WTB: Weatherproof DualBand HT
 

Ugh, spent monday on a SAR event, soaked the ft-50, and now it's not
wanting to work for me. Repair issues aside, it has served me well, and I'm
looking for a weather proof replacement.
VX-6R looks like the one, thought I'd throw it out here before hitting the
web and making a purchase. Besides the yaesu/vertex line, any other
manufactures making a decent dualband (weather resistance included?)
I didnt submerse the ft-50...but it got just as wet, bushwhacking through
freshly rained upon weeds 5 feet tall and better.
Well, I'll check back here, and the email, now it's off to the web to look
for myself.

Thanks

John
KC8SKE

I don't think any exist. All that I have seen do fine until the
moisture gets in, then it can't get out! The water becomes trapped
inside and migrates throughout the radio wreaking havoc. It is best
to keep the radio in an inside pocket and or in a clear baggie to
protect it and inspect regularly for moisture. Keep several in case
you have to replace the baggie. If the radio ever gets wet,
immediately remove the battery and disassemble the housing when
practical to inspect for intrusion.


ac6tk
http://tekstuff.freespaces.com


"John P Vassel" wrote in message
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Ugh, spent monday on a SAR event, soaked the ft-50, and now it's
not
wanting to work for me. Repair issues aside, it has served me well,
and I'm
looking for a weather proof replacement.
VX-6R looks like the one, thought I'd throw it out here before
hitting the
web and making a purchase. Besides the yaesu/vertex line, any other
manufactures making a decent dualband (weather resistance
included?)
I didnt submerse the ft-50...but it got just as wet, bushwhacking
through
freshly rained upon weeds 5 feet tall and better.
Well, I'll check back here, and the email, now it's off to the web
to look
for myself.

Thanks

John
KC8SKE