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Re: vhf suggestion

Posted By: John Leonard
Date: Saturday, 2 December 2000, at 6:38 a.m.

In Response To: vhf suggestion (mike allen ---})

I have owned both the Standard and the Garmin models. They are both fairly easy to operate even in a waterproof bag. Even the rotating nobs on the garmin are pretty easy one handed through a bag. I have acidentally switched on my garmin when it is on my deck by hitting it. Not a big deal, but I would hate to have my batteries run down before I need them. I would definately recommend using even a "submersible" radio in a waterproof bag. I like to keep my radio on my deck "just in case" and am on my third submersible of the season! The first two died due to water damage(one standard, one garmin). My latest (the Garmin) is surviving nicely in the bag that is no longer completely waterproof. Buy submersible, but keep it in a bag. When you need it is no time to take chances with it.

John Leonard

Messages In This Thread

vhf suggestion
mike allen ---} -- Wednesday, 29 November 2000, at 4:50 p.m.

Re: vhf suggestion
M. Hamilton -- Wednesday, 29 November 2000, at 6:02 p.m.

Re: vhf - george gronseth's response
mike allen ---} -- Tuesday, 5 December 2000, at 6:34 p.m.

Re: vhf suggestion
Tom Dowling -- Thursday, 30 November 2000, at 12:14 p.m.

Re: vhf suggestion
Bill Bradshaw -- Thursday, 30 November 2000, at 6:42 p.m.

Re: vhf suggestion
Bruce -- Friday, 1 December 2000, at 5:38 p.m.

Re: vhf suggestion
Jed -- Saturday, 2 December 2000, at 12:51 a.m.

Re: vhf suggestion
Mark -- Saturday, 2 December 2000, at 6:44 a.m.

Re: vhf suggestion
John Leonard -- Saturday, 2 December 2000, at 6:38 a.m.

vhf questions
mike allen ---} -- Monday, 4 December 2000, at 12:36 p.m.

Re: vhf questions
John Leonard -- Monday, 4 December 2000, at 6:29 p.m.

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