Re: [Paddlewise] SV: Icom M1V on PFD (again)

Hello Jens,

Are you adapting the belt clip to use one of the common PFD patches with
four slots? This seems like an ingenious solution to the problem as it
leaves the pockets free for other items. My VHF is an M32 with a detachable
belt clip that exactly fits one of these patches which could simply be left
on the PFD and the VHF detached from it for charging. The antenna is also
somewhat higher with this arrangement. Thanks for the tip. :)

I'm skeptical of speaker-microphone attachments even for dry-land use. My
experience with them (we used them a lot on oil tankers) has not been
positive. The cords have a tendency to stretch and could present an
entanglement problem on a kayak. And I'm not sure how to keep salt water
from affecting the connections. Plus it's another thing to find when gearing
up.



Craig Jungers
Moses Lake, WA

On Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 5:08 AM, Jens Viggo Moesmand <jensviggo_at_moesmand.dk>
wrote:

> High Alex,
>
> We use the M87 (European version of M88). We have fastened the M87 high
> on the pfd's left side by adapting the belt clip to fit a standard
> attachment already on the vest so that it easily can be taken on and off
> and have the M87 secured with a leash. This brings the mike and
> loudspeaker close enough to the lips and the antenna as high up as
> possible. I have to reach over with my right arm to use the thumb for
> PTT meaning holding the paddle with one hand when transmitting but that
> can hardly be avoided. We have used this solution for a couple of years.
> We are looking at headsets: IC-Cobra for the M71 that complies with IPX8
> but have no experience yet.
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