Robert posted: >I'm looking to get a Standard Horizon HX460S that is on sale at www.sailnet-inc.com for $229.95 plus a $50.00 rebate. It seems to be an excellent radio but expensive...< Good radio. 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. As far as not being cheap, what's your life worth man! And, how can you say you are part of the water-travelling community if you can't stay in touch? As for weather reports, ditto the previous. Do yourself a favour, order one and adjust your spending plan on other budgetary items. Doug Lloyd (posting earlier in the day now, while brain is hopefully still in gear) Victoria BC *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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 *************************************************************************** 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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