joe_323 wrote:

On Sat, 26 Mar 2005 17:16:32 -0800, Jim Richardson
wrote:


Looking at getting a new vhf handheld, the old one is, well, old, and
cranky. Looks like the Standard Horizon's HX260 is on closeout for $100
in several places, any one have any experience with this handheld? the
price is right for a waterproof/submersible, and SH makes mostly decent
kit, in a chevy not a caddy sort of way.

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I had one. It had very short battery life. Then I got an Icom M1V and
it lasts forever between charges and is quite a bit smaller. I will
never get a NiCad powered HT again.

Joe
I second the reccomendation for a Icom M1V. Its a real battery miser and
is easy to operate. Keep a smear of silicone grease on the charging
contacts on the battery pack or you will get some corrosion if it gets
immersed for any significant amount of time.

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