Radio

PHARAOH · July 25th, 2009, 15:13

what kind of radio setup does everyone have? im looking at getting something that is compatible with what everyone else is using.

i know that i need a headset, what is a good one to use?

please provide links or something so i know what to get.

thanks

Frozen Tex · July 25th, 2009, 15:22

Without speaking for the entire community, you'll likely find that most folks are using FRS (Family Radio System) radios, i.e. Motorolas, Cobras, Panasonics, etc. Available all over the place, from Walmart to Costco.
Headsets? Ranging from hands-free set-ups sold next to the radios, to knock-offs of real world comms gear (or, indeed, the actual real world comms gear. Lots of styles and manufacturers, but our little group is gonna get a few like this...

http://www.dragonredairsoft.com/airs...roductID=26967

I figure they'll keep the bugs out of our ears in the summer, and keep our ears warm in the "spring" (such as it is here) and fall.

Danke · July 25th, 2009, 15:27

I have a Cavalry headset attached to a Linton radio. It's a programable handheld you can set to FRS frequencies. Works great.

Check in with the local teams first though, no point going in very deep on comms if they all just shout at each other.

coach · July 25th, 2009, 16:03

currently I just use a motorola FRS/GMRS, with an ebay shoulder mic and a Code Red Sleuth series ear piece.

PHARAOH · July 25th, 2009, 16:31

alright, thanks for the help. i have found several options online and would like advice/ suggestions on what to buy.

option 1.
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows...p#BVQAWidgetID

- i like this option because its cheap, and thats awesome.

option 2
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows...2km%2BGMRS.jsp

- a little more expensive

option 3
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows...l%2BRadios.jsp

please let me know if this is similar to what others are using, as well as if i will be able to select specific frequency's for MILSIMS such as OP Cold Front.

thanks again.

EDIT: i also need to know if they are able to use headsets.

coach · July 25th, 2009, 16:41

yes these are going to be compatible with what most if not all teams use. just a matter of how much you want to spend. don't get sucked into the 43km of the motorola. ideal conditions to reach that range are not common.

google some reviews on those models

monkeyboy · July 26th, 2009, 15:28

A lot of the guys in Calgary use the Linton 6288's as well as frs/gmrs radios. There are also a large number of UHF radio users (Motorola, yeasu, etc.).

I personally use a yeasu vx6r with a shoulder mic and and earbud.

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July 25th, 2009, 15:13	#1
PHARAOH Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Winnipeg, MB	Radio what kind of radio setup does everyone have? im looking at getting something that is compatible with what everyone else is using. i know that i need a headset, what is a good one to use? please provide links or something so i know what to get. thanks __________________ People like YOU are the reason people like ME need medication.

July 25th, 2009, 15:22	#2
Frozen Tex Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yellowknife, NT, Great White North	Without speaking for the entire community, you'll likely find that most folks are using FRS (Family Radio System) radios, i.e. Motorolas, Cobras, Panasonics, etc. Available all over the place, from Walmart to Costco. Headsets? Ranging from hands-free set-ups sold next to the radios, to knock-offs of real world comms gear (or, indeed, the actual real world comms gear. Lots of styles and manufacturers, but our little group is gonna get a few like this... http://www.dragonredairsoft.com/airs...roductID=26967 I figure they'll keep the bugs out of our ears in the summer, and keep our ears warm in the "spring" (such as it is here) and fall. __________________ Delenda Est Carthago

July 25th, 2009, 15:27	#3
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	I have a Cavalry headset attached to a Linton radio. It's a programable handheld you can set to FRS frequencies. Works great. Check in with the local teams first though, no point going in very deep on comms if they all just shout at each other. __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

July 25th, 2009, 16:03	#4
coach aka coachster Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: T dot	currently I just use a motorola FRS/GMRS, with an ebay shoulder mic and a Code Red Sleuth series ear piece.

July 25th, 2009, 16:31	#5
PHARAOH Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Winnipeg, MB	alright, thanks for the help. i have found several options online and would like advice/ suggestions on what to buy. option 1. http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows...p#BVQAWidgetID - i like this option because its cheap, and thats awesome. option 2 http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows...2km%2BGMRS.jsp - a little more expensive option 3 http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows...l%2BRadios.jsp please let me know if this is similar to what others are using, as well as if i will be able to select specific frequency's for MILSIMS such as OP Cold Front. thanks again. EDIT: i also need to know if they are able to use headsets. __________________ People like YOU are the reason people like ME need medication. Last edited by PHARAOH; July 25th, 2009 at 16:32.. Reason: forgot something

July 25th, 2009, 16:41	#6
coach aka coachster Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: T dot	yes these are going to be compatible with what most if not all teams use. just a matter of how much you want to spend. don't get sucked into the 43km of the motorola. ideal conditions to reach that range are not common. google some reviews on those models

July 26th, 2009, 15:28	#7
monkeyboy Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Saskatoon	A lot of the guys in Calgary use the Linton 6288's as well as frs/gmrs radios. There are also a large number of UHF radio users (Motorola, yeasu, etc.). I personally use a yeasu vx6r with a shoulder mic and and earbud. __________________ Cal City - Foreign Branch (Sask) Last edited by monkeyboy; July 26th, 2009 at 15:31..

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