I never heard that anywhere and I have never removed that rubber cover. 
I just charge it.  No problems so far.
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


On Mon, 20 Apr 2015, howard kaufman 
wrote:

> I was thinking, You can charge the stream while it is in the leather case,
> but I hear you are supposed to take off that rubber thing when charging to
> disapate heat.
> Woule a latex sleeve allow enough heat to escape, so as not to damage the
> stream?
> I wonder if condensation could have created enough water to harm the stream?
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Jim Gammon
> Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2015 8:03 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Executive Products case
>
> Tom I am confused, the mic plug is on the righthand side of the new stream I
> have and the headphone jack is on the top right.
> You can close the Exec products case and still plug in both a mic and
> headphones.  Jim WA6EKS
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date sent: Sun, 19 Apr 2015 20:22:21 -0400
> Subject: Re: Resolution of Humanware problem with the VR Stream
>
> All:
>
> I have the Executive Products leather case for my new-generation V R Stream,
> and I agree totally with Dave about the ease of protecting the keys with the
> top cover of the case.
>
> My only problem with the new-gen Stream when using it with the Executive
> Products case is that the head-phone jack is now on the front right-hand
> corner of the unit, which does not allow you to close the case completely
> when headphones are plugged in.
>
> Why they changed this from the first-generation Stream is beyond me.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Dave Allen
> Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2015 6:58 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Resolution of Humanware problem with the VR Stream
>
> Hi Buddy!
>
> Executive Products Inc.  sells a leather case for the Stream2.
> Granted, it
> isn't silicon, but it offers better protection if used conscientiously
> compared to the flimsy thing that comes in the box.  It includes a zipper
> pocket on the front flap that can cover all the keys when you don't want
> them exposed.
>
> It also includes a covered belt clip.  You can get it cheaper directly from
> them, or if it is more convenient, I can organise it for you.
> Just contact
> me off list if you prefer that service.
>
> Hope this is of some help.
>
> 73,
> Dave
>
>