RE: 1) Tubamancha, the Grand Tour

From: Bob Galvan (kasplash@crl.com-DeleteThis)
Date: Fri Dec 17 1999 - 06:53:31 PST


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From: Bob Galvan <kasplash@crl.com-DeleteThis>
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Subject: RE: 1) Tubamancha, the Grand Tour
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On Wed, 15 Dec 1999, Rick Voreck wrote:

> What kind of radio? How much power? What kind of range do you get? What
> about the salt water?
> Headset or hand held?
> I presume in the later case you would have to stop for communications
> but not in the former.

I now have two handheld Marine VHF radios, they are both Standards, from
West Marine. the older one is model HX255S, the new one is model HX350S.
They are damn near identical, the 350 is just more waterproof and more
expensive. They both now come with 110 charger, 12v charger and a AA
battery pack. "List" prices are $500 and $650, but the real prices are
much less, more like $250 and $300. I also have waterproof bags for both.

The bags have a string on them, so I hang my radio around my neck and tie
a knot in the string to adjust the length for comfort. Radio hangs about
belly level, even with my hook on the waist harness. A seat harness with a
lower hook would keep radio and hook separate. String length is important
to keep the radio from flopping around, and to keep it within easy reach.
I can sail one handed, grab the radio and talk. Volume is best turned all
the way up on both radios.

The West Marine catalog discusses issues of power, range, value, water
resistance, and legality much better than i can. Get one at any West
Marine store.

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