Re: handheld vhf

Mac Davis (mcmd@innet.com)
Thu, 16 Dec 1999 13:09:26 -0800

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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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Hi Bill:
Try a Dri-Plug. Its a Marelon, two pin, O ring sealed, through deck
connector with superb watertight integrity and corrosion resistance.
Drawbacks: expensive and hard to find. I got mine at Downwind Marine in San
Diego (cruising outfitters). Oh, I hate to mention it but I think its
Brit-made, though not by Lucas.
Regards,
Mac Davis
Kelpie, WWP19#804, Aripeka, FL

----- Original Message -----
From: Bill Combs <ttursine@earthlink.net>
To: <wwpotter@tscnet.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 16, 1999 9:40 AM
Subject: Re: handheld vhf

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> West Wight Potter Website at URL
> http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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> > Would suggest finding a marine adapter that holds up well under
> > rough conditions.
>
> And therein lies the problem! I've tried about every kind I can find &
none
> have stood up well to the marine (saltwater) environment. Cig lighters
are,
> however, far and away the worst.
>
> I've gone to spade lugs on terminal blocks, sacrificing ease of use for
> assured electrical contact.
>
> Regards,
> Bill Combs
> --
> WWP 19 #439 (Aug 1987) "Ursa Minor"
> Fort Walton Beach FL
> ttursine@earthlink.net
>