On Dec 13, 10:44*am, Wayne.B wrote:
On Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:53:52 -0500, "Flying Pig"


IMHO the only wiring of any kind that belongs in the bilge is the
circuit for the bilge pump. * Everything else will be much happier in
a dry location, especially if there are connectors involved. *


Excellent !


I am not a big fan of Uniden electronics, preferring ICOM and Standard
for VHF radios.

I asked the two 1600 grt Ocean Masters I work with. Each have 25 years
driving boats in the oilfield. Each supported your suggestions.

One liked Standard best cause their hand helds last as long and are
cheeper than ICOM

The ABs use Icom M88 hand held with a speaker/mic. They get absolutly
abused. Dropped on decks several times daily rained on, covered in
grout and chipped clean. I spray Lysol on the my radio everytime I go
on watch. 3 ABs ahve been useing four M88s for the last 9 months with
no problmes. Except the little clip on the mic to clip onto your
shirt. butwe modified that so it works great. If their base stations
are anything like the handhelds id say buy buy buy.
BOb