VHF Radios

[seaslug]

If it is very easily used in the waterproof bag, great. I buy an inexpensive waterproof unit and save the money and hassle of the waterproof bag. As Perry says, leash the radio.

More important, keep it charged up! Not useful if it is in a pretty bag but you forgot to take out and charge. Depends a lot on how much you transmit when you are on the water. Receiving takes little power but transmitting (speaking) on your VHF eats power quickly.

Big O suggested hitting your transmit button and looking at your battery meter. If it drops off the full (5 bars on mine) then recharge before a trip. I can usually get away with 2 trips but prefer not to take the chance.

seaslug

p.s., I would love to see all of these equipment comments in the tackle & accessories forum (easier to find). After all, my kayak is simply a fishing ACCESSORY! IMNSHO