lumpy. *Uh, guys, I'm way back here, can y'all slow down just a smidge.*) I wear mine from a loop on the left shoulder strap of my pfd. It is very easy to hear and speak from. 5. A separate battery tray that takes AA's. It sucks being on a trip and day 5 finds you with low battery power. They have yet to make Douglas Fir or Western Hemlock with 110V convenience outlets. Raytheon, Icom, Uniden and many other brands are quite good. I own a Uniden and an Icom with excellent operational histories. Try to find the one you like best, with the characteristics that you think are suitable. Happy Paddling, Rob G *************************************************************************** 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 Mon Jun 16 2003 - 15:21:19 PDT
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