Peter Mega Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Hi, Anyone know if a UM400a with blk 26 aerial will fit into this Aqupac? http://store.aquapac...h-case-548.html Or is this one? http://store.aquapac...se-158b-81.html Thanks Peter Mega Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundslikejustin Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Definitely not in the second one, only the Sma/SQMV at a squeeze will fit in that. I don't have a UM to check with, but a TRX900 with a Block 26 antenna just fits in the newest one (top) - so I'd say the UM with block 26 antenna would be too tall to fit without the antenna being bent. Edit: I think you'll need this one http://store.aquapac.net/connected-electronics-558-30.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobi A Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 I just got some of the top type and my block 26 UM200 fits with a little bit of bend in the antenna; Cheers, Tobi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efksound Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 I got the 548 model http://usstore.aquapac.net/catalogsearch/result/?q=548&x=0&y=0 And perfectly fits a UM400 or a G3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Mega Posted November 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Excellent responses. Thanks very much. Looks like I'll get the 548 Chees. Peter Mega Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Arnold Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Definitely not in the second one, only the Sma/SQMV at a squeeze will fit in that. I don't have a UM to check with, but a TRX900 with a Block 26 antenna just fits in the newest one (top) - so I'd say the UM with block 26 antenna would be too tall to fit without the antenna being bent. Edit: I think you'll need this one http://store.aquapac...ics-558-30.html Incorrect. I own three of this type and they fit my 2020 transmitters, which are larger than UM400. The fit is snug, but it keeps the whole size of the thing down (they are awkwardly sized anyway). The previous version of the same size is much, much tighter. I've had them from hire companies and found it incredibly difficult to extract the TXs from. They seem to have changed the design slightly and made them roomier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryF Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 The moderate bend in the antenna is no problem, if anyone were curious. Best, Larry F Lectro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Mega Posted November 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Thanks Larry. Good to know. I have some of the new swivel type aerials which came with my SMQV so they will be perfect in the Aquapac but I'll still have to use some regular aerials too. Cheers Peter Mega Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundslikejustin Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Incorrect. I own three of this type and they fit my 2020 transmitters, which are larger than UM400. The fit is snug, but it keeps the whole size of the thing down (they are awkwardly sized anyway). The previous version of the same size is much, much tighter. I've had them from hire companies and found it incredibly difficult to extract the TXs from. They seem to have changed the design slightly and made them roomier. Okay, great. I must have some of the older design. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_bollard Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Hi Pete I have the 548 and really they are only dunk proof. Had too many leaks to safely use submerged. The two openings double the risk of a leak. If you haven't bought call and I can sort you out. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundslikejustin Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Hi Pete I have the 548 and really they are only dunk proof. Had too many leaks to safely use submerged. The two openings double the risk of a leak. If you haven't bought call and I can sort you out. Chris The website specs say the same thing - submersible for short periods only. I always put the transmitter in a non-lubed condom as well. What's your solution, Chris? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_bollard Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Don't use submerged. I wouldn't trust a condom to do what the aquapac can't do. Also remember the Tx will not transmit under water. At risk of quoting "it depends" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundslikejustin Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Don't use submerged. I wouldn't trust a condom to do what the aquapac can't do. Also remember the Tx will not transmit under water. At risk of quoting "it depends" Oh, the condom is only there for if a tiny leak makes it in the aquapac. Which has never happened, and I've only employed them for 'risk of dunk' shots, not 'definitely in the water' shots. If that was happening, I'd be looking at hiring a MM or WM. Or, you know, booming from a boat/pontoon etc. I use Zax radios - so even if they don't transmit underwater, they can still record. (as long as they don't get fried!!) Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Mega Posted November 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Hi Chris. I've already bought. I need 14 so thought I'd bite the bullet. How many do you have, in case mine don't arrive in time. They won't (hopefully) be submerged, it's for contestants walking out to a boat at low tide through sloshy mud. Cheers Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_bollard Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Got 16 packs. Let me know if your ones don't turn up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Mega Posted November 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Thanks mate. I'll let you know if I need to grab yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonymuricy Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 So, What do we do if we need to submerge to tx underwater? I'm going to shoot a doc about a big waves surfer, in places like Jaws, or Pipeline, and I'm researching how to record the surfist while he rides the waves. I thought about having two aquapacks around a Zaxcom ZFR100 recorder, but for sure they'll be crushed under huge waves, so would they work in such a situation? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Mega Posted November 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Hey guys. Did you have to take off the belt clip to make it fit in the Aquapac 548? I can see from your pics that the freq sliding door cover assembly is still on so the width looks fine. Thanks Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobi A Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Fits fine with the clip left on. Tobi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Mega Posted November 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Great. Thanks Tobi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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