Re[4]: speaking of safety packs...

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Subject: Re[4]: speaking of safety packs...

     
     
     I have the $250 one. Carried it all season in the pocket of a Gorge
     Gear flotation jacket. Did not seem to suffer from numerous 10-footer
     wipouts. Never used it in an emergency. It's waterproof but I carry it
     in a waterproof radio bag so as not to damage it...
     
     Since then, I noticed that some of the sleazy electronic stores you
     find around Union square carry some cheaper non-waterproof models.
     They only have a couple channels (16 for emergencies and another).
     They can be had for less than $100 and probably aren't built as well.
     
     The guys in the store tell you you can use them on land-which is
     prohibility by the FCC...
     
     Don't forget that you also need to get the $100 10-years licence to
     operate these from the FCC.
     
     sld
     

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Subject: Re[3]: speaking of safety packs...
Author: wind_talk@opus.hpl.hp.com-DeleteThis at Internet
Date: 4/4/95 3:57 PM

     Awhile back, someone mentioned a waterproof fanny pack that could be
     found at better sporting goods stores - I have yet to find one. Where
     can this be found, and is it really worthwhile?
     
     While on this subject, I have been considering a "waterproof" marine
     radio to keep in such a pack. Does anyone have experience with these:
     
                - Can they take the abuse of being banged during wipeouts?
                - How dry to they need to be kept?
                - What model has anyone used?
     
     West Marine has 2 models - one for around $250, another for around
     $450.
     

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