![]() ![]() I tested it with my club radios then had it turned on to see if I got any Coast Guard chatter in Long Island Sound. Just turn it on, hit the button for channel 16 and call for “Mayday” if you’re in trouble. Since I connect the radio to my PFD, I think that’s enough flotation for it. I bought the optional floating case online, but it proved to be really bulky. The HX40 is much smaller due to the fact the built-in flotation of the HX300 has been removed. ![]() Since I won’t paddle without a radio, I headed to West Marine and bought the new, compact HX40. I removed the battery and tried drying everything in a closed container with Superdry calcium chloride desiccant, but the electronics only partially came back to life. I got back from a surf session and found the port stuck open, and the light that comes on in the unit when it gets wet was on and blinking. I had really liked the USB charging port, but this summer the latch over the port started opening. Due to the failure of my HX300, I am updating this entry. ![]()
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