RE: [Paddlewise] VHS (as in Sam) radios

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This is lots more interesting than what I'm supposed to be doing, Chuck
-- so: not coming from an expert, but I do comms stuff for the Navy --

The "S" is probably not a typo: my understanding is that VHS radios are
VHF transceivers coupled with a Family Radio Service (FRS) capability
for short range comms with anyone else having FRS capability (see
http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/index.htm?job=service_home&id=family
for FRS information).  Essentially, a marine capable VHF with a
Citizen's Band (CB) feature.  A great way to communicate within a large
group of kayakers -- as long as you watch which buttons you're pushing.
Standard Horizon has one that also has AM, FM and aeronautical channels
on it -- and, like many of these radios today -- it's "waterproof".
Catch "All things considered on NPR on the return trip!  See
http://www.standardhorizon.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID
=85&encProdID=71726205E5C6EC181DE69A09BC8877EA&DivisionID=3&isArchived=0
&currTab=tab_Description&currDiv=DescriptionDiv&ExpandID=480,Features
for an example (no personal connection with Standard Horizon, no
commercial interest, no money to buy one, etc.)

Joq 

-----Original Message-----
From: skimmer

I need some comments from all you experts.

When we talk about marine radios, we talk about standard VHF hand-held
radios. We like them to be waterproof and prefer to have them live in a
pocket on the life jacket.

The ACA talks about having paddlers use VHS radios. Is this real, a
typo, a failure to understand? What goes on here? I am told there really
are VHS radios--are they waterproof--what are they compared with our VHF
radios?

Thanks,
Chuck Sutherland
skimmer_at_enter.net
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