Radio Help?

[theactionman]

I have pretty much zero knowledge of radios. Can someone point me in the direction of a basic guide? Also I'm looking to spend about $150 on a radio. Does anyone have any reccomendations?

[sh1fteh]

I don't see why you'd spend that kind of money on a radio, but to each their own. I picked up two basic Motorola Talkabout 5500's for $45 w/2yr warranty. Should be more than enough for airsoft use.

[MattyB (Immortal)]

www.affronter.org/Airsoft/radios.html

This is Zorak's radio guide and he references a nice Icom radio. I made a mental note of it because someday when I'm not broke I will be in the market for a nicer radio than a $20 motorola.

[theactionman]

Between the GMRS and FMRS that seems like an excellent choice that falls right into my price range. Thanks a bunch matt and zorak.

[Soliex]

I also have a Radio Question that I want to ask, Guess I'll use this thread rather than cluttering this section.

Does anyone know what the feature it is that im looking for? I want a radio to use that does not transmit any beeps or any noise for that matter. Also looking for a radio that I could possibly put a headset into eventually.

Am I correct in assuming its the Motorola Brand two-way Radios that I want to look at?

[Tex]

Almost all radios that aren't on the cheap side will offer the ability to turn off those beeps. Just gotta read the manuals to figure out how to turn them off. Motorola's are decent, just don't get the under $30 ones, they are on the lower quality side and may not have that feature.

[Zorak]

What's your budget, Soliex? Do you know what sort of headset you want?

Motorolas are the standard for consumer radios, but consumer radios aren't used in combat (or not generally, anyway), so while it may be easier to find a cheap consumer mic unit for a Motorola, it can be harder to find high or medium grade gear.

Anyway, I guess my point is that it might make more sense to pick your mic unit first, then find a radio known to work with it.

[Soliex]

Good Idea Zorak, I dont like the huge things that cover your whole head. Any suggestions for a simple yet functional headset? Maybe with a push to talk button on the cord.

[Zorak]

That's one for the larger audience... I never found one I liked all that much. I ended up buying a pro-grade mic from TCI.

Edit: If I was buying today, I'd probably try a Pryme SPM-1400T.

[Tex]

I know for a fact that the Devgru brand headsets (they have either a TASC or Throat Mic) are nice quality and function with the Motorola 2 pin radios if you get the Icom style plug in. I just picked one up for $60 used (great price) and it works perfectly with Blindshots cheapo radio as well as with my Icom. Cavalvy also makes a nice TASC Swimmer Style or Bowman headset that would work for you.

[Soliex]

Thanks for the input, I'll be looking around for a good combo.

[Slugg]

Sept 23, 2008 23:40:41 GMT -5 Soliex said:

I also have a Radio Question that I want to ask, Guess I'll use this thread rather than cluttering this section.

Does anyone know what the feature it is that im looking for? I want a radio to use that does not transmit any beeps or any noise for that matter. Also looking for a radio that I could possibly put a headset into eventually.

Am I correct in assuming its the Motorola Brand two-way Radios that I want to look at?

I have just the radio, its a midland 300-M or maybe G. I can't remember. But basicly you can set the beeps to vibrate. That is what I do. Also, I bought ear buds for it. The nice thing is the ear buds make a super loud beep so I never take it off vibrate and I don't get a ton of noises in my ear. Only what I need to hear.