On Mon, 16 Dec 2013 01:17:13 -0500, "Michael A. Terrell"
wrote:


Larry Jaques wrote:

On Sun, 15 Dec 2013 14:24:27 -0500, "Michael A. Terrell"
wrote:


Richard wrote:

On 12/14/2013 8:01 PM, Michael A. Terrell wrote:


What kind of Marine radio isn't in a sealed case?

There is sealed..and Sealed (tm)

Few will float, most are inside coated to some degree (but not like
Lincoln circuit boards) and most are "sealed" against room
air..er..cabin air humidity..but thats about all. Course..they dont
need much more than that either. They arent made for divers.


Unlike the PRC-77 that had their cases pressure tested with
compressed air while in several feet of water.



The current "water proof" standards are something like 10 feet for 30
seconds.


You're not likely to make many calls, 10 feet under. The electrical
system could be put out of commission for a long time, as well.

No, but if you're capsized in the surf and wash up on shore, you'd
certainly like to be able to phone home, as it were, would you not?


10 feet for 30 seconds won't help in that situation. The electrical
system will take a real beating, and you'll probably have sea water in
the engine's crankcase. The batteries will likely be damaged by the salt
water, as well.

I'd still opt for the waterproofing. That one last thread of chance
is worth gold when you need it, Mr. Pessimist.

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