Chuck wrote: >What waterproof VHF radio do you like best for carrying on your PFD? If you >carry it other than on your PFD, what is your system and choice of radios? G'Day Chuck, I use an Icom 72 but couldn't find a waterproof bag (Aquapac) that would fit in my Kokatat PFD vest pocket so made my own 'semi' waterproof bag that keeps the worst wave impact from the unit and allows ready access to the on off rotary switch. If anyone knows of a waterproof bag that will fit readily into a Kokatat PFD or else a PFD that can accommodate an Icom72 I'd be glad to know of it. I have on one occasion seen fog inside the glass of the LCD screen but it cleared later and the unit seems to function but I was a bit worried that this meant it was not as water proof as the advertising suggests, or that the waterproofing had somehow been breached, or perhaps high humidity in the bag may cause this? Do people who are regularly immersed in water and who don't use a waterproof bag find the Icom 72 stands up to the immersion OK over time? When I'm rolling or doing rescue exercise where I'm clambering over the deck I put the VHF in the day hatch. Otherwise I carry it on my PFD. One of the nicest features of the Icom 72 is its ease of use - essential when you really need the VHF. All the best, PeterO *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed May 19 2010 - 16:25:50 PDT
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