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Post by Embed on Mar 3, 2007 13:14:52 GMT -5
I might become the Radio Telephone Operator for my team and I was wondering what a good radio to upgrade is. I'm looking for a two-pronged jack radio because I want to either get the Devgru Frogman headset www.airsoftextreme.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=254_523&products_id=2953 or the cheaper Toto II which I saw on Redwolf www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/airsoft/ProductDetail?prodID=21820Does anyone have experiences with these or with headsets similar to them? Any feedback would be appreciated. Now for radios I think I want to stick with Motorola. Just looking for something that has less of a toy-like feel and for under $200. Right now I'm running the Motorola Talkabout T5410. If there are any other suggestions of radios go ahead and let me know. That's all I have for now, any input helps! |
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Post by Zorak on Mar 3, 2007 15:17:15 GMT -5
Most Motorolas use a 1-pin jack these days, so you're contradicting yourself there.
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Post by Orion on Mar 3, 2007 16:18:22 GMT -5
Embed, I was interested in both the same headsets you showed, and a motorola talkabout. (Its actually getting creepy how many times our interests run into each other's)
Anyways, there is an adapter, on both redwolf, and Airsoft extreme, for like 20 bucks, that allows the usage of the Devrgu Frogman with a Motorola. As for the Toto II, I couldn't find anything that worked for it.
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Post by bigc on Mar 3, 2007 16:25:57 GMT -5
I can't say enough good things about ICOM radios, they have a two prong set up but I don't know if they are compatible with those headsets.
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Post by Zorak on Mar 3, 2007 18:59:40 GMT -5
I loves me my Icom IC F-21GM. If you buy one, be sure to buy a bigger battery or limit your transmit power. Also, if you didn't already read it, I unsurprisingly recommend reading my radio infosheet. |
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Post by Embed on Mar 4, 2007 14:24:21 GMT -5
Thanks a ton, guys. That has helped. Is there any one (or two) radios that are the gold standard for FRS? I went to Spyops yesterday and asked about UHF radios. I got the gist that it's more efficient for all of your teammates to have UHF radios rather than just one. So it's superfluous to want a UHF radio? Then I suppose I'll look for a very nice FRS radio. Anyone got somethin' for me? Which Motorolas do have dual pins? They only offer a Kenwood and Motorola fitment (both two-prong) www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/airsoft/ProductDetail?prodID=21820I guess what I'm trying to say now is what's the best FRS/GMRS radio out there? |
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Post by bigc on Mar 4, 2007 15:28:32 GMT -5
I too have the ICOM F21-GM and it sounds like it would fit your needs. It's a variable power, programable FRS/GMRS radio.
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Post by Embed on Mar 4, 2007 15:42:26 GMT -5
I too have the ICOM F21-GM and it sounds like it would fit your needs. It's a variable power, programable FRS/GMRS radio. I just read some reviews on that radio and it sounds like you're right. Does it have a one or two-pronged headset jack? Also, are there subchannels on this radio? They're just programmed in, right? Did yours come with the large antenna pictured here? www.universal-radio.com/catalog/frs/1606.html |
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Post by bigc on Mar 4, 2007 16:30:07 GMT -5
You need to program the frs stations which takes some time but is easy. Mine came with the long ant. but I bought a stubby one to put on it, I also bout a NiMH extra life battery on ebay which I would reccommend as well.
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Post by Zorak on Mar 4, 2007 20:06:13 GMT -5
I cannot emphasize this strongly enough: "subchannels" are dumb.
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Post by S-system on Mar 5, 2007 15:27:27 GMT -5
Kenwood Protalk TK3200U8P UHF, 2 Watt, 8Channel
• 8 Channel, 2 Watt UHF Business Two-way Radio
• 56 UHF Frequencies
• Wireless Cloning Mode
• NiMH 1500MAH Battery - 3Hr Charge
• Channel Scan
• VOX - Voice Activation
• Super Lock
• Diecast Chassis/Polycarbonate Case
• 2-Pin Accessory Plug
• Weather Sealed Construction
• Two Color LED
• Time Out Timer
• 15 Hrs Operation (5/5/90)
• Low Battery Alert
• Receives up to 4 miles (No obstructions)
• Up to 250,000 sq. ft.
• Up to 20 floors
• Includes the following:
• Owners manual
• Drop In Rapid Battery Charger
• Removable Antenna
• Spring Action Belt Clip
• (1) 1500 mAH NiMH Battery
• FCC License Information
• Two-year limited replacement warranty card
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Post by Maverick on Mar 5, 2007 15:32:23 GMT -5
Price?
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Post by Zorak on Mar 5, 2007 15:44:46 GMT -5
That's a programmable business class radio, not a GMRS radio, and using it without a license for the frequencies it's on is an FCC violation. Unless you are prepared to arrange for a license, do not use that radio. Any discussion of using it without a license on this board will be deleted at once.
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Post by S-system on Mar 5, 2007 16:42:13 GMT -5
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Post by Zorak on Mar 5, 2007 16:45:57 GMT -5
FYI, using a radio not certified for FRS or GMRS use by the FCC on those bands is also an FCC violation and we will not tolerate discussion of it on these forums.
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