semi OT: water-proof, hand-held, two-way vhf radios

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suds - 17 Nov 2003 19:57 GMT

It's Xmas time and I was asking the wife what she might want. She said a
"hand-held, water-proof vhf radio." Out here in Hawaii, that's a d@mn fine
idea for any kayaker. The currents can be very strong and unpredictable.
If you get swept out to sea, your chances of survival are not great. Can
anyone recommend a good unit?

suds

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rnf2 - 17 Nov 2003 21:06 GMT

> It's Xmas time and I was asking the wife what she might want. She said a
> "hand-held, water-proof vhf radio." Out here in Hawaii, that's a d@mn fine
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> suds

Tait Electronics in NZ make a few. the NZ navy use some I believe, and
Uniden do too, dunno the actual model numbers/names, I just see them around
when loitering around the boat ramp hoping for a ride.

rhys

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Randy F. Milak - 17 Nov 2003 21:29 GMT

> It's Xmas time and I was asking the wife what she might want. She said a
> "hand-held, water-proof vhf radio." Out here in Hawaii, that's a d@mn fine
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>
> suds

Any of these would be a great choice.
http://www.icomamerica.com/marine/handheld/

I've got two of these and love 'em.
http://www.icomamerica.com/marine/handheld/icm2amain.html

Have you considered an EPRIB, even a small class B might be better than a VHF for
what she's doing?

--
Randy F. Milak
~Sometimes I wake up grumpy; other times I let her sleep!~

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suds - 18 Nov 2003 03:14 GMT

> Have you considered an EPRIB, even a small class B might be better than a VHF for
> what she's doing?

VHF radio is required if you will be 1 mile or more from shore while the
EPRIB is only suggested. We've also got a GPS.

suds

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