Thread: Handheld VHF
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Old 05-15-2016, 09:22 AM   #8
IRENE
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City: Sea of Cortez, Mexico
Vessel Name: Irene
Vessel Model: Nordhavn 40II
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Originally Posted by Capt Jack View Post
any issues with battery life?
Last weekend mine fired right up as I grabbed it to take paddling. Before I turned it on, I was sure it would be toast as it sat a couple of weeks. The battery indicator was still up in the upper half.

That said, I don't talk on mine much - I just want it on in case I need help - and transmitting will use the battery the fastest.
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