Re: [Paddlewise] Product Warning: Standard Horizon HX460S - Repeated Submersibility Failure

From: alex <al.m_at_3web.net>
Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2004 14:58:02 -0700
>an ICOM M88.  When the SH HX460S shows up replaced (or repaired), it's
being
> relegated to the backup role, and will live in the ol' vinyl radio bag and
> will ride inside the hatch.

The problem with living in a vinyl bag is that when it leaks, it becomes a
bathtub, and this makes it worse than even a mesh pocket.  I considered
getting an Aquaseal VHF bag (it used to have a good reputation), but have
recently read a negative feedback oh their camera bag
http://www.caske2000.org/caske/equipment.htm .  Don't know whether it was
because of leak or awkwardness of operation, or quality of shots through
clear vinyl.  There is also a little problem with getting Aquaseal bags in
Canada, since the only distributor in USA sends it by UPS (= extra customs
clearance charges on the top of regular taxes and shipping costs).
Resulting cost is twice or more of that of original item :-), but still less
than VHF.
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