RE: [Paddlewise] VHF radios: What is everyone using & opinions?

From: Steve Holtzman <sh_at_actglobal.net>
Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2004 18:19:26 -0800
Doug Lloyd said:

>Very submersible. Just give it some protection in 
> surf (as in no direct pressure). West Marine has a nice 
> non-waterproof case for basic protection that is not 
> cumbersome and remains pliable in a pocket, etc.

Doug,

Down here in Southern CA, West has stopped selling the drybags for
radios. Many of my friends and I experienced a lot of failures and never
got one to last for more than 6 months.

Last year we found another source of bags, www.drypakcase.com and so far
they seem to be holding up well. The only disadvantage is that they
don't have the finger thingy to make turning the on/off knob easier, but
that is the only disadvantage.

If anybody finds anything any better, please let us know.I want my VHF
to work when I need it.

Steve Holtzman
Southern CA
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