Re: [Paddlewise] VHF radios

I have the M2A which has a Ni-Cd battery and a AA backup. As far as I 
can tell, there is no reason that the AA tray should be less water 
resistant, since it has the same O-ring etc.
I used my radio this past summer on a 10 day trip down the west coast 
of Vancouver Island. It was used regularly (4+ times a day) to listen 
to the weather forecast and was then used for several minutes talking 
to the coast guard. In my second conversation with the coast guard, 
the power level was definitely down and they were having a hard time 
hearing me. When i switched to another radio, there was no problem. I 
was able to charge the radio with a solar charger and it was back up 
to snuff. On an extended trip, I would not want to go without either 
a back up battery source (AA tray), charged spare battery, or an 
additional radio (we carried 3 for three of us).

At 08:43 PM 07/10/2006, Richard Cohen wrote:
>Thanks for the advice on the M88. I looked at the M72 and also thought it
>was great, except it does not come with a AA battery back up tray, which
>with my limited knowledge I am thinking is a good idea to have. Do you
>agree? Anyone have any experience with the West Marine VHF150?
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