Talking About Adventure In Small Boats
BeastOarman
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Does anyone have experience with the Standard Horizon HX851 handheld? It is advertised as submersible, floating, with a built-in GPS (for a backup, DSC etc). At about $200 it seems like it might be a good option, although I am concerned about a) apparently 10 hr battery life and b) size. Is it better to go with a large but floating radio attached to the boat, or a small non-floating one attached to a lifevest?
Thanks for your input!
I have that one but luckily I have not had a chance to test its DSC button to send a distress call. It is nice to have a GPS backup on the radio, though (as long as one carries a chart to use with it, which I do). -- Wade
PS -- Peter, still waiting for permission for unpaid leave of absence to attend EC 2012. I will tell you as soon as I know in case you want to hitch a ride down again.
Thanks for the thought, Kiwibird. I have learned my lesson: it is better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission. Last year I just sort of arranged things quietly enough to cover my director's butt and snuck away, nobody the wiser, nobody hurt. This year I thought I had better go through "proper channels." Stupid! Also I should stop speaking my mind: I piss off my superiors too much. Always consequences, eventually. Still some hope until Jan. 31st....-- Wade
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