On Mon, 16 Dec 2013 10:02:07 -0500, "Michael A. Terrell"
wrote:


Larry Jaques wrote:

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

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.


Larry, I worked in manufacturing for radios. It's not as easy as you
think to waterproof a radio for any depth. It can cost more than the
actual radio. and is a mechanical nightmare. There is no guarantee that

I know. I worked QA for a military manpack radio mfgr in the '70s.
They sold to Paki forces way back. Man, you should have seen the
creepy crawlies that came out of the packing when a radio was
returned. I think they swept the floor and deposited that in the box
as packing. Just disgusting. I couldn't figure out how all those
spiders and walking stick things could get past the fumigators at
Customs.


the owner won't open the case to look inside, and destroy the case
seal. The military radios were designed to work in pouring rain. Like
Gunner said, Get some handhelds. Store them in a waterproof container
along wth extra, fully charged batteries.

Bbbbut, I don't even have a BOAT, guys! I see how handhelds would
work better and safer in submersion scenarios, though.

--
I merely took the energy it takes to pout and wrote some blues.
--Duke Ellington