Neil
Well-Known Member
Whilst attending to the furling line, I knelt down on the deck, my VHF clipped to my life jacket lodged the wrong side of the guard rail, with predictable results; the radio went over the side. This was very annoying given that I often have difficulty unclipping it anyway.
As a consequence I've gone for a floating replacement: Standard Horizon HX300E, over offerings by other vendors. The other advantages that attracted me was USB charging - no more charger cradle that always needed to be somewhere else and the fact that it flashes a red light when it hits the water.
Disadvantages: it's very fat - I can only just reach the PTT when holding it in my palm. It doesn't feel as solid (well, if it did, it would sink...)
As a consequence I've gone for a floating replacement: Standard Horizon HX300E, over offerings by other vendors. The other advantages that attracted me was USB charging - no more charger cradle that always needed to be somewhere else and the fact that it flashes a red light when it hits the water.
Disadvantages: it's very fat - I can only just reach the PTT when holding it in my palm. It doesn't feel as solid (well, if it did, it would sink...)
I went for an Icom, 'cos I've used them at work and they are usually bomb proof. It also has a flashing light that activates in the water, but I hope never to find out how well it works. Very pleased with its quality as a radio.